Ohara Onsen Minshuku Ohara Sanso

♨️The Four Seasons of Kyoto's Ohara, Steeped in Onsen Warmth

Kyoto · Ohara Onsen Minshuku Ohara Sanso

1

A Hot Spring Deep in the Mountains

• ♨️Climb a stone stairway to reach the mountain bathhouse, fed by a gentle, mildly alkaline simple hot spring
• 🌿Said to ease neuralgia, poor circulation, and fatigue, this mild water also softens the skin
• 🌙A cypress bath and a rock bath alternate between men and women morning and evening, so guests can enjoy both

2

Open-Air Bath and Shigaraki Jar Bath

• 🍁The open-air bath frames Ohara's nature as it changes through the seasons
• 🏺Beside it, a Shigaraki-ware jar bath runs on 100% source water in a partial flow-through style
• 👨‍👩‍👧A paid private bath is also available for groups and families (3,300 yen per hour incl. tax, reservation required)

3

Rooms

• 🏠The main building, a renovated late-Edo-era farmhouse, has modern Japanese-style rooms with exposed beams and high ceilings
• 📺Entirely non-smoking; Japanese-modern rooms have their own toilet and washbasin, a 32-inch LCD TV, USB outlets, and Wi-Fi
• 🌲Windows look out on the Mount Hiei range and cedar and cypress forest, with birdsong close at hand

4

House-Grown Rice and Local Ingredients

• 🍚The owner's own Koshihikari rice, grown in Ohara, shines in the evening rice porridge and breakfast egg rice
• 🥬Seasonal organic vegetables from the inn's own garden go into the hot pot, side dishes, and pickles
• 🐟Home-cooked dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the riverside region

5

The Signature Miso Hot Pot

• 🍲Juicy free-range jidori chicken and seasonal local vegetables simmer in a broth made with the inn's own barrel-aged miso
• 🌾The secret is a house-made miso, carefully fermented for 48 hours from local Kinuhikari rice malt
• 🍶Seasonal hot pots also include Omi shamo chicken sukiyaki, winter wild-boar botan nabe (December to late March), and sake-lees pork shabu-shabu

6

Foot-Bath Café

• ☕At the foot-bath café 'Ashiyu Cafe,' open weekends and holidays only, guests soak their feet while sipping a drink
• 🦶The warm water heats the whole body, giving much the same relaxing effect as a full soak
• 🍰The drink menu includes hot and iced coffee and ginger tea; overnight guests get a 100-yen discount

7

The Scenery of Ohara

• 🍁A mountain-village landscape connected to historic temples such as Jakko-in and Sanzen-in in northern Kyoto's Ohara
• 🌸Spring cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, autumn foliage, and winter snow all color the riverside through the seasons
• 🌇At dusk, lanterns glow beneath the eaves, lighting the inn's cozy exterior

8

Getting There

• 🚌About 60 minutes by Kyoto Bus from Kyoto Station; get off at 'Ohara' and walk about 13 minutes toward Jakko-in
• 🚉Also reachable by Kyoto Bus from Shijo-Kawaramachi, Demachiyanagi, and Kokusaikaikan Station
• 🅿️Free parking for 50 cars, no reservation needed
• 🚐Shuttle from Ohara bus stop for guests (pickup after 15:00, drop-off until 10:00; call on arrival)

3

Rooms

• 🏠The main building, a renovated late-Edo-era farmhouse, has modern Japanese-style rooms with exposed beams and high ceilings
• 📺Entirely non-smoking; Japanese-modern rooms have their own toilet and washbasin, a 32-inch LCD TV, USB outlets, and Wi-Fi
• 🌲Windows look out on the Mount Hiei range and cedar and cypress forest, with birdsong close at hand

4

House-Grown Rice and Local Ingredients

• 🍚The owner's own Koshihikari rice, grown in Ohara, shines in the evening rice porridge and breakfast egg rice
• 🥬Seasonal organic vegetables from the inn's own garden go into the hot pot, side dishes, and pickles
• 🐟Home-cooked dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the riverside region

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In the quiet mountain village of Ohara in northern Kyoto, beside Jakko-in Temple, this small minshuku welcomes guests with a mildly alkaline hot spring and its own house-made miso hot pot. Ever-changing seasonal scenery and homestyle local cooking make for a night of Kyoto quite unlike the city center.

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* 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.

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* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ohara Onsen Minshuku Ohara Sanso?

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

Where is Ohara Onsen Minshuku Ohara Sanso located?

It is in Kyoto Kyoto. Address: 17 Oharakusaocho, Sakyo-ku.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩246,437 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.