The location is in the mountains of Kameoka. The hotel have a pick service at the nearst JR train station which was super convinent. You only have to pay for a small car fee. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and had a small tea and dessert ceremony while getting information about the place, choose dinner/breakfast time, yukatas and massage/privat baths if needed. Our room was huge and felt peaceful and quiet. My partner had tattoos, which is not welcomed in public baths, but the staff told us to cover it up and it would be fine! They gave us some covers for that! Otherwise we did book a ryokan with a private bath! If that’s not possible you can book a private one to share with your love ones which was surprinsingly affordable. The public baths were nice, clean and filled with facilities like towels, shampoo, lotions, hairdryer etc. After a bath you can grab a cold yoghurt drink and make a tea/coffee in the lounge AND enjoy their homemade ice creams! Everything free of charge. I would recommend to stat here for two nights! Then you’ll get more time to enjoy your ryokan. The dinner was also amazing! This place was such a memorable experience for my partner and I, and we definetly want to go back sometime!

One of the most memorable experiences from our two-week trip to Japan was our stay at a serene ryokan after five intense days exploring Tokyo. It was the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and prepare for the rest of our journey. We chose Kyo Yunohana Suisen because it offers private onsen baths and is located near Kyoto. The kaiseki cuisine was exquisite, showcasing seasonal ingredients with beautiful presentation. The overall service was outstanding—thoughtful and attentive. The lounge, in particular, stood out for its quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

One minor downside was the private bath. While it was made of hinoki wood, which added a lovely aroma, the natural material had some moss buildup, which made it feel slightly less hygienic.Whole experience was amazing tho

Everyone was exceptionally kind. You are greeted by the staff as you arrive in the shuttle. You are given a snack in a waiting area and are then shown to your room. The room was beyond our expectations. It was spacious, had lots of little extras like drinks, snacks, massage chair, a bed or futon. We had a room with a private open-air onsen, which was lovely. We had a balcony with a beautiful view of the mountain forest. Dinner was the best meal of my life. It was a 7 course meal. The flavors of every dish danced on my tongue. Absolutely remarkable, all of it. Breakfast was just as stunning. On top of everything tasting great, there was so much food there's no way you could leave hungry. This stay was a dream. Perfect.

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The staff and the attention to detail were incredible. Everyone was so kind and helpful and did everything to make our stay a memorable one. The location was beautiful and relaxing and the weather was perfect for use of our private balcony onsen. Everything we needed was supplied and many complementary items were provided. We loved wearing the katas to dinner! And speaking of dinner, the meal by the chef was spectacular! Everything was delicious and the presentation of each course was like a work of art. Each course was described and presented in a specific order. It was a once in a lifetime experience for me and my husband. The facilities at the communal onsen were also amazing. There was everything you would need to relax and pamper yourself. It was a perfect break from our days of hectic touring. It was also great having the shuttle service to and from the station. It made getting there so easy. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

The room was a bit musty smelling (could be from the moisture from the onsen) and felt a bit worn.

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- Beautiful, peaceful and private location in the mountains near Kyoto including a lovely zen style garden. - Very spacious and luxurious room that felt like an apartment, elegantly furnished in traditional Japanese style with an onsen on a private balcony. - We enjoyed using the rotenburo (outdoor onsen) in a lovely location in the woods. It is definitely worth booking for a private session. My partner also enjoyed a massage at the spa. - Excellent traditional Japanese food, very good quality and beautifully presented in a private dining room. - Very good service from the staff, both in responding to our requests before we arrived and during our stay. - The staff suggested that we look out for fireflies in the gardens. We were fortunate enough to see a magical display from our balcony in the evening!

It would have been nice if there were places to walk in the forests surrounding the hotel.

The staff were amazing. We felt very spoilt and it was very restful. The private onsen was unrivalled. The meals were an absolute highlight - being able to experience traditional Japanese style. Attention to detail was amazing.

The only down side is having to take a taxi as we didn't have a car and our times didn't work with the shuttle from the train station. But the up side was we got to see the local farms and houses on the way.

This was an exceptional stay. I've always had the dream to stay at a ryokan with my own private onsen attached. The Suisen has blown all my expectations out the water. The Ryokan is incredibly beautiful and the staff is wonderful and helps wherever they can. You get your own separate dining room in the restaurant and are served Japanese food of the highest quality. I stayed two nights and got served Kaiseki the first night and Sukiyaki the second. Breakfast was traditionally Japanese both mornings. My room was spotless and beautiful. Free drinks were provided, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Having a private wooden onsen on the balcony was wonderful and I enjoyed both evenings, relaxing in the onsen while sipping on Nihonshu and enjoying the beautiful garden below. There is also a private onsen outdoors, which can be booked for a fee for a certain amount of time and also gender separated onsen, that can be used by everyone, located on the ground floor. Free milk is provided outside the onsen and you also have access to free ice cream and hot drinks at any point in the lobby. You are provided with a Yukata on arrival, which you can wear inside your room, to dinner and while walking around the ryokan. The location is in the middle of nowhere in the beautiful nature of Kyoto prefecture. The staff contacts you before arrival and asks you, when you want to be picked up from Kameoka station via their shuttle service. I would suggest picking an early timeslot, so you are able to spend as much time at the Suisen as you can. I took a long walk on my second day around the area and enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the area. If you are looking to escape the hectic life of the Japanese cities or want to wind down after several weeks of sightseeing, look no further than the Suisen.

Each meal was delicious and elegant. The onsen was by far the best one of our 2 week trip. The room was spacious and staff were incredibly accommodating, going out of there way to congratulate us on our engagement. They even gave us a framed photo to commemorate our engagement! Our stay here was certainly the highlight of our journey!

I truly can't think of anything.

The room was great, like a suite, private Onsen overlooking the garden. The free tea, coffee and ice cream in the communal area was a nice touch. Personal service was excellent

Nothing really, it was all great, but if you’re not used to Japanese food the the dinner and breakfast might be challenging, it was fabulous and looked amazing but some of it might not be to everyone’s taste, but a great experience.