Scenic Inn HOUNKAN vs Chikurin-in Gunpoen Ryokan

Same City · Yoshino Distance: 0.3km
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Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 20
Yoshino
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Chikurin-in Gunpoen Ryokan

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 74
Yoshino
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (154)
8.3 (96)
Expedia
9.0 (20)
8.2 (29)
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7.7 (5)
Trip.com
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7.4 (15)
Overall Average
8.3 (174)
8.5 (145)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Scenic Inn HOUNKAN Chikurin-in Gunpoen Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff attentiveness and friendliness repeated across sites + Friendly and attentive staff service repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Kaiseki dinner and breakfast praised as exquisite and tasty + Many praise the beautiful garden and trail views
+ Clean indoor onsen perfect for relieving daily fatigue + Hearty and delicious dinner meals commonly satisfied
+ Stunning valley/mountain/cherry blossom views from rooms frequently mentioned + Traditional relaxation in onsen and tatami rooms noted
+ Convenient for hiking near Yoshino mountain temples
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from ropeway mentioned in reviews - Aged facilities lead to complaints of poor cleaning or remnants from previous guests
- Over-200-year-old building feels outdated in parts - Some reviews note weak soundproofing and noise
- Onsen floors or shower facilities uncomfortable

Recommended For

Couples Nature lovers Onsen enthusiasts

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Wonderful kaiseki, attentive staff, clean relaxing onsen, stunning morning valley view

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Total relaxation, great staff, mountain views, enjoyed onsen, sound sleep, impressive food

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Excellent proactive service, meals improve over stay, great value ryokan for mountains

Agoda 7.6 Group

Far from ropeway but superb cherry blossom room view

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Friendly staff allowed early check-in in rain, interesting 200yo history

Some parts outdated

Chikurin-in Gunpoen Ryokan

Trip.com 10 Family

Beautiful garden and kind service, thoughtful handling during traffic control

Trip.com 9 Couple

Great location in Nakasenbon, spacious room and shared onsen

Steep stairs inconvenient

Agoda 9.6 Group

Traditional vibe and delicious dinner, welcoming staff

Agoda 10 Couple

Convenient central location, beautiful garden cherry blossoms

Expedia 10 Other

Best traditional ryokan experience, garden and friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.3km

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