Kyoto International Conference Centre - 16 min drive
Kurama Hot Spring - 17 min drive
Kifune Shrine - 18 min drive
Mount Hiei - 33 min drive
Getting around
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 129 min drive
Yase-Hieizanguchi Station - 11 min drive
Miyakehachiman Station - 13 min drive
Hachiman-mae Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
土井志ば漬本舗 - 3 min drive
鳥居茶屋 - 18 min drive
比叡山峰道レストラン - 32 min drive
貴船荘 - 18 min drive
京大原芹生茶屋 - 18 min walk
About this property
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou
Enjoy your visit to Kyoto with a stay at Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Oharasansou
Yumoto Onsen
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Hotel
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Hotel Kyoto
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Kyoto
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Hotel
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Kyoto
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a garden.
What's the area around Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou like?
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou is a short 19-minute walk from Sanzenin Temple and 20 minutes' walk from Hosenin Temple.
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Gave attention to all the small details
The level of attention of their customer service by the staff to me and my girlfriend was amazing and in a way, heart warming. For example, they knew we liked to face the garden while eating so they setup the table that way. Another example is, they knew I loved boiled eggs so instead of asking every morning they prepared it for me. These little small attention to details and the kindness of the staff, the wonderful food, the beautiful scenery and amazing onsen made my trip unforgettable.
peter
peter, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2023
Amazing Experience! Great environments with the country side landscape, tranquility mountain view, traditional hot springs and tatami room. Note that the wall is paper thin but guests all keep quiet in the night.
Jie
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2023
Very nice employees, helpful. Indoor and outsoor onsen featuhg clean outdoor and indoor bath
Talia
Talia, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2023
Very attending and courteous staff. The facility is ok but does its job of providing good lodging for guests. The place is good for English speakers as the staff are able to get their point across in English but it would be courteous to meet them in the middle and learn some useful Japanese phrases as well. Dinner and breakfast services were superb. The free shuttle service to and from the bus station was much appreciated.
Chester
Chester, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2019
hyemi
hyemi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2019
Yumoto Onsen
A beautiful place to stay and experience a stay in a Ryokan and onsen. It is located just outside of Kyoto in Ohara so be prepared to take time to travel there from Kyoto station.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2019
The food was terrific! A unique Japanese experience.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 October 2019
Good ryokan experience but not excellent
Ryokan had all basic amenities like AC, TV. Customer service was pretty good as the front desk guy made many efforts to answer our questions from time to time. We also got breakfast and dinner which was organized in a traditional fashion. Breakfast had a nice selection and we liked it, but the shabu shabu dinner wasn’t great with chicken being the only meat. As for the room itself it was traditional but we thought there would be something akin to tea ceremony.
The onsen itself was comfortable with both indoor and outdoor and being able to experience both as they flipped men and women one in morning. It was convenient to have the hotel arrange a shuttle to the bus stop. The bus 17 from Kyoto station to Ohara is pretty convenient and runs frequently. The town of ohara nearby gives a taste of rural Japan and is a nice experience to walk through.
Overall it’s a good experience but next time for onsen I’d prefer being in outdoors in Nikko than repeat stay here. The entrance with pond full of koi, tannuki was very sweet me a nice site we could see from our window.
Siddharth
Siddharth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2019
New and nice.
This is where you relax. Lovely nature, food and onsen. Rooms are clean and brand new, staff speaks English and is very helpful. Remember to call for a pickup at the bus station- there is a payphone. The best lunch/cakes can be found at the small and very cool french/japanese bistro near the bus station on the small walkway in the rice fields.
Jon
Jon, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2019
it is VERY traditional. Loved my time there will love to come back for a longer stay
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
7 April 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2019
Cool hostel
Very warm greeting from receptionist. Although I was a bit late arrive hostel and still keep the dinner for us. In a very quite area.
WAI KONG
WAI KONG, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 October 2018
Perfect place If you like doing housework.
You need to prepare your own bed at night.
Before you can spread out the tatami. You need to rearrange the room by moving the table to the side.
No one will help you with the bedding or making your bed.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
22 April 2018
Chung Yeung handel
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 April 2018
Nice enjoyable experience!
