Hotels near Mausoleum of Emperor Godaigo, Yoshino

My wife and I spent our first two nights in Japan at Yukawaya. This was our first real holiday since Covid and we couldn’t have found a better way to kick it off! The ryokan is charming in every sense. We stayed in the new rooms with a balcony and outdoor onsen bathtub overlooking a serene and green valley. The room was spacious and in traditional Japanese style but, unlike many other traditional ryokans, also had all the amenities for modern travellers. The new extension also has a public bath with outdoor onsen pool which is open to the public only for a few hours everyday and the hotel guests can use them in almost privacy the rest of the day. The family run ryokan has been around for generations but they have kept it in perfect conditions. More important than the facilities is the warm and charming hospitality by the family. Not only were they extremely helpful from the moment we arrived, explaining about the best way to take in Yoshinoyama in English, but they truly made us feel welcomed by taking very good care of us. When my wife decided to skip breakfast one morning with an upset stomach, the lady cooked the tea rice more softly than usual for me to bring back to the room for her. Last but not least is the delicious cuisine served for dinner and breakfast. All the ingredients are from local sources. And even though they were presented in very elaborate kaiseki-like manner, we felt like we were eating a fine meal at someone’s home and not any restaurant. We can’t wait to return again, hopefully to catch the famous cherry blossom!

This place was gorgeous. First thing first, I left the same day from Tokyo and managed to break my phone on my way there so I got lost and missed the last bus from the nearest town. I was able to call the Ryokan personnel and one of the employees (whose name I forgot) drove to there around 11pm and picked me up ♥ That in itself was incredibly sweet. The only (and when I say ''only''!!!) thing that was a bit...meh...Is that during my stay, the town was empty. Like, 3-4 people, I was so confused. But the town is incredibly beautiful, the hikes in the surrounding area are amazing, I could have spent hours laying on the ground in the temple area to listen to the sounds of water...The food included in my reservation was...to die for. Honestly, what I ate there (the dinner was my favorite) was the best food I ate in my life. The room I stayed in was so clean and stunning, the yukata was comfortable and the tea was delicious! The staff there was so friendly, I forgot their names but I would like to go back there next time I visit Japan for sure :) Next time though I will make sure to come back when there are more people :) So I can make more memories of this great place!

The location was very good and it was easy to get to anywhere.

Stayed for 1 night for my birthday and had an amazing time. All of the staff were incredibly kind and we were given a complimentary upgrade which was really nice. There was always a staff member available to help with English language support too which was nice to know. The public hotel area was really modern and our room was great. We stayed in a suite and the amenities were good; plug sockets by both sides of the bed, a full size bath tub and in room fridge etc. We booked an all inclusive rate and it was well worth it. The dinner buffet was really good, with an open bar, and the breakfast buffet was great too. There is a parking lot attached to the hotel, but this was full when we arrived at 7pm. You can park in the car park opposite for the same price, just give your ticket to the reception and they will arrange it. Overall, we had a perfect stay and can't wait to return again in the future! Thank you to the staff for being so kind and welcoming.

It was convenient to have a family mart nearby and 1 minute walk from the north exit of Sakurai station. From the window of the twin room on the 5 floor, the line of the Kintetsu Osaka line in front of you looks good, and you can see the Kintetsu limited Express like 々, and I was not tired. The regular coffee provided free of charge at the lobby server was delicious and went to get it many times. Still the new room was clean with the bathroom and the outlet was easy to use with a large table on the side. It was popular with the table mirror and outlet, and it was popular with the person who could sit and use the dryer. The empty refrigerator and hot pot were also convenient, and it was a pity that there was no indoor safe. The large bath of artificial hot springs with partitions in the washroom and the daily meal only on weekdays served at 1F ”wami” tavern were also good. Breakfast was satisfactory with many choices including the local menu in Nara. Cospa is good and I would like to use it again if I have a chance.

It is a cultural village that is also a roadside station, but it is not along the main road but in a quiet environment. Moreover, it is a characteristic hotel built on the Sukawa No.1 tumulus, and it is built in the facility group where you can experience history and art culture. The concept was thorough, such as not only in the room but also in the credit card and paypay, where cash cannot be used. However, there is no inconvenience, coffee, tea and instant miso soup are free to use, and you can bring them in in the room or in the lounge without choosing a place. Also, the soundproofing of the room is high, and I could hardly hear the sound of the attached cultural village parking lot, so I could sleep well. I used a plan with a breakfast box, but it was enough breakfast with a two-stage lunch box with many side dishes and Yamato's persimmon leaf sushi. Some people eat their own breakfast while drinking self coffee in the shared lounge, which is free and convenient. This is the hotel I want to use again.

Hashimoto City? It is rude to say that it is unexpected from the ramen shop to the rotary sushi shop within walking distance, including the business hotel and the tavern in the premises, but the restaurant is arranged, and the location is quite good. There are also large baths, vending machines, coin laundry and happy facilities when traveling. I was worried that there were not many storage when I stayed overnight, but there were tables and sofas that I could work on a personal computer, so I could recommend it for business use. The staff was kind and it was a hotel that I wanted to use in Koyasan sightseeing.

It was my first trip to a ryokan, and I was more satisfied than I thought. The bathroom was outside the room, but I didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and the hot spring was open 24 hours a day, so I was able to bathe whenever I wanted. Dinner is served as a course in your room. They bring Japanese home-style food, but the plating and taste are very light, so I was able to eat without feeling bitten in the middle. A yukata was prepared in the closet of the room, and I was able to bathe in the hot springs and take a walk in the garden wearing the yukata. Breakfast is served in the restaurant on the 1st floor, not room service. When I went to the restaurant at the time I had decided to have breakfast, I ate the food set on the table I was guided to. Like dinner, the food was Japanese home cooking. After dinner, they put a futon in the room while you take a hot spring bath, and in the morning, when you go to breakfast, they remove the futon and move the table. Needless to say, the service was so good and the location was easy to find as it was close to the station. The garden in front was also well maintained and beautiful to look at. Above all, the staff warmly welcomed me, so I was able to stay comfortably and pleasantly.🩷

Ouji belongs to Nara, and is located between Osaka and Nara. It only takes 20 to 30 minutes to get to both sides by train. The hotel is very close to the train station, and there are small supermarkets and restaurants nearby, which is very convenient. The room is very new, the facilities are good, and there is free breakfast. There was no English-speaking staff at the front desk when storing luggage. There was a lady who spoke English when checking in in the afternoon and checking out the next day. Check-in is at four o'clock, which is slightly later than three o'clock in most Japanese hotels. In addition, it is mid-March and the bathroom is a little cold, so the heater needs to be turned on for a while.

I was satisfied with the food, ingredients and taste supervised by Kandagawa. The staff were well educated and I was able to spend a comfortable time including the usability and tranquility of the room. However, the special mention is the evening talk show and the next day's ２ time guided tour. Ｎ Mr.'s talk was laughter, drawn based on his abundant knowledge, and it was ２ time in no time. At first, I thought this inn would be a １ visit only once, but I wanted to visit again if I had the opportunity and take a tour.