Curated luxury hotels in Nara Prefecture

Located in Osaka, 3.8 km from Tempozan Ferris Wheel, RISONARE Osaka features accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and private parking. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.

Guests at RISONARE Osaka can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Isoji Central Park is 6.4 km from the accommodation, while Minato Kumin Centre is 6.4 km away. Itami Airport is 28 km from the property.

Set within 700 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.2 km of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, KIORI Hotel Takakura offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 1.2 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in KIORI Hotel Takakura are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers.

Gion Shijo Station is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Nijo Castle is 2.2 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Higashiyama Shikikaboku is set in Kyoto, 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Shoren-in Temple.

All guest rooms come with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also feature mountain views. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a hairdryer and a CD player.

An American breakfast is available at Higashiyama Shikikaboku.

Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Heian Shrine, Gion Shijo Station and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts is situated in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and within 1.8 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options.

Popular points of interest near OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts include Shoren-in Temple, Heian Shrine and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Set in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 9.2 km, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features entertainment staff and room service.

All rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stovetop. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with free toiletries and an iPad.

An Asian breakfast is available at Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho.

Shoren-in Temple is 10 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 11 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. It is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, which change their colours each season. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area.

With a relaxing ambience, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. A flat-screen TV is provided. Some rooms have views of the garden and some come with a private bathroom.

Guests at Yachiyo Garden Ryokan can unwind in the public baths or relax in the lounge which has free internet PCs. Massages can be requested at an extra charge, and a free luggage storage service is offered. A gift shop is available on site.

JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Eikando and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15-minute taxi ride away.

On-site restaurant overlooking the gardens offers delicately-prepared traditional Japanese meals. Vegetarian multi-course meals are available, and other requests can be accommodated.

Opening in July 2016 and located within a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line, Villa Sanjomuromachi KYOTO offers guests a relaxing accommodation and free WiFi throughout the property.

Carpeted rooms at Villa Sanjomuromachi KYOTO feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning/heating and an electric kettle. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are also available in all rooms.

Laundry services are available at a surcharge. The property is run by a city guide publisher and concierge services are available.

Western-style breakfast is served upon request at the guest rooms or at the lounge seats located on the ground floor. ( japanese style breakfast will cost extra fee)

Nishiki Market located in downtown Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from the property, while Nijo Castle is a 10-minute walk away. Kyoto International Comic Museum is a mere 5-minute walk away.

Well situated in the centre of Shimo-dachiyuuridōri, グレイスヴィラ二条城 offers free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 2.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station and 2.9 km from Kyoto Station. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units have a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near グレイスヴィラ二条城 include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott is centrally located in Kyoto – a 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 15 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nijō Castle.

A 10-minute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine, Heian No Mori Kyoto features a public bath and Japanese and buffet restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms include a private bathroom.

Philosopher’s Walk is a 10-minute walk away, and Shijo Kawaramachi Train Station is a 10-minute drive. Nanzen-ji Temple is 900 metres away. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 25-minute drive. Rental bicycles are available.

Well set in Kyoto, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet breakfast is available at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western.

Nijo Castle is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.1 km away. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

Featuring a large Japanese garden and natural hot-spring baths, Nanten-En Ryokan offers traditional luxury in a beautiful natural setting. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami flooring and Japanese-style futon beds.

Guests at Ryokan Nanten-En can try on the yukata robe and relax in the gentle atmosphere created by the shoji paper screens, woven-straw floor and views of greenery. All rooms have traditional shared bathing facilities; Superior rooms include a private toilet.

The hotel’s outdoor pool open seasonally in summer offers an opportunity for refreshment, or request relaxing massage services. Multi-course meals with seasonal specialities are served for breakfast and dinner at Nanten-En.

The hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Amami Train Station on the Nankai Koya Line, a 40-minute ride from Namba Train Station in Osaka. Mount Koya is a 1-hour train ride away.

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort is located in Kyoto, 1.6 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 3.7 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Conveniently set in the Nishikyo Ward district, this hotel provides a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese.

Katsura Imperial Villa is 4.5 km from the accommodation, while Nijo Castle is 7.7 km away. Itami Airport is 48 km from the property.

Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle.

Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building.

The ryokan also offers bike hire. Imperial Palace is 1.1 km from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.

Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Ryokan Togetsutei Togetsutei-Syuzankaku offers Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views. Local breakfast and dinner are served. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

The hotel is situated alongside Katsura River and is a 5-minute walk from Togetu Bridge and Arashiyama Station. Iwatayama Monkey Park is a 10-minute walk, and Tenryuji Temple is a 10-minute train ride away. Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a 20-minute train ride.

Rooms at Onsen Ryokan Togetsutei-Syuzankaku feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. Some rooms come with a private outdoor hot spring bath.

Guests can relax with a massage, or make use of the sauna. Souvenirs are available at the gift shop.

Ryokan Togetsutei-Syuzankaku provides a safety deposit box and luggage storage area for its guests. It also provides free parking.

Set within 1.7 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2.2 km of Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryokan Tanoya offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and 1.4 km from Nijo Castle.

All units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels.

The ryokan offers a vegetarian or vegan breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Kinkaku-ji Temple is 3.1 km from Ryokan Tanoya, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 3.7 km from the property. Itami Airport is 47 km away.

Located in a quiet neighborhood in Arashiyama district, Rangetsu offers Japanese-style accommodations with a private Hinoki cypress wood bath and free wired internet access. Guests can also relax in the public indoor/outdoor baths as well. Keifuku Arashiyama Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Some rooms have a private open-air bath.

Rangetsu Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Arashiyama Monkey Park and a 10-minute walk from Tenryu-ji Temple. Togetsu Bridge is a 5-minute walk and Hankyu Arashiyama Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Photocopying services and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Free parking is on-site.

Set in Kyoto, Shiki Resort Kyoto Kamogawaso offers a restaurant and free WiFi, 2.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 3.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The 4-star ryokan is 3.9 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The ryokan has family rooms.

At the ryokan, units come with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 4.1 km from Shiki Resort Kyoto Kamogawaso, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 4.5 km from the property. Itami Airport is 50 km away.

Situated in Kyoto, 200 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at moksa also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a river view. At the accommodation, rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Moksa offers an American or Asian breakfast.

Speaking English, Japanese, Thai and Chinese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Sanzen-in Temple is 7.8 km from the property. Itami Airport is 55 km away.

Situated within 8.3 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 8.3 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou features accommodation with seating area. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has family rooms.

All units feature air conditioning and a TV. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

Kinkaku-ji Temple is 8.3 km from the ryokan, while Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.