20 Ryokan in Kyoto with Private Onsen

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Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, known for its picturesque temples and shrines, traditional architecture, and geisha experiences. One of the most sought-after accommodation experiences in Kyoto is staying in a ryokan with a private onsen. Kyoto is an exceptional city to book this experience in!

Visitors who come to Kyoto seeking Japanese culture and hospitality often stay in ryokan, or traditional Japanese inns. Ryokan are famous for evoking historic Japanese vibes with their old-fashioned interior, traditional rooms, and Japanese omotenashi, or hospitality.  

Guests staying at ryokan in Japan can often enjoy kaiseki or multi-course Japanese meals, as well as soak in an onsen, or hot spring bath on the property. For extra privacy, comfort, and luxury, guests may prefer staying in a Kyoto ryokan with an in-room private onsen

Blend the tradition of Kyoto and the hospitality of a fabulous ryokan stay at one of these ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen

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Ryokan in Kyoto with Private Onsen

This list of ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen includes everything from incredibly luxurious ryokan to vacation home rentals with Japanese rotenburo (hot tubs) as well. They all have private onsen to soak your stresses away, and often offer a number of other amenities for their guests as well.

The Kyoto ryokan listed below are ordered by price (USD) at the time of writing (lowest to highest). If you’re traveling to Kyoto on a budget, it’s best to stick to the private onsen options at the top of the list. Make sure to check Booking.com to confirm the latest rates.

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In a rush to pick your perfect Kyoto ryokan with private onsen?

Here are my top three recommendations:

  • TabiTabi Stay Moonlight and Inari Ohan – budget-friendly options where you can rent an entire ryokan-style townhouse with a private onsen. Perfect for families.
  • Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. – an entire Kyoto alleyway preserved in the traditional style and converted to ryokans. The luxury rooms here all have private onsen. 
  • Ryokan Seryo – a traditional Kyoto ryokan which offers rooms with private onsen. Try out the ultimate luxurious ryokan experience here. 
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If you’re spending a long time in Japan, be sure to check out my lists for Beppu, Hakone, Nagano, and Mt. Fuji area hotels and ryokan with private onsen too! 

One thing to remember when booking ryokan is that they sometimes don’t take reservations more than three months in advance. If your trip is still more than three months from now, be sure to bookmark or pin this page so you can reserve when the time is right. 

If you’re looking for a luxurious place to stay in Kyoto, you’ve come to the right place! Take a look at the luxurious private onsen options at the bottom of my list. Consider splurging during your Kyoto itinerary at one of the best Kyoto ryokan with private onsen. You won’t want to leave once you’re checked in! 

So, here’s my complete list of Kyoto ryokan with private onsen

Kyoto Ryokan with Private Onsen by Price (Lowest to Highest)

1. Inari Ohan

One bedroom house – $130 to $330 per night depending on the house, for up to two to four people.

Similar to Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki street (more on that below), Inari Ohan is an entire complex of Kyoto ryokan with private onsen. These holiday home-style Kyoto machiya are traditional Japanese townhomes, perfect for travelers who want their own space including kitchenette and laundry facilities. Some, not all, of these Kyoto machiyas have private onsen attached (while some have regular tubs and others are shower-only).

The location is unmatched for people coming to Kyoto to see the Fushimi Inari Shrine and its famous red torii gates. Inari Ohan’s location near Inari station will allow you to be the first visitors to the shrine in the morning, or the last to leave at night, whichever you prefer.

Be sure to double-check that the one bedroom house you’re booking with Inari Ohan is one that comes with a private onsen (either a ceramic tub or cypress wood). Find the latest rates and availability here.

2. Tabitabi Stay Moonlight

Two-Bedroom House – $233 USD per night for two people and $342 for four people. The maximum number of guests at this house in Kyoto with private onsen is five adults and two (small) children, making it perfect for large groups of friends and family. Although no food is included in the price, plenty of dining options are available nearby.

