Published date: April 5, 2025
Stay Like a Local in Arashiyama! 【Cycling Adventure】
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I stayed during my cycling trip from Osaka to Arashiyama. When I confirmed bringing my bicycle in advance, I was upgraded to a cyclist room since regular rooms were fully booked. I really appreciated the thoughtful arrangements.
【Hotel Interior】
The hotel is excellently located just a short distance from Arashiyama Station! That would have been enough of an attraction, but the hotel also welcomes pets and cyclists, which is a big plus. I spotted cute dogs in the hotel a few times.
【Room】
This time I was lucky to get a very nice room. I initially planned to bring my bike in a bag to my room, but the cycle room is equipped with a stylish bike rack, which provided great inspiration for interior design!
I think the room might have originally been an apartment, as it had a mini kitchen that allowed me to relax like I was at home. It was very clean down to the smallest details, and even though I usually get itchy in beds, there was none of that—it was cozy!
【Meals】
Arashiyama's dinner places close early, and I felt a bit shy to dine alone, so I opted for the option of ordering sukiyaki! Room dining was a great choice, allowing me to unwind.
The generous portions of tender meat made it easy to finish, especially after exercising, but I would recommend that solo female travelers come hungry^^.
【Access】
I love Arashiyama and have been there several times, but I was surprised to find a place to stay in such a great location. It’s very close to Hankyu Arashiyama Station, and the famous convenience store, Mini Stop, is also nearby, making shopping easy.
【Facilities】
There’s coffee and mineral water available in front of the reception. There are no lotions or similar items, so be sure to bring your own or buy some at a convenience store.
I thought there would be a coin laundry, but it wasn’t available at the hotel, so watch out!
Experiences during the trip
I had been slacking off on cycling for a while, but with less than a month until the triathlon, I decided to embark on a cycling trip!
The one-way distance from Osaka to Kyoto is 50km, and though it's an easy distance for those used to cycling, it became tough after 30km since it had been 3 months since I last rode.
However, cycling along the spring roads of Yodogawa and Katsura River, listening to the sounds of various birds and seeing the buds of cherry blossoms and plum flowers made me feel that it was worth it to go.