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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, lift, housekeeping service, room service, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 81 km from Kansai International Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Subaru Hall (39 km) and Nara Station (42 km). 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Vee
    Singapore Singapore
    A pleasant surprise of the pick up at the train station given that I sent out my request rather late. The staff is amicable, helpful and sincere. His good service truly brightened up our stay in Yoshino!
  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    Excellent service, friendly staff, happy to help, took care of you moment arrived. Food was amazing and very generous. Location good to see all the Temples and shrines.
  • David
    United States United States
    The owner and staff are very kind and caring. The woman who serves the meals was great and took time to help us understand what all the varieties of food were. It is a great traditional japanese inn experience with a nice onsen and good quality...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so helpful and friendly, it was lovely to be welcomed with tea and sweets. The food/banquet was absolutely delicious, and the staff were helpful in guiding us through the various meals. I had asked for meals without meat and the...
  • Ai
    Singapore Singapore
    Beautiful view of the trees and mountain from room window. Good spread of food for dinner. Indoor and outdoor onsen available. Great location for hiking.
  • Shoko
    Japan Japan
    The open air bath in the room. I didn’t know we’d have one so it was a great surprise! The view from the room and dining room. Welcome tea and sweets served on the Irori floor. Waka the Shiba Inu :)

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print

Need-to-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.