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Kyoto "Kibune/Ohara "4 recommended hotels and ryokans for under 50,000 yen in the area

Kyoto "Kibune/Ohara "4 recommended hotels and ryokans for under 50,000 yen in the area

2024-05-22 Management office

The "Kibune/Ohara "area is one of the areas in Kyoto that is close to the mountains. The area is not only rich in greenery and unspoiled nature, but it is also a place where people have lived with nature since ancient times, and the traditions of nature have been passed down in people's lives even today.
In addition, the area is close to the border with Shiga Prefecture within Kyoto, and has a different atmosphere from central Kyoto due to a slight mixture of Kyoto and Shiga cultures.
In this article, we will introduce four such great hotels in the "Kibune/Ohara "area of Kyoto, where you can stay for less than 50,000 yen.
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The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, a traditional hotel celebrating its 35th anniversary on October 9, 2021. "The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike "
Standing amidst the rich natural surroundings of Rakuhoku, Kyoto, the hotel is a perfect place for adults to spend a relaxing stay in Kyoto, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and its busy daily life.




The grand staircase is so beautiful that it will catch your gaze.
The staircase and decorations are designed with curves, reducing straight lines to the utmost limit, creating a gorgeous and fashionable impression, while at the same time providing a soft and relaxed atmosphere.

The round, white pattern visible on the calmly colored door portion.
What looks like this pattern is a decoration made by pasting "Akoya shells "to the surface. "Akoya shells "are well known as one of the shells often used for pearl cultivation and have soft shells.
Once you see it, you will never forget this impressive design by Togo Murano.



This lovely light is shaped like a flower in full bloom.
Light from light bulbs placed in the flowers diffuse softly and widely through the lighting, illuminating the entire room.
Don't miss the beautiful lighting that is not only "fashionable "but also designed with a lot of attention to detail.



Not only the surroundings of the hotel, "The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike ", but also the hotel grounds are filled with greenery, each season offering a different view of nature.
In the courtyard filled with maple trees, visitors can enjoy the lush colors of the maple leaves in spring and summer and the beautiful autumn leaves in fall.



This hotel's breakfast features dishes made with Kyoto ingredients.
The photo shows a breakfast named "Japanese/Western three-tiered Ojyu breakfast ", which features a blend of Japanese and Western menu content.
You can enjoy Kyoto's traditional delicacies "such as obanzai "and a well-balanced menu of Western dishes specially prepared by the hotel's chef, and enjoy a luxurious breakfast that will give you a taste of Kyoto from the morning.



"The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike "offers a plan to enjoy vegan cuisine that is designed not only for vegans "but also for those who have never eaten vegan food before ".
Ingredients used in the vegan menu as well as the regular meal menu are all produced in Kyoto. We are thoroughly committed to local production for local consumption.



This hotel has a Japanese garden on the premises, and within the garden is a tea ceremony house built in the sukiya style.
The simple, unadorned beauty of this tea house occasionally hosts tea ceremonies that are open only to guests.
The tea ceremony is a special experience that can only be had on a trip to Kyoto, where you can experience the spirit of "wabi-sabi "that has been cherished in Kyoto while enjoying a cup of green tea at a leisurely pace.



Many satoyama, where people and nature have developed together, remain and agriculture is flourishing in the "Ohara "region.
"The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike "sponsors a variety of events that allow guests to actually experience the nature of such "Ohara ".
Various types of events are held exclusively for guests depending on the time of year, such as a shibazuke-making workshop in Ohara, where shiso is a popular shiso cultivation crop.


[Store Locations
Name: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike
Address: 1092-2, Iwakura-hatae-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-0015, Japan
Calculation: 1 berth for 2 persons ¥ 19540
Space and Facilities: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, fitness room available, free parking (reservations not accepted), bicycle rental available, free luggage storage
Phone number: 075-712-1111
URL: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kyoto/ 

EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu

It is located in the mountains, completely out of the residential area. "Yase "is located in the mountains. "EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu "is a luxury hotel in Kyoto, Japan.
It is a soothing and relaxing hotel in a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.



The courtyard of "EXIV Kyoto Yase-Rikyu "with a large pond reflecting the sky in the center of the standing trees.
If you look toward the courtyard from the front of the hotel at dusk, you can see a very beautiful view of a pond reflecting an azure sky and the setting sun beyond.



This hotel is famous for its delicately sweet Mont Blanc with the taste of chestnuts, which is completed by squeezing the cream in front of you. "Mont Blanc with Japanese chestnuts "
The menu ", created in collaboration with the long-established tea store "Gion Tsujiri ", which will be available only during the summer, offers a harmony of refreshing green tea and rich mont blanc ".



