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Location: Yoshino, Nara Prefecture

Attention: Chikurin-in Gumpo-en is not in Nara. It is a 2 hour train ride from Nara to Yoshino where Chikurin-in Gumpo-en is located. Welcome to Chikurin-in Gumpo-en. This Traditional Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) was originally a Buddhist Temple called Tsubakiyama Temple. The temple was built by Shotoku Taishi (a very famous Crown Prince of Japan who reigned from 592 - 628 AD) and the temple used to accommodate Buddhist Monks who practiced asceticism in the mountains of Yoshino. Today, Chikurin-in Gumpo-en is a traditional ryokan and it has hosted famous Japanese artists and writers and even the former Emperor of Japan, Hirohito. The ryokan has 55 Japanese-style guest rooms, and most of the guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet (some of the guest rooms do not have private baths or toilets). Chikurin-in Gumpo-en is also surrounded by a very large and gorgeous Japanese garden (33,000 square meters). Traditional Japanese cuisine is served including fresh local vegetables and fish from the nearby Yoshino RIver. Check-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time is before 10:00am. Parking is available.

Traditional Ryokan
From Guests
From Guests
4.1 points out of 5 points
Atmosphere: 4.1 Food: 4 Owners and Staff: 3.9 Location: 4.4 Room: 4.1

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
No	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
No	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"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)
Yes	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
Yes	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
Yes	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)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	Yes	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	Yes	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: 22:00
Yes	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
No	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
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