What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurin in Gumpoen?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Chikurin in Gumpoen located?

It is in Yoshino-gun. Address: 2142 Yoshinoyama Yoshinocho.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

← Back to search

Chikurin in Gumpoen

竹林院群芳園

A Yoshino temple lodge with a garden said to be refined by Sen no Rikyu

★ 3.5TrustYou 78/100 · 136 reviews|Yoshino-gun

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 18 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

🌸A Yoshino temple lodge with a garden said to be refined by Sen no Rikyu

Nara · Chikurin-in Gumpoen

A Temple Lodging Over a Thousand Years Old

⛩️The inn traces its origins to Tsubakiyama-ji, an old temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.
🧘For centuries it served as a shukubo, lodging the yamabushi mountain ascetics of Shugendo.
👑In 1981, Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun stayed here.

Gumpoen, One of Yamato's Three Great Gardens

🏯Tradition holds that Sen no Rikyu reworked the garden in Momoyama style during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's cherry-blossom viewing at Yoshino in 1594.
🌳A borrowed-scenery garden that draws in the Yoshino mountainside, planted with camellias and more than 50 kinds of trees and plants.
🎟️Overnight guests can visit free of charge; the garden is open from around 8:00 to 17:00.

Large Baths Scented with Hinoki

🛁Kamoshika-no-yu, a spacious large bath in the East Wing basement, is watched over by a serow statue.
🌲Tennin-no-yu on the Main Building's first floor frames the seasonal scenery of Mount Yoshino through its windows.
🍃Musasabi-no-yu comes with an open-air bath; baths alternate between men and women and are open 16:00-22:00 and 6:30-8:00.

Rooms from Imperial Suite to Temple-Style

🌲The special Matsu-no-ma room (8+6 tatami), where Emperor Showa and the Empress stayed, overlooks Mount Yoshino and the garden.
♨️West Wing rooms with a private open-air bath come with either a hinoki or ceramic tub facing the Yoshino mountains.
🏮The Main Building retro rooms and temple-lodging-style rooms (6-9 tatami) keep a Showa-era feel and have no private bath or toilet.

Signature Rikyu Nabe and Kaiseki

🍲The house specialty Rikyu nabe is a hot pot thickened with Yoshino kudzu, with local log-grown shiitake, tofu, and duck or chicken.
🍱Kaiseki comes in three courses, Miyabi, Hana and Nagomi; allergy, vegetarian and shojin requests are accepted up to two days ahead.
🍶A tasting set of three local Yoshino sakes is offered for 1,760 yen including tax.

Facilities and Historic Art

🖼️The inn displays items linked to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Momoyama- and Edo-period paintings including a screen attributed to Kano Motonobu, and Chinese ceramics.
☕The café serves coffee and desserts made with Yoshino kudzu, and the shop sells Yoshino specialties and sweets.
🏛️Banquet halls and meeting rooms, including a 225-tatami hall, accommodate group gatherings.

Nearby Sights and Access

⛰️World Heritage sites Kinpusen-ji and Yoshimizu Shrine, plus Nyoirin-ji, are about 5 minutes by car; Yoshino Jingu and the Takagiyama Observatory about 10 minutes.
🚃From Osaka Abenobashi Station, the Kintetsu limited express reaches Yoshino Station in about 1 hour 15 minutes; a free shuttle bus runs from Yoshino Station (reserve by phone, not available in cherry-blossom season).
🚗By bus, it is about a 7-minute walk from the Chikurin-in-mae stop; by car, about 70 minutes from Osaka, with free parking.

Large Baths Scented with Hinoki

🛁Kamoshika-no-yu, a spacious large bath in the East Wing basement, is watched over by a serow statue.
🌲Tennin-no-yu on the Main Building's first floor frames the seasonal scenery of Mount Yoshino through its windows.
🍃Musasabi-no-yu comes with an open-air bath; baths alternate between men and women and are open 16:00-22:00 and 6:30-8:00.

Rooms from Imperial Suite to Temple-Style

🌲The special Matsu-no-ma room (8+6 tatami), where Emperor Showa and the Empress stayed, overlooks Mount Yoshino and the garden.
♨️West Wing rooms with a private open-air bath come with either a hinoki or ceramic tub facing the Yoshino mountains.
🏮The Main Building retro rooms and temple-lodging-style rooms (6-9 tatami) keep a Showa-era feel and have no private bath or toilet.

A historic temple lodging with a celebrated garden and Rikyu nabe, offering a deep taste of Yoshino's past. Note that the official site does not describe the baths as hot springs, retro and temple-style rooms have no private bath or toilet, and the shuttle does not run in cherry-blossom season.

#MountYoshino#NaraRyokan#YoshinoCherryBlossoms#TempleLodging#JapaneseGarden#RikyuNabe#Kinpusenji

✨ Ask AI about this property

AI searches Chikurin in Gumpoen's official website to answer. AI can be inaccurate, so please check the original page or the property before booking.

