Ohara no Sato

Place is good to experience Japanese style living but expensive. Food was OK, but not great, after dinner there should have been some desert, sodas, etc. Resort offer pick up and drop off from bus station. Staff is very good and helping in nature. Hot spring tub is very small, only 3 people can sit at a time.

Was unsure what to expect with a ryokan. It was a lovely cultural experience. The staff was very friendly, both dinner and lunch were amazing, the spa facilities a little bit on the run down side. It was too cold for me to venture out to the outside bath however the grounds are beautiful. Overall I would recommend staying here for a night.

We are sleeping on bunk beds that creaks with every light movement. The staff was very helpful.

I stayed in the middle of February and O'Hara is beautiful that time of year the staff was friendly and helpful some basic Japanese is recommended. The out door onsen is to die for and the hot pot and breakfasts where quite tasty. For an authentic Japanese experience I highly recommend.

This is in a great location if you want a feel for rural Kyoto. The sights were breathtaking. In terms of the place itself... The food was great, and the rooms could just barely fit 4 people. The onsens were kind of small, but in the end could fit everyone, it seemed. We were troubled by the lack of private showers and one of our quilts had an ominous stain.

It was amazing

I booked a night at Ohara no Sato after reading up on its rave reviews online. While the onsen is located in a quiet countryside; it's not exactly a picturesque place, compared to Arashiyama. There's nothing much to do there, except for hiking and temple visits. To begin with, I find the place rather old. The room is clean but has nothing much else to offer. What I find most disappointing is its hot springs. For a place famous for its natural hot springs, I would expect that the soaking and bath areas be nicely done up. Instead, I find them rather utilitarian - just slightly better than a public bathroom. The indoor hot tub is a drab. There is only one - I repeat one, small round wooden outdoor tub in a garden setting. It's enough to fit only 3 to 4 persons. It's a good thing that I went during the off-peak period, and had the tub to myself for awhile, otherwise I cannot imagine squeezing into the small tub with other strangers! I enjoyed the rather traditional tofu hotpot dinner.

very good hotel with very good value for traveler ,adult , and others ,really awesome ,good environment really nice culture and nature :D

A fantastic zen experience up in the mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Highly recommended.

This traditional Japanese hotel called a ryokan is the perfect experience for anyone who is staying in the Kyoto area. It's about an hour bus ride from the central train station (30 min by car). There are shrines, temples and many things to see in the peaceful country side. It's well worth eating dinner at the ryokan and trying their homemade miso hot pot.