Minshuku Ohara Sanso

If you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay in the countryside, but within easy striking distance of Kyoto, you’ll be very happy at Ohara Sanso, up in the quaint village of Ohara.

This place calls itself a minshuku (Japanese B&B) but it’s more like a ryokan. It’s in a very picturesque part of Ohara, which is a lovely little village in the mountains north of Kyoto. It’s about 10 minutes’ walk from the bus stop. There’s good hiking and strolling about, as well as some nice temples, including the lovely Sanzen-in. You could certainly base yourself here to explore Kyoto, as long as you didn’t mind a 40-minute bus ride to and from the city each day.

The rooms are standard mid-range ryokan rooms. The highlights are the outdoor baths and the excellent country-style food they serve here for breakfast and dinner.

So, if you want to check out the Japanese countryside and don’t want to travel too far from Kyoto, this is an excellent choice for a night or two.

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Check-in date

Mon 21 Apr 2025

Check-out date

Tue 22 Apr 2025

Name in English:
Minshuku Ohara Sanso

Name in Japanese:
民宿 大原山荘

English address:
17 Oharakusao-cho, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
左京区大原草生町17

Price:
Moderate

Internet: free wifi access

Non-smoking rooms: Yes

Nearest Transport:
13min walk from Ohara bus stop, 17 or 18 Kyoto Bus, from Kyoto Station

Telephone: 744-2227

Website:
:: Check availability and pricing for Minshuku Ohara Sanso on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Official site: (English)
Ohara-Sansou.com

Near To Here:
Minshuku Ohara Sanso is located in Kyoto’s Ohara district. See our complete list of things to do in Ohara, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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