Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan

3.5 star property
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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Hair dryer, electronic bidet, towels
Superior Twin Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath with wood deck, 44m2 (Yama-no-Terrace) Non smoking
Japanese-Style Room with Private Hot Springs | Deep soaking bathtub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Yunohana Onsen Kameoka, Kameoka, Kyoto-fu, 621-0036
  • Kameoka Sports Ground
    4 min drive
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    22 min drive
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple
    26 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    46 min drive

Room options

Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, Bedrock Bath, 68m2 (Seiyu) Non smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Large Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath,Mountain View, 68m2(Tsuki-Oboro) Non smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Twin Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath with wood deck, 44m2 (Yama-no-Terrace) Non smoking

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath,counter dining and in room meal (Seoto) Non smoking

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, Footbath, living room and in room meal(Honami) Non smoking

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Modern Art Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath (Kohoo) Non smoking

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Large Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, 68m2 (Tougasumi) Non smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Large Quadruple Room with Massage Chair, 68m2 (Akatoki) Non smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Superior Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath with wood deck, 44m2 (Yama-no-Terrace) Non smoking

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Quadruple Room with Kotatsu (Yama-no-Iori) Non smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Large Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, 68m2 (Sawarabi) Non smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kameoka

Located in Kameoka (Yunohana), Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan is within a 5-minute drive of Kokushoji Temple and Kameoka Sports Ground. .This spa ryokan is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Shijo Street and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

What's nearby

  • Kameoka Sports Ground - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 21 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Arashiyama Onsen - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 26 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Kameoka Namikawa Station - 7 min drive
  • Katsura Station - 18 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪廻る寿し祭り亀岡店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪来来亭亀岡店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪ラーメンまこと屋亀岡千代川店 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪丸亀製麺亀岡 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan

Kameoka ryokan in Yunohana with a full-service spa and area shuttle service
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kameoka ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as hot springs and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Stop by the ryokan's restaurant, ZUIKA, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
ZUIKA - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 3300 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • ZUIKA

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massages
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
Please note that guests who book room-only or breakfast-only rates are not permitted to take dinner in the hotel restaurant. Those who will be dining at the restaurant for dinner are required to notify the hotel of any food allergies in advance.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; 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

Property is also known as

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan Kameoka
Sumiya Kihoan
Sumiya Kihoan Kameoka
Sumiya Kihoan Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan Ryokan
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan Kameoka
Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan Ryokan Kameoka

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff and beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. It’s out of the way to get to, and there isn’t anything else really around, but that’s kind of the point….. you go for this hotel to just relax and dine at the hotel. The in room meal was amazing and the onsen was super clean and relaxing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing little getaway
I can't explain enough how much we enjoyed our stay here. The staff was super courteous and spoke very good English. The location is gorgeous and quiet and the hotel runs a shuttle to and from the nearest rail station several times a day if you want to get into Kyoto proper. That said, it's likely to take an hour to get to Kyoto by shuttle/train or 30 minutes if you take a rather expensive taxi. Plan accordingly! I think we would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was our first stay at a rhyokan (spelling!)and we were blown away by the beauty, The comfort (personally I felt sleeping on tatami mats on a futon perfect). The attentive service was welcoming and spot on. We ate breakfast and dinner here and the local food was abundant, gorgeously presented and flavorful. We had a room with a private Onsen on a deck. Highly recommend. This was a unique, peak experience and I am a seasoned traveler. Do it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayata

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richie, NORTH HOLLYWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Wei Liang, Rockville

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

yu shin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely refreshing getaway from busier city centres to relax. Everyone was polite and service was exceptional. As a foreign visitor they did their best to facilitate their service in English. Breakfast was included - both I had were different and traditional (visitors should do their research on traditional Japanese breakfast). Their supper was presented beautifully and was excellent and refreshing. Be sure to call in advance for shuttle pick up from Kameoka station. The shuttle is scheduled and is spaced an hour apart. Departing shutting from the ryokan starts at 0900 for any visitors planning their next day’s travel; takes approximately 30 minutes to get to Kameoka station. Highly recommend, would come again in the future for some much needed relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Very refreshing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly appreciate the excellent and delicate seasonal and local dishes in both breakfast and dinner, beautiful environment during the maple season
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing side-trip away from the rush
This is a fabulous place, and the service is amazing. Well worth it as a relaxing side-trip if you're traveling to Kyoto or the surrounding area. The grounds, baths, and rooms are beautifully kept and very clean. The private outdoor onsen is well worth reserving, and gorgeous in the evening/night hours. Quick FYI in case you're unprepared: this is a traditional-style bath house, with separate public baths for men and women; i.e. no swimsuits or clothes allowed in the baths.There is also a shuttle that makes limited trips to/from Kameoka Station and Ryokan Sumiya, and can save you a good bit of taxi fare if your timing works out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

STEFAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and understanding if you needed to ask about anything, the location is a dream,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an awesome place! Stayed there at the recommendation of a Japanese friend. It's great to experience a traditional Japanese hotel for a few days. You sleep on the mats in your room, and you can order a dinner to be served in the room. The food is excellent, try their traditional multi-course dinner, it's a bit expensive but totally worth it! It looks like the most of the guests are Japanese, but stuff goes out of their way to make foreign visitors welcome. Most of them speak decent English. Also, try the onsen - the experience sounds a bit weird at first, but it's really amazing! It turns out that John Lennon and Yoko Ono visited this place in 1977, if you ask, they will show you their autograph.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rejuvenation for the rest of our trip
Loved our stay at this Ryokan! The service was amazing as expected. If you love nature and want to get away from the buzz of the city, you’ll love it too! They have a shuttle you can take instead of the bus from Kameoka station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan is located next to the car road in the middle of country field. Its good that they have shuttle bus from kameoka station. We made reservation for 1night and paid extra $32 for using private open air bath for 45min(usually other ryokans offer it for free). Private bath was very dark and far...not very clean...and seemed insecure and we had to leave after 20min. Sumiya Kihoan was very different from other ryokans making us pay for even WATER bottles and all the minibar drinks. no complimentary drinks in the room. i recommend to buy water bottles when you arrive at the train station before taking the shuttle bus. bc there is nothing near this ryokan. i feel sorry to the staffs but kaiseki food is really bad. fish is dry and sashimi is not fresh. only! steak is good (paid extra for steak). Also if you bring wine bottle and drink during in room dining, they also ask you for ridiculous corkage cover charge. Theres a reason for cheap room price. they will make you pay extra for many things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed very personalised service from the time we boarded the hotel shuttle bus to the time we left on the same shuttle bus. The hotel staff ensured we were taken care of every time we interacted with them. We loved the private Onsen experience even though it was somewhat mysterious/ scary to be bathing in near darkness. Meal times were especially delightful. Our waiters and waitresses were all highly professional, engendering mutual respect and kindness for each other. Overall, we loved the stay as we did everywhere and every time we are in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very traditional Japanese furnishings in guest room. No chairs or sofa. Low table and sitting position on floor. Beds were flat cushions on the floor and if used to soft mattress it is an unpleasant experience. Dinner was outstanding and so was breakfast but very pricy as no other restaurants nearby for options. Would stay again for the service and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018