Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is located near Arashiyama Benkei, which provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Located in Arashiyama, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Arashiyama Benkei is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. Nijō Castle and Kinkaku-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
At Arashiyama Benkei, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 20 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
An electric car charging station, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Arashiyama Benkei offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Toilets with electronic bidets, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
20 restaurants
Things to do
Hot springs
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
On the boardwalk/promenade
Terrace
Spa
Hot springs
Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All restaurants at the property require guests to pre-book breakfast service 1 day in advance, and pre-book dinner service 3 days in advance. Meal requests for guests without restaurant reservations cannot be accommodated.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 3300 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Arashiyama Benkei pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Arashiyama Benkei?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Arashiyama Benkei?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Arashiyama Benkei?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Arashiyama Benkei located?
Located in Arashiyama, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Arashiyama Onsen and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Arashiyama Station is only a 4-minute walk and Saga-Arashiyama Station is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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