Ryokan Matsubaya Ryokan
600-8150 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Kamijuzuyamachidori Higashinotoinnishiiru Kamijuzuyamachi 329 , Japan – Great location - show map
Nice family own hotesl with super nice staff and great breakfast to start the day Location is very convenient and also they offer parking at a very reasonable rate.
JapanFriendly, helpful staff, felt very well taken care of. Private bath facility. Japanese breakfast in the morning. Japanese style room very comfortable.
United KingdomThe staff were very friendly and knowledgable. The room was clean and comfortable. They provided us with information about a bike-hire place that was just round the corner that gave a discount to guests. Would recommend seeing Kyoto via bicycle.
United Arab EmiratesGreat location central to station & subway. Very clean & comfortable.
AustraliaThe best of this ryokan is the staff... incredibly kind! we left a suitcase in Nagoya station and they made some phone calls and got the suitcase in our room within 24h! The location is fantastic, very quiet and close to Kyoto station. The facilities are beautiful and everyone we talked to in Kyoto knew about this old ryokan. The Japanese breakfast is good, the western style breakfast is fair (not very abundant). The room is simple but nice.
SpainGreat Japanese style Ryokan , on budget. Good Japanese breakfast
United KingdomThe staff at Matsubaya were so friendly and helpful! The room was provided with tea and even though it was small, it was really comfortable and I didn't need more space. I got the Japanese breakfast one day and it was definitely worth it for just $10USD. I really enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend staying here for anyone visiting Kyoto. It's very close to Kyoto station and therefore accessible to anywhere in the city!
South KoreaLarge comfortable rooms with staff who spoke a variety of languages
AustraliaNice and classic design of an old Japanese style room. Staffs are incredibly nice.
FranceDespite the 15 min walk from Kyoto station (with luggage), this ryokan was nicely tucked in a small alley away from tourist traffic. It’s always a great experience to stay in the traditional style rooms, and the futons and fluffy blankets were more comfortable than any hotel bed. The coin laundry machines were the only ones that we experienced that actually dried the clothes in an hour. Above all, the staff were very humbly accepting of all guests and were as happy as we were during our holiday.
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Matsubaya Ryokan 3 stars
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Su-ching
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Laura
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Jonathan
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Shideh
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Hannah
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Russell
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Stay in the heart of Kyoto – Great location - show map
One of our bestsellers in Kyoto! Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site.
JR Kyoto Train Station and Nishihongan-ji Temple are about 0.6 miles from the hotel. Shosei-en Garden is only 350 yards away. Kiyomizu Temple is about a 10-minute taxi ride.
The recently renovated rooms at Ryokan Matsubaya include a refrigerator, hairdryer and electric kettle. Most rooms are Japanese-style, featuring traditional futon bedding, tatami (woven straw) floors and yukata (Japanese-style robes). All rooms are non-smoking.
Computers with free internet access are provided in the lobby. Baggage storage and a safe are available at the front desk.
Western breakfast can be ordered in the morning. Alternatively, Japanese breakfast is available upon an advance request made by 20:00 the night before (subject to availability). All breakfast meals are available at an additional charge.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favourite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Asian, American
Very good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking available on-site
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom
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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen
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Japanese-Style Family room with kitchen
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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room
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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Shower
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Shower
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What's nearby *
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple0.2 miles
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Gojo Station0.2 miles
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Kyoto Tower0.3 miles
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Sauna Verde Club0.4 miles
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Kyoto Porta0.4 miles
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Kyoto Station0.5 miles
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Kiyomizu Gojo Station0.5 miles
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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple0.5 miles
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Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall0.6 miles
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Baan Lana0.6 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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グローバルキッチン京都ヨドバシ店 Supermarket0.4 miles
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錦市場 Market1 miles
Natural beauty *
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鴨川 River0.6 miles
Closest airports *
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Itami Airport23.2 miles
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Kobe Airport39.2 miles
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Kansai International Airport48.3 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Sanjusangen-do Temple0.7 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1 miles
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Old Rissei Elementary School1.1 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple1.3 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1.4 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple1.4 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto1.5 miles
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Shoren-in Temple1.6 miles
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Nijo Castle1.7 miles
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Kyoto Imperial Palace2.2 miles
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Facilities of Matsubaya Ryokan Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 1000 per day.
- Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
- Public transport tickets Additional charge
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Lift
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Safety features
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 4 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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¥2,200 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Matsubaya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please contact the property in advance to enquire about child rates for children over 4 years old.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
