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Reviews of Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou

3 out of 5
Yumoto Onsen Oharasansou
17 Kusao-cho, Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Jie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Experience! Great environments with the country side landscape, tranquility mountain view, traditional hot springs and tatami room. Note that the wall is paper thin but guests all keep quiet in the night.

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice employees, helpful. Indoor and outsoor onsen featuhg clean outdoor and indoor bath
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attending and courteous staff. The facility is ok but does its job of providing good lodging for guests. The place is good for English speakers as the staff are able to get their point across in English but it would be courteous to meet them in the middle and learn some useful Japanese phrases as well. Dinner and breakfast services were superb. The free shuttle service to and from the bus station was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hyemi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yumoto Onsen
A beautiful place to stay and experience a stay in a Ryokan and onsen. It is located just outside of Kyoto in Ohara so be prepared to take time to travel there from Kyoto station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrific! A unique Japanese experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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Good ryokan experience but not excellent
Ryokan had all basic amenities like AC, TV. Customer service was pretty good as the front desk guy made many efforts to answer our questions from time to time. We also got breakfast and dinner which was organized in a traditional fashion. Breakfast had a nice selection and we liked it, but the shabu shabu dinner wasn’t great with chicken being the only meat. As for the room itself it was traditional but we thought there would be something akin to tea ceremony. The onsen itself was comfortable with both indoor and outdoor and being able to experience both as they flipped men and women one in morning. It was convenient to have the hotel arrange a shuttle to the bus stop. The bus 17 from Kyoto station to Ohara is pretty convenient and runs frequently. The town of ohara nearby gives a taste of rural Japan and is a nice experience to walk through. Overall it’s a good experience but next time for onsen I’d prefer being in outdoors in Nikko than repeat stay here. The entrance with pond full of koi, tannuki was very sweet me a nice site we could see from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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New and nice.
This is where you relax. Lovely nature, food and onsen. Rooms are clean and brand new, staff speaks English and is very helpful. Remember to call for a pickup at the bus station- there is a payphone. The best lunch/cakes can be found at the small and very cool french/japanese bistro near the bus station on the small walkway in the rice fields.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is VERY traditional. Loved my time there will love to come back for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

WAI KONG

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Cool hostel
Very warm greeting from receptionist. Although I was a bit late arrive hostel and still keep the dinner for us. In a very quite area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place If you like doing housework.
You need to prepare your own bed at night. Before you can spread out the tatami. You need to rearrange the room by moving the table to the side. No one will help you with the bedding or making your bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Chung Yeung handel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enjoyable experience!
A bit of walk from the bus station but great country road and beautiful scenery. Have free bikes so very handy. Good service. Lovely garden. Clean room and public shower and bath. Great meals. We enjoyed everything! p.s. caught shuttle bus to the bus station in the morning after check out

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, MN

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A+ Onsen getaway tucked into the hills of Kyoto
Getting to the Onsen is a bit of a hike but was pretty easy to navigate. It's settled back into the hills/mountains about 30 minutes north of Kyoto station. We arrived on a rainy day and it was absolutely magical. The hills had mist rolling over them and it felt like we were walking through a Miyazaki film. The staff was attentive and spoke excellent English. The room was clean and had its own bathroom (no shower). We were in a tatami mat room and it was perfect for two people. The window opened up and overlooked their koi pond and had a good view of the hills (ask for room 211!). At dinner and breakfast the staff was, again, attentive and helpful. The meals were served in a traditional style (think Ryokan) and were quite tasty, though be prepared for an odd fish side dish or two. The baths themselves were also very nice. Men and women were separate and each bath had a traditional washing area where you clean up before getting into the bath. Each side had an indoor and outdoor bath as well. The only downside is the baths were pretty small and had a man-made feel versus some of the larger natural spring looking ones. This said, the water felt great on the skin and when we were there (a Monday) it wasn't too busy. I had the outdoor bath to myself for most of the time. Would definitely recommend this place for any budget (or even non budget) adventurers looking to experience an Onsen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lovely place, lovely location. Service was ok-- didn't really feel welcomed, often felt awkward (and we're not new to Japan and its cultural norms). Would stay here again though.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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在京都的最后一晚，我选择了这家大原温泉旅馆，我很庆幸我的选择是正确的。这里的周围环境清新自然，能够让人的身心放松下来，并且在旅馆里，有着良好的服务与设施，温泉也是十分的舒服。感谢旅馆的服务人员带来的优质服务。

8/10 Good

BillC, C

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Authentic Japanese raykan with nice hot spring
The inn is up at the mountain in the midst of beautiful scenery, and at the source of Hot Springs. The two meals provided are plentiful and tasty. The dinner is a hot pot, while the breakfast is a traditional Japanese breakfast. It has both indoor and outdoor Hot Springs.

