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Yoshino Onsen Motoyu

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Yoshino Onsen Motoyu

A ryokan nestled in Yoshinoyama, where you can enjoy a Japanese garden and soothing natural hot springs.

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Tucked away in the mountains of Yoshinoyama, Yoshino Onsen Motoyu offers sweeping views of the area from its interior, built in the distinctive local architectural style known as Yoshino-zukuri. Its hot spring water comes 100% from the source. This ryokan is a great place to enjoy both the nature of Yoshinoyama and its hot springs.

The inn's signature feature is its hot spring, which first opened Approx. 300 years ago. Known as “Yoshino’s hidden hot spring,” it became a famous bath so beloved that visitors never stopped coming. The reddish, iron-rich carbonated spring water warms you to the core. Another highlight is the spacious public bath, where you can relax while looking out over the garden. There are just six Japanese-style rooms, each offering views of the garden as it changes with the seasons. The room where novelist Toson Shimazaki stayed in the spring of 1893 has also been preserved just as it was at the time.

Dinner, made with local ingredients, lets you choose from seasonal hot pot or kaiseki course meals. You can also enjoy a gently seasoned Japanese breakfast. About a 20-minute walk from the ryokan are the World Heritage sites Yoshimizu Shrine and Kinpusenji Temple’s Zao-do Hall. It’s a great place to experience the history of Yoshinoyama’s shrines and temples while enjoying a walk through the area.

Highlights

  • A distinctive architectural style with sweeping views of Yoshinoyama.
  • A hot spring with 100% source water that has been flowing for Approx. 300 years.
  • Just six Japanese-style rooms, where you can enjoy the charm of traditional Japanese design, including garden views.
  • The room where Toson Shimazaki stayed has been preserved as it was.
  • The surrounding area also features sightseeing spots, including World Heritage sites.

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  • Trees in the garden can be seen from the spacious public bath

    Trees in the garden can be seen from the spacious public bath

  • You can unwind in the relaxation space after your bath

    You can unwind in the relaxation space after your bath

  • The botan nabe course, featuring house-made miso, is available only in winter

    The botan nabe course, featuring house-made miso, is available only in winter

  • The one-night, three-meal plan also includes a boxed lunch

    The one-night, three-meal plan also includes a boxed lunch

  • You can look out over the Japanese garden from rooms facing the garden

    You can look out over the Japanese garden from rooms facing the garden

  • A large banquet hall suitable for parties, group gatherings, and more

    A large banquet hall suitable for parties, group gatherings, and more

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
A

No, it is not.

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Is Wi-Fi available in the rooms?
A

Yes, it is.

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Is there a shuttle service?
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Yes. There is a free shuttle service from Yoshino Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line. Please request it when making your reservation.

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Details

Name in Japanese
吉野温泉元湯
Postal Code
639-3115
Address
902-1 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Phone
0746-32-3061
Check-in
2:00pm
Check-out
10:00am
Rates
Standard kaiseki plan (1 night, 2 days: dinner and breakfast included) from 30,000 yen per person
Access
Approx. 20 minutes on foot from Yoshino Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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