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Modern Premium Suite, Maisonette Type, Garden View (90sqm)
90 square metres
2 Double Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Modern Premium Suite, Garden View (90sqm)
81.4 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Room (12 tatami mats)
20 square metres
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, River View
50.41 square metres
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Suite with Private Open-Air Bath, Garden View
33.88 square metres
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Room (15 tatami mats)
44.62 square metres
3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale boardwalk/promenade ryokan, walk to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Arashiyama Benkei in Kyoto (Arashiyama), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Shijo Street. This upscale ryokan is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Nishiki Market and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.

Satisfy your appetite at one of the ryokan's 20 restaurants. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Free train station pickup
  • Free area shuttle
  • Number of restaurants - 20
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Electric car charging station
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Arashiyama Benkei offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free bottled water
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Arashiyama Benkei has 20 restaurants on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hot springs on site

Spa Services

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

No lifts

Debit cards

No front desk

Private entrance

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is not cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan 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.

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

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