A bit of walk from the bus station but great country road and beautiful scenery. Have free bikes so very handy. Good service. Lovely garden. Clean room and public shower and bath. Great meals. We enjoyed everything!
p.s. caught shuttle bus to the bus station in the morning after check out
Kathy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 April 2017
A+ Onsen getaway tucked into the hills of Kyoto
Getting to the Onsen is a bit of a hike but was pretty easy to navigate. It's settled back into the hills/mountains about 30 minutes north of Kyoto station. We arrived on a rainy day and it was absolutely magical. The hills had mist rolling over them and it felt like we were walking through a Miyazaki film. The staff was attentive and spoke excellent English. The room was clean and had its own bathroom (no shower). We were in a tatami mat room and it was perfect for two people. The window opened up and overlooked their koi pond and had a good view of the hills (ask for room 211!). At dinner and breakfast the staff was, again, attentive and helpful. The meals were served in a traditional style (think Ryokan) and were quite tasty, though be prepared for an odd fish side dish or two.
The baths themselves were also very nice. Men and women were separate and each bath had a traditional washing area where you clean up before getting into the bath. Each side had an indoor and outdoor bath as well. The only downside is the baths were pretty small and had a man-made feel versus some of the larger natural spring looking ones. This said, the water felt great on the skin and when we were there (a Monday) it wasn't too busy. I had the outdoor bath to myself for most of the time. Would definitely recommend this place for any budget (or even non budget) adventurers looking to experience an Onsen.
Tyler
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
8 April 2017
Lovely place, lovely location. Service was ok-- didn't really feel welcomed, often felt awkward (and we're not new to Japan and its cultural norms). Would stay here again though.
The inn is up at the mountain in the midst of beautiful scenery, and at the source of Hot Springs. The two meals provided are plentiful and tasty. The dinner is a hot pot, while the breakfast is a traditional Japanese breakfast. It has both indoor and outdoor Hot Springs.
BillC
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 July 2016
A great Ryokan experience away from the city
A great Ryokan experience away from the city. The staff were friendly and helpful. Appreciated that we were provided with different set meals during our 3 day stay. Shuttle service was provided to and fro between the Ryokan and Ohara bus station at a moment's notice.
Ohara is located 1 hour away from Kyoto station. Thus, travelling takes up a lot of our time and we have to leave for Ohara by 5.30 pm to make it back for Dinner. Thus, the Ryokan is good for those who don't mind the additional travel time and transport cost.
Jenny
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2015
American couple in Japan
If you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience with good food and gracious hosts, look no further. The Ryokan was tucked away in the mountains of Ohara and miles from the bright lights of Kyoto. We were the only Americans present during our stay and made it a point of emphasis to respect the locals and hosts alike. Our quest for solitude after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Osaka was fulfilled upon reaching Yumoto Onsen.
FJD
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 May 2015
A reasonably price ryokan in the countryside.
Good experience for a stay in an Onsen with outdoor and indoor hot spring tubs. It can be reached by taxi from Kyoto for about 50,000 Yen, or much cheaper by bus. The drive is scenic and provides a nice view of the country side. The walk from the Onsen to the Sanzen Temple is very pleasant and scenic, and you are not surrounded by the usual crowds found in Kyoto. The Ohara Riverside Cafe near the hotel is a very nice place to have a good latte and snack.
We've paid a lot more for a higher end Ryokan hotel in Gion where the food is much elaborate and service is much better. But this one offers a good experience for a much more reasonable price.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2015
Lovely stay at a beautiful minshuku in Ohara
The staff were very friendly and kind. The accommodations were very comfortable, the onsen was absolutely wonderful, the water felt very silky and smooth with minerals. Ohara is absolutely beautiful, even though it rained one of the days we were there (ew) the scenery was still breathtaking. My mom enjoyed it so much she started looking into buying a house in the area.
The only (very minor) complaint was that the dinner felt somewhat simple for the cost, however, it makes sense since it's in a more remote area where supplies are more difficult to acquire.
The foot bath near the inn was absolutely adorable and incredibly relaxing.
Highly recommend!