Arashiyama Benkei

4.0 star property
Upscale boardwalk/promenade ryokan, walk to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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Arashiyama Benkei

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View from property
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)
Japanese Room (12 tatami mats) | View from room

Overview of Arashiyama Benkei

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

34 Susukinobanba-cho Saga-tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8385
  • Popular LocationArashiyama Onsen1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTogetsukyo Bridge4 min walk
  • Popular LocationArashiyama Bamboo Grove10 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)104 min drive
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Room options

Japanese Room (15 tatami mats)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 44.62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Futons

Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)

cleanliness

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 81.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Modern Premium Suite, Maisonette Type, Garden View (90sqm)

cleanliness

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Large Single Futons

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • 33.88 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • 50.41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 1F)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 2F)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Arashiyama Benkei is located in Arashiyama, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Arashiyama Onsen - 1 min walk
  • Togetsukyo Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 8 min walk
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 10 min walk
  • Bamboo Forest Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Arashiyama Station - 4 min walk
  • Saga-Arashiyama Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • 嵐山よしむら - 2 min walk
  • Arabica Arashiyama - 2 min walk
  • OBU CAFE - 4 min walk
  • 京翠嵐 - 4 min walk
  • イクスcafe嵐山本店 - 4 min walk

About this property

Arashiyama Benkei

Upscale ryokan near Nishiki Market
Arashiyama Benkei is located close to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
  • A local area shuttle, an electric car charging station and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Arashiyama Benkei offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • 20 restaurants

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All restaurants at the property require guests to pre-book breakfast service 1 day in advance, and pre-book dinner service 3 days in advance. Meal requests for guests without restaurant reservations cannot be accommodated.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 3300 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Arashiyama Benkei
Arashiyama Benkei Inn
Arashiyama Benkei Inn Kyoto
Arashiyama Benkei Kyoto
Benkei Arashiyama
Arashiyama Benkei Hotel Kyoto
Benkei Inn
Arashiyama Benkei Kyoto
Arashiyama Benkei Ryokan
Arashiyama Benkei Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Arashiyama Benkei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arashiyama Benkei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arashiyama Benkei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arashiyama Benkei?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arashiyama Benkei located?

Located in Arashiyama, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Arashiyama Onsen and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge are also within 5 minutes. Arashiyama Station is only a 4-minute walk and Randen-saga Station is 10 minutes.

Arashiyama Benkei Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic traditional experience. Made me feel very comfortable experiencing traditional hospitality. Was able to take advantage of a private Onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

CS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and views. Restaurant is incredible. Property is feeling a little aged, needs some serious refreshing. Concierge service was mixed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an older building which could have used some updating. All the same it was well maintained and the staff were phenomenal. We took the kaiseki dinner in the evening and it was IMMACULATE. Same goes for the Japanese style breakfast in the morning. I wasn’t allowed to use the public baths as I have visible tattoos but the private bath was adequate. They use a small amount of chlorine in the water which I wasn’t expecting but I suppose it makes sense. If you’re looking for a traditional style ryokan look no further. A lot of places tout themselves as “international” ryokans to foreigners and they’re just regular hotels with a bathtub - don’t be fooled. The high price is worth the night for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully and perfectly located property and the food was excellent too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nine course, two hour dinner in a private room was amazing! The location was exceptional as well—close to the bamboo forest, temples, and Monkey Park. A great coffee shop on the corner (ryokan only serves tea!) A fabulous experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ms.Wang, Singapore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were travelling with a 3 month old baby and appreciated the excellent service from the staff to accommodate our requests. Great location with scenic views from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was amazing. The fantastic staff make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door and ensure you are well looked after throughout the stay. The onsen was great and kept in very good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kuan hsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very wonderful for the quality of service
Overall, hotel was so good for my family to stay With. I would like to choice this hotel again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
34 Susukinobanba-cho Saga-tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto