Traditional Japanese Hotels in Kyoto

Traditional Japanese Hotels in Kyoto
On the island of Honshū, in Japan, is Kyoto. Kyoto is the capital of Kyoto Prefecture. Throughout the centuries, Kyoto has suffered destruction by wars and fires. However, because of its historic value, Kyoto was spared from the atomic bomb and air raids during World War II. Historically priceless structures, temples and shrines are still present in the city today. For the tourist, some of Japan's most memorable traveling experiences are found at Kyoto's traditional hotels and attractions.

Garden Roan Yachiyo/Kyoto Inn Hotel

Beautifully landscaped, Garden Roan Yachiyo/Kyoto Inn Hotel near Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto's traditional Japanese hotels. Adorned with a large paper lantern and seasonal flowers representing Japan tradition, each of the guestrooms depicts a different environment. Surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, patrons can enjoy the beautiful gardens created by the master landscape designer Ogawa Jihei, from both the guest rooms and the restaurant. The hotel offers its accommodations and the relaxation of the Ryokan in a traditional Japanese manner, providing guests with slippers at the door so you can remove your shoes before entering the building. Traditional Tatami mat flooring decorates the main building,and its new addition, the Shinkan.

Garden Roan Yachiyo/Kyoto Inn Hotel
34 Nanzenji Fukuji-cho
Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi
Kyoto, Japan
011 (+81) 75 771 4148
ryokan-yachiyo.com/top/englishtop.html

Nishiyama Royokan

You will find the Nishiyama Royokan located in the heart of Kyoto. The hotel offers rooms at very reasonable rates. The décor is of traditional Japanese style and beautifully landscaped greenery and flowers. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the garden as you are greeted by friendly carp swimming in the clear pond. Served with the freshest seasonal ingredients, dinner meals are of traditional Japanese Kaiseki cuisine.

Nishiyama Royokan
Gokomachi St.
Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto Japan 604-0933
011 (+81) 075 222 1166
ryokan-kyoto.com/

Gion Shinmonso

Located in the shopping and entertainment district in Kyoto is the Gion Shinmonso, a traditional Japanese hotel. Located in an important preservation district for groups of historic buildings, the hotel offers its guests the opportunity to experience the tradition of Gion and Kyoto's traditional ambiance. The area is said to feel most like Kyoto, with rows of lattice gate houses.

Gion Shinmonso
Hanamikohji Shinmonmae
Higashiyama-ku
Kyoto Japan 605-0082
011 (+81) 75 561 8011
shinmonso.com/english/

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