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Chikurinin Gunpoen

3.5 star property
Riverfront ryokan in Yoshino with free parking

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Exterior
TV, table tennis
Restaurant
Property amenity
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Yoshinoyama 2142, Yoshino, Nara-ken, 639-3115
  • Place, Chikurinin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakuramotobo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinpusenji Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room (with Toilet), Check in until 18:00

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room (with Toilet), Check in until 18:00 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room (with Toilet), Check in until 18:00

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Room (with Toilet & Bath), Check in until 18:00

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Standard Room (with Toilet & Bath), Check in until 18:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Retro Type Traditional Japanese Room (without Toilet, No Elevator Access, Check in until 18:00)

Retro Type Traditional Japanese Room (without Toilet, No Elevator Access, Check in until 18:00) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Retro Type Traditional Japanese Room (without Toilet, No Elevator Access, Check in until 18:00)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Yoshino

Chikurinin Gunpoen places you next to Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Chikurinin. This 43-room, 3.5-star ryokan has a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Chikurinin - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sakuramotobo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yoshimizu Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yoshino Mikumari Shrine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kinpusenji Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hashimoto Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン河 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪静亭 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪馬酔木 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪お食事 里 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪中華料理　仁 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Chikurinin Gunpoen

Riverfront ryokan in Yoshino with free parking
Chikurinin Gunpoen features karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. This ryokan also has a garden.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. Refrigerators, free newspapers, and phones are also standard.
Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Piano
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Spa

  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking half board rates and requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive prior to 7:30 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Chikurinin Gunpoen Inn Yoshino
Chikurinin Gunpoen Inn
Chikurinin Gunpoen Yoshino
Chikurinin Gunpoen
Chikurinin Gunpoen Ryokan
Chikurinin Gunpoen Yoshino
Chikurinin Gunpoen Ryokan Yoshino

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

Chikurinin Gunpoen provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chikurinin Gunpoen on Jan 8, 2026 start from $338.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Chikurinin Gunpoen?

This ryokan is located in Yoshino, just steps from Chikurinin and Sakuramotobo, and within a short walk of Mount Yoshino. You'll also find Kinpusenji Temple and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Chikurinin Gunpoen have a casino on the premises?

No, Chikurinin Gunpoen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Chikurinin Gunpoen a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront ryokan include slippers as well as a Japanese garden and a café.

Are there hot tubs at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Chikurinin Gunpoen feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Chikurinin Gunpoen doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Chikurinin Gunpoen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chikurinin Gunpoen.

Are there connecting rooms at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Chikurinin Gunpoen?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Chikurinin Gunpoen.

Chikurinin Gunpoen Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is dated. Onsen was not pleasant. There are two onsens. The older one has a pebble bottom that was terrible to walk on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Great views and a true traditional Japanese Ryokan. The garden is beautiful and the staff is super friendly. The building is quite old and full of history which adds to the charm. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

GOH SOON

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked 3 rooms this time. One of the rooms was dirty, toilet smells very bad, and a tea cup still contain residual tea, probably from previous guests. Other than that, the location was great to explore around Yoshinoyama.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly service. Food was excellent and not excessive in abundance as at some Royokan. Rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

1. timeinJapan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese experience

We wanted to stay in a Ryokan with a Japanese dinner & hot spring. There were many top moments during our stay: our shoe storage space had our name on it, our private dining room was also marked with our name, hot spring was located on a spa terasse and I had the most beautiful view to the sunset while lying in the hot spring alone. We were very well taken care of. A very simple authentic Japanese experience, which will linger on in our minds for a long time. The food was home-cooked, something I assume the families would eat at home. One night stay was just good, as then we could experience all this, including wearing the yukatas and slipperd, which is also an experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An unforgettable Japanese experience!

If you're looking for an authentic, traditional experience, you need to stay here. The ryokan is nestled in a forested mountaintop surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens and beautiful temples. The ryokan itself is a traditional Japanese inn with hot spring baths, tatami matted floors and extravagant Japanese meals served in your own private dining room. Our room was large with a private bath overlooking a Buddhist temple. I found it uncomfortable to sleep on the floor on futon mats, but my husband and 9 year-old daughter were quite comfortable. I ended up using extra mats that were stored in our closet. Overall, we have an unforgettable experience. Most of it was due to our lovely hostess, always dressed in beautiful kimonos and so very sweet. She made us feel like family. She enjoyed preparing extravagant meals for us. The food was very traditional. It included egg omelettes, sushi, a wide variety of fish, rice, soups, salads and other foods that were foreign to us, but we tasted everything even if it looked strange. I'd definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Jean Philippe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

amazing service but oldish hotel

Chikurinin is a nice genuine Ryokan. We enjoyed a great service during our stay and the food was really good. The building is nevertheless oldish with an eighties look, it really needs to be refurbished.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience Japan in this Ryokan in Yoshino-yama

This is a great ryokan in the heart of Yoshino-yama...a mountain village for those who like to explore culture, temples, and shrines admist nature. The food is delicious.

6/10 Okay

Phillip, New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out of the Way - Very Nice (Unique) Ryokan

Beautiful, traditional style Japanese ryokan that lives up to its description. Former Buddhist temple with extensive, lush grounds. Westerners will be welcomed warmly and a tiny bit of English is spoken by various workers but be ready to just go with the whole ryokan experience (tatami floors and futon mats, no shoes worn in hotel, Japanese fare for breakfast served by a very professional and kind female server). I think there are some western style rooms but they were not available for my stay. This was the only hotel available anywhere near Kyoto for sakura (cherry blossom festival). 1.5 hours away, up a steep hill with twisting roads and trains don't run after about 20:00 (8 o'clock p.m.). There was a huge national park nearby and my only regret is that I didn't just give up on sakura (which was underwhelming) and go hiking in the park - which is what most of the people who stay at this place are there to do. Nature everywhere - gorgeous and relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommandé hématologue C CV

L’accueil est très sympathique, le ryokan est superbe. Seul défaut à l’extrémité du village qui a 4 km de long
La cour de l’ancien temple
La fenêtre de la salle à manger privqtive
L’entree
Peinture dans la partie ancienne
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

?????

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

NANA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

掃除に問題が

場所は自然のなかにありとてもよく部屋も広かったのですが、部屋の掃除に問題がありました。 1 部屋の真ん中に髪の毛が絡んだ綿ぼこりが放置 2 洗面所のゴミ箱の蓋にカラカラにか沸いたカラコンが付着したまま 3 最初に使うお茶セットの茶がら受けに驚くほどのほこりが溜まっていた 気をつけて頂ければと思います。 サービスと雰囲気は悪くなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hei Lun Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tempel garden, there's an outside onsen with view on the mountains, the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ヨウコ

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Yoko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

SADAKO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

HIROSHI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sada

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
普段は宿泊客に提供していない修行僧向けの臨時宿坊とのことで、きちんと閉まらない窓からの隙間風で寒い思いをしました。寝具も煎餅布団一枚で2泊したら腰が痛くなりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
偶然、行事の時と重なってしまっていたのでバタバタしていたのは仕方ないが、施設自体が大きすぎているからか、掃除が行き届いていないのを感じた。しかしお庭や建物自体は素晴らしかったし、仲居さんもとても温かいおもてなしをしてくださって、良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018