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Hotel Description

4-star ryokan near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Arashiyama stay

A stay at this Arashiyama ryokan places you steps from Arashiyama Onsen and within a 5-minute walk of Tenryu-ji Temple. Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama are also within half a mile (1 km).

Hot springs, terrace

This smoke-free ryokan features hot springs and 20 restaurants. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free WiFi, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning are also on offer.

Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Japanese Room (15 tatami mats)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 2F)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, River View

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, Garden View

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Property Features

There are 20 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Arashiyama Benkei offers its guests hot springs. An area shuttle, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are free. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Arashiyama Benkei. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 20 dining venues
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Arashiyama Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Saga-Arashiyama Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle and train station pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Arashiyama Benkei offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Electric kettle
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Arashiyama Benkei has 20 restaurants on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hot springs on site

Spa Services

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

All restaurants at the property require guests to pre-book breakfast service 1 day in advance, and pre-book dinner service 3 days in advance. Meal requests for guests without restaurant reservations cannot be accommodated.

Arashiyama Benkei offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property is not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • No front desk
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Private entrance
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Arashiyama Benkei
  • Arashiyama Benkei Inn
  • Arashiyama Benkei Inn Kyoto
  • Arashiyama Benkei Kyoto
  • Benkei Arashiyama
  • Arashiyama Benkei Hotel Kyoto
  • Benkei Inn
  • Arashiyama Benkei Kyoto
  • Arashiyama Benkei Ryokan
  • Arashiyama Benkei Ryokan Kyoto

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.