Nothing! This is a great place to stay in.

I really liked everything about Rakucho Ryokan. The host was really friendly, welcoming, and helpful. At the start, he gave us a map of the local area for some guidance. There was not much of common areas, but our room had a lovely sitting room where we can eat. It was a very authentic experience sitting and sleeping on the tatami mats! The bedroom was really nice and offered a nice view of the garden. There is a microwave and eating utensils available to use. Toilet and shower areas are kept clean and well supplied with shampoo, toothpaste, and body wash! There's plenty of umbrellas to borrow during rainy days. There's also slippers to use indoors.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

I absolutely adored everything about the ryokan. Everything was perfect and when I come back to Kyoto I will be 100% staying here again. There is no where else you need to look for.

Stayed in April 2024

just a little noisy/we were scared to be noisy because of the nature of the hotel. not a big issue.

loved the facility and the location!

Stayed in April 2024

No.

Very quiet and beautiful area

Stayed in April 2024

- location close to a train station and bus station - close by a beautiful river - home feeling - beautiful interior design - the rooms - the facilities - the futons were SO comfortable 🥺 - the host is so kind and helpful!!! Made us feel right at home.

Stayed in April 2024

I love everything from this place!

Stayed in April 2024

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The host was helpful and welcoming, the room and facilities were clean, we had everything we needed for our stay. Everything was great, we regretted not having stayed longer.

Stayed in April 2024

The property is clean and well kept. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend to everyone.

Stayed in April 2024

During our stay at Rakucho Ryoikan in Kyoto, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, who spoke English fluently and made us feel right at home. The ryokan offers fresh towels everyday and features exceptionally clean shared showers and bathrooms, which were never overcrowded during our stay. The traditional Japanese architecture, complete with beautiful tatami floors and a stunning garden, added to the charm of the place. Located in a quiet neighborhood just outside the city center, it provided a peaceful retreat while still being accessible to Kyoto Station within 15 to 25 minutes. Overall, Rakucho Ryoikan offers a delightful blend of hospitality, cleanliness, and traditional Japanese ambiance. Highly recommended for a memorable stay in Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2024

A little removed from most sightseeing spots. Some more soundproofing between rooms might help.

Very beautiful house in a quiet location. Extremely comfortable bed with heating. Very nice and considerate host.

Stayed in March 2024

No

Very clean and reasonable price, authentic Japanese ryokan,.

Stayed in November 2023

Distance to the city center isn't ideal but it is close to a subway station so it wasn't a huge issue.

Nice Japanese-style inn with comfortable and clean rooms. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Good value for money overall.

Stayed in December 2023

The shared bathrooms

The original Japanese style Abd the Sixt or the room

Stayed in December 2023

Noise travels easy between the rooms. As long as you have good neighbours it's no issue. Overall, we didn't mind it.

The owner was very kind and helpful (with good english too), he pointed us to the best nearby restaurants and provided us with various maps. The room itself was pretty, as well as the little garden, and the beds & covers were comfortable and warm (perfect for the cold weather). The ryokan is next to several bus lines and about 10min from the metro, so it's super easy to move around from there. The closet was huge, so no worries for big suitcases or backpacks. Overall, we had a wonderful stay! :)

Stayed in December 2023

Lovely ryokan with super clean rooms, bathrooms, and showers! The host was so friendly and helpful and spoke great English!

Stayed in November 2023

The only thing is that I didn’t get to spend more time there.

I love traditional Japanese homes, the warmth and comfort they provide which I felt while staying here. Their tatami mats were in excellent condition and I could see that they were well taken care of. Being from Canada, it’s next to impossible to get tatami mats and after spending time in Japan I’ve grown a deep appreciation and attachment to them. It was incredibly helpful that the host spoke very good English, I know a little Japanese enough to get around, but I found that when it came to speaking to native speakers I would freeze up and forget everything I knew, and having the host confidently speak english was very comforting. The property has no curfew which is helpful. I’m not someone who needs to be pampered or who needs all the extra facilities to be happy, the ryokan is humble and comfortable. Having the basic necessities such as tea/kettle , ac/ heat unit, fridge, and futon in my room was more than enough for me, there are several showers and several toilets on the property, more than enough for the amount of rooms they host. There was also a full kitchen and laundry room! I never used them, but those two extra accommodations are what really made this ryokan stand out to me, and when I go back to Kyoto I would be more than happy to stay here again.

Stayed in November 2023

A bit far from center, but there's public transport available

Value for money

Stayed in November 2023

Perhaps i am not used to the futon bed as the futon bed is quite thin, i could feel the hard floor.

The shower facilities are very clean and spacious, and i like the privacy of the basins with curtains so I could wash my face without other people looking, even though its shared bathroom / toilet. The owner was also very friendly and speaks good English. He also directed us on how to go certain places. The owner also cleaned our room daily and changed our towels daily. It was an overall nice experience. Highly recommended to book this place.

Stayed in November 2023

Wonderful and kind owner. Helped recommend nearby restaurants.

Stayed in November 2023

Not much. It was sometimes difficult to navigate because of my size relative to the architecture (I'm 6' 3"), but that was to be expected. The main shared toilet we used didn't seem to have temperature control in that room so it got hot during the day.

The owner/manager was very kind and welcoming. Understanding the type of a facility this is, the shared space was all clean and maintained. I'm not sure how many other lodgers were staying at the time, but we were never waiting or competing for a sink or shower or toilet, all of which were clean and modern within the older architecture of the house itself. The room itself was very spacious and had some hanging and storage for clothes or whatever else we'd want to unpack. Temperature control was very strong in the room, well appreciated in the hot muggy summer. Opening our window in the early, still-cool, morning let me enjoy the sunshine and a back garden while sipping provided green tea. It's fairly accessible to Kyoto subway transit, roughly ~10 minute walk. Additionally, there are several eateries and other shopping nearby, although we mostly didn't explore the immediate area. The one place we went was the izakaya Yamaga, one of the recommended dining options by the manager. The food there was excellent and a great atmosphere.

Stayed in August 2023

Beautiful building with lovely garden and japanese rooms. Very clean and comfortable. I loved sleeping on futons - they improved my back pain a lot. Host is extremely helpful and polite and helped give us information about the area and assisted us to plan our trip around the typhoon which was about to hit Kyoto. Thank you so much.

Stayed in August 2023

Staff was extremely helpful and kind

Stayed in August 2023

no

I like its Japanese style. I like the shared toilets and the showers. They are new and clean. I like the location at the end. It made me see the whole Kyoto city. I like the three beds room. There is a round table for us to sit and talk.

Stayed in July 2023

I loved everything in this place. I felt like home. I miss just being there

Stayed in June 2023