



上大坊
Reviewed by Sora Matsuda·Founding Editor & Ryokan Correspondent·How we verify
Sora's verified pickSmall historic budget ryokan on Yumotozaka with pure kinsen baths from the Tenmangu source and traditional kaiseki dinners.
Meal inclusion varies at this budget tier — many budget ryokans offer both meals-included (ippaku-nishoku) and sudomari (room-only / no meals) options. Confirm which plan is shown in the booking before reserving. If a rate looks too good for kaiseki, it likely excludes meals.
Dietary requests (vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, allergies) should be communicated at booking, not on arrival — the kitchen pre-orders ingredients several days ahead.
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