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About this property
Ohara no Sato Onsen is a minshuku, or a Japanese-style private home, that boasts original miso-based hot pot dishes. The property has been making miso paste, or red-bean paste, for over 100 years. Guests can relax in the open-air bath while enjoying the scenery of the traditional Japanese-style countryside. Free toiletries and green tea bags are provided by the property. The TV, bathroom and toilet are shared. Free WiFi is available on site. There is a garden, public bath, hot springs bath and gift shop on site. On-site luggage storage and free shuttle service is available for guests. For dinner, guests can savor miso hot pot that uses vegetables grown in their garden and local meat. Their original miso does not use any artificial additives. Special diet menus are available upon request. There is a cafe across the street from the property. Kyoto Station is a 1-hour drive from the property. Free parking is available on site. Jakko-in Temple is a 5-minute walk from Ohara no Sato Onsen and Sanzen-in is a 22-minute walk away. Kifune Shrine is a 90-minute train ride away on Eizan Dentetsu-Kurama Line.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ketsarin
Belgium
“Very clam place , I like hot springs, staff are very polite , dinner hot pot it’s so delicious.” - Martial
France
“The meals were delicious, the room very confortable and the staff very kind” - Emanuele
Italy
“This place is amazing, don't listen to classic american travelers that needs all the confort under theyr nose, live a REAL Japanese Ryokan/Onsen experience, you wont forget it.” - Timothé
Hong Kong
“very cozy, beautiful onsen with outside baths, scrumptious meals, located in a peaceful and quiet village (we hiked there but easy to reach from Kyoto by public transportation)” - Felicia
United Kingdom
“The accommodation was comfortable, excellent outdoor onsen in a nice setting (not too hot), convenient parking. Breakfast and dinner were simple and very good.” - S
France
“The service team is very kind. When I got sick and felt so difficult, they sent me to the closest hospital and took me back after treatment. It’s a pity for my stay in Ohara. But local natural scenery and friendly people are really impressive.” - Wong
United Kingdom
“Tattoo friendly onsen. Fresh food and extremely friendly staff who try to engage with us even with the language barrier. Great hosts! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.” - Ciano
Italy
“The staff is very friendly; the place atmosphere is really nice (real traditional japanese vibes); the location (Ohara) is a very cool village in the countryside of Kyoto: worth it if you like to relax and to enjoy the peace.” - Lim
Malaysia
“Really leans into a traditional Ryokan experience. I enjoyed the look and feel of the whole place. Staff were very helpful and food was good. Got to experience the place under snow!” - Bernadette
Australia
“A traditional family run inn with a great atmosphere:) The meals were delicious and authentic. The staff were kind.”

Host Information
Property information
Languages spoken
German,English,French,Japanese,Thai,ChineseProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- 雲井茶屋
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 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
Hot-spring bath opening hours - 16:00-22:00, 07:00-08:50
Meals can also be arranged for guests without a meal plan, with a request in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.