Hotel Kitanoya | House in Amanohashidate, Kyoto

“Had a really wonderful trip to Miyazu, and my stay at Hotel Kitanoya was truly the highlight of the trip and one of the best decisions I made. As this was my first time staying in a ryokan and trying a kaiseki dinner, the experience exceeded all my expectations. The room was very comfortable, clean, and spacious for two people even with our large luggage. The private open-air onsen in the room was definitely the best part of the stay. It was incredibly relaxing and made the whole ryokan experience feel extra special. The kaiseki dinner was also beautifully prepared and delicious, making it a very memorable first experience. The entire ryokan had a peaceful, quiet, and calming atmosphere that made our stay even more enjoyable. Service from the hotel staff was excellent. Everyone was warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay, which made us feel truly welcomed and well taken care of. As for the location, we were self-driving during our trip in Japan, so I cannot comment much on the convenience for those relying on public transport. However, if you are driving, getting around is very convenient. I would definitely recommend Hotel Kitanoya to anyone visiting Miyazu, especially for those looking to experience a traditional ryokan stay. Would love to return again in the future!”

“The renovated western room was excellent. The staff were very helpful and the room was spotless. There is a large onsen attached to the hotel. If you don’t pre-book breakfast it might not be available and there are limited food options in Amanohashidate.”

“Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff.”

“We had a fabulous stay at Hotel Kitanoya. Everything was to perfection. The onsen has both indoor and outdoor baths. You can sit under a canopy of trees and enjoy nature! Our spacious room had a picture-perfect view of the bay. The food was stupendous. Fresh, varied, and yummy. The staff are very professional and pleasant. They did everything to make our stay wonderful. The location is just a 6-minute walk to the station, and the hotel also provides a shuttle. I didn't want to leave!”

“We had a lovely stay at the hotel and the in room onsen was a real treat. The hotel is slightly out of town but no more than a 10 minute walk. The hotel itself is a little old fashioned but many of the hotel in this region seemed to be similar. ”

“This was one of the highlights of our trip. The private onsen was really nice. The rooms were very spacious and it was an amazing and enjoyable experience.”

“Wonderful onsen hotel very traditional feel to it. Beautiful room, not use to sleeping on traditional Japanese bed and pillow so not super comfortable for me but well worth the experience. Private onsen amazing. Great location easy to get to. Staff very friendly and helpful. Plenty of room for 4 adults”

“Beautiful area. Very convenient to Amanohashidate train station. Room was spacious and clean. Staff were very helpful. ”

“We had a wonderful 2-night stay at kitanoya! The staffs were really friendly and helpful, services was top notch and the dinner was wonderful. ”

“We did not opt for the meal package so it’s possible we missed out on an amazing experience there but we did not miss out on the top level experience of the Kitanoya. Full Japanese ryokan room with the most luxurious 2 person open air granite ofuro I have ever seen let alone enjoyed with a delightful garden beyond. We chose this place to unwind from the crowds of Kyoto and we could not have made a better choice. Service was impecable. Can I give it a 6? The hotel matches the incomparable beauty and serenity of Amanohasidate. Arigato Hotel Kitanoya. ”