Tabitabi stay is one of the most budget-friendly Kyoto ryokans with private onsen, located in the heart of the city near Nijo JR Station and Nijo Castle. This traditionally designed two-bed, two-bath home comes with air conditioning, a small Japanese garden, a kitchenette, and beautiful tatami floors. 

The large private onsen here is a rotenburo, or hot water bath (not fed by hot springs). But with a semi open-air view of the Japanese garden and being surrounded by wooden panels, you’ll still be able to soak all your stresses and aches of the day away. 

Check out the latest prices here

3. nol Kyoto Sanjo

Superior Twin Room – $329 per night for two people, no meals included. A suite is available for four people for $884 per night, also without meals.

nol Kyoto Sanjo is a refined, modern Kyoto ryokan that offers a relaxing and vintage atmosphere inside a renovated historic building. All of the rooms available here come with a hiba wood, onsen-style bathtub. The Superior twin room comes with a unique tsubo, bowl-shaped hiba tub for single users. Others have more spacious tub options. Each room also has extra amenities like a kitchenette and washer-dryer, making this an amazing Kyoto ryokan with private onsen for longer stays. 

The Sanjo neighborhood where nol Kyoto is located is a more residential area, making it a great place to experience Kyoto has a local. Just three blocks south however, is the popular Nishiki market and Teramachi shopping district. 

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4. Kyonoyado Gekkoan

Luxury Suite – $460 USD per night for two people, $500 if breakfast is included, and $652 if breakfast and dinner are included. All meals are ryokan-style, Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals. Vegetarian options are available. 

Kyonoyado Gekkoan is a fully-equipped historic home in Kyoto, divided into two luxurious suites, the Luxury Suite comes with a private onsen. Other amenities here include a small Japanese garden, a kitchenette, small dining area, seating area, air conditioning, TV, laundry facilities, and coffee machine. The semi open-air onsen hot tub basin is made from Shigaraki regional pottery, as are the tiles at the base of it. 

This ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen is located within walking distance from Nijo Castle and Nijo JR Station. 

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5. Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Kokyu Japanese Style Double Story Suite with Open-Air Bath & Garden – $473 per night for two people, $505 for four. $521 and $601 per night respectively if kaiseki multi-course breakfast is included. 

This Kyoto ryokan with private onsen is located in a spacious, renovated two-story townhouse located walking distance from Karasuma Station, Nishiki Market, and the Museum of Kyoto.  The accommodation blends old-world Kyoto with sleek modern amenities and interior design. Guests have the entire townhouse to themselves. 

Out of the four townhouses available under the Kyoto Machiya Fukune name, all four have an open-air onsen bath, and an indoor hinoki bath, and scenic Japanese garden. Guests can also enjoy a complementary Japanese tea ceremony, order kaiseki dinner services, and use in-room yukata. 

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6. Kamishichiken Oku

Superior Double Room with Open Air Bath – $491 per night for two people, no meals included. $529 for two people with breakfast included (one of the few ryokan with vegetarian options).

Kamishichiken Oku is a 3-star ryokan located to the northwest of Kyoto city center in the direction of Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavillion, and near the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. 

This Kyoto ryokan offers a geiko and maiko experience, where a performance is arranged for guests at the property’s on-site restaurant. 

The rooms here with private onsen have outdoor tsuboburo (ceramic pot) onsen, as well as indoor baths that can open up to a private Japanese garden. Free toiletries, yukata rentals, and minibar with complementary drinks is also available to guests in each room. 

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7. Gion Kawasemi, Kyoto

Two Bedroom House – $540 USD per night for two people, no meals included. Up to five people can stay in this Kyoto villa with private onsen for $675 USD per night. 

Gion Kawasemi is a two-story Kyoto machiya townhome which has been designed to evoke a traditional ryokan stay. It’s located in the alleyways of the famous Gion district, near the Shirakawa river. The ryokan-style townhome comes with a spacious semi open-air private onsen as well as an adjoining Japanese Zen rock garden. Gion Kawasemi is a spacious accommodation option in Tokyo, with multiple lounging areas, perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring.

