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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ryokan Motonago in Kyoto offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Each room includes a dining table, refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and free WiFi. The ryokan provides a public bath, 24-hour front desk, and full-day security. Additional amenities include room service and luggage storage. Dining Experience: Dinner is highly rated by guests, featuring traditional Japanese cuisine. The property staff and service support receive high praise for their attentive service. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the ryokan is 29 mi from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Shoren-in Temple and Heian Shrine.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Harris
United States
“Perfect location in a quiet, historic neighborhood near many sights. Our room was very large. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The Japanese Breakfast is fantastic.” - Jennifer
Canada
“Staff were friendly and very polite and good grasp of English. Our room was huge and the food was very good.” - Becker
United States
“Truly an amazing property and stay. Everything was wonderful — the location, the space, the public baths, and the food! The food! Both dinner and breakfast were incredible. Can’t recommend more.” - Katerinamia
Greece
“The location, the friendliness of the staff, the hospitality, the room was amazing. Everything really.” - Mariedda
United States
“I have never been to a Ryokan before, but based on pictures I have seen, Motonago was beautiful. We reserved the quadruple ( maybe it fits more than 2?) and it was large, beautiful with a full view of the garden. The staff was lovely, great us...” - Jane
United States
“It was my first time staying in a ryokan. We did it for the last night of our trip and I thought it was a great way to experience a traditional one. I don’t know if I would want to stay there a very long time as it is a little strange and hard...” - Katie
United States
“It was beautiful, authentic, peaceful, and had a great location. Great sleep on the futons and staff who went out of their way to help us with transportation.” - Filippo
United States
“True ryokan experience. Food was incredible and service was impeccable” - Rose
United States
“It was the atmosphere and the incredibly attentive staff, who saw to the smallest details, that made our visit exquisite. During our two-week, four-city tour of Japan, where all of it was extraordinary, it is Ryokan Motonago that remains most...” - Maulik
United States
“Comfortable stay in 100+ year old but well-maintained ryokan in amazingly beautiful Higashiyama area of Kyoto. Staff is friendly, welcoming, extremely courteous, and helpful. We are vegetarians, and they communicated in advance that we'll get...”
Area info
Amenities of Ryokan Motonago
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
- Towels
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Public Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
For guests booking a room only rate, please note that meals cannot be added on the spot.
Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.