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If you’re looking for a family-friendly onsen ryokan in Ukyo, look no further than Kadensho.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple (1.4 mi) and Taizo-in (2.3 mi), guests of Kadensho can easily experience some of Ukyo's most well known attractions.
Rooms at Kadensho offer a refrigerator and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free internet access.
Free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Kadensho, free parking is available.
While in Ukyo be sure to experience local yakiniku favourites at Tantan, Yakinikuya Fukuro, or Shichirin-Ya Yamanouchi.
During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Bamboo Forest Street (0.6 mi), Togetsukyo Bridge (0.2 mi), and Rakushisha (0.9 mi), which are all within walking distance of the onsen ryokan.
The staff at Kadensho looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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We stayed one night in this hotel booked by our agency. This ryokan is not as good as the one we stayed at at Mount Fuji. Locker for storing shoes at the entrance. Well-equipped room with a somewhat narrow bathroom. Only wifi near reception, luckily we had our portable modem. Dinner is at 5:30 or 8 p.m. It’s a Japanese menu with fondue and a lot of raw fish. Efficient service. We have never had breakfast at the hotel. Close to the station to leave and also to visit the bamboo forest
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This ryokan is managed like a hotel as opposed to a boutique inn. Our room was unexpectedly small for a party of 3, although I must say that the private onsens were great. The availability of ice cream outside the onsen is a nice touch. Reception was ok, although going about bare foot all over /in the property takes getting used to. The dinner meal plan works more like an ala carte buffet vs a kaiseki. If you are looking for an affordable ryokan experience that is somewhat "mass", this could be a good introductory experience. But boutique experience it is not.
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Date of stay: October 2014
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Location is very easy to access, 1 minute from Arashiyama station. Twin room is small, hotel also small, onsen baths had 1 common for each gender and 5 special private onsen - not by booking, you just go and check or wait, but I checked and find the private baths are not real mineral baths, a big disappointment. Whilst the dinner is known for its LAVISH, extravagant style, it is a great serving meal. Late night with free snacks, ample. Breakfast half serving and half buffet.
This hotel is about food, but if you prefer a holistic experience, please plan additional hours of travel to somewhere farther.
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Date of stay: November 2014
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As a long-time global traveler, I must say this hotel is pretty much a rip-off, especially at its $330/night price. Our room was so tiny one can hardly turn around in it and it had no window view at all, the “private” hot springs bath was clearly heavily used by visitors and did not seem clean, the meals were terrible, there is apparently no concierge, and the front desk staff are utterly unaccommodating. We had purchased very expensive dinners for 3 nights ahead of arrival, but they were utterly unsuitable for a gluten-intolerant diet, but when we explained we could not consume gluten they said they could not accommodate dietary restrictions. When we requested to unschedule the second two dinners we’d paid ahead for, we were told “we cannot refund what you have already paid, sorry.” There were no alcoholic beverages available the entire 4 days we were there; the “bar” was closed and the single vending machine that dispensed beer was “out of service.” Not even a glass of saki could be found. The hotel’s flooring was tatami mat, as is often the case in Japan, so shoes are not allowed (they must be left near the front desk). About half the guests thus walked the halls and lobby area in bare feet, with who knows what microorganisms they were leaving behind, yet in four days I never once saw anyone cleaning those floor mats. None of the staff spoke enough English to help us out (we had to rely on GoogleTranslate). The front desk was even reluctant to call a taxi for us. Certainly one of the worst hotel stays we’ve ever experienced. When in Kyoto, I recommend the Umekoki Kadensho Hotel next to Kyoto Station. When in Nara I recommend the Iroha Grand Hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Avoid this hotel; it's a ripoff.
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The hotel is conviently located opposite to the Arashiyama train station. The rooms are tidy, but the check-in process and amenities arrangement leave much to be desired. Whilst the staff is generally helpful, communicating in English can be challenging, and they have to adhere to the y strict rules and standard operating procedures of the property, and no flexibility at all. As an example, they only give you the room at or after 3pm even if there are available rooms. The food, including breakfast and half-board dinner, falls below the expected standard for a Japanese inn, let alone a hotel. They offer complimentary late-night ramen, though, disappoints in both taste and quality. Overall, many reviewers consider that the hotel is overpriced - I agree too.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Room Tip:May skip the unique private hot spring room, as it accommodates only one person at a time, and...
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A Japanese-style hot spring hotel located in Arashiyama. The location is very convenient, just opposite the Hankyu Train Station, and it is very close to other attractions via Nakanoshima Bridge and Togetsuk Bridge. The hotel has five private hot springs and they are free, as long as you line up to use them. When you wake up in the morning, you can go for a run on the bicycle path of Arashiyama East Park. The scenery is beautiful and it is a very comfortable running experience. It was my first time to eat traditional Japanese breakfast. It was amazing and highly recommended. The hotel seems to have been renovated and the internal facilities are very new. After nine o'clock, I saw the crowds pouring in and felt that it was worth staying in Arashiyama for one night.