Guests can use a kitchenette, coffee maker, washer-dryer, and fridge on-site. A free mini bar is also available where guests can try different local sake, wine, and juices. 

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8. Kiraku Kyoto Honmachi

Machiya Suite Open-Air Bath – $658 per night for two people, $708 with breakfast included. $752-892 USD per night for four people, without and with breakfast included respectively. This private townhome accommodates up to five people.

Kiraku Kyoto Honmachi is located in a historic 3-bedroom Kyoto townhome, near Kyoto landmarks like Kyoto National Museum and the Chisaku-in temple. 

The interior of this tea-themed villa has been renovated with interesting architectural elements, including a rock garden in the bedroom and a glass floor tea ceremony space. The outdoor private onsen tub also sits within a modern Japanese garden.

Check availability and the latest prices here for this ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen. 

9. Saka Hotel Kyoto

Deluxe Double Room with Private Open Air Bath – $660 per night for two people with breakfast and dinner included. The Grand Twin room also has a private open-air onsen in the room and fits up to four people. It costs $1004 per night for four, with breakfast and dinner included. 

This sleek Kyoto hotel offers a select number of rooms with a stone private onsen in an enclosed outdoor space. You won’t miss out by staying in the cheaper double or twin rooms either though, where beautiful cypress baths are available in each room. Guests all receive a bottle of Fushimi Sake in their rooms to add to their bath water – a secret ingredient for soft and supply skin! 

With an on-site restaurant serving amazing kaiseki multi-course meals, this is the perfect, serene getaway from the bustle of everyday life. Although no communal onsen is available here, a kashikiri private onsen can be rented on-site too. 

Saka Hotel Kyoto is also located steps away from Kiyomizu Temple and Sannenzaka, some of the most popular photography spots in the city. Staying here will give you a head start on these popular tourist spots in Kyoto!

Check out the latest prices here

10. Kishoan

Villa with Garden View – $2,800 USD for four nights (equal to $700 per night), for two people. This accommodation has a four-night minimum stay, which is the perfect amount of time to enjoy a Kyoto itinerary plus a day-trip to Nara! This villa accommodates up to six people, making it an awesome Kyoto ryokan for large groups.

Kishoan is an impressive, two-story Kyoto villa with a private onsen. It’s centrally located in Kyoto near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and walking distance from the Kamo River.

The outdoor tsubo, or ceramic, onsen outdoors at Kishoan as well as a small patio overlook a sculpted Japanese garden. Both Western-style beds and a large tatami room for futons are available. Guests have full use of a stainless steel kitchen and dining area, as well as many traditional Japanese-style tatami seating areas. 

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11. Soraniwa Terrace Bettei Kamogawa

Queen Room with Spa Bath – $710 per night for two people with no meals, $800 per night with breakfast included.

This ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen is perfect for travelers who want to be centrally located, and who are looking for modern design and amenities. Bettei Kamogawa is located near Kyoto Kawaramachi station, which means walking distance from the Kamo River, Gion district, Ponotocho Alley, and Nishiki Market. All must-see spots on a Kyoto itinerary!  

All of the rooms here have a large rotenburo, perfect for relaxing in after a long day. Most of the rotenburo, including in the Queen Room listed above, are located near the window or on the terrace so an open-air feel can be enjoyed. The rooms also have Western-style beds and sofas, TVs, a desk, and come with a yukata for guests to wear, plus complementary snacks and green tea.

Other facilities here include an open-air public onsen fed from natural hot springs, a guest lounge with free drinks and ice cream, a restaurant on-site, and a hot spring footbath. 

My favorite part about this Kyoto ryokan with private onsen is the beautiful rooftop terrace which overlooks the Kamo River, the historic districts of Kyoto, and the rolling hills that surround the city. Complete with fire places, a welcome drink, and couches, you’ll never want to leave! 

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12. Rangetsu

Japanese-Style Deluxe Twin Room with Open-Air Bath – $751 per night for two people with breakfast only, $905 for breakfast and dinner. 

