Small Boutique hotels in KANSAI

Enjoying a quiet situation in the heart of Kyoto's Shimogyō-ku district, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is set in a modern design building, and offers spacious, luxurious accommodation and top-class cuisine in a highly practical city centre location. Just two minute's walk from Gojō Station, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is perfect for both business and pleasure in this beautiful, fascinating city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with countless temples and shrines, along with fascinating museums and art galleries. Featuring avant-garde modern design, guest rooms at Hotel Kanra Kyoto boast clean, minimalitic design, highlighted by delicate lattice-work and original works of art, while the lobby features unique lighting that changes with the time of day and the movement of guests. All rooms offer the comfort of bathtubs made from aromatic Japanese cypress. Hotel Kanra Kyoto's on-site restaurant, the Kitchen Kanra, serves a delicious range of dishes created from the finest Kyoto vegetables and seasonal produce, and features charcoal grilled and Kyoto Obanzai cuisine, along with unique Kyoto tapas, wines and beverages. Other amenities and services include a spacious events room, for all kinds of private celebrations, seminars and presentations, and guests can also take advantage of the hotel's electric rental bikes, the perfect way to explore the city in an ecologically friendly fashion.

Enjoying a spectacular waterfront location on the eastern coast of Awaji Island, Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi is a contemporary design hotel, offering luxurious Japanese-style accommodation, onsen hot-spring baths and fine regional cuisine in a traditionally hospitable atmosphere. Ideally placed for relaxing stays on the island of Awaji, Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi is a short drive from Sumoto, and is also within easy reach of one of the island's most famous landmarks, Sumoto-Jo Castle. Another attraction, the Thirteen Buddhas sacred sites, are also a short drive away. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from the Sumoto Express Bus Station. Many of Nagisa-no-Sho's spacious, elegantly decorated rooms feature magnificent views of the bay and the inland sea, and all rooms come with an en-suite bathroom and all modern amenities. Accommodation is traditional Japanese-style, with airy, light-filled spaces and a contemporary take on traditional Japanese décor. Nagisa-no-Sho's traditional hot-spring baths also offer fabulous sea views. Exquisite traditional regional cuisine is served at the hotel's Akura restaurant, and there is also a tea and coffee lounge, the Hama Azami.

Just footsteps from the famous Yasaka Shrine, in the Gion of Kyoto, Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious five-star traditional Japanese Hotel, and offers exclusive accommodation, first-class service and fine traditional cuisine in a unique heritage setting. Perfect for relaxing stays in this historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filled with fascinating shrines, temples and other heritage attractions, Yuzuya Ryokan is ideally placed for visiting Kyoto. Other landmarks close by include the Chion-in temple, the Kennin-ji temple and the Shoren-in temple. On-site, the hotel boasts a traditional yuzu hot bath, made with cypress timber and offering a unique, relaxing experience in the citron infused water. For unique fine dining experiences, the Isshinkyo restaurant serves a delicious range of traditional Japanese dishes, expertly prepared from the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce. The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Ryokan, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.