Hotel Suginoyu

♨️Open-air baths over the Oku-Yoshino gorge at the source of the Kino River

Nara · Yumori Onsen Hotel Suginoyu

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A headwater inn wrapped in Yoshino cedar

• 🌲An onsen inn in Kawakami Village, at the headwaters of the Kino River, overlooking the Yoshino River.
• ☕Enjoy coffee brewed with Kawakami's water in the lounge with its sweeping panorama of nature.
• 🚭The entire building has been non-smoking since June 1, 2020.

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Kinmei-no-yu natural rock open-air bath

• ♨️Fed by Yumori Onsen, its pride is an open-air bath where you feel the seasonal breeze while gazing at the Oku-Yoshino gorge.
• 🪨Natural boulders surround the open-air bath for a powerful, timeless soak.
• 🌳The indoor bath is made of Koya-maki (umbrella pine) and brimming with spring water.

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Ginrei-no-yu maki-wood open-air bath

• 🛁A gracefully curved maki-wood open-air bath that blends into the surrounding nature.
• 🪨The spacious indoor bath is built of stone.
• 🌌On clear nights you can see a sky full of stars from the open-air bath.

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Family baths and cypress sauna

• 🔑Two private family baths: Maizakura-no-yu in Koya-maki wood and Ryugasumi-no-yu with a ceramic tub.
• 💴Family baths are 11:00–20:00, 5,500 yen per hour (tax incl.), by reservation, with handrails for guests needing assistance; note they are not hot-spring water.
• 🧖A hinoki cypress sauna is also available.

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Special rooms with view baths

• 🏺'Amane-no-ma' combines a tatami space and bedroom with a private ceramic view bath.
• 🌿'Souka-no-ma' has a Koya-maki view bath for soaking while taking in the grand scenery.
• 👨‍👩‍👧Both are spacious, ideal for families or special trips.

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Japanese, Japanese-Western and Western rooms

• 🛏️Nine Japanese rooms in four types, scented with fresh tatami.
• 🌲Three modern Japanese-Western rooms rich in Yoshino cedar, with fluffy Japanese futons.
• ♿Deluxe Western rooms plus twin and single rooms, including wheelchair-accessible rooms.

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Seasonal kaiseki from Nara

• 🍱Seasonal kaiseki made with Nara ingredients, including traditional Yamato vegetables.
• 🍲From autumn to winter, hot pots such as botan-nabe (wild boar) appear.
• 🍽️Dining rooms with a private feel and the Yoshino-cedar restaurant 'Yamabuki'.

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Sightseeing and access

• 🌸Within 30 minutes by car lies Yoshino Senbonzakura, Japan's greatest cherry-blossom spot; Odaigahara is a little further.
• 🚌A free guest shuttle runs from Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station (about 30 min, reservation required), departing at 14:25.
• 🚗About 1 hr 40 min from Osaka's Umeda IC and about 2 hr from Kyoto-Minami IC.

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Ginrei-no-yu maki-wood open-air bath

• 🛁A gracefully curved maki-wood open-air bath that blends into the surrounding nature.
• 🪨The spacious indoor bath is built of stone.
• 🌌On clear nights you can see a sky full of stars from the open-air bath.

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Family baths and cypress sauna

• 🔑Two private family baths: Maizakura-no-yu in Koya-maki wood and Ryugasumi-no-yu with a ceramic tub.
• 💴Family baths are 11:00–20:00, 5,500 yen per hour (tax incl.), by reservation, with handrails for guests needing assistance; note they are not hot-spring water.
• 🧖A hinoki cypress sauna is also available.

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Gorge-view open-air baths, starry skies and Nara-sourced kaiseki make this a rewarding mountain onsen. Being in a remote village, you will need a car or the infrequent shuttle bus.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Suginoyu?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Hotel Suginoyu located?

It is in Yoshino-gun. Address: 695 Sako, Kawakami-mura.

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.