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Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)

Arashiyama Benkei

Location: Arashiyama (Outside of Central Kyoto - a 25 minute taxi ride to Arashiyama from JR Kyoto train station)

Welcome to Arashiyama Benkei, was a Heian period country estate once used by vacationing court nobles. Arashiyama remains famous for Ukai, an ancient method of catching Japanese trout using trained cormorants.

Kyoto Ryokan arashiyama benkei's location at the foot of Arashiyama mountain in Kyoto allows our visitors to experience the beauty of the changing seasons. A traditional Japanese ryokan, Kyoto Ryokan arashiyama benkei's esteemed guests include the King of Denmark, who planted a yellow pine in the Japanese garden in 1930. Kyoto Ryokan arashiyama benkei has long been associated with the famous "Tenryu-ji" Temple located nearby.

Traditional Ryokan

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	No	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
Yes	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
No	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
No	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	No	No Meals Plan Available
No	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	No	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	No	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	No	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: A little English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: No Curfew
No	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
No	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
Yes	Pay with a Credit Card


All prices are Per Guest (subject to change, tax not included)
Arashiyama Benkei
Meals	Price Per Guest Based on Double Occupancy (Based on Average Price Per Guest)
Breakfast and Dinner	Category: A


Please Print These Directions and Take Them With You
Arashiyama Benkei's Address: 34 Susukinobabacho Sagatenryuji Ukyo-Ku Kyoto-shi Kyoto-fu 616-8385
Directions: From JR Kyoto train station, it is a 20 minute train ride to JR Saga-Arashiyama train station. From JR Saga-Arashiyama train station, it is a 5 minute taxi ride to Arashiyama Benkei. From Hankyu Arashiyama train station (on the Hankyu Arashiyama Rail Line), it is a 5 minute taxi ride to Arashiyama Benkei. From Keifuku Arashiyama train station (on the Keifuku Arashiyama Rail Line), it is a 5 minute walk to Arashiyama Benkei.
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Japanese Address and/or Map:

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