Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in scenery, temples and culture – Check location 606-8314 Kyoto, Kyoto, Sakyo-ku Yoshida Shimooji-cho 59-1, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in scenery, temples and culture – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 37 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso.
Extraordinary, historic and scenic ryokan in a secluded area in Kyoto. Excellent service and delicious, refined Kyoto cuisine! The people here go beyond to deliver an authentic and memorable experience, perfect for a traditional stay. Will return during Sakura Season!
Aaron,
United States of America
An amazing time in an amazing ryokan !!! Thank you for everything, this place will now be part of our best memories
Christophe,
France
The staff was very friendly and the room was beautiful and clean. The breakfast was also delicious.
Lenore,
United States of America
Breakfast is OK, very comfortable bed and friendly staff. I really love this place.
Kwanchanok,
Thailand
Everything from the hosts hospitality, room, decor, service and the food in particular! Excellent dinner and breakfast. Was sad to leave!
Aidan,
Gibraltar
The ryokan was the most lovely place I have ever stayed in, ever! The structure was amazingly detailed, the staff was helpful and attentive, the food was sublime and the room was large and well appointed. In short, the whole experience was otherworldly.
Gina,
United States of America
It was an amazing experience. The Roykan is located in very quiet and charming district of Kyoto. The food was amazing. The personnel was very professional.
Ignas,
Lithuania
They are a very friendly family. The house is spotless and well maintained. Their service is impeccable. We regret not eating dinner in the Ryokan A great place to explore all the temples (Less touristy) nearby.
Ross,
South Africa
A historic and picturesque building, with a splendid sense of isolation and calm. With its location near beautiful temples and away from the busy city center, exploring the area on foot was a delight. The staff is classically Japanese - hospitable and helpful, with incredible attention to detail and personalised service. Combined with the excellent facilities and food, our every need was cared for. Staying at Yoshida-sanso was the best experience of our Japan trip, and we will certainly visit again.
Max,
United Kingdom
One of the most amazing hotel experiences I have ever had.
Richard,
United States of America
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Formerly a royal residence, Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso boasts Japanese-style rooms with a prime view of the Daimonji festival’s mountain bonfires in summer (Gozan no Okuribi), free Wi-Fi and a dining room. The inn features a tea salon and Kyoto cuisine.
Rooms overlook Kyoto’s eastern mountains, and have a serene interior with sliding shoji paper screens, a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a seating area with a table and chairs. A variety of amenities include Japanese leisure wear and a skin moisturizer set. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding, and shared bathroom facilities are for private use.
Guests at Japanese-style hotel Yoshida-sanso can relax in the soothing public bath, or reserve it for private use. They can take a stroll in the beautiful garden, or browse the souvenir shop for local products. Free parking is available.
A Japanese breakfast and fine Kyoto-style cuisine in a multi-course dinner are served in a private dining room, or the guest room’s dining room. Japanese tea and sweets can be enjoyed at Tea Salon Shinko-kan.
Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso is a 5-minute walk from Yoshida Jinja Shrine, a 10-minute walk from Kyoto University and a 17-minute walk from Heian Jinja Shrine. Nijo-jo Castle is a 15-minute drive, and Kyoto Train Station is a 19-minute drive.
Sakyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in scenery, temples and culture.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse 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 travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. 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 level at your ankles. 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's 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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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing 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 should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9 for two-person stays.
Guests Love...
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in scenery, temples and culture – Check location Great location - show map
Closest Landmarks
- Kyoto University 0.4 miles
- The Philosopher's Walk 0.5 miles
- Heian Shrine 0.5 miles
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo 0.7 miles
- Jisho-ji Temple 0.7 miles
- Ginkaku-ji Temple 0.7 miles
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji 0.7 miles
- Miyakomesse 0.8 miles
- Nanzen-ji Temple 0.8 miles
- Demachiyanagi Station 0.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
- Samurai Kembu Kyoto 1.1 miles
- Imperial Palace 1.4 miles
- Gion Shijo Station 1.6 miles
- Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.7 miles
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple 1.9 miles
- Nijo Castle 2.3 miles
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine 3 miles
- Rurikoin 3 miles
- Kyoto Station 3.1 miles
- Tofuku-ji Temple 3.4 miles
Closest Airports
- Osaka Itami Airport 25.7 miles
- Kansai International Airport 50.9 miles
- Chubu Airport 59.2 miles
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The staff speaks English
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Facilities of Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Outdoors
- Grounds
Pool and Spa
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Baggage Storage
- Souvenir/Gift Shop
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
- English
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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
Extra beds are not available.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Only 2 or more guests allowed per room. Guests traveling alone cannot be accommodated.
Children under 13 years old cannot be accommodated.
Please make sure to bring your credit card that you used for the booking.
Mealtimes are fixed. Breakfast can be served from any time between 08:00 and 09:00. Dinner can be served from any time between 17:00 and 19:00.
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