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About this property
Chikurinin Gunpoen is located in the traditional garden of Chikurin-in Temple and the historical Mount Yoshino area. Guests stay in Japanese-style rooms with mountain views and can relax in the spacious indoor/outdoor public baths. Free WiFi is available at the entire property. Air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests and each room comes with a private toilet. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included. Massages can be requested and private reservable baths are available for an extra cost. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and guests can play a game of table tennis. The on-site historical art gallery can be enjoyed as well. Guests can enjoy traditional multi-course meals featuring local fresh ingredients. Beverages are available at Café Mahoroba. Gunpoen Chikurinin is a 10-minute drive from Yoshino Station and a 20-minute public bus ride from Yoshino Jingu Shrine. Other world heritage sites such as Yoshimizu Shrine and Kimpusen Temple are both within a 15-minute walk away. The Kansai International Airport is a 100-minute drive from the property. A free shuttle is available from Yoshino Station.
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Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Antony
United Kingdom“This is a fabulous old temple building with traditional rooms, kind, considerate hosts, beautifully prepared food that catered for vegetarians for 3 days in beautiful surroundings. Half board is not cheap but we don’t begrudge a penny. Such lovely...” - Simon
Hong Kong“It was a truly Japanese cultural experience at the most beautiful location.” - Etienne
France“Very nice people Superb main building Great dinner” - David
South Africa“Heritage building in an incredible temple garden setting unlike any Ryokan I have stayed at. Definitely a unique place with excellent food and a great bath house with Cedar tub.” - Sebastien
Canada“L’accès privé au temple après la fermeture des portes, la baignoire en bois avec vue sur la forêt , le côté rustique de l hôtel” - Ewan France“Juste incroyable ! Le personnel est très attentionné et gentil. La chambre est grande, propre, dans un cadre traditionnel. Bain privatif avec vue sur les montagnes. Les repas sont vraiment bons, de quoi découvrir des repas traditionnels.”
- 英樹
Japan“スタッフさんの気取らない対応が心地良かったです。 元は宿坊ということで凜とした佇まいに暫し安土桃山時代にタイムスリップした雰囲気を味わいました。 まず、お部屋から見える一目千本桜に感動します。夕食は大広間で頂きましたが、スタッフさんとのやり取りも楽しく、妻とふたり、ゆっくりと寛ぎながら良い時間を過ごしました。水炊き鍋の葛きりがモチモチで今まで味わったことのない食感で、最高に美味しかったです。 夕食後はライトアップされた庭園を散策し、しだれ桜の写真を沢山撮影し、これも大満足でした。 玄関から...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
The free shuttle from Yoshino Station is available between 14:30-19:00. The shuttle is not available from late March to early May. During this time, an alternative shuttle service is provided by Nara Kotsu Bus. To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests arriving after 18:00 must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
You must check in before 19:30 in order to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time will not be served dinner.
Please note, there are no restaurants within a walking distance from the property.
Please inform Chikurinin Gunpoen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
