Nothing, we had a wonderful stay!

Beautiful, clean and spacious property; wonderful, thoughtful host who made us feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and Cecco went out of her way to make our stay memorable. Highly recommend and would definitely want to stay here again if we return to Kyoto.

Stayed in August 2025

Lady Cecco, who is the owner of this beautiful 100years ++ old house was/is extremely friendly and helpful and among others an excellent cook! Apart from feeling very welcome, we also enjoyed her Japanese style breakfast, which was very special and delicious. The house is super charming and the tatami smells so good, the futon beds were comfortable and otherwise, in spite of being a historical place, the room was equipped with all possible comforts, i.a. a well-functioning AirCon, which was badly necessary, since our Kyoto visit happened to be during a terrible heatwave after heavy rains (ca. 40°C + unbearably humid). All in all, we enjoyed our stay at Azukiya very much! Arigato goizamazu :)

Stayed in July 2025

To get to the middle of the gion area is a good 25 minute walk but it is such an incredibly busy area that it was actually nice to get away from it all. Moreover we rented bikes from the owner which made travelling about super easy.

Beautiful traditional japanese guesthouse just on the periphery of Gion district. On busy main road but very quiet inside with bedroom looking out on pretty garden. The owner was so charming and helpful and spoke very good English. Would.highlybrecommend the breakfast both Japanese and western style were fabulous. Really good local.restaurants nearby.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was great.

The best experience on our Japan journey. I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in July 2025

The stairs leading upstairs were narrow and a little scary to navigate in socks (slippery) but it wasn't really that bad.

This was my friend and I's favorite spot we stayed in while on our vacation in Japan by far! The room was beautiful, spacious, and had a great view of the garden below. The bathroom was incredibly nice and the futons provided were very comfortable. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. We were also a short walk from the train station and a few convenience stores which made getting around Kyoto and picking up snacks very easy.

Stayed in June 2025

Extremely friendly host. Excellent location. I had a very pleasant stay

Stayed in June 2025

A beautiful historic property with modern en suite Japanese bath and toilet. Balcony looking out over the wooded hills around Kyoto with a pagoda in sight. Incredible host and excellent breakfast. Very easy walk to Philosopher’s Path (north), Kiyomizu-dera (south), and subway into the centre of town and Nijo castle (west)

Stayed in May 2025

It was all perfect

Quiet great location, host was excellent

Stayed in May 2025

Everything. Location, historic house, sitting area, bathroom, host.

Stayed in April 2025

The absolute nicest hostess, helped us with everything, treated us for cake and coffee for breakfast, wonderful.

Stayed in April 2025

Our host was very welcoming and helpful. The place gave us a unique Japanese experience. The Japanese Breakfast was unique. Mind your head if you are more than 180cm tall.

Stayed in April 2025

No tv

Privacy. Spacious rooms. Modern bathroom. Laundry room. Kitchen. Beautiful garden. Clean.

Stayed in January 2025

This place was so amazing! Everything was so cute and well laid out. The hostess is amazing, made us great breakfasts. She also made it so easy to rent great ebikes that made the stay even better.

Stayed in January 2025

Incredible old guesthouse, with a very welcoming host. Had an amazing stay, can only highly recommend!

Stayed in December 2024

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great host, great breakfast, not too busy but still central. it’s a great place to stay if you want to stay in a old house with excellent breakfast!!

Stayed in November 2024

The street it faces occasionally has some noisy vehicles during the night

Nice atmosphere, clean, helpful host with good English.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was amazing! The distance from the train was small and downhill. The host was phenomenal, she made us breakfast and each day was a different region. She also had amazing recommendations on where to tour. I want to come back to Kyoto again just so I can stay there longer!

Stayed in November 2024

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Our quick two day trip to Kyoto was excellent and it was made perfect with our stay at Azukiya. When planning this last minute trip I was surprised that this B&B was available. The pictures and description on the site was exactly what we got. It was just PERFECT and gave us the Japanese experience. Our host was the sweetest and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. There are add-ons if you stay like bike rentals and breakfast but we didn't take advantage of it but we could smell her cooking every morning and it smelled AWESOME. We wish we would have taken advantage of that. The location was perfect for us. It was far enough away from the city center for us and in walking distance to the places we wanted to visit. It was also very close to the subway that we used to start our trek back home. All in all, this place was everything we expected and even more. We hope to visit again in the near future.

Stayed in October 2024

Staying at AUKIYA was an unforgettable experience—everything I imagined and more when thinking of Japan. The property itself is a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The Zen garden was a peaceful retreat, and the bathroom was immaculate and beautifully designed. It’s in an ideal location, close enough to Gion, and the option to use e-bikes made exploring the area a breeze. What truly made the stay exceptional, though, was the hostess. She wasn’t just the cherry on top—she was the heart and soul of the experience. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and you could feel the genuine care and love she puts into making guests feel at home. The breakfast was delightful and carefully prepared, and I can’t recommend it enough.

Stayed in October 2024

Being in such an old house means there are definite imperfections! A few door hinges didn't quite close (likely due to wood expanding in the humidity).

Our stay in Azukiya was amazing. Chieko's warmth, kindness and hospitality is truly exceptional, and we were so lucky to have 4 nights of it! The location is great, 20 minute walk or a short subway or bus ride into town, while being close to Ginza, Kyomizu-dera and museums in East Kyoto. The teishoku style breakfasts are easily the best breakfasts we had in our trip across Japan. The room we had was big and comfortable, with AC and air purifier for the summer heat and humidity. Being able to use laundry and rent bikes were also excellent.

Stayed in September 2024

A beautiful Machiya guest house where we felt comfortable and warmly welcomed by Chieko. In a quieter neighborhood but with many incredible places to visit nearby.

Stayed in September 2024

The property is beautiful! So authentic, well maintained and well appointed! Chieko the host is outstanding and made sure we felt welcomed and cared for.

Stayed in August 2024

There’s nothing we’d change.

Azukiya is a wonderfully traditional Japanese ryokan that has been tastefully decorated and renovated. The hostess of the ryokan was very welcoming and incredibly helpful. We’d highly recommend it.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Felt like a home. So cozy and warm. Loved the breakfast and our host she is wonderful person. We will be back again.

Stayed in July 2024