Arashiyama Benkei

Property class: 4

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is located near Arashiyama Benkei, which provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Japanese Room (12 tatami mats)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Room (15 tatami mats)

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)

  • Garden view
  • 876 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Modern Premium Suite, Maisonette Type, Garden View (90sqm)

  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, River View

  • River view
  • 543 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 1F)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 2F)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Arashiyama, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Arashiyama Benkei is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. Nijō Castle and Kinkaku-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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34 Susukinobanba-cho Saga-tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8385

What's nearby

  • A serene landscape with a pond, rocks, and trees.
    Arashiyama Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A lit bridge over a calm river at night with mountains in the background.
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, with people walking along it.
    Bamboo Forest Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Two monkeys on a rope bridge over a pond with rocks and greenery around.
    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, leading into a forested area.
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Arashiyama Station
    4 min walk
  • Saga-Arashiyama Station
    12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    122 min drive

Restaurants

  • % Arabica
    2 min walk
  • YOSIYA KYOTO
    6 min walk
  • Aspen Coffee
    10 min walk
  • 嵐山 よしむら
    2 min walk
  • あらし山 新渡月
    3 min walk

About this property

Arashiyama Benkei

  • Upscale ryokan near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • At Arashiyama Benkei, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and hot springs on site
    • An electric car charging station, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Arashiyama Benkei feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • 20 restaurants

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Arashiyama Benkei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arashiyama Benkei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arashiyama Benkei?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arashiyama Benkei located?

Located in Arashiyama, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Arashiyama Onsen and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Arashiyama Station is only a 4-minute walk and Saga-Arashiyama Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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