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A room with two beds, a table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two leather chairs, a bamboo brush, and a sliding glass door with shoji screens.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and various utensils.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a staircase, and a framed artwork on a pedestal.

1. Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi

Gojo

Mariko

$93 nightly

$102 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a blue bowl, two wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, large glass doors, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a view of greenery through a shoji screen.

A modern spa with a large indoor pool, wooden benches, and multiple mirrors.

2. Yoshinoso Yukawaya

Yoshino

Hannes

$223 nightly

$248 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a snow-covered garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, wooden furniture, a hanging lamp, and a painting of a tiger.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden building, rock formations, and various plants.

3. Asahikan

Kawakami

Matthew

$240 nightly

$266 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a gravel entrance, and potted plants.

A vending machine area with various drink options, including Coca-Cola and Asahi soft drinks.

A tatami mat room with a low table, chairs, and a sliding door.

4. Hounkan

Yoshino

Grace

$179 nightly

$199 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A wooden deck with a hot spring bath, stone wall, and a wooden door leading to a covered area.

A traditional Japanese-style dining table set with various dishes and utensils, a tatami mat, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure.

A person standing at a wooden door with glass panels, looking outside.

5. Chikurinin Gunpoen

Yoshino

Christopher

$258 nightly

$285 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with large glass windows, outdoor seating, and a view of the landscape.

A modern interior with large windows, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious café with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with large windows and a sloped roof, situated on a hillside with a road leading up to it.

6. Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

Sakurai

Titikorn

$98 nightly

$107 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spa area with a hot tub and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A wooden chalet with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf with magazines.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

7. Hotel Nosegawa

Nosegawa

Michele Bezzi

$98 nightly

$108 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story building with a sign reading "HOTEL ROUTE INN".

A spacious room with a large window, a seating area with wooden furniture, a kitchenette, and a tiled floor.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and benches, recessed ceiling lighting, and a neutral color palette.

A variety of dishes including fried items, a bowl of salad, and a dish with a green topping.

8. Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae

Sakurai

Vikki

$77 nightly

$86 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a plant.

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A hot spring bath with tiled flooring, stone rocks, and a waterfall feature.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and sliding shoji doors.

9. Tounomine Kanko Hotel

Sakurai

Fabian

$108 nightly

$121 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern indoor pool area with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a wet floor reflecting the lights.

A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a wooden coffee table, and a large wall with a gradient color scheme.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a black coffee table, a bed with white bedding, and a sliding door closet.

10. Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Kashihara

Maria Micaela

$83 nightly

$91 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a view of trees outside.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and a glass barrier.

A room with a balcony, a wooden table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and buildings.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

11. Kiimiso

Hashimoto

Andrea

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese house with a thatched roof, surrounded by cherry blossoms and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, low tables, and purple cushions.

A bedroom with two beds, a sliding door, and a window.

12. Kanau

Gojo

Scott

$177 nightly

$196 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese building with a central garden, stone lanterns, and a wooden walkway.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, benches, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, wooden flooring, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with a small water feature, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

13. Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

Koya

Renee

$531 nightly

$584 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, a TV, and a city view.

A reception desk with a view of mountains and a cityscape through large windows.

14. Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara

Kashihara

Naomi

$119 nightly

$132 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple rooms, a wooden deck, and a pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned chair, and a view of a garden through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

15. Amami Onsen Nanten-en

Kawachinagano

Samir

$259 nightly

$290 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone statue, koi pond, and a building with wooden architecture.

A traditional Japanese shrine with a central altar, surrounded by various ritual items and lanterns.

A corridor with a red carpet leading to a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A traditional Japanese restaurant with tatami mat flooring, wooden tables, and a red carpet.

16. Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

Koya

Rassendyll

$369 nightly

$412 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a round table, and a small bedside table with a plant.

A hallway with wooden doors, a poster with text and images, and a view of a building through the door.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and small storage units.

A dining table with two yellow mugs and a wooden chair with a striped backrest.

17. The Railway Hotel Koyasan Pilgrimage Railway

Kudoyama

Daniel

$111 nightly

$124 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a glass partition, and multiple sinks.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a kitchen area, and a view of the city.

A reception desk with a glass partition, a framed artwork of a pagoda, and a small table with a calendar and a phone.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone and a small shelf, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

18. Hotel Route-Inn Hashimoto

Hashimoto

hubert

$88 nightly

$97 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A corridor with wooden flooring and traditional sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a view through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen entrance, and a wooden ceiling.

19. Koyasan Saizenin

Koya

James

$453 nightly

$499 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese-style building with a koi pond in front.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, shoji screens, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two tatami chairs.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and large windows offering a view of a garden with autumn foliage.

20. Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Koya

Katrina

$437 nightly

$485 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Stay near popular Tenkawa attractions

Dorogawa Onsen

You can take time to visit Dorogawa Onsen during your travels to Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum during your travels in Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

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Tenkawa Daibenzai Tensha

You can learn about the history of Tenkawa when you stop by Tenkawa Daibenzai Tensha. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

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Toro Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Toro Cave during your travels in Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mitarai Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mitarai Valley during your travels in Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.