8/10 Good

Jenny, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great Ryokan experience away from the city
A great Ryokan experience away from the city. The staff were friendly and helpful. Appreciated that we were provided with different set meals during our 3 day stay. Shuttle service was provided to and fro between the Ryokan and Ohara bus station at a moment's notice. Ohara is located 1 hour away from Kyoto station. Thus, travelling takes up a lot of our time and we have to leave for Ohara by 5.30 pm to make it back for Dinner. Thus, the Ryokan is good for those who don't mind the additional travel time and transport cost.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

FJD

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American couple in Japan
If you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience with good food and gracious hosts, look no further. The Ryokan was tucked away in the mountains of Ohara and miles from the bright lights of Kyoto. We were the only Americans present during our stay and made it a point of emphasis to respect the locals and hosts alike. Our quest for solitude after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Osaka was fulfilled upon reaching Yumoto Onsen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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A reasonably price ryokan in the countryside.
Good experience for a stay in an Onsen with outdoor and indoor hot spring tubs. It can be reached by taxi from Kyoto for about 50,000 Yen, or much cheaper by bus. The drive is scenic and provides a nice view of the country side. The walk from the Onsen to the Sanzen Temple is very pleasant and scenic, and you are not surrounded by the usual crowds found in Kyoto. The Ohara Riverside Cafe near the hotel is a very nice place to have a good latte and snack. We've paid a lot more for a higher end Ryokan hotel in Gion where the food is much elaborate and service is much better. But this one offers a good experience for a much more reasonable price.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, California, USA

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Lovely stay at a beautiful minshuku in Ohara
The staff were very friendly and kind. The accommodations were very comfortable, the onsen was absolutely wonderful, the water felt very silky and smooth with minerals. Ohara is absolutely beautiful, even though it rained one of the days we were there (ew) the scenery was still breathtaking. My mom enjoyed it so much she started looking into buying a house in the area. The only (very minor) complaint was that the dinner felt somewhat simple for the cost, however, it makes sense since it's in a more remote area where supplies are more difficult to acquire. The foot bath near the inn was absolutely adorable and incredibly relaxing. Highly recommend!

8/10 Good

shahin dohkt, Riverside, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ryokan delight
Very gobreakfast and dinnernese style hotel. Staff spoke English well and helped whenever they could. Hot spring bath was 35 steps up the back of the hotel. Room 210 overlooked the koi pond and down the mountainside. Shuttle bus from bus station in town otherwise a15 minute walk to hotel. Very charming area. Jakko in temple garden is awesome.breakfast and dinners are fantastic.

6/10 Okay

Xiushi, Los Angeles

Disliked: Staff & service
Location
Very peaceful neighborhood, but far from bus station, have to walk 15-20 min.

6/10 Okay

Bebepeeloo, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Onsen resort not far from Kyoto but...
The location is about 12 min. taxi ride from the closest train station on the north side in the beautiful Kyoto suburb. Everything was good as expected except: 1) The staff told us that the onsen would be open from 8:00 till 10:00AM the next morning (His English was actually quite good). In fact, it was only opened from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. There was actually a bulletin board on the front desk telling the patrons about the opening hours. However, the bulletin was only in Japanese. So we really missed the chance of having another dip before we left. 2) The dinner (included) was delicious but I felt there was not enough meat for the 4 of us. 3) There was no private bathroom in our room. This was a surprise (and inconvenience) to us. BTW, there was a neighborhood cafe which offers foot bath while drinking coffee at the table. Very nice but not cheap.

