Arashiyama Benkei

Boardwalk/promenade ryokan with 20 restaurants and free local area shuttle

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December 2025

Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Modern Premium Suite, Maisonette Type, Garden View (90sqm) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Located near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama Benkei offers an upscale ryokan experience with an indoor mineral hot spring, garden terrace, and 20 local restaurants. Free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services complete this peaceful retreat.

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Parking included
Housekeeping
Breakfast available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Oct 31 - Nov 1

Tomorrow

Nov 1 - Nov 2

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Separate bath and shower

Private bathroom

Deep-soaking bath

Toilet with electronic bidet

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
4 Single Futons

Japanese Room (15 tatami mats)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Spring-water bath

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Toilet with electronic bidet

45 sq m
Sleeps 2
3 Single Futons

Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)

Highlights

Garden

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

81 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Garden

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

90 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds and 2 Large Single Futons

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Spring-water bath

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Toilet with electronic bidet

50 sq m
1 bedroom
River view
Sleeps 3
5 Single Futons

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Spring-water bath

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Toilet with electronic bidet

34 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
5 Single Futons

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 1F)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons

Japanese Room (12 tatami mats, 2F)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons

About the area

34 Susukinobanba-cho Saga-tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8385

What's nearby

Arashiyama Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Togetsukyo Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bamboo Forest Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Arashiyama Station - 4 min walk
Saga-Arashiyama Station - 11 min walk
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪みっふぃー桜きっちん - ‬4 min walk
‪% Arabica - ‬2 min walk
‪嵐山よしむら - ‬2 min walk
‪あらし山新渡月 - ‬3 min walk
‪嵯峨野コロッケ - ‬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 local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
An electric car charging station, wedding services and free newspapers

Room features

All guest rooms at Arashiyama Benkei offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Toilets with electronic bidets, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

Rp3.713.201 total

7 Nov - 8 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Free area shuttle
Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site 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 lift
Well-lit path to entrance

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Smoke-free property

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

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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

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

Payment types at the property

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 200-10,000 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: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from 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 any lifts

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 on-site public bathing facilities

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Arashiyama Benkei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Arashiyama Benkei?

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?

Checkout 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 5 minutes. Arashiyama Station is only a 4-minute walk and Saga-Arashiyama Station is 11 minutes.

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Arashiyama Benkei Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

早朝嵐山で撮影があり利用しました。食事の予約をしていませんでしたが、到着が20時と遅く相談したところおうどん二人分用意してくださいました。貸し切り露天風呂にも入れて、サービスもよく、嵐山竹林にもすごく近いのでおすすめです！今度は2泊くらいしたいです。

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a fantastic traditional experience. Made me feel very comfortable experiencing traditional hospitality. Was able to take advantage of a private Onsen.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

15 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Great disappointment

This was the most expensive stay in my trip to Arima Onsen, Kyoto and Osaka. Expectation was high. The start was good, the reception was nice, everything fine until the keiseki dinner. The first few courses were excellent. Then the quality if the following courses dropped. Waiting was long. We had ti sit for 20 minutes to have rice. Dessert was a joke, assorted fruits and ice cream had no traditional Japanese feeling. Not ended yet. When we returned to the room, the bed was not prepared as initially promised, to prepare while we had dinner. Next morning, no staff come to lead us to breakfast so we broke into a wrong room. A staff asked if he should remove our bed, and we said no need. When we returned to the room, the bed was removed. We have a feeling of privacy being intruded because we did mot prepare to let someone in. Overall is huge disappointment especially out of the high cost.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

hidemi

2 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

京都なら嵐山

丁寧な対応と、一つ一つが十分に良いコンディションで食事を提供して頂きました。景色も素晴らしく、なぜ京都の嵐山が評価されるのか良くわかりました。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

