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Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.31 out of 5 (1,895 reviews). This Kyoritsu Resort onsen ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station and was renovated in May 2026. Families praise the bath-hopping round of five private-hire bathhouses, three of them open-air, which are free and need no reservation, in addition to the main bathhouse, Heian no Yu. The ryokan also offers seasonal kaiseki dining in the semi-private Bishoku Koji lane, kids' meals and shared portions, low-allergen meals covering 28 ingredients, and tatami-floored Japanese-style rooms, and it is a convenient base for sightseeing in Arashiyama.
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Bath-hopping around five private-hire bathhouses (free, no reservation)
Bath-hopping around five private-hire bathhouses (free, no reservation)
From the main bathhouse, Heian no Yu, the Yumeguri Koji lane leads to five private-hire bathhouses, each with its own character and three of them open-air. You can enjoy them at no charge and without booking ahead: check the vacancy lamp at the entrance and step in whenever one is free, so you can go from bath to bath as a family. Allow about 30 to 40 minutes per visit.
- •Five private-hire bathhouses, three of them open-air
- •No reservation needed, free of charge, with a vacancy lamp at the entrance
- •Families can bathe in private without worrying about other guests
Seasonal kaiseki with kids' meals and shared portions
Seasonal kaiseki with kids' meals and shared portions
Seasonal kaiseki courses are served at the semi-private Bishoku Koji dining lane, Kitayama Yusui. Children can have a kids' meal designed for ages 4 to 8, and children under school age can share portions from the adults' dishes, with plain rice and furikake rice seasoning at no charge. Low-allergen meals covering 28 ingredients are also available.
- •Seasonal kaiseki courses in semi-private dining spaces
- •A kids' meal for ages 4 to 8, with shared portions also possible
- •Low-allergen meals covering 28 ingredients
A base for sightseeing in Arashiyama
A base for sightseeing in Arashiyama
Togetsukyo Bridge, the Chikurin no Komichi bamboo path, Tenryu-ji Temple and Suzumushi-dera Temple are all within walking distance in the Arashiyama and Sagano area. With Hankyu Arashiyama Station one minute away on foot, the ryokan is a natural base for family sightseeing in Kyoto, and Arashiyama itself is beautiful to stroll through in every season.
- •Togetsukyo Bridge and the Chikurin no Komichi bamboo path are within walking distance
- •A 1-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- •Strolling in Arashiyama through the seasons
Overview
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho is a Kyoritsu Resort onsen ryokan in the Arashiyama Onsen area, a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Its biggest draw is the bath-hopping round: alongside the main bathhouse, Heian no Yu, there are five private-hire bathhouses, three of them open-air, a lineup unlike anything else in Kyoto, and all of them are free to use with no reservation. Even with small children in tow, you can soak together as a family without worrying about other guests. Dinner is a seasonal kaiseki course served in the semi-private Bishoku Koji dining lane, and children are looked after with a kids' meal designed for ages 4 to 8 or with portions shared from the adults' dishes (plain rice and furikake rice seasoning at no charge). Guests stay in tatami-floored Japanese-style rooms, and the ryokan is an ideal base for exploring Arashiyama, with Togetsukyo Bridge and the Chikurin no Komichi bamboo path nearby.
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho is a Kyoritsu Resort onsen ryokan in the Nishikyoku district of Kyoto, superbly placed just a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station (reopened after renovation in May 2026).
Five Free Private-Hire Baths and the Main Bathhouse
The pleasure here is the bath-hopping route that runs from the main bathhouse, Heian no Yu (separate baths for men and women), along the Yumeguri Koji lane to five private-hire bathhouses, each with its own character. Three of them are open-air, a lineup unlike anything else in Kyoto. The private-hire bathhouses are free and need no reservation: check the vacancy lamp at the entrance and step straight in whenever one is free, so families with small children can bathe in private together. Allow about 30 to 40 minutes per visit.
Dining That Welcomes Children
Dinner is served at the Bishoku Koji dining lane, Kitayama Yusui, a row of semi-private spaces, where you can enjoy the seasonal kaiseki course Shiki Yuzen along with obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking) and tempura served with free refills. For children there is a kids' meal designed for ages 4 to 8, and children who have not yet started elementary school can share portions from the adults' meals, with plain rice and furikake rice seasoning provided at no charge. Low-allergen meals covering the 28 designated allergen ingredients can also be arranged with two days' notice. Children's samue (a two-piece Japanese-style outfit) are available in sizes 100 to 120 cm.
Japanese-Style Rooms and Arashiyama Sightseeing
Guest rooms are furnished in Japanese style, so you can feel the tatami under bare feet. Togetsukyo Bridge, the Chikurin no Komichi bamboo path, Tenryu-ji Temple and Suzumushi-dera Temple are all within walking distance in the Arashiyama and Sagano area, which makes this an excellent base for a family sightseeing trip in Kyoto.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-4 Nishikyoku Arashiyama Nishiichikawacho, Kyoto City, Kyoto 616-0003 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 1-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. It is about 30 minutes from JR Kyoto Station, and about a 20-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. |
| trainNearest station | Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) |
| local_parkingParking | 27 spaces on the property. Parking costs JPY 1,500 per night, and no reservation is needed: spaces are first come, first served. |
| callPhone | +81-75-863-0489 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, AEON, LIFE, ORICO, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://dormy-hotels.com/resort/hotels/kadensho/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to book the private-hire baths, and is there a charge?
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There are five private-hire bathhouses, three of them open-air, and they are free of charge with no reservation required. Check the vacancy lamp at the entrance and use one when it is free; allow about 30 to 40 minutes per visit.
Is there a meal for our children at dinner?
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A kids' meal portioned for ages 4 to 8 is available, and children under school age can share portions from the adults' dishes, with plain rice and furikake rice seasoning at no charge.
Can the kitchen handle our child's food allergy?
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A low-allergen menu covering the 28 designated allergen ingredients can be prepared, with orders accepted up to two days in advance.
How do we reach the ryokan from Kyoto Station?
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It is about 30 minutes from JR Kyoto Station, and the ryokan is about a 1-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. From JR Saga-Arashiyama Station it is about a 20-minute walk.
What are the rooms like, and can we get one with its own open-air bath?
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Only three guest rooms come with their own open-air bath. The Japanese-Western rooms have a 30 sq m Western-style section, sleep 2 to 4 guests and have beds 110 cm wide, and rooms are furnished in Japanese style so you can feel the tatami under bare feet.
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