10/10 Excellent

lai ieng, Macao

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Very pleasant stay!
We stayed there for 3 nights, breakfast & dinner are included, the food are from local farm, very fresh and tasty! They arrange different type of food for us everyday, very considered. Staff are nice, some of them can speak a little bit of English, which is good enough in communication. The room and onsens are nice and very clean. The only issue is the sign to Yumoto Onsen is not so clear, even we have a GPS, still took us some times to find it.

8/10 Good

NG, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ryokan in rurul area near Kyoto
It takes about an hour to reach Ohara by no.17 bus from Kyoto Station, then 20 minute walk from the Ohara bus stop to the ryokan, it would be a pleasure walk if you don't bring large luggages. The ryokan is in a village, small but clean. Guests need to share bathroom, and even toilets. There is only one toilet for men, and one for women each floor and guests have to walk along staircases outdoor to access to annex building where bathroom and hot spring are. If you don't mind the above, it is relaxing to stay there one day or two to enjoy hot spring, countryside scenery, flowers, valleys, farmers working on theirs farms, especially the colourful autumn leaves in Jakko-in Temple and Sanzenin Temple. A cup of coffee and a French toast will be the highlight of the day in a nearby coffee shop called "Kirin" where decorated with lots of giraffe stuffs, their food are more than I expect.

8/10 Good

Jesse, Boulder, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Ryokan near Kyoto
The staff and location are wonderful. The prices are reasonable. It was a great experience for foreigners like ourselves to stay at a ryokan. We probably won't do it again however. Maybe it's approaching senior years. It's not so easy post 60 to sit for meals on the floor, sleep on the floor, try to work on a laptop without a desk. The room is intentionally somewhat primitive. It's part of the authenticity of the ryokan. It wasn't comfortable. The hot springs/onsen experience is also quite different than what we've experienced in the US. Bathing in Japan is more of a ritual. The water by comparison to US springs is odorless (no sulfur smell) and seems closer to tap water that's been heated to a consistent temperature. That seems particularly true when you hear the hot water heater kick in. There are some very nice walks in the area. It's worth a day or two visit. To reiterate, the staff were very friendly and helpful, perhaps the best part of the stay.

8/10 Good

Beth, UK

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Good hotel if looking for onsen and great food
The hotel is far from convenient if you're looking to go shopping or visiting known tourist attractions. But it is absolutely perfect if looking for trails, onsen and great food in Ohara historical town.

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ryokan experience
Great traditional ryokan (inn with public baths). The place is located about 1km walk from the Ohara bus terminal (the line 17 goes to and from Kyoto). Comes with everything you would expect: futons beds on the floor, steamboat dinner and hot baths.

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod, Lafayette, LA

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The most amazing accomodations I have ever had.
This was an authentic Ryokan (Japanese Inn). The walk from the bus stop to the Inn was possibly the most beautiful 1 kilometer walks in Japan. The hospitality, food, and facility was amazing.

6/10 Okay

Tim, Hiroshima, japan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional
Traditional hotel in the mountains. Onsen is closed from 0800-111.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

あけみ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
温泉が良く朝風呂が最高に気持ちよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHIRI

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Taizo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
リーズナブルな価格に見合ったサービスを受けられる良い宿泊施設です。
京都近郊の温泉としては、リーズナブルな価格に見合ったサービスを受けられる良い宿泊施設です。 来年もまた利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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接駁服務
如果上午也能提供巴士站到飯店的接駁車就更棒了，女生拉著行李走15分鐘的上坡路有點辛苦。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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温泉は良かったのですが、お風呂までの距離と階段が少し大変でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
味噌鍋も美味しく、お風呂もお部屋でもゆっくりくつろげました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
外国の宿かな。気楽だけど、日本のサービスは少ない。
案内をしてくれた人も外国人留学生であり、日本の宿に泊まった気持ちとサービスはなかった。ただスポーツ少年団の合宿と思えば、快適だった気がする。もう少しかまって欲しい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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sachi
民宿と思っていたので期待せずに行きましたが、外見と違い中はリフォームされていて、大変清潔感もあり、気持ちよく過せました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Su Jin

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

HANQING

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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It is very nice and calm. Sometimes you are inconvinient because there's no staff who can talk English.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019