Located close to Uji Shrine, Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a steam room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 spa tubs. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Japanese cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and hot springs on site
1 meeting room, free newspapers, and a water dispenser
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Toilets with electronic bidets, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
LED TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Japanese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 2500 per person
2 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Japanese Restaurant
Steakhouse
Things to do
2 spa tubs
Hot springs
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Refrigerator
Separate living room
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Reception hall
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Spa
Indoor public bath (no minerals)
Outdoor public bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robe)
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Down comforter
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
LED TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must order between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to receive dinner.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
Kyoto Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
Kyoto Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Inn
Kyoto Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Inn Uji
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en
Ukifune-en
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Inn
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune en
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Uji
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Ryokan
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Ryokan Uji
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en located?
Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Byodo-in Temple and Uji Shrine. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 12 mi (20 km). Uji Station is 15 minutes by foot and JR Uji Station is 15 minutes.
Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The only thing is the property is not very clean. But it is part of it being old and a little under maintaned. Otherwise a wonderful choice. I stayed 2 weeks ans went to Kyoto everyday without any issues. Fantastic! Will be back!
Beautiful location on the banks of the Uji River. The walks we took along the river with the lovely scenery and autumn leaves were truly memorable. Room was spacious, clean, comfortable and functional, and the balcony overlooking the river was wonderful. Really appreciate the hot bath after a cold day out. Location is near many places of attractions including the Byodoin Temple and shopping streets. Uji station is about 2km walk away. Would suggest posting heavy luggages to the hotel; we struggled with our luggage as we walked from Uji station to the hotel. Hotel staff were courteous and super helpful. They efficiently helped to post our luggages to our next hotel in Tokyo, arriving there the next day. Highly recommended.
This ryokan style property served as a sanctuary for a night. The futons were comfortable. We slept very well to the sound of the rushing river and chirping crickets. It is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We will come back again in the near future.
Dikie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
mindi, SAN JOSE
Traveled with family
16 October 2024
Liked: Amenities
I will stay here again when I come back to Uji. Enjoy every moment especially when there was no crowd in the evening and early morning. Japanese breakfast was very tasty.
This Ryokan is situated on the edge of the beautiful Uji River. The view was stunning! We loved the natural beauty. The staff were very kind and courteous. We would absolutely come back.
I had a very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly, the room was fantastic. The view and location was outstanding! My friends and I had many scenic photos in and around the ryokan. Also, the indoor bath was wonderful too!
This is a wonderful ryokan. The building, location and room are great. we got the room with an partial open air bath and it was excellent. The staff was professional, kind and helpful. We felt very welcome even as foreigners.
I do wish that expedia would list the schedule for the dining options because the Ryokan restaurants are only open certain days and require reservation so we missed out on dinner.
It's a bit of a long walk from the train station but not terrible. It should also be noted on the expedia page that they will pick you up but you have to schedule 48hrs in advance.
A beautiful stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan. Room was spacious with floor table for tea. We had a spectacular view of the river and mountain. A quiet place away from the crowds. Spa was nice and relaxing with two hot tubs, one indoor and one outdoor. About a 16 minute walk to Uji Station. Hotel manager was nice enough to give us a free ride to the train station.
Mi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Anil
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Stayed with wife and two kids in a deluxe Japanese style room with private bath. Hotel is situated on a beautiful property. Room was big and “fairly” clean.
Understanding room was Japanese style it is still really out dated. Some walls marked up, toilet was yellowed from age.
Amenities listed included shuttle from train. When we called to arrange shuttle we were told unavailable. Took over an hour waiting for taxi in the rain. Message to the property regarding this went ignored. When we arrived the restaurant was closed that day and no food or store nearby. When we woke up the restaurant was closed again so no food for the family.
TVs are small and outdated, property claimed we could connect to streaming to watch English shows but it did not work, when we called the office they put a gentleman on that did not help.
The view from the room and bath is very nice overlooking the river but that was really the only nice part of the stay. Bath was nice but they have re caulked it very messily which subtracted from any luxurious feel. Beds were comfortable in the room but not living room, blankets were duvets and quite nice.
Overall, property has a lot of potential but we left unsatisfied based on the price and service
We only stayed one night- we had amazing massages, and an incredible Japanese breakfast.
The room is as pictured, spacious and comfortable. The staff were lovely and helped us order a late Uber eats dinner. Stay two nights so you can explore the area (we didn’t have time).
We had a wonderful stay here!
Great location and wonderful accommodation!
Would recommend to reserve dinner before hand at the restaurant at the hotel.
It was quiet, peaceful, gorgeous, and such a beautiful place to stay. The staff were so accommodating, everything was clearly explained, and the onsens were perfect. We had such an incredible stay here and would come back any time.
The only downside is its distance from the train station, but this doesn't bother me. It's worth the walk.
The hotel is sorely out of date and needs a refresh. The rooms were not very clean, most notably the bathrooms and the terrace had not been cleaned for a long time and needed to be upgraded.
We were only told that the restaurant was not open once we arrived, so had little choice for dinner as much of the town shuts after early evening. Staff were not able to effectively communicate in English upon our arrival and couldn't help us with any alterations.
The photos promised much more than the reality, and we were disappointed with the stay as a whole.