Suggestions for improvement. The mattress is a bit soft. It would be more comfortable if it could be firmer. The lamp on the table could probably be brighter
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Date of stay: September 2023
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We visited Kadensho Ryokan as a day trip from Kyoto, around 40 minutes away from our hotel in central Kyoto. We were able to book our reservation through our hotel's concierge. The cost was 8200 yen (taxes in) for two people for 3 hours, and it included using the private onsens (5 private baths available) with a hotel room for us to use. It was amazing! Unlimited drinks were included with the cost. The Ryokan is a short 2 minute walk from the transit station and the grounds looked lovely from what we could see. The front desk people did not speak a lot of english, but we managed just fine. They provided us with lockers for our shoes, and a map to show up where our room was, and then where the private baths were. We had full use of the hotel room, including shower, toilet and beds for a quick nap if needed. We quickly changed into the yukatas provided free of charge and headed to the onsen area. If the light was on outside the onsen room, then it was occupied; if the light was off, then it was free to use. Luckily, all lights were off, so we could take a quick look in each room to see which one we wanted to use. We chose an outdoor bath, and followed all the rules prior to getting in. It was GLORIOUS! the water was hot and steamy, and with the outside temperature so cold, it was lovely going back out and in. We debated going into a different onsen since they were all available, but just decided to stay in the bamboo onsen. Afterwards, we showered off, relaxed in the hotel room, helped ourselves to free hot and cold drinks, and then checked out. Tattoos are not an issue since it is a private bath. It was well worth the 8200 yen for 3 hours of bliss. Strongly recommend!!
I can't comment on the food or a full night's stay since this was a day trip. But for all those looking for a private onsen where tattoos are not an issue, and you only want to use the facilities, then this was an amazing option!
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed in many onsen rykoyan in Japan before but this one offered the worse service! The worst experience so far. We stayed in a family room with two western style beds and two Japanese style beds. Based on our experience, the staff will come in and make our Japanese beds while we were out for dinner. But to our surprise, the coffee table and chairs were still there when we were back. We called the front desk and the answer we got was, it was a simple task and they expect the client to do it themselves but if we need assistance, they will help. We did by ourselves at the end as we were not sure if this was the no there. But considering a night of stay dor USD1300, this is really not the quality of service to be expected. Not recommend for anyone. The staff were neither helpful nor friendly and the food were so so. It really doesn’t worth the money.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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From Kyoto station to Arashiyama the ride was about 30” and the taxi cost was about 3300 yen. Split three ways we felt it was a deal. We were greeted warmly by several staff members as soon as the taxi stopped. Then our luggage was whisked to the reception desk. Between the clerk who could speak a little English and out limited Japanese, the check-in process was quick and pleasant. Our room decor was mainly Japanese with a calming effect but with western beds and bathroom. We took advantage of the room amenities; hot water, green tea, rice crackers. The public onsen was very clean and neat. We bathed at 5:00 pm and we basically had the entire area to ourselves. We bathed again the next morning at 5:00 am and again had the entire bath to ourselves. The water temperature both times was perfect and the ambience of the public and private baths were incredible. Our included meals, dinner and breakfast, were of excellent quality and very tasty. Dinner was served on trays with many small dishes arranged beautifully. Breakfast buffet offered both western and Japanese dishes. Would I go back to the onsen? Yes definitely!!!
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is supposed to be a 4-star hotel, wondered where they get their stars from!
All guests have to keep their shoes in a cabinet on arrival and walk around the whole hotel bare footed! You would then assume everywhere should be in tip top condition but No. We found little crawling bugs on the room floor mat and bathroom shelves and floors are covered with a layer of dust! After walking around a while, your feet is dirty!
They try to clean your luggage wheels on arrival on a very small piece of rug and physics will tell you not the whole wheel is cleaned and there is not enough space on the rug for the wheel to turn a full round! Staff is just going through the motion!
All furnitures and Yukata clothings are old and worn out. This killed our desire to wear them and go to their onsen! How clean will be their onsen!
Japan is a very clean country and we have not encountered such a run down and dirty hotel! Never stay here again!
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I don't believe you will be able to find breast pump accessory within walking distance of the hotel or Akashiyama. Even the convenient store next door sells only food and daily essentials only. If in Kyoto, you should be able to find the parts you need in any department stores's baby department. I was also breast feeding when we travelled with our little one who was less than two at the time. One thing we found is Japan is so baby and mother friendly that you can find nursing room available in any major pubic areas. Hope this helps.
There are more places to choose from in the Kyoto area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$293 - AU$587 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
JapanKinkiKyoto PrefectureKyotoWestern Kyoto
NUMBER OF ROOMS
105
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