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Hounkan

2.5 star property
Ryokan in Yoshino with free parking

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Dining
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Public bath
Exterior
Lobby
Hounkan offers a peaceful retreat with its indoor public bath and massage services. Visitors stay connected with WiFi while enjoying practical conveniences including an on-site restaurant, gift shop, meeting facilities, and storage for luggage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
2340 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino, Nara, 639-3115

What's nearby

  • Chikurinin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yoshimizu Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kinpusenji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mount Yoshino - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Dorogawa Onsen - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hashimoto Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪林とうふ店 上店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪豆富茶屋 林 中店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪静亭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪柿の葉寿司やっこ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪お食事 里 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hounkan

Property highlights
Hounkan provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Hounkan include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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
Guests booking half board rates and requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive prior to 7 PM.

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hounkan Inn Yoshino-gun
Hounkan Yoshino-gun
Hounkan Yoshino-Gun Nara Prefecture Japan
Hounkan Inn Yoshino
Hounkan Yoshino
Hounkan Ryokan
Hounkan Yoshino
Hounkan Ryokan Yoshino

Frequently asked questions

Is Hounkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hounkan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hounkan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Hounkan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hounkan located?

Situated in Yoshino, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Chikurinin. Yoshimizu Shrine and Sakuramotobo are also within 10 minutes.

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