Quick description
Located along the Katsura River in the western part of Kyoto, Arashiyama Benkei offers traditional Japanese accommodation with indoor and outdoor natural hot spring baths. The rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, and guests can enjoy in-room dinners while wearing yukata robes. Japanese-style rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle are provided in the room, along with free green tea bags. Benkei Arashiyama is located a 5-minute walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station and a 15-minute walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station. JR Kyoto Station is a 25-minute train ride. Popular tourist attractions like Nijo-jo Castle and Kinkaku-ji Temple can be reached within a 20-minute train ride. Free shuttle buses to the nearest station run every morning. Delicately prepared multi-course dinner is served in the guest room with a Nakai (personal attendant) service. Japanese breakfast can be enjoyed at the large dining room with other guests. The ryokan offers karaoke and massage facilities at extra charge. Photocopiers and drink vending machines are available.
Important information
Pick up service from JR Saga Arashiyama Station and Hankyu Arashiyama Train Station is available upon request. Guests who wish to use the service are required to contact the property by 18:00 on the check-in date. Free shuttle buses to the nearest station leave the property at 09:00 and 09:30. Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities. A private-use bath is available at an extra charge on a first-come first-served basis. Please note that child rate applies to children between the ages of 5-12. Guests travelling with children must indicate the number of children in the special request box at the time of booking. For more information, please contact the property directly. Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.