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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Old school, traditional hotel with magnificent views. Staff made us feel special- so kind, cordial, and distinguished. A wonderful experience to be there off-season”
Andrew
United Kingdom
“Beautiful view from our room. Superb dinner and breakfast with local specialities. Good onsen bath. Being out of season, it was very quiet.”
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Charlotte
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
“The food was amazing and staff were super friendly.”
Rodney
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...”
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Caroline
Japan
“Exceptional view from the spacious room, wonderful dinner and breakfast, very friendly and devoted service.”
Vee
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!”
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Diana
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
“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
“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...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Hounkan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Breakfast
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
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.
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