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Mt. Hakkyogadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Hakkyogadake during your travels in Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Ominesan-ji Temple

After visiting Ominesan-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mt. Misen

You can take time to visit Mt. Misen during your travels to Tenkawa. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Learn more about Tenkawa

Hike through ancient cedar forests to reach Tenkawa Shrine, where mountain priests have practiced sacred rituals for centuries. Explore Dorogawa Onsen's healing hot springs after visiting Mitarai Valley's dramatic waterfalls and rock formations in the surrounding mountains.

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A traditional Japanese temple with a red bridge and autumn foliage.

Top Tenkawa Hotel Reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay that will have you feeling like you've traveled to ancient Japan. Both the accommodations and the meals were very special and unique"

Amami Onsen Nanten-en

10/10 Excellent

"Superb place. Big pool and Onsen. Excellent food service and amenities. Small scenic town just be careful as not all trains from Osaka stop at this station."

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

10/10 Excellent

"For an European, this was like visiting the ISS. Barefoot, tatami dinner, shared bath where i was alone, night curfew which felt like sleeping in a medieval fort, morning prayer and tatami breakfast again. Plus the abundance of history all around."

Koyasan Saizenin

10/10 Excellent

"Great morning prayer service that you can anttend and property grounds were immaculate."

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

8/10 Good

"Wish breakfast was included since it was a bit pricey but other than that it was a great stay, great location! Everything we needed was close to the hotel! 🤗"

Koyasan Rengejoin

10/10 Excellent

"All was excellent and we had a beautiful room. Food was very delicious "

Hotel Route-Inn Hashimoto

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended, great value, excellent staff and breakfast."

Jokiin

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, the monks attending are really nice, definitely go to the morning ceremony, it is worth it. This is near everything and very centric to all the landmarks nearby. The "beds" are pretty hard since its traditional, but its manageable for a night or two. Meals were really good, definitely don't skip them and take the chance to eat traditional monk meals. "

More cheap stays in Tenkawa

Kongo Sanmaiin

425, Koyasan, Ito Koya Wakayama

$335 nightly

$368 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

8.6/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)

Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin

293 Koyasan Koya Wakayama

$399 nightly

$443 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

501 Koyasan Koya Wakayama

$416 nightly

$457 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

605 Koyasan Koya Wakayama

$427 nightly

$470 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)

Jokiin

365 Koyasan Koya Wakayama-ken

$427 nightly

$475 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

9.4/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)

Koyasan Sekishoin

571 Koyasan Koya Wakayama

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Tenkawa?

The best area to stay in Tenkawa is the Dorogawa Onsen village, which is the main hub for visitors seeking a traditional Japanese hot spring experience.This area is located in the mountains and is known for its natural hot springs, traditional ryokan inns, and the serene Dorogawa Limestone Cave. The village itself is compact and walkable, with many of the accommodations and shops lining the main street. It's an ideal base for travelers looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.Couples often find Dorogawa Onsen particularly appealing due to its tranquil setting and the opportunity to unwind in private or public onsen baths. Many ryokan offer kaiseki dinners, providing a complete and relaxing cultural experience. The quiet streets and natural surroundings contribute to a romantic escape.For those interested in exploring the spiritual side of Tenkawa, staying in Dorogawa Onsen provides convenient access to Tenkawa Daibenzaiten-sha Shrine, a significant spiritual site just a short walk or drive from the village center.

When is the best time to go to Tenkawa?

The best time to visit Tenkawa is during the autumn months, specifically from late October to late November, when the maple and ginkgo trees display their vivid fall foliage.This period offers pleasant weather for outdoor activities like hiking and sightseeing, with temperatures typically ranging from cool to mild. The scenic beauty of the changing leaves around the Mitarai Valley and the Dorogawa Onsen area is a major draw for couples seeking a romantic getaway or solo travelers looking for stunning natural landscapes.Another excellent time to visit is during the summer, from July to August, particularly for those interested in escaping the city heat. Tenkawa's higher elevation provides cooler temperatures, making it a comfortable destination for families enjoying nature. The clear waters of the Tenkawa River are ideal for riverside walks and picnics, and the area hosts various outdoor festivals during this season.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Tenkawa.

How much is the nightly rate at a Tenkawa hotel?

Prices for hotels in Tenkawa often vary, but you can find a great deal from $77 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Tenkawa hotels

1. Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi

2. Yoshinoso Yukawaya

3. Asahikan

4. Hounkan

5. Chikurinin Gunpoen

6. Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

7. Hotel Nosegawa

8. Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae

9. Tounomine Kanko Hotel

10. Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

11. Kiimiso

12. Kanau

13. Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

14. Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara

15. Amami Onsen Nanten-en

16. Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

17. The Railway Hotel Koyasan Pilgrimage Railway

18. Hotel Route-Inn Hashimoto

19. Koyasan Saizenin

20. Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Stay near popular Tenkawa attractions

Dorogawa Onsen

Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum

Tenkawa Daibenzai Tensha

Toro Cave

Mitarai Valley

Mt. Hakkyogadake

Ominesan-ji Temple

Mt. Misen

Learn more about Tenkawa

Top Tenkawa Hotel Reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

Amami Onsen Nanten-en

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Koyasan Saizenin

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Koyasan Rengejoin

Hotel Route-Inn Hashimoto

Jokiin

More cheap stays in Tenkawa

Kongo Sanmaiin

Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Jokiin

Koyasan Sekishoin

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