Uji

Plenty of ryokan and hotels are available in Kyoto or Nara. However, if you'd like to stay in Uji, there are a few options:

Hanayashiki-Ukifune-en

tounoshima-mae, uji city; tel: 081-774-21-2126 (http://www.ukifune-en.co.jp/english/info.html) is a beautifully-appointed ryokan with views of the uji river, both from the rooms and the sauna upstairs. rooms are ¥8,000〜¥12,000 with breakfast, or ¥16,000〜¥20,000 with two meals at the hotel restaurant.

Seizan-so

27-2, uji-tounokawa, uji city; tel: 081-774-21-2181 (http://www.seizanso.com) âis another ryokan with views of the uji river and two public baths. japanese and western style rooms are available. rooms are ¥10,000 with breakfast or ¥16,000〜20,000 with two meals. prices are higher on weekends and holidays.