Rangetsu is a highly-rated Kyoto ryokan with private onsen located in the western part of the city, near Arashiyama bamboo grove. This traditional ryokan has rooms with Japanese futon bedding on tatami mats, as well as traditional Japanese seating areas on zabuton cushions. 

The private onsen attached to some rooms are located on an outdoor terrace, and is fed from hot springs water from the Arashiyama hot springs. The private onsen overlooks the nearby Katsura River and the bamboo forest, and is surrounded by nature. The ryokan also has public indoor onsen for guests to use. 

This Kyoto ryokan with private onsen is about as traditional as it gets, and is perfect for visitors seeking an authentic Japanese experience in Kyoto! 

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13. Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

Luxury Room – $778 per night for two people with breakfast only, $983 for breakfast and dinner. 

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. is an entire complex of modern Kyoto ryokan with private onsen. Unlike the other Nazuna properties, Tsubaki St. offers a full suite of ryokan-style room options. The luxury rooms here come with private onsen, either semi-open air or indoor.

The highlight of this property is the exterior, which features a traditional street with beautiful night-time lighting. The ryokan street seeks to evoke the vibes of traditional Kyoto geisha districts. Only guests 6 years and older can stay at this property. 

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14. Suiran Luxury Collection

Yuzunoha Guest Room, 1 King, Garden View, Ground Floor – $880 per night for two people, no meals included, $1120 with breakfast included. 

Surian Luxury Collection Hotel in Kyoto is an all-in-one ryokan located in western Kyoto, near the Arashiyama bamboo grove. It is steps away from Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River. Facilities available for guests here include a spa, gift shop, a French and Japanese restaurant, a cafe and lounge, and 24-hour reception. 

The private onsen available in the rooms here are fed by natural Arashiyama hot springs water, and the tub itself is made of Japanese cypress wood. The private onsen are located on the patio or terrace, overlooking either a Japanese garden on the ground floor or the Arashiyama hills on the higher floors. In addition to the private onsen in the rooms, guests can reserve a hot spring onsen for private use during certain hours of the day. 

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15. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Luxury Room with Outdoor Bath – $925 USD for two people per night, breakfast included. $1,123 per night for breakfast and dinner included. 

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is located near the Marutamachi station, walking distance from the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, and in the other direction, Nijo Castle. All of the rooms in this Kyoto townhome has a wagashi, or Japanese sweets and confectionary theme. 

The Luxury Room at the Nazuna Kyoto Gosho encompasses the entire ground floor of a traditional Kyoto building, and has a king-size bed, private outdoor onsen tub, dining and seating area, and a private Japanese garden in the middle of the property as well. The breakfast and dinner that can be requested as part of the room rate is irori-style, or where meat and vegetables are grilled fresh over Japanese coal fire before serving. 

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16. Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo

Deluxe Studio with Garden View and Open-Air Bath – $967 per night for two people, no meals included. 

Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo is located in a Meiji-era residential villa, walking distance from Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto. This traditional ryokan only offers rooms with futon bedding on tatami mats, and has public onsen baths for guests to enjoy. Their on-site Japanese restaurant serves traditional and seasonal dishes, including vegetarian kaiseki options. 

The rooms with private onsen here are all semi open-air in Japanese cypress tubs. The private onsen overlooks Japanese maple trees in the garden, making it a perfect place to stay in Kyoto in the autumn. If traveling with a larger group, a family suite with private onsen is also available, and rooms with saunas instead of onsen are also options at this ryokan. 

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17. Japanese Ryokan Seryo

Deluxe Studio – $1,010 USD for two guests, kaiseki breakfast and dinner is included. Ingredients used here include home-grown vegetables and seasonal Kyoto ingredients. 

Japanese Ryokan Seryo is located in the Ohara region north of Kyoto city center. This Kyoto ryokan with private onsen draws its natural onsen waters from the Ohara hot springs. The property has shared open-air onsen with Japanese garden views, and an indoor onsen as well. A Japanese traditional restaurant, Hinasato, is located on-site. 