Although people think of traveling to Kyoto in the warm season, Kyoto, located on the Sea of Japan coast, is covered with snow every year, and especially in the mountains, visitors can see a fantastic silvery-white world in the winter.
"The glass-walled corridor at EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu "is the perfect place to enjoy such a beautiful Kyoto winter.
In winter, when it is difficult to get out of the house, the snowy view of the mountains from inside the house is an extraordinarily luxurious experience.



There is a great variety of restaurants in the hotel "EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu ".
You can enjoy a variety of national cuisines at the hotel, including teppanyaki that will make you feel rich, Chinese cuisine that is popular for its flavorful ingredients, and French cuisine that is as delicately prepared as a work of art.



"Ruriko-in "is often talked about on SNS for its photogenic appearance. "EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu "is located very close to "Ruriko-in "and can be visited on foot from the hotel.
The area is especially beautiful during the season of fresh greenery, allowing visitors to enjoy nature to their heart's content at the foot of Mount Hiei.


[Store Locations
Name: EXIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu
Address: 74-1, Yase-nose-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1254
Payment: 1 to 2 ¥30,000
Space and Facilities: Free Wi-Fi available, parking available, children's room available, wheelchair rental available
Phone number: 057-003-1111
URL: https://www.rtg.jp/hotels/xiv/kyoto/

Ohara Sanso

When traveling, it is easy to cram as much into your schedule as time allows. However, "Ohara Sanso "is located deep in the mountains, surrounded only by nature. "You can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing "at a ryokan where you can relax and enjoy your time.
The appeal of this program is the experience of spending time in nature, forgetting the hectic pace of daily life, which is not something that is usually possible.



Miso-nabe (miso hot pot) using Ohara's famous "miso "is a specialty of this ryokan.
In addition, "Shibazuke ", another Ohara specialty, can be enjoyed with the hot pot.



The hot spring, which utilizes Ohara's weak alkaline spring water, is an open-air bath where you can enjoy the view of Ohara and its nature.
It is perfect for healing a tired body after a long day of traveling or walking around for sightseeing, as it is expected to help relieve fatigue.
This ryokan has a rock bath, a hinoki bath, and a Shigaraki-ware pot bath with 100% spring water, allowing guests to enjoy bathing in their favorite type of bath.



The dining room overlooks a beautiful courtyard with moss-covered stones and a pond, where you can enjoy a relaxing meal while admiring the scenery.
During the snowy season, the stones are covered with snow, providing a tasteful view.


[Store Locations
Name: Ohara Sanso
Address: 17 Kusao-machi, Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1248
Calculation: 1 berth for 2 persons ¥ 12100
Space and Facilities: No smoking in the entire building, connecting rooms available, private bath available, transportation available (for more than 10 people, reservation required)
Phone number: 075-744-2227
URL: https://www.ohara-sansou.com/index_s.php

4, Roterd Hiei

The French-style hotel "L'Hotel de Hiei "opened in 1995. In the past, the hotel was operated by Hoshino Resort, which offers a casual yet resort-like atmosphere on the mountain.
This facility, with its stylish atmosphere that makes you feel as if you are in a foreign country, is recommended for those who want to enjoy a trip with a rich atmosphere.



Rooms at "L'Hotel de Hiei "where you can enjoy the mountains and sky from the window.
Rooms are designed in the image of French cities, and are decorated in lovely light colors to enhance the travel experience.



Guests can enjoy coffee and other hot beverages in the café lounge, which is open to guests at all times.
The space is not only stocked with books for adults, such as photo collections and Western books, but also picture books, making it a safe place to spend time with children.



Inspired by the famous summer tradition of "Kyoto's kawadoko ", the Yamadoko terrace "offers an exhilarating view of the lake from an elevation of approximately 600 m. "
If you are lucky, you can even see a sea of clouds in the early morning.



Enjoy Western-style dishes such as crispy croissants, omelets, and French toast at "L'Hôtel de Hiei ". The pastries, in particular, are highly acclaimed for their deliciousness.
A delicious breakfast with French elements served in a stylish restaurant with blue accents.


[Store Locations
Name: L'Hotel de Hiei
Address: Ipponsugi, Mount Hiei, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 606-0000
Calculation: 1 berth for 2 persons ¥21400
Space and Facilities: Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building, free parking (up to 60 cars), wheelchair rental available, anniversary accommodations available (reservation required)
Phone number: 075-701-0201
URL: https://hotel-hiei.jp/

[Claire] Summary.

The "Kibune/Ohara "area is where you can enjoy a healing stay in Kyoto while feeling close to Kyoto's mountains and nature. This is an area where you can feel the warmth of people and nature, especially recommended for those who lead hectic lives.
If you are traveling to Kyoto "Kibune/Ohara ", please stay at one of the four attractive hotels or ryokan introduced in this article and spend your stay in Kyoto enjoying the quiet flow of time.

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