Properties with Onsen in Tenkawa

What can I say about this magical mountain place that paints the right picture? It is very difficult to explain and this wasn't even during sakura season... First of all, I definitely had the best room by luck and an incredible view of the forest. This meant I was meeting an animal every day, just through my window. I saw a deer mum and her baby, briefly a tanuki and twice I saw a musasabi. Even if you don't see them, you will definitely hear the musasabi! As for the place itself, the room is very carefully decorated and well kept as is the whole property. I could've genuinely stayed inside the whole time, but the nature is a must. There are incredibly tall trees and a very charming street with restaurants and shops as well as the temple and more, but you need to walk uphill to it if you don't have a car. The host may be able to drive you as he is very welcoming and I must not forget to mention, the amazing food! Be ready to eat a lot and experience a variety of impressive flavours. Bonus: you can enjoy a calm garden if you don't want to go on adventures and there is a cute sleepy shiba inu mascot called Tetsu. I genuinely can't emphasise enough how much I enjoyed this place and area. It was a treat for myself, but it truly surprised me. Thank you to the whole team for making it so comfortable, this was especially appreciated as a solo traveller. Can't wait to be back, maybe with sakura blooming :)

Absolutely wonderful experience! The outdoor private onsen was heaven and the dinner and breakfast were world-class. The staff were so kind and attentive and helpful, even though I don’t speak any Japanese. A very special place in a beautiful area of Nara.

Very friendly and helpful staff, the breakfast and dinner were tasty and plenty. Cosy big room and the ryokan is very tidy. Great hikes nearby.

Excellent hotel in a beautiful location which exceeded our expectations. Very good value, excellent food, nice onsen, very friendly staff. Not far to drive to Koyosan but nice to be somewhere so quiet and idyllic.