Hotels Near Mausoleum of Emperor Godaigo in Yoshino

My wife and I spent our first two nights in Japan at Yukawaya. This was our first real holiday since Covid and we couldn’t have found a better way to kick it off! The ryokan is charming in every sense. We stayed in the new rooms with a balcony and outdoor onsen bathtub overlooking a serene and green valley. The room was spacious and in traditional Japanese style but, unlike many other traditional ryokans, also had all the amenities for modern travellers. The new extension also has a public bath with outdoor onsen pool which is open to the public only for a few hours everyday and the hotel guests can use them in almost privacy the rest of the day. The family run ryokan has been around for generations but they have kept it in perfect conditions. More important than the facilities is the warm and charming hospitality by the family. Not only were they extremely helpful from the moment we arrived, explaining about the best way to take in Yoshinoyama in English, but they truly made us feel welcomed by taking very good care of us. When my wife decided to skip breakfast one morning with an upset stomach, the lady cooked the tea rice more softly than usual for me to bring back to the room for her. Last but not least is the delicious cuisine served for dinner and breakfast. All the ingredients are from local sources. And even though they were presented in very elaborate kaiseki-like manner, we felt like we were eating a fine meal at someone’s home and not any restaurant. We can’t wait to return again, hopefully to catch the famous cherry blossom!

This place was gorgeous. First thing first, I left the same day from Tokyo and managed to break my phone on my way there so I got lost and missed the last bus from the nearest town. I was able to call the Ryokan personnel and one of the employees (whose name I forgot) drove to there around 11pm and picked me up ♥ That in itself was incredibly sweet. The only (and when I say ''only''!!!) thing that was a bit...meh...Is that during my stay, the town was empty. Like, 3-4 people, I was so confused. But the town is incredibly beautiful, the hikes in the surrounding area are amazing, I could have spent hours laying on the ground in the temple area to listen to the sounds of water...The food included in my reservation was...to die for. Honestly, what I ate there (the dinner was my favorite) was the best food I ate in my life. The room I stayed in was so clean and stunning, the yukata was comfortable and the tea was delicious! The staff there was so friendly, I forgot their names but I would like to go back there next time I visit Japan for sure :) Next time though I will make sure to come back when there are more people :) So I can make more memories of this great place!

The location was very good and it was easy to get to anywhere.

We were absolutely delighted with the ryokan. The owner is very nice and good-natured. Everywhere is perfectly clean, the linen and yukata are snow-white and smell fresh. Two layers of tatami, super comfortable to sleep. The room is spacious, bright and cozy. The wood flooring in the onsen/wash area has been updated. Tea, treats and kaiseki are all delicious! Thanks for taking care of me!

From the perspective of people from Nara Prefecture, I am surprised that there is a hotel of this level in Nara Prefecture and south of Nakawa. I want to applaud. I think it's a passing score for the hotel facilities, services, and staff, not the eyes of the locals. The lobby with the entrance is large and open, so you can relax. I am personally very happy that there is a large communal bath. I thought it was especially good for the breakfast buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western styles and a welcome drink at 16:00 〜 18:00. As I moved sweating in the middle of summer, I can drink not only soft drinks but also draft beer and sparkling wine as much as I want, and in addition, there are sweets and snacks. Furthermore, it is too hungry to say that anyone staying for consecutive nights is OK not only when checking in. I would like you to continue to do your best as a tourist base in Nara Prefecture.

Stayed at this hotel because there is a business from the early morning in Mt. Yoshino the next day. The lobby is on the 9th floor and the rooms are a bit irregular with the 5-9 floor. The room is very clean and clean. The window of the room is large * and there is no high building around, so the view is very good. The bath on the 10th floor can be said to be the same. The view on the east side is the best. Is it difficult to enter because there is no roof in the open-air bath in rainy weather? Breakfast is very rich in variety. There is a large hammer * window on the west side and you can eat while eating a good view. If there is no adjustment, it is not necessary by the front desk. It is a very easy to use hotel for traveling in southern Nara Prefecture. Be careful because there are many taverns around, but there is no supermarket open at night.

Hashimoto City? It is rude to say that it is unexpected from the ramen shop to the rotary sushi shop within walking distance, including the business hotel and the tavern in the premises, but the restaurant is arranged, and the location is quite good. There are also large baths, vending machines, coin laundry and happy facilities when traveling. I was worried that there were not many storage when I stayed overnight, but there were tables and sofas that I could work on a personal computer, so I could recommend it for business use. The staff was kind and it was a hotel that I wanted to use in Koyasan sightseeing.

It was my first trip to a ryokan, and I was more satisfied than I thought. The bathroom was outside the room, but I didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and the hot spring was open 24 hours a day, so I was able to bathe whenever I wanted. Dinner is served as a course in your room. They bring Japanese home-style food, but the plating and taste are very light, so I was able to eat without feeling bitten in the middle. A yukata was prepared in the closet of the room, and I was able to bathe in the hot springs and take a walk in the garden wearing the yukata. Breakfast is served in the restaurant on the 1st floor, not room service. When I went to the restaurant at the time I had decided to have breakfast, I ate the food set on the table I was guided to. Like dinner, the food was Japanese home cooking. After dinner, they put a futon in the room while you take a hot spring bath, and in the morning, when you go to breakfast, they remove the futon and move the table. Needless to say, the service was so good and the location was easy to find as it was close to the station. The garden in front was also well maintained and beautiful to look at. Above all, the staff warmly welcomed me, so I was able to stay comfortably and pleasantly.🩷

New and beautiful rooms, inadequate facilities, convenient location, quick and friendly service, and free breakfast were good! I hope there is an email address for contact after booking ... (After that, 1214 still smells like ventilation problems. 1212 was okay) Thank you. I will use it again :) Clean room with simple but good enough facility. Convinient to access Tenri station, and places in Tenri city. Frindly and quick response of staffs for any inquiry. And ... lovely free breakfast :) I would like to say thank you for all support during my stay :) Ah ... if possible ... would like to give hotel's email address to guest who has booking ... it is hard to contact via phone from overseas. (seems vetilation of room1214 had problem (1212 was OKay). Pls check)

Although it was only available for a limited time, I was very happy to receive beer and ice cream after getting out of the hot springs. When I went to the breakfast buffet around 8am, some items were out of stock due to bad timing, but the tempura was fried right in front of me, so it was freshly fried and delicious.