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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hounkan in Yoshino offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sauna and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a public bath, elevator, housekeeping service, room service, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 50 mi from Kansai International Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Subaru Hall (24 mi) and Nara Station (26 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Hounkan provides a delicious breakfast and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath


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5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eli
    Israel Israel
    The staff are EXCEPTIONAL, we were amazed, really. The room is big and so CLEAN, the view is amazing. The highlight of our trip.
  • Kgh069
    United States United States
    A traditional feeling Ryokan, not too expensive, very attentive owners. The view from the room was beautiful and so relaxing after walking all around Yoshino. The onsen was fantastic, especially the side with the working outdoor tub. The meals...
  • Sergei
    United States United States
    This is a large place ran by an elderly team. Great kaiseki-style dinner and breakfast. Super spacious room. Ours had hand carved wooden decorations and consisted of two actual rooms. Very comfy futons. Two baths, they switch between them...
  • Zhz
    France France
    Beautiful place, beautiful hotel, the staff is great. A typical Japanese experience, breakfast and great I loved discovering a lot of foods that I don't usually eat. The view from the room is just sumptuous
  • Glenn
    Canada Canada
    Lovely room with a view. The staff were very helpful. The outside onsen was very nice. our booking did not include dinner, but we quite enjoyed the breakfast.
  • Ka
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The breakfast is great, the view in the room is amazing. We like the style and setting of the hotel, including the room. The staffs are willing to help and very kind.
  • Charlotte
    Denmark Denmark
    You sense immediately the history of this establishment (it started as a monastic lodge in 1754). Exceptional kaiseki dinner and breakfast with a large selection of classic Japanese dishes all made from local produce. The view from the hotel room...
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    The food was amazing and staff were super friendly.
  • Rodney
    South Africa South Africa
    This ryokan is an exceptional establishment, in a great location with impeccable staff. The view from the rooms is incredible in Spring and I imagine the autumn colours are equally wonderful. The staff make every effort to make their guest...
  • Caroline
    Japan Japan
    Exceptional view from the spacious room, wonderful dinner and breakfast, very friendly and devoted service.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.