CS

24 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location and views. Restaurant is incredible. Property is feeling a little aged, needs some serious refreshing. Concierge service was mixed.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was an older building which could have used some updating. All the same it was well maintained and the staff were phenomenal. We took the kaiseki dinner in the evening and it was IMMACULATE. Same goes for the Japanese style breakfast in the morning. I wasn’t allowed to use the public baths as I have visible tattoos but the private bath was adequate. They use a small amount of chlorine in the water which I wasn’t expecting but I suppose it makes sense. If you’re looking for a traditional style ryokan look no further. A lot of places tout themselves as “international” ryokans to foreigners and they’re just regular hotels with a bathtub - don’t be fooled. The high price is worth the night for the experience.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ying

1 Dec 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and friendly staff. The dinner and breakfast meal are delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a beautifully and perfectly located property and the food was excellent too

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyri, 東京

18 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

女将さんをはじめ、スタッフの皆さんが笑顔で丁寧に接してくださり、娘も私も大変寛げ満足しています。桂川と向かいの山々を眺めながらの美味しい朝食は最高です。また露天風呂から山の紅葉も見られ、素敵なひとときを過ごすことができました。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Sacramento, CA

3 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The nine course, two hour dinner in a private room was amazing! The location was exceptional as well—close to the bamboo forest, temples, and Monkey Park. A great coffee shop on the corner (ryokan only serves tea!) A fabulous experience. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ms.Wang, Singapore

30 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were travelling with a 3 month old baby and appreciated the excellent service from the staff to accommodate our requests. Great location with scenic views from our room.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

WANJU

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

完美的蜜月

在辨慶的這個夜晚，是京都蜜月行最美好的一段~~~ 期待下次再度回到辨慶

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The service here was amazing. The fantastic staff make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door and ensure you are well looked after throughout the stay. The onsen was great and kept in very good condition.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kuan hsun

23 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was very wonderful for the quality of service

Overall, hotel was so good for my family to stay With. I would like to choice this hotel again:)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peichun

11 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

這是個很好的住宿經驗，早晩餐都很美味，此次住宿剛好遇上小孩生日，飯店人員很貼心的準備小禮物，細心程度好的沒話說。

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente atención y servicio.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yeung

11 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience! Will come back again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location! Great food! Great people! Great!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing experience, traditional Japanese experience, beautiful view, hot spring in the room and staff is just great.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the Ryokan, loved the atmosphere, loved the ambience, loved the staff friendliness, loved the dinner menu - but will stay away from seafood for a while after this as we had an extensive seafood menu which was excellent, but we over-indulged

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

NAEUN

3 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

또 가고싶어요~~

가격때문에 망설였지만 어느곳보다 너무나 편안하고 근사했던곳이예요 한국직원분이 너무 친절해서 좋았구요 객실에 딸린 개인온천장은 너무나 천국같았어요 밖에 나무냄새가 너무나 좋더라구요~ 이불에 눕자마자 몸이 빨려들어가서 기절하고 잤네요 하루가 너무 짧았던...다시 갈 기회가 되면 또 가고싶네요~~

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

SCJ

20 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Everything from the service, food, ambiance is exceptional. The staff go above and beyond to meet your needs. I hope I will be fortunate enough to have the opportunity to come back someday. Truly the highlight of my family’s recent trip to Japan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Man Wan

15 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

服務員的態度十分好，令人如沐春風，努力解決問題。晚餐及和式早餐都美味精緻，份量足夠。但在溫泉方面，雖有室內及露天風呂，但形式較單調，若加些按摩丶不同溫度的池便更好了。因客房不多，很清靜。

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good food. Good location and excellent service. Highly recommended to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

McArthur, Baltimore

27 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A beautiful setting along the river (try and get river view), with very attentive staff. We only had breakfast which was very nicely presented, and both Japanese and Western were excellent. One slight drawback is that there is essentially nothing open outside the Ryokan after 6pm. No restaurants and very few shops, so plan to eat early. There is a train stop very convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Check-out

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