At Arashiyama Benkei, our rooms reflect the traditional Japanese ambience of the region. We have various rooms to choose from, including those with views of Arashimaya or the inner courtyard, and with private open-air onsens (hot springs).

Dining Locations

Dinner: in your room Breakfast: in the restaurant *Dinner time is 17:30-19:30. Reservation is required.

What is a Ryokan, or Traditional Japanese Inn?

A Ryokan is a form of travel accomodation unique to Japan that offers its visitors a chance to experience traditional Japanese culture in a relaxing environment. Kyoto is a city long in history and rich in traditional culture. Staying at a ryokan is sure to enhance your experience of this historical city.

Entering the Ryokan

Upon entering the Ryokan, the staff will greet you with the phrase "Yokoso!". A ryokan staff member will then show you to your guest room.

Entering Your Room

All guest rooms are furnished in the traditional Japanese style with Tatami-mat flooring. Tatami mats are made in 2 different sizes, Kyouma (Kyoto size), and Edoma (Tokyo size), and are counted to determine the dimensions of the rooms. Please remove your slippers in the entrance of your room, before stepping onto the Tatami flooring.

Wearing a Yukata

All guests are provided with Yukata (kimono-like robes) in their rooms. Yukata can be worn as pajamas or as robes while walking around the ryokan. If you like, you can also wear Yukata while walking outside of the ryokan, and imagine yourself in medieval Kyoto in the days of the samurai and geisha. All guests are encouraged to change into their Yukata when they arrive so they can relax and enjoy the experience of traditional Japan.

	Gio, Tokiwa, Ogura, Atago : with bath and toilet 12 tatami mat size "Gio", "Tokiwa", "Ogura" and "Atago" are calm rooms surrounded by the green of the courtyard. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Gio) >>Room's Pictures (Tokiwa) >>Room's Pictures (Ogura) >>Room's Pictures (Atago)
	Ume: with toilet 10 tatami mat size "Ume", located in front of Arashiyama, receives a breeze from the Oigawa river. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Ume)
	Togetsu: with a private open air bath 15 tatami mat size From "Togetsu" you can see down to the courtyard. The open-air bath is on the second floor. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Togetsu)
	Gojo: with an indoor bath with a view 12.5 tatami mat size "Gojo" is a calm gardenfront room which offers a view of the courtyard. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Gojo)
	Hozugawa: with an indoor stone bath hot spring Matsu: with an indoor bath with a view 12 and 6 tatami mat size "Hozugawa" and "Matsu" are calm rooms surrounded by the green of the courtyard. Hozugawa has an indoor rock bath. The hot spring comes from Arashiyama onsen. Matsu is not provided with hot spring, but offers you a nice river view. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Hozugawa) >>Room's Pictures (Matsu)
	Take: with toilet 7.5 tatami mat size "Take" offers a view of Oigawa river. >>Rates & Reservations >>Room's Pictures (Take)

Amenities:

All rooms include hand towels, bath towels, yukata, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, TV, green tea set, and air conditioner.

Facilities

automatic vending machine / fax machine / massage / delivery service / parking
*No currency exchange
*No internet connection