Kyoto Yunohana Onsen Summer Retreat Accommodation: Sumiya Kiho-an Launches Post-Bath Drinks, Kyoto Kaiseki, and Pool Access Before Late August

2026.08.06

Kyoto Yunohana Onsen Summer Retreat Accommodation: Sumiya Kiho-an Launches Post-Bath Drinks, Kyoto Kaiseki, and Pool Access Before Late August

Kyoto is beautiful in the summer, but the daytime heat is also very present. If you want to avoid the crowds in the city center and save one night for a hot spring ryokan, located in Kameoka, Yunohana Onsen,Sumiya Kiho-anThe summer-limited hospitality plan, “Enjoying a Cool Summer Holiday at the Ryokan” (Ryokan de "Ryo" o Tanoshimu, Natsu no Kyujitsu), will be available until the end of August 2026. About 30 minutes west of Saga-Arashiyama, you can step into the even quieter mountain time of Kyoto.

This place is ideal for those looking to shift their Kyoto trip from "sightseeing checklist" to "staying a night and slowing down." Seasonal sweets are served upon check-in, summer drinks are available after soaking in the hot springs, and dinner features Kyoto's summer flavors such as conger eel and sweetfish. Combined with an exclusive pool for guests and an in-house glass art exhibition, the overall experience is not just a series of isolated activities, but a complete stay designed to help guests cool off and relax leisurely at the hotel. If your itinerary allows, it is recommended to reserve at least from one afternoon to the next morning, rather than just treating the hotel as a place to sleep. When traveling from Kyoto Station or Arashiyama, around the afternoon check-in time is the best moment to switch into a slow-travel rhythm.

Table of Contents

1 Summer evening breeze hospitality after a hot spring soak, drink service available until August 30
2 Tea sweets, water sweets, conger pike, and sweetfish let you taste the summer of Kyoto.
3 Guests-only 25-meter swimming pool and glass art exhibition
4 Hotel Basic Information
5 Recommended for travelers looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown Kyoto

Summer evening breeze hospitality after a hot spring soak, drink service available until August 30

Summer limitedA Summer Evening Breeze Treat (Evening Cooling Hospitality)Held on the terrace after a hot spring bath, fromAugust 30, 2026, and the time is 15:30 to 17:30. Each guest can get one free bottle of ramune or other soft drinks, or choose an iced draft beer for 330 yen including tax.

This is the perfect time to schedule this activity—after check-in and before dinner. Start with a soak in the hot springs, then head out to the terrace for a cold drink; you’ll feel much more relaxed than if you went straight to dinner.If you’re coming from Arashiyama or downtown Kyoto, we recommend not packing your afternoon too tightly so you can arrive at the inn early and enjoy this small but pleasant summer treat. You can also store your luggage in a locker at a station in downtown Kyoto beforehand; traveling light will be less tiring and better suited for summer travel.

Tea sweets, water sweets, conger pike, and sweetfish let you taste the summer of Kyoto.

The seasonal sweets prepared at check-in are served with refreshing-looking ice, and the Kyoto kaiseki dinner also features desserts full of summer charm. These details are important for travelers because in Kyoto's summer, escaping the heat isn't just about air conditioning; experiencing the season through tableware, ingredients, and presentation is also part of the charm of a Japanese ryokan.

The special menu "Pike Conger and Sweetfish Cuisine" is available untilAugust 31, 2026. The menu features charcoal-grilled snakehead fish and salt-grilled sweetfish, among other dishes. Snakehead fish is a signature summer ingredient in Kyoto, known for its delicate texture; sweetfish, with its refreshing aroma, pairs perfectly with the leisurely pace of dinner at a hot spring inn. If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, this experience will leave you with more lasting seasonal memories than just a simple overnight stay.

Guests-only 25-meter swimming pool and glass art exhibition

The ryokan features a 25-meter swimming pool exclusively for guests and a toddlers' pool, open untilAugust 30, 2026Since it is restricted to hotel guests, it is easier to avoid the crowds of large public pools, making it ideal for families or those looking to spend the afternoon unwinding at the hotel. When staying in the summer, you can pack your swimsuit in your luggage and not have to save the hot springs exclusively for the evening.

The library's reading space, Tsurezure Bunko, is also hosting a glass art exhibition, which runs untilAugust 16, 2026. The works are by glass artists Koichiro Mori and Chieko Mori; their highly translucent glass pieces bring a refreshing visual touch to the interior space. If it’s too hot to go outside, staying inside the museum to view the exhibition, read, or soak in the hot springs is actually more in line with the spirit of this summer program.

Hotel Basic Information

Name of the hotel:Sumiya Kiho-an

Location:Yunohana Onsen, Hiedano-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture

Number of rooms:25 rooms, 16 of which have hot springs

Phone:0771-22-7722

Summer beverage service:Until August 30, 2026, 15:30 to 17:30, one free soft drink per person, draft beer 330 yen tax included

Special dish:Pike conger and ayu dishes are available until August 31, 2026.

Pool:25-meter guests-only swimming pool and toddlers' pool, available until August 30, 2026

Glass Art Exhibition:As of August 16, 2026

Official Website:Sumiya Kameho-an Official Website

Recommended for travelers looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown Kyoto

Yunohana Onsen is located outside central Kyoto, making it ideal to combine with Arashiyama, Kameoka, and the Hozugawa River area. You can spend the morning strolling through Saga-Arashiyama, head toward Kameoka in the afternoon, and stay at a hot spring ryokan for the night. This allows you to separate city sightseeing from mountain lodging, making the travel pace much more comfortable than constantly moving around the Kyoto Station and Shijo Kawaramachi areas all day.

The focus of this summer's hospitality is not on stimulating activities, but on fully capturing the refreshing ambiance within the ryokan. For those who want to take their parents, older family members, or children to stay a night in Kyoto, but worry about the summer heat being too tiring, properties like this—featuring hot springs, dining, a swimming pool, and in-house exhibitions—work wonderfully. They transform Kyoto's summer from mere sweltering heat into a quiet memory of a cool summer getaway, filled with the seasonal charm of Kyoto's mountains.