The beautiful Deluxe Studio has a private outdoor onsen attached. It sits on its own patio surrounded by pristine Japanese gardens. Both Western and Japanese-style futon beds are available for guests, as is a Western seating area, a TV, private bathroom, and double sinks.

Check out the latest rates and availability for this ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen here

18. Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Suites with Open-Air Bath$1,100 per night for two people, breakfast included. $1,300 for the room plus dinner only, and $1,400 for breakfast and dinner.

Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo is a high-end ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen, that’s undoubtedly one of the top accommodation options in the Kyoto area. Nazuna Kyoto was even named to the 2020 Michelin guide to Kyoto and Osaka as one of the best places to stay in Kyoto.  

All of the suites at this property are stunningly decorated in a traditional but renovated Japanese style. Each suite has a private onsen, some of which are open-air on the patio, some overlooking a Japanese garden, and some indoor in a cypress tub. Although not fed by hot springs, soaking in one of these rotenburo hot-tubs surrounded by the beauty of Kyoto will melt any stresses away. The suites also have a small Japanese garden, tatami seating area, Western-style beds (and futon options), air conditioning, and a TV. 

Meals served here are irori-style, or cooked in part over the suite’s open irori fireplace’s hot coals. The property also offers, for additional fees, walking tours through Kyoto with a kimono traditional dress, and two different types of massages, one with and one without oil. 

Check the latest room availability, including various private onsen options, and prices here.

19. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Double Room – starting at $1,077 USD per night for two people, breakfast included, or $1,200 USD+ for free cancellation options. Deluxe and Superior King and Twin rooms are also available. 

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a luxurious ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen available in every room. Part of the world-class Banyan Tree hotel chain, this 5-star accommodation treats guests with top-tier hospitality. The interior is a beautiful blend of Japanese aesthetics and modern finishes. 

This Kyoto ryokan with private onsen is perfectly situated near the Kiyomizu Temple and its web of traditional shopping streets, putting you steps away from some of the best cafes in Kyoto and in a haven for buying souvenirs in Japan. 

Check the latest room availability, including various private onsen options, and prices here.

20. Ryokan Genhouin

Japanese Style Superior Triple Room with Garden View – $1,129 per night for three people or $1,491 per night with breakfast included.

Ryokan Genhouin is a picture-perfect ryokan in Kyoto that offers incredible Japanese hospitality in a tranquil, traditional setting. It offers a large Japanese garden on-site, perfect for relaxation, as well as communal onsen hot spring bathing facilities. The triple room here is the only one with a private onsen-in room, however this Kyoto ryokan with private onsen also offers a kashikiri rental private onsen on-site. 

The tatami rooms here are spacious with seating areas, TVs, and balconies that open up to the Japanese garden. Unfortunately dinner options are not available here, however fresh and locally sourced ingredients are used to provide guests with an impeccable Japanese breakfast.

Ryokan Genhouin is located in Kyoto’s northwestern temple district, making it the perfect base to explore Japanese history, culture, and tradition. Nearby landmarks include Heian Shrine and Nanzen-ji Temple.

Check the latest room availability and prices for this Kyoto ryokan here.

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Three kashikiri onsen, or Kyoto ryokan with private onsen for rent

Some Kyoto ryokan and onsen hotels offer kashikiri onsen – private onsen that you can rent for personal use for a set period of time. As a guest at the ryokan, you can usually reserve an onsen for free, but sometimes a cleaning and usage charge applies. 

Staying at a Kyoto ryokan that offers kashikiri private onsen is a great way to still experience private onsen, but without the big budget of getting a room with a private onsen. 

Check out these amazing Kyoto ryokan and hotels with private onsen to rent:

  1. Higashiyama Shikikaboku
  2. Ryokan Motonago
  3. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
  4. Toshiharu Ryokan

Don’t forget, some of the Kyoto ryokan with private onsen mentioned above also have kashikiri options in addition to in-room onsen. The perks to having multiple options means you can try different onsen tub types, atmospheres, and designs.

  1. Hanaikada Ryokan
  2. Saka Hotel Kyoto
  3. Ryokan Genhouin
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