Yoshida Sanso Hotel
Yoshida Sanso Hotel welcomes guests through traditional wooden gates in Kyoto's historic Sakyo Ward, where visitors ascend stone pathways lined with mature trees before arriving at a ryokan-style property overlooking the Higashiyama mountains.
Yoshida Sanso Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in 606-8314, Japan, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, December.
About Yoshida Sanso Hotel
Yoshida Sanso Hotel welcomes guests through traditional wooden gates in Kyoto's historic Sakyo Ward, where visitors ascend stone pathways lined with mature trees before arriving at a ryokan-style property overlooking the Higashiyama mountains.
The 4.5-star hotel offers both intimate ceremonies in garden settings and reception spaces that open onto views of the surrounding forest, creating moments guests remember through the natural light and seasonal details rather than excessive decoration.
Accommodations keep wedding parties and extended families within the same property, allowing multi-day celebrations where guests move naturally between ceremony spaces, dining areas, and private rooms.
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A refuge of tranquility and traditional hospitality The Yoshida Sanso is far more than just a ryokan – it's a place where you immerse yourself in Japanese culture and feel at home from the very first moment.
Paula Berg · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- JP¥25,000 to JP¥50,000 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- KIX, 75 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Urban, historic, formalAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located at 59-1 Yoshidashimoōjichō, minutes from Kyoto's cultural landmarks and shrine districts
- Traditional ryokan architecture with modern wedding facilities and mountain views over Higashiyama forest
- On-site accommodation allows guests to stay within the venue grounds for the entire celebration
- Google rating of 4.5/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction with service and setting
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuests arrive and check in. Welcome drinks in main lounge or garden area.
- 6:00 PMDinner for early arrivals or rehearsal dinner in private dining room.
- 10:00 AMCeremony in garden or indoor space depending on weather and preference.
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- KIX · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Kansai International Airport.
- Typical total
- ¥1,200,000–2,500,000Aisle estimate
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¥1,200,000–¥2,500,000 for 50 guests with 2-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- ¥150,000–300,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- ¥12,000–18,000 a headAisle estimate
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¥12,000–¥18,000
- Room rate
- ¥15,000–35,000 a nightAisle estimate
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¥15,000–¥35,000 per room
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 075-771-6125
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, number of guests, room type, and menu selections. Direct contact with the venue is recommended for detailed quotes. Estimates include basic ceremony and reception setup plus accommodation. Additional services (photography, flowers, transportation coordination) are arranged separately.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Yoshida Sanso?+
Yes. The property features outdoor garden spaces suitable for ceremonies and multiple interior rooms for receptions and dining. Your coordinator can walk through how to flow guests between spaces.
Do guests stay at the hotel?+
The venue offers on-site rooms in ryokan style. This allows wedding parties to keep everyone in one location across multiple days, which many destination weddings at this property arrange.
What is the guest capacity?+
The property accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on the configuration of spaces used for ceremony and reception.
What is the nearest airport?+
Kansai International Airport is approximately 75 minutes away by car or train. Osaka International Airport (Itami) is closer at roughly 60 minutes.
Are there season-specific considerations?+
Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage are popular booking windows. Summer and winter are quieter periods that may offer more flexibility in scheduling and pricing.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.