Read the property's own description▾

Property Location With a stay at Chikurinin Gunpoen in Yoshino, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mount Yoshino and Chikurinin. This ryokan is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Kashihara Shrine and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kinpusenji Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a garden. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Dining Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/caf�. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Chikurinin - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Yoshino-Kumano National Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Kinpusenji Temple - 1 km / 0.6 mi Yoshino Mikumari Shrine - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Mount Yoshino - 1.6 km / 1 mi Yoshimizu Shrine - 1.7 km / 1 mi Nyoirinji Temple - 1.7 km / 1 mi Tonanin - 1.7 km / 1 mi Mt. Takagi - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi Seirei no Taki Waterfall - 14.4 km / 9 mi Dorogawa Onsen - 19.4 km / 12 mi Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi Asuka Historical Park - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi Takamatsuzuka Tomb - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi Ishibutai Tomb - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi The nearest airports are: Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88.6 km / 55 mi Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 84.1 km / 52.2 mi Kobe (UKB) - 106.4 km / 66.1 mi

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

Other information · Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. · Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted · Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Special Check-in Instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booking half board rates and requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive prior to 7:30 PM.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurin in Gumpoen?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Chikurin in Gumpoen located?: It is in Yoshino-gun. Address: 2142 Yoshinoyama Yoshinocho.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

← Back to search

Chikurin in Gumpoen

竹林院群芳園

A Yoshino temple lodge with a garden said to be refined by Sen no Rikyu

★ 3.5TrustYou 78/100 · 136 reviews|Yoshino-gun

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 18 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

🌸A Yoshino temple lodge with a garden said to be refined by Sen no Rikyu

Nara · Chikurin-in Gumpoen

A Temple Lodging Over a Thousand Years Old

⛩️The inn traces its origins to Tsubakiyama-ji, an old temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.
🧘For centuries it served as a shukubo, lodging the yamabushi mountain ascetics of Shugendo.
👑In 1981, Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun stayed here.

Gumpoen, One of Yamato's Three Great Gardens

🏯Tradition holds that Sen no Rikyu reworked the garden in Momoyama style during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's cherry-blossom viewing at Yoshino in 1594.
🌳A borrowed-scenery garden that draws in the Yoshino mountainside, planted with camellias and more than 50 kinds of trees and plants.
🎟️Overnight guests can visit free of charge; the garden is open from around 8:00 to 17:00.

Large Baths Scented with Hinoki

🛁Kamoshika-no-yu, a spacious large bath in the East Wing basement, is watched over by a serow statue.
🌲Tennin-no-yu on the Main Building's first floor frames the seasonal scenery of Mount Yoshino through its windows.
🍃Musasabi-no-yu comes with an open-air bath; baths alternate between men and women and are open 16:00-22:00 and 6:30-8:00.

Rooms from Imperial Suite to Temple-Style

🌲The special Matsu-no-ma room (8+6 tatami), where Emperor Showa and the Empress stayed, overlooks Mount Yoshino and the garden.
♨️West Wing rooms with a private open-air bath come with either a hinoki or ceramic tub facing the Yoshino mountains.
🏮The Main Building retro rooms and temple-lodging-style rooms (6-9 tatami) keep a Showa-era feel and have no private bath or toilet.

Signature Rikyu Nabe and Kaiseki

🍲The house specialty Rikyu nabe is a hot pot thickened with Yoshino kudzu, with local log-grown shiitake, tofu, and duck or chicken.
🍱Kaiseki comes in three courses, Miyabi, Hana and Nagomi; allergy, vegetarian and shojin requests are accepted up to two days ahead.
🍶A tasting set of three local Yoshino sakes is offered for 1,760 yen including tax.

Facilities and Historic Art

🖼️The inn displays items linked to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Momoyama- and Edo-period paintings including a screen attributed to Kano Motonobu, and Chinese ceramics.
☕The café serves coffee and desserts made with Yoshino kudzu, and the shop sells Yoshino specialties and sweets.
🏛️Banquet halls and meeting rooms, including a 225-tatami hall, accommodate group gatherings.

Nearby Sights and Access

⛰️World Heritage sites Kinpusen-ji and Yoshimizu Shrine, plus Nyoirin-ji, are about 5 minutes by car; Yoshino Jingu and the Takagiyama Observatory about 10 minutes.
🚃From Osaka Abenobashi Station, the Kintetsu limited express reaches Yoshino Station in about 1 hour 15 minutes; a free shuttle bus runs from Yoshino Station (reserve by phone, not available in cherry-blossom season).
🚗By bus, it is about a 7-minute walk from the Chikurin-in-mae stop; by car, about 70 minutes from Osaka, with free parking.

Large Baths Scented with Hinoki

🛁Kamoshika-no-yu, a spacious large bath in the East Wing basement, is watched over by a serow statue.
🌲Tennin-no-yu on the Main Building's first floor frames the seasonal scenery of Mount Yoshino through its windows.
🍃Musasabi-no-yu comes with an open-air bath; baths alternate between men and women and are open 16:00-22:00 and 6:30-8:00.

Rooms from Imperial Suite to Temple-Style

🌲The special Matsu-no-ma room (8+6 tatami), where Emperor Showa and the Empress stayed, overlooks Mount Yoshino and the garden.
♨️West Wing rooms with a private open-air bath come with either a hinoki or ceramic tub facing the Yoshino mountains.
🏮The Main Building retro rooms and temple-lodging-style rooms (6-9 tatami) keep a Showa-era feel and have no private bath or toilet.

#MountYoshino#NaraRyokan#YoshinoCherryBlossoms#TempleLodging#JapaneseGarden#RikyuNabe#Kinpusenji

✨ Ask AI about this property

AI searches Chikurin in Gumpoen's official website to answer. AI can be inaccurate, so please check the original page or the property before booking.

Read the property's own description▾

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurin in Gumpoen?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Chikurin in Gumpoen located?: It is in Yoshino-gun. Address: 2142 Yoshinoyama Yoshinocho.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.