Katsura River Hotels

"Amazing stay. Thank you 😊"

"This hotel was WOW! We went to Japan and stayed at 4 different hotels and this one was my favorite one. Service was a 100000/10 food was great, views were unbelievable amazing. Keep in mind this hotel is located on a rural area so you are about 20 min away from the little town and everything closes at 8. Meaning you are unable to get into public transportation or taxi after that time. We had to walk 30 min to get back to the hotel. Nothing major, you really don’t hav to leave this hotel because it is stunning "

"Staff very friendly and helpful. Welcoming decor. Room was very quiet and bed was very comfortable. Convenient location and realy like the tatami mats."

"The room was awesome and the hotel had a lot of amenities which I liked "

"Nice staff, great location. "

"AMAZING once in a lifetime experience! The staff was so pleasant and the onsen was a lovely experience. We are already excited to return."

"Great hotel"

"Though it was further away from the train station, but hotel offers free shuttle every 20 minutes which was great. "

"This is a traditional ryokan with onsen facilities, and we chose the half-board option. The kaiseki dinner was excellent—beautifully presented and far more food than anyone could realistically finish. Breakfast was also outstanding, with the choice of either a Japanese or Western-style meal. The resort is slightly removed from the main tourist area of Arashiyama, located across the river and close to one of the train stations, though not the most central lines. This does make it feel quieter, but also means a bit more travel if you're exploring the area. The staff were wonderful—warm, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay. The onsen facilities were extremely relaxing and perfect after a full day of hiking. Overall, a classic ryokan experience with exceptional meals and hospitality."