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About this property
Located in central Arashiyama district, Ranzan offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the spacious public baths and relax by the traditional garden. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Hankyu Arashiyama Train Station and JR Saga Arashiyama Train Station are both a 15-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and an air purifier is provided in each room. Guests can choose to stay in traditional rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western beds and carpeted floors. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. Guests can sing their favourite tunes at the karaoke room and use the free on-site parking. Board games and a DVD player can be borrowed at the front desk for in-room use. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Kyoto specialties are served for dinner and a Japanese set menu for breakfast. Both meals are served at Keiga restaurant, while a Japanese lunch is available at Keiga restaurant. Ranzan Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Tenryu-ji Temple and a 20-minute public bus ride from Daikaku-ji Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 30-minute train ride away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Belgium
“Everything! Free Parking-Helpful Front Desk Staff-Public Bath and the amenities were all much appreciated” - Aaron
Australia
“Staff were super-friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was bigger than the standard japanese motel and we had a gorgeous garden view. The onsen was clean and well maintained. The Ranzan is a stones throw from the river and the bamboo...” - Suhail
Saudi Arabia
“It's location is amazing as it's nearby Katsura river. We enjoyed using Arishiyama Tsusen North Boarding facility. It is nearby Bamboo walkway. Amazing Public Japanese restaurants are in the vicinity. We liked the atmosphere of the the Japanese...” - Heikki
Finland
“Excellent location, very clean and peaceful Ranzan. Temples, bamboo forest and monkey mountain in walking distance. Easy connections with metro and JR trains” - Sabina
Poland
“Near the hotel there are beautiful temples, an art museum, a bamboo forest, a kimono forest, Japanese macaques in the forest, a street with souvenirs and delicious food.” - Piero
Italy
“it's a very peaceful place, very comfortable and clean. all the staff was super kind. it's possible to use the public bath, that's super nice.” - Ioanasandu
United Kingdom
“This area around Kyoto was unbelievably nice. If you go between 5pm and 9am, they tourists are usually gone. The place was really comfy, they provide dinner and breakfast and the staff was super friendly.” - Yaw-ren
Australia
“Little out of the way of the busiest part of town but still less than 5 mins from most major attractions. Dated but extremely well taken care of. English speaking staff. Great Japanese style breakfast.” - Jackylee
United Kingdom
“Great location at Arashiyama. The room is spacey enough, a bit dated of course but well-maintained and managed. The public bath is clean and spacious, which is a plus for me. Meals were delicious, refreshing, and traditionally Japanese. Staffs...” - Jasmine
Singapore
“The staffs are very friendly! A lovely lady served me for my meals and she’s the sweetest person. We exchanged short conversation with my basic Japanese.”
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Property information
Languages spoken
English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- 京雅
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at least by 15:00 on the day of. For breakfast, guests must reserve 1 day in advance.
Parking is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
You must check in by 19:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.