OHANABO, Kyoto

Ohanabo - Historic 100-year-old ryokan with traditional Japanese accommodations and in-room kaiseki dining

Located steps from Higashi Honganji temple, this 3-star Kyoto hotel preserves authentic Japanese hospitality across 12 rooms. Ohanabo Inn features traditional tatami-floored accommodations equipped with modern amenities including LCD TVs, electric kettles, and refrigerators. Each room provides cotton yukata robes, with futon bedding and an electronic bidet bathroom featuring rainfall showerheads. The property offers in-room kaiseki multi-course dinners, public indoor baths with separate areas for men and women, and massage services. An atokonoma platform in each room displays seasonal floral arrangements. Ohanabo arranges cultural experiences including ikebana sessions at 15:00 and dinner with maiko apprentice geiko from 18:20. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Gojo, 1 mile from Karasuma, and within walking distance to Nishiki Market Shopping District.

Pros

Hosts cultural experiences including ikebana sessions and maiko dinners

Traditional arts and crafts enhance the original atmosphere

Multiple safety features including carbon monoxide detectors and security systems

Located near numerous local eateries and shops

Cons

Shared bathrooms in some room categories

31 mile distance from Osaka Itami Airport