This was an extremely clean and comfortable property with the most gorgeous view in the most beautiful countryside town. The staff an owners were incredibly hospitable and kind. I wish I stayed one more night.

Everything was perfect about this place. It is roughly an hour by bus from Kyoto, but it is only a short walk away from the bus stop and the views and calmness of the surroundings are precious. The Ryokan itself is not too big and very cosy. The owners speak just enough English to explain all the rules in simple words. There are cups, green tea and a thermos in the room. You can get more hot water in the shared kitchen. There is also a microwave and a refrigerator. Shared toilets are very tidy. The shared baths were a highlight of our trip. They are separated by gender and rather small, but the hot bath is fantastic. Women's changing room has face cleansers, hair brushes, hair bands, dryers etc. Futons in the room were very comfortable. The owners call your room to come for breakfast in the morning. Everything was delicious and we were really full afterwards. On checkout the host offered to take a picture of us next to the Ryokan. I cannot recommend this place enough! The quality of our stay was insanely good compared to the price. Would visit again.

We loved the hospitality. The hosts are an elderly couple, they're very kind and explained to us every little detail of Japanese culture. This was our first time staying at a Ryokan and it couldn't have been any better. A caveat, the bathrooms are shared along with the shower area. We knew about Onsens but did not know that no piece of clothing are allowed inside! You have to be fully nude along with others while taking a shower so be prepared 😁

Everything was perfect!

Very nice Ryokan to get the real japanesse feel. The hosts Are incredibly nice.

Food is for those who enjoy traditional Japanese food, for us was a bit too much.

Helpful stuff and delicious breakfast and dinner

Toilet is outside bedroom a bit inconvenient

The ambiance is so relaxing and the staff/owners are really nice. Food is great too.

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clean, rustic, traditional

Quiet, great vibe. The building smells awesome inside and really really relaxing.

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I like everything. The hosts are very kind. It is a very quiet and beautiful place.

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very well kept traditional Japanese inn. extremely clean and accommodating. very nice old couple taking care of their nicely run family ryokan with a nice quaint onsen. not fancy but excellent value and most friendly host and hostess with excellent breakfast and Japanese hotpot Yosenabe dinner. the host speak sone English, if not enough, they use google translate to help you out. definitely would come back and stay again next time visit the area.

we liked everything

Ryoso Chatani was the best place we stayed in during 3 weeks travel. Everything was clean, nice and comfortable, we didn’t hear neighbours (like in other ryokans), there was an onsen! and the food was incredible. The food was the best we had in Japan, breakfast and dinner were amazing. Staff take care of us very nicely and often. I am glad we stayed 4 nights. Thank you very much for everything. :)

Enjoy my stay in Ryoso Chatani. I can explore the surrounding by bike that was provided by the owner. A good breakfast and dinner.

Far from convenience store.

away from the crowds, on a skirt of a very upscale little town!

sleep on the floor is not for everyone! make sure you can make it

The place was very comfortable, very well decorated, the food was excellent, the atmosphere very nice

We loved everything about it! The comfortable rooms, beautiful views, lovely yukatas and amazing food (we had both breakfast and dinner) were some highlights. Our hosts were kind and friendly, and we loved the ability to take out the free bikes and explore Ohara! The view of the valley at sunrise is fantastic. We would love to come back to Kyoto and stay at Ryoso Chatani again.

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we reserved the lunch, dinner experience and it was really good to live the Japanese hot pot chicken dinner and the traditional breakfast. Communication wasn't great due to the lack of english but the owner and his wife were so kind and willing to help with everything. The location was beautiful, the moment we got there we use the bikes available to ride around the place and it was such a great nice place, with nature, no so crowded places, rivers and lot of cherry blossoms, it was a short stay but an amazing experience.

We weren't used to the 'public' baths and the scheduled to use them were only in the afternoon/night , we still not cleared about it, probably cause we weren't really able to speak clearly with the place attendees

staffs are soooo kind. It's not far from the Ohara bus station. And I strongly reccomend you add breakfast and dinner cause they will serve you a perfect one.

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

My Brother and I were Here for 1 night and it was very relaxing. You can get to the sights nearby by feet and this ryokan can be easily accessed cheaply by Bus. We were lucky that we also booked Dinner and breakfast. It was the best food we Had in 2 weeks of staying in Japan and the price was more then fair.

Authentic, wonderful ryokan. Proprietor always very helpful and solicitous. Comfortable rooms, and the bath is amazing.

More variety for dinner, especially for vegetarians. Location is great if you want quiet and isolation, but expensive to go to Kyoto and back by taxi.

The most wonderful stay I got in Japan because I felt like relaxing, peace in mind, Japanese culture & etc.

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The hotel is surrounded with mountains and rivers which is enjoyable. The owner is really nice and even serviced me a can coffee when I left.

Nothing to complain. It's totally out of my exception.

This place was recommended to me by a tourist I met by chance. They said it was a highlight of their trip and it was for me as well. The area is peaceful and feels remote while still being a short bus ride from Kyoto. The staff were so friendly and good at communicating with English. The value for money is hard to beat. I enjoyed both the setting for meals and the meals themselves. Definitely make use of the free bicycles and go for a ride to one of the shrines nearby.

Just know it’s a shared bathroom (separated by gender), but the bathroom is clean and the place wasn’t so busy that I really had to share it (this was in November, maybe it’s different in spring).

Delicious food and very friendly owner I cannot imagine how to make it better considering the price, thanks a lot

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What a perfect place to stay in a beautiful location. The owners were wonderful and everything was clean and comfortable. They had all the amenities you might need in the bath area, and the massage chair was a nice touch. I highly recommend having their dinner and breakfast which were amazing! We will definitely stay again the next time we are in the area.

The traditional style pillows may be difficult for some foreigners to get used to, but that is part of the charm.

Location, food, amenities, staff, atmosphere free parking, nearby temples and restaurants

Buses stop going to Ohara from Kyoto city around 9:30 to 10:00 pm. Taxis are available. Cost from Kokusaikaikan, the closest subway station to Ohara, was 3660 yen as of 3/29/2021.