Area Accommodation Overview
Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s best-known destinations, famed for its striking scenery and rich cultural heritage. Staying in the area makes it easy to visit the Bamboo Grove path, Togetsukyo Bridge and other famous sights. This article collects Arashiyama hotel recommendations, from hot spring hotels to budget guesthouses and day-use onsen, to help you plan a perfect Kyoto trip.
Arashiyama offers a wide range of places to stay, from luxurious hot spring ryokan to budget hostels. Whether you are traveling as a couple, a family or solo, you can find a place that suits you.
| Hotel | Price Range | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho | Mid-range | Natural hot spring public bath and free private baths |
| Togetsutei Hotel | Upscale | Private open-air hot spring and Kyoto-style cuisine |
| The Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto | Upscale | Arashiyama onsen open-air bath and restaurant |
| Ryotei Rangetsu | Upscale | Hot spring garden and Japanese restaurant |
| Guest House Kyoto Arashiyama | Budget | Shared kitchen and laundry facilities |
Before You Book: Arashiyama Actually Has 3 Different “Arashiyama Stations”
The easiest thing to get confused about when choosing where to stay is that Arashiyama has three stations with similar names that belong to different railway companies. Check which one your hotel is closest to before you book:
- Hankyu Arashiyama Station(Hankyu Arashiyama Line): Closest to Togetsukyo Bridge, with many hot spring ryokan nearby. In this article’s table, “Hankyu Arashiyama Station” means this station.
- JR Saga-Arashiyama Station(JR Sanin Main Line): Closest to the Bamboo Grove path and Saga Station of the Sagano Scenic Railway (トロッコ, the Romantic Train). It is the fastest by JR direct from Kyoto Station. “Saga-Arashiyama Station” in this article means this station.
- Arashiyama Station (Randen / Keifuku Electric Railroad Arashiyama Main Line): Also called Keifuku Arashiyama Station, this is the third, separate station. If a hotel’s information only says “X minutes from Arashiyama Station” without naming the railway, it most likely means this station or Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Confirm the nearest station and walking route with the hotel before booking, so you do not discover on arrival that you have to walk 10 minutes or more extra.
Upscale Hotel Recommendations
The Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
The Suiran opened in 2015 as the first Luxury Collection hotel by Marriott in Japan. Set on the banks of the Hozu River, it has 39 rooms, 17 of them with a private open-air bath, plus an Arashiyama onsen open-air bath that all guests can use.
- Access: about 15 minutes on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station or Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Highlights: 39 rooms, 17 with private open-air baths, Arashiyama onsen
- Best for: business travelers, couples
Hoshinoya Kyoto
A waterside resort ryokan run by the Hoshino group, with only 25 rooms. Guests first check in at the “Funamachiai” boarding house beside Togetsukyo Bridge, then travel to the inn by a private boat. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
- Access: about 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, then a private boat
- Highlights: waterside private residences, private boat transfer, spa
- Best for: couples
Ryotei Rangetsu
Ryotei Rangetsu stands on the Oi River bank beside Togetsukyo Bridge (address: 7 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku), about 210 meters on foot to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. It serves seasonal kaiseki cuisine, has a large public bath and an open-air bath, and offers rooms with open-air baths and views of the mountains and river.
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- Access: beside Togetsukyo Bridge, on the Oi River bank
- Highlights: large public bath, open-air bath, kaiseki cuisine
- Best for: couples, families
Togetsutei Hotel
Togetsutei is a ryotei-style inn founded in 1897. Rooms with an open-air bath or hinoki bath are popular, and the inn has an Arashiyama onsen public bath and a private open-air bath called “Tsukuyomi no Yu.” It is about 5 minutes on foot from both Hankyu Arashiyama Station and Keifuku Arashiyama Station.
Access: about 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station or Keifuku Arashiyama Station
Highlights: private open-air hot spring, Kyoto-style cuisine, historic building
Best for: luxury trips, romantic getaways
Mid-Range Hotel Recommendations
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho
An Arashiyama onsen hotel run by Kyoritsu Resort that reopened on May 1, 2026. It has 105 rooms in three types (Kyo-machiya, Kyo-wafu and Kyo-modern), a public bath fed by natural Arashiyama hot spring water, and 5 private baths that are free to use.
- Access: about 1 minute on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Highlights: natural Arashiyama onsen public bath, 5 free private baths
- Best for: couples
Arashiyama Onsen Irodori no Yado Hanaikada
An Arashiyama onsen ryokan with only 15 rooms. It has indoor and open-air baths separated by gender and an open-air bath with a view; the private open-air bath requires a reservation (about ¥2,000 per group, before tax). A pickup from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station can be reserved, with advance contact required.
- Access: about 15 minutes on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station; pickup can be reserved
- Highlights: Arashiyama onsen, open-air bath with a view, private open-air bath (reservation required)
- Best for: couples
Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama
Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama (ホテル ビナリオ嵯峨嵐山) has 28 rooms and is about 1 minute on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. It has gender-separated public baths with a view of the bamboo (16:00 to 23:00); the baths are not hot spring water. After dropping off your bags, you can walk to the Bamboo Grove path and the Tenryu-ji area, which suits itineraries that use JR to and from Kyoto Station.
- Access: about 1 minute on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
- Highlights: gym, restaurant, business center
- Best for: business travelers
Budget Hotel Recommendations
Whole-House Rental: GuestHouse Saga Arashiyama (一棟貸切り宿 GuestHouse 嵯峨嵐山)
A whole-house, standalone rental near JR Saga-Arashiyama Station and the Bamboo Grove path, about 2 minutes on foot from the “Saga Shogakkomae” bus stop. It has a large kitchen and 2 free parking spaces; the first floor has a Japanese-Western room and the second floor has a tatami room where mattresses can be laid out. Long stays are possible, and it suits families or groups.
- Access: 4 minutes on foot from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, 9 minutes on foot from the Bamboo Grove path
- Highlights: whole-house rental, private bathtub, kitchen, free parking
- Best for: families, groups
Guest House Kyoto Arashiyama
Guest House Kyoto Arashiyama has a shared kitchen and laundry facilities. It is in the Uzumasa area of Ukyo-ku, near Keifuku Electric Railroad (Randen) Uzumasa-Koryuji Station, and the Randen runs on to Arashiyama. Please check the booking page for the exact walking distance.
- Access: near Randen Uzumasa-Koryuji Station; check the booking page for the exact walking distance
- Highlights: shared kitchen, laundry facilities
- Best for: backpackers
Good for backpackers and solo travelers on a tight budget who want to cook or do laundry themselves.
Specialty Hotel Recommendations
Recommended for Families: The Grand West Arashiyama
The Grand West Arashiyama is an all-suite hotel with about 10 rooms that sleep 4 people, and it provides toys for young children and children’s play items. It is about 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station and offers free Wi-Fi.
- Access: about 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Highlights: all-suite rooms, toys for young children and children’s play items, free Wi-Fi
- Best for: families
Recommended for a Private Hot Spring: Arashiyama Benkei
A riverside hot spring ryokan with about 10 rooms in total, facing Arashiyama across the Katsura River. It has a hot spring public bath, a private open-air bath and rooms with open-air baths, serves Kyo-kaiseki cuisine, and is about 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station.
- Access: about 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, across the Katsura River from Arashiyama
- Highlights: indoor and open-air private hot springs, Kyo-kaiseki cuisine
- Best for: couples, luxury trips
Hot Spring Recommendation: Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu
Fufu no Yu is a day-use onsen with no overnight stays, right next to Hankyu Arashiyama Station. It has indoor baths, open-air baths and a sauna, and is open 12:00 to 21:30.
- Admission: please check official announcements
- Access: 2 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Highlights: Arashiyama onsen, open-air bath, sauna
- Best for: couples
Admission: please check official announcements (varies between weekdays and holidays)
Access: about 2 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
Highlights: Arashiyama onsen, indoor baths, open-air baths, sauna (a day-use onsen facility with no overnight accommodation)
Best for: onsen lovers, relaxation
Choosing an Arashiyama Hot Spring Hotel: Stay-In Onsen vs. Day-Use Onsen
There are three ways to enjoy an Arashiyama hot spring. At The Suiran, 17 of the 39 rooms have a private open-air bath, and there is also an open-air bath shared by guests. Kadensho’s public bath uses natural Arashiyama hot spring water and it has 5 free private baths. Fufu no Yu is a day-use facility where you can bathe without staying overnight. Hotel Binario’s public bath is not a hot spring, so it is worth confirming before you book, then choosing by budget and access.
Hotel Selection Guide and Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls
When to Book: What Is the Best Time?
Demand for Arashiyama lodging is higher in the peak travel season (March to November), so booking 1 to 3 months ahead is recommended to secure a suitable option.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where are the most convenient hotels in Arashiyama for access?
A: Hankyu Arashiyama Station is closest to Togetsukyo Bridge, and Kadensho is about 1 minute on foot from it. Hotel Binario is next to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, about 1 minute on foot, which suits those coming by JR from Kyoto Station.
Q: How much does a hotel in Arashiyama cost per night?
A: Prices in Arashiyama vary widely, from budget lodgings to upscale hot spring ryokan, depending on the hotel’s class and facilities. Most properties do not publish rack rates on their official sites, so please check a booking platform.
Q: Are there family-friendly hotels in Arashiyama?
A: Yes. The Grand West Arashiyama is an all-suite hotel whose rooms sleep 4 people, and it provides toys for young children and children’s play items.
Q: How far in advance should I book in Arashiyama?
A: We recommend booking at least 1 to 3 months ahead, and earlier still in the peak season from March to November and during cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
Q: Which part of Arashiyama is best to stay in?
A: To be near Togetsukyo Bridge and the hot spring ryokan, choose the Hankyu Arashiyama Station area; to be near the Bamboo Grove path and the Sagano Scenic Railway, choose the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station area.
