Location: Arashiyama (Outside of Kyoto - a 25 minute taxi ride to Arashiyama from JR Kyoto train station or 5 minutes from JR Saga Arashiyama train station)

Welcome to Rankyokan Ryokan, a Traditional Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below). Located in picturesque Arashiyama in northwest Kyoto, Rankyokan Ryokan is actually 2 separate ryokans in different locations. One of the ryokans at Rankyokan Ryokan is called the “Honkan” (main building) and is located in the Ohi River valley which has been favored by Japanese aristocrats since the 8th century for its natural beauty. This ryokan also has natural hot spring baths (onsen) to help you relax after a day of sightseeing. To get to the Honkan you will need to take the ryokan's private boat pick up service which departs just in front of the “Bekkan” and is free of charge for guests. The last boat leaves at 18:45 (6:45 pm) in the evening. This early departure will give you time to relax and experience the luxury of a Japanese hot spring and river valley, and leave behind the noise and bother of city life. The other building at Rankyokan Ryokan is called the “Bekkan” and it is located just over the Togetsukyo Bridge where a few scenes from "The Tale of Genji" were set. This ryokan has easier access though it does not have a hot spring. Check-in time is after 16:00 and check-out time is before 10:00 am.

Traditional Ryokan
From Guests
4.5 points out of 5 points

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
No	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 Sex Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
No	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Sex Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
Yes	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Sexes)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
Yes	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Sex Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
Yes	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Sex Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Sexes)
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
No	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	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: 23:00
No	Pick-up Service	No	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
No	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
No	Pay with a Credit Card