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Chikurinin Gunpoen

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden deck with a hot spring bath, stone wall, and a wooden door leading to a covered area. - Chikurinin Gunpoen (Yoshino)
A traditional Japanese-style dining table set with various dishes and utensils, a tatami mat, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen. - Chikurinin Gunpoen (Yoshino)
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure. - Chikurinin Gunpoen (Yoshino)
A person standing at a wooden door with glass panels, looking outside. - Chikurinin Gunpoen (Yoshino)
A traditional Japanese house with multiple buildings, surrounded by dense greenery. - Chikurinin Gunpoen (Yoshino)
Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and a Japanese garden at Chikurinin Gunpoen. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a sliding door.

Southeast Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and sliding doors.

Retro

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, sliding doors, and a television.

West Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a table, and a sliding door.

Main Building

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Special Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table and a cushion, a window with shoji screens, and a ceiling light.

West Building with Open-Air Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Double or Twin JAPANESE ROOM

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6

Room TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

Located in Yoshino, Chikurinin Gunpoen is in the mountains and on a river. National Asuka History Park Museum and Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dorogawa Onsen and Kashihara Municipal Children's Museum of Science. Hirohashibairin and Kamokimi no Yu are also worth visiting. Visit our Yoshino travel guide
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Yoshinoyama 2142, Yoshino, Nara-ken, 639-3115

What's nearby

  • A ceremonial event with participants in traditional attire, a large green tree-like structure, and smoke.
    Kinpusenji Temple
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chikurinin
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sakuramotobo
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yoshino Mikumari Shrine
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tonanin
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Miwa Station
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • 豆富茶屋 林 中店
    11 min walk
  • ラーメン河
    12 min drive
  • 陽ぼっこ
    2 min drive
  • 花山山本
    2 min drive
  • お食事 里
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Piano
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Spa

  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking half board rates and requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive prior to 7:30 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Chikurinin Gunpoen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Chikurinin Gunpoen located?

Situated on a river, this ryokan is steps from Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, Chikurinin, and Sakuramotobo. Mount Yoshino and Yoshimizu Shrine are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chikurinin Gunpoen Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Great views and a true traditional Japanese Ryokan. The garden is beautiful and the staff is super friendly. The building is quite old and full of history which adds to the charm. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tempel garden, there's an outside onsen with view on the mountains, the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked 3 rooms this time. One of the rooms was dirty, toilet smells very bad, and a tea cup still contain residual tea, probably from previous guests. Other than that, the location was great to explore around Yoshinoyama.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is dated. Onsen was not pleasant. There are two onsens. The older one has a pebble bottom that was terrible to walk on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室関連 ・部屋に電源コンセントが少なくスマホ等の充電に困った ・トイレが和式で困った ・ドライアーが弱くて髪が乾きにくい 食事関連 ・配膳している人が少ないのか段取りが悪く、部屋に入る時も配膳も待たされた 受付関連 ・前の人の受付で時間が取られ、中々受付が出来なかった。人はいるようなので、役割分担をして対応すべき
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommandé hématologue C CV

L’accueil est très sympathique, le ryokan est superbe. Seul défaut à l’extrémité du village qui a 4 km de long
La cour de l’ancien temple
La fenêtre de la salle à manger privqtive
L’entree
Peinture dans la partie ancienne
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

掃除に問題が

場所は自然のなかにありとてもよく部屋も広かったのですが、部屋の掃除に問題がありました。 1 部屋の真ん中に髪の毛が絡んだ綿ぼこりが放置 2 洗面所のゴミ箱の蓋にカラカラにか沸いたカラコンが付着したまま 3 最初に使うお茶セットの茶がら受けに驚くほどのほこりが溜まっていた 気をつけて頂ければと思います。 サービスと雰囲気は悪くなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
普段は宿泊客に提供していない修行僧向けの臨時宿坊とのことで、きちんと閉まらない窓からの隙間風で寒い思いをしました。寝具も煎餅布団一枚で2泊したら腰が痛くなりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
偶然、行事の時と重なってしまっていたのでバタバタしていたのは仕方ないが、施設自体が大きすぎているからか、掃除が行き届いていないのを感じた。しかしお庭や建物自体は素晴らしかったし、仲居さんもとても温かいおもてなしをしてくださって、良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly service. Food was excellent and not excessive in abundance as at some Royokan. Rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese experience

We wanted to stay in a Ryokan with a Japanese dinner & hot spring. There were many top moments during our stay: our shoe storage space had our name on it, our private dining room was also marked with our name, hot spring was located on a spa terasse and I had the most beautiful view to the sunset while lying in the hot spring alone. We were very well taken care of. A very simple authentic Japanese experience, which will linger on in our minds for a long time. The food was home-cooked, something I assume the families would eat at home. One night stay was just good, as then we could experience all this, including wearing the yukatas and slipperd, which is also an experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

初めての家族旅行

妻と1歳の子供と3人で宿泊しました。 旅行の目的としては、共働きで育児との両立に四苦八苦している日々を少しらくしてみよう！というものでした。 結果として、非常に満足出来ました。 料理が用意される、布団が敷かれるこれだけでも私たちにとって普段より楽に過ごせた内容でしたが、お食事時のスタッフさんの子供への心遣いや、旅館内のお庭でのお散歩など歩き始めの子供とでも安心して滞在出来ると思います。 普段ホテル慣れされている方ですと衛生面や、水回り設備に不満を感じられるかもしれませんが、十分私たちの宿泊の目的は果たせました。 もう少し気温が高く、少し肌寒い程度の季節にいくともっと良いかもしれません。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

趣のある旅館

名のある庭園での宿泊を希望していたため、期待通り。 外国からの宿泊者も多いようなので、客室内トイレなどは西洋式に変えた方が良いと思います。 部屋数・宿泊者数と比較して仲居さんの人数が非常に少ないため、 対応していただけるのに少々時間が掛かるむき。 これらの点を改善して頂けたら…と思います。 でも、また宿泊したい場所でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An unforgettable Japanese experience!

If you're looking for an authentic, traditional experience, you need to stay here. The ryokan is nestled in a forested mountaintop surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens and beautiful temples. The ryokan itself is a traditional Japanese inn with hot spring baths, tatami matted floors and extravagant Japanese meals served in your own private dining room. Our room was large with a private bath overlooking a Buddhist temple. I found it uncomfortable to sleep on the floor on futon mats, but my husband and 9 year-old daughter were quite comfortable. I ended up using extra mats that were stored in our closet. Overall, we have an unforgettable experience. Most of it was due to our lovely hostess, always dressed in beautiful kimonos and so very sweet. She made us feel like family. She enjoyed preparing extravagant meals for us. The food was very traditional. It included egg omelettes, sushi, a wide variety of fish, rice, soups, salads and other foods that were foreign to us, but we tasted everything even if it looked strange. I'd definitely stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

amazing service but oldish hotel

Chikurinin is a nice genuine Ryokan. We enjoyed a great service during our stay and the food was really good. The building is nevertheless oldish with an eighties look, it really needs to be refurbished.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很棒的日式旅館！

晚餐與早餐非常豐盛美味！一早可到旁邊庭園散步賞景。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience Japan in this Ryokan in Yoshino-yama

This is a great ryokan in the heart of Yoshino-yama...a mountain village for those who like to explore culture, temples, and shrines admist nature. The food is delicious.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out of the Way - Very Nice (Unique) Ryokan

Beautiful, traditional style Japanese ryokan that lives up to its description. Former Buddhist temple with extensive, lush grounds. Westerners will be welcomed warmly and a tiny bit of English is spoken by various workers but be ready to just go with the whole ryokan experience (tatami floors and futon mats, no shoes worn in hotel, Japanese fare for breakfast served by a very professional and kind female server). I think there are some western style rooms but they were not available for my stay. This was the only hotel available anywhere near Kyoto for sakura (cherry blossom festival). 1.5 hours away, up a steep hill with twisting roads and trains don't run after about 20:00 (8 o'clock p.m.). There was a huge national park nearby and my only regret is that I didn't just give up on sakura (which was underwhelming) and go hiking in the park - which is what most of the people who stay at this place are there to do. Nature everywhere - gorgeous and relaxing.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022