• Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    Deborah

    United States of America
    10
    “What an experience. Would recommend to anyone who wanted a true Japanese experience”
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    Makr

    United States of America
    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like how hot it could get at night during the summer.

    I liked the old feel it gave.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    Daniel

    Thailand
    7 helpful votes
    10
    “5-star Ryokan - great location, great service, great food!”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely Ryokan with a great location in Gion. Excellent service from Kanji-san and the entire team. Highly recommend the Keiseki dinner. And breakfast was such a delight - especially the Yuzu porridge. The ryokan is well maintained with nicely landscaped courtyard gardens and water features. Very charming place.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2023

    Marie-josee

    Canada
    1 helpful vote
    9.0
    “Staying in authentic ryokan”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have been nice to have a choice of breakfast after having the very good and big Japanese breakfast for a couple of days.

    Superb authentic ryokan with the amenities of a big hotel. Bathroom are small but they reflect the ryokan style.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    Nadia

    United Kingdom
    3 helpful votes
    7.0
    “Beautiful but not quite up to the hype”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had read that staying at a top Ryokan is a once in a lifetime stay and this is certainly reflected in the price (£600 for one night). It is where you are supposed to experience famous Japanese hospitality at its best and be transported to a little oasis for your time there. We arrived on a main road and lugged our extremely heavy suitcases up the stairs to be greeted by a stern receptionist. We were told the time of our dinner and breakfast and left in our room (to have green tea which was nice) but left with no other information, like when we’re supposed to wear the robes, etc, other than where the tv remote and robes were. You can hear the road and crossing very loudly. Because there’s quite a high turnover of guests staying for one or two nights, it all felt very impersonal and we actually had a much warmer welcome experience at a little Airbnb the following day in a ski resort. If you love raw fish, fish broths, and intensely fishy seasoning etc then you will enjoy the food. We knew that being English and not enormous fish lovers that the food would different and challenging (and that it was a set menu not designed to be changed) but we wanted to try everything and experience something new. Both meals were beautifully presented, interesting, and prepared with care just sadly not to our taste. Overall we are glad we stayed as it was a unique experience but it sadly fell short of our expectations.

    The rooms and communal spaces were extremely charming and beautifully maintained. The beds are really comfortable and there is a lovely wooden bath. The dining room is beautiful, we especially enjoyed the heated floor under the tables and getting to wear the robes to breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2022

    Yunyi

    New Zealand
    10
    “Will recommend to all my friends!! The best ryokan in Kyoto!”
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super comfortable, welcoming ryokan with the best location. Breakfast was also delicious!!! Will definitely come back next time Im in Kyoto. Thank you for providing us with such an amazing place to stay at.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2022

    Serena

    Switzerland
    9.0
    “unforgettable!”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    amazing food and service. Perfect location in Gion, one of the most charming district in Kyoto

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2022

    Ana

    Singapore
    9.0
    “Second visit to this beautiful ryokan and would live to visit again !”
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lots of steps , so a bit difficult with big luggage

    Traditional Japanese experience and the heard of Ghion ! amazing dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2022

    Sarah

    Singapore
    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    clean and beautiful

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    Ladell

    United States of America
    10
    “They met and exceeded everyone of our expectations”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing comfortable to relax on in the afternoons

    The property was aesthetically pleasing. The staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    Catharina

    United States of America
    10
    “I will be back with my family”
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The experience with the Ryoka personnel was so lovely and caring. Everything was prepared and delivered with highest quality and finess. A true gem in Kyoto

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2021

    Andrea

    United States of America
    2 helpful votes
    10
    “They best Ryokan in Kyoto!”
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Always an amazing stay at Yuzuya Ryokan! The location is perfect, right in the heart of Gion, the food is exceptional (I highly recommend both breakfast and dinner). The Staff is extremely welcoming and the on-site sento bath is a great amenity after a long day of sight seeing. This spot is my go-to whenever I am in Kyoto.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2021

    Taro42

    Japan
    1 helpful vote
    10
    “Experience in Kyoto.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is an almost 100 years old building but well maintained and looks very beautiful. Their breakfast was amazing. My wife (Russian/British) doesn't like Japanese breakfast usually but she loved it.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2021

    Tianyi

    United States of America
    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Since it is an old school Japanese inn, the the door frame is a little low, have to watch out.

    Breakfast and dinner are great, the variety and taste of breakfast exceeded my expectation.

    Stayed in April 2021