600-8015 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Minoya-cho 179-1 , Japan
#354 of 620 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 141 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
6.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 March 2024
Sumana
United StatesPublic bath was closed
The place was very clean and spacious
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Eng
SingaporeIt's unfortunate that there was no onsen to completely enjoy the ryokan experience.
The room was bright and spacious. Theres just something comforting about the traditional rooms that you can't get from a modern hotel. There is also green tea available in the room to rest and relax after a long day visiting shrines. The breakfast was tasty and had a wide array of food cooked Japanese style. It was also overlooking the river that allows for a good view while enjoying our meals.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Eric
South KoreaTemperature conditioning , the room was a little cold with only one airco in the corner of the room.
Fantastic experience of the Japanese hostel culture and comfort.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Wong
AustraliaNothing
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Chris
AustraliaNo working onsen
Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Christina
New Zealandsleeping on the thin mats for 3 nights was a little uncomfortable but I doubled up two mats to have more comfort on the last night
such a peaceful stay, the decor is traditional and minimalistic. lovely area and view over the river. the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were exquisite - each dish like a work of art and perfectly balanced.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Tia
ThailandCould do with a couple more hooks/shelves but I understand that that might compromise the traditional aesthetic.
Great location and the tradition decor. Staff were very polite and helpful. They even have a closet for your luggage.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Denise
CanadaNothing
Centrally located, very clean, a nice experience
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Azhari
MalaysiaNone
Location and breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Jake
United StatesSlightly older hotel, but still nice.
Slightly old hotel with rooms that are ryokan themed. Large rooms with plenty of space. River view was nice too and staff was friendly and patient.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Lucas
United StatesThe ceilings and some walls had marks and stains from its age. Not a huge issue, but would be room for improvement. I would stay at this ryokan again if we return!
Room was great, traditional, service and front desk were very nice! Location was superb
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Harley
AustraliaFriendly, polite staff. Great location, and comfy Tatami bed in a spacious room. Loved the hot water service as well, and the bathrobes. Great place to stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Kimberly
AustraliaThe Wifi stopped working halfