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Providing a mix of city living, yet well populated with many historical temples and shrines, Kyoto is without a doubt my favourite city in Japan. This is a picture of the Higashi Honganji Temple, within walking distance of Kyoto station.
Kyoto Horikawa Inn
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Sanjo-agaru, Higashi-horikawa-dori, Nakagyo-ku,, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8263, Japan
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I am taking my mother to Japan in November to enjoy the momiji. We will start our 1-week trip in Tokyo (3 nights), then take the train to Matsumoto Castle for the day, and then head to Kyoto (4 nights). Along this route (or thereabouts), can anyone suggest an Onsen we can stop at so I can give my mother an interesting taste of Japanese life for a few hours? Nothing too crowded, or my mother might balk at the 'exposure' (I've been to an onsen in Beppu so i'm familiar with the lack of bathing attire required). Something picturresque? Outdoor? I was thinking maybe Nikko but that might be a little too far out of the way if I want to be able to hit Matsumoto Castle and then on to Kyoto in 1 day.
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Hey. Here's a link to onsens, they are all in Kansai area so you can get to Kyoto in just a couple of hours - several of them are also rutenburo (outside). I'd recommend going to Nara as that is an amazing town with lots of sights except for good onsen.. :)
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Hi if you are using Kyoto as a base to go to an onsen, there is only 1 choice- Kurama town. The is only one onsen in town- Ya ma no ya do Onsen. The train ride is pretty scenic.Abt 40mins train ride from Kyoto. There is a free shuttle service to the onsen right outside the train station. If you don't want to wait for the bus, just follow the only road and walk upslope for about 15mins. This is the only onsen place within 1 hour ride from Kyoto. There is a public bath for each they charge a one time entrance fee or a full day package fee with lunch. Its up to you. I thought it was a good break from the big Kyoto or Tokyo city.
But warning- no bathing attire also. Go on a weekday. Its quieter.
Otherwise, Hakone which is about 1.5 hours car ride from Tokyo has many options for onsen. But more pricey.
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"no bathing attire"--does that mean we should bring our own because none is provided or do you mean that we shouldn't be wearing any because it is not allowed? It's separated for men and women, in case of the latter?
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http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/kyoto
http://www.itcj.jp/
I've booked via several websites and love this 2 sites. The 1st one is very helpful as they would help you with your special requests as well. The second one has more choices and you can check out the map looking at the location of the ryokan(usually with onsens).
No attire simply means that you've have to undress in the dressing room before entering the onsens. Attires are not allowed except maybe shower caps provided for ladies in some onsens. See instructions in the japanese guest houses for details.
Travel Tips for Kyoto
Fushimi-Inari Jinja
This really isn't a famous shrine, but I think it's special because of the long rows of Torii, the gate-like structure located in front of many temples (often orange in color). Walking through it is a bit eerie, especially at sunset, but it's worth the trip if you've never really got a good look at Torii before. This shrine is especially good for bringing prosperity to your business.
There's no admission fee to visit.
Located Southeast of Kyoto St., take the Keihan Line to Fushimi-Inari St.
Surutto Kansai pass
The Surutto Kansai card is a must. We bought the 3000yen stored value card. It comes in 1000, 3000, 5000. What it is good for is that you use it on all the buses, trains (except JR) in Kansai area, including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe etc. It doesn't give you a discount, but at least you don't have to fiddle for change or worry about the fare amount. It deducts automatically when you insert it into the machine beside the driver when you get down. Convenient. And it makes for a good souvenir too, coze each time the fare is deducted, it will be printed on the reverse side of the card.
At JR Kyoto station, you can buy this card at the bus information counter located outside main entrance of JR kyoto station.
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E-SAN
This is a pretty delicious Thai restaurant. It is not very big but is decorated with lots of Thai finery and you will dine at wooden tables with carved elephant legs (what more could you want). There is also a tv so you can watch some Thai karaoke while you eat!
KiyoMizu-Dera : the Butai
From this large stage you will be able to look down at the city and some other parts of KyoMizu. On the southern side of it, there's a hill covered with many cherry trees. It should be wonderful on late march ! On the back of the picture, you have the Oku-no-In, the "inner-temple" where people enter to pray or to check their luck by shaking a box untill they get a stick out of it. Notice the straw roof.
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Address: Sanjo-agaru, Higashi-horikawa-dori, Nakagyo-ku,, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8263, Japan