Japanese Style Ryokan 'Gyozan-en', Ohara, Kyoto
Walking up a lush approach leading to Sanzen-in Temple feeling the gentle breeze from the clear stream alongside, you'll see a quaint rokan named Gyozan-en standing as if it melts into the tranquil nature of Ohara. It's not gorgeous nor prestigious, but ideal for those who want to taste the atmosphere of untouched Japanese traditional wooden architecture as it is. And yet, for it stands at the foot of a mountain apart from center of Kyoto city, guests can fully relax being nestled among its natural beauty of each season.
Because of its beautiful gardens and historic architecture, Sanzen-in is one of the top sightseeing spots in Kyoto, and many people visit here and surrounding temples. But after sun goes down, the whole area is enveloped with silence and darkness of the mountain. Unlike other onsen areas, in Ohara, there are no where to go after dinner. No bars and no convenience stores. Guests can of course order alcoholic drinks and have a private party in the room. But, remember, the next day, you'll be back downtown again. it's not so bad to spend a night sipping sake bit by bit thinking about the history of Kyoto that has been passed down for well over a millennium. We recommend you to wake up early and take a short walk before breakfast.
Meals:
Kyoto style cuisine made with special seasonal ingredients succeeds in bringing the Kyoto taste to guests with chefs' sophisticated skills and selected menu.
Bath:
1 outdoor bath
2 Indoor baths: Rock bath & Japanese Cypress bath
Sightseeing Spots Close to the Inn:
Sanzen-in Temple
Jakko-in Temple
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Kiyomizu-dera
Sanjyu Sangen Do
Tohuku-ji
Ken-nin-ji
Ken-nin-ji
Kodai-ji
San-nen-zaka
Heian Jingu
Zenrin-ji
Yasaka Jinja
Nijo Castle
Kyoto Gosho
Shimogamo Jinja
Daitoku-ji
Kinkaku-ji
Ryuan-ji
Arashiyama
Sanzen-in
Higashi Hongan-ji
Senju Kannon
Tohuku-ji
Ken-nin-ji
Kodai-ji
Entoku-in
Chion-in
Chion-in
Nanzen-ji
Heian Jingu
Zenrin-ji Eikan-do
Shisen-do
Kyoto Gosho
Shimogamo Jinja
Daitoku-ji
Kitanotenmangu
Ryuan-ji
Sagano, bamboo
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Sagano
Sanzen-in
Fushimi Inari
Shousei-en
Kiyomizu, Sakura
Senwaku-ji
Senwaku-ji
Kodai-ji
Chion-in
Chion-in
Nannzenn-ji
Honen-in
Shisen-do
Kyoto Gosho
Daitoku-ji
Daitoku-ji
Kitanotenmangu
Ninna-ji
Ninna-ji
Sagano, bamboo
Sanzen-in
Cultual Events & Activities
Access and Sightseeing Spots
Access:
From Kyoto Sta. Take city bus #17 to Ohara (last stop, 62 min). Then walk up the approach to the temple (10 min).
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