Near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
With a stay at Arashiyama Benkei in Kyoto (Arashiyama), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Shijo Street. This ryokan is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Spa
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
77.5%
Closest airports
Itami Airport (ITM)
54.5 km / 33.9 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
109.3 km / 67.9 mi
What's nearby
Arashiyama Onsen
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tenryu-ji Temple
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Togetsukyo Bridge
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bamboo Forest Street
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Shijo Street
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Arashiyama
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Suzumushi-dera Temple
3 km / 1.9 mi
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Ninna-ji Temple
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Katsura Imperial Villa
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Shunkoin Temple
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Ryoan-ji Temple
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Spa
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Food and drink
20 restaurants
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
Korean
Japanese
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. 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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. All restaurants at the property require guests to pre-book breakfast service 1 day in advance, and pre-book dinner service 3 days in advance. Meal requests for guests without restaurant reservations cannot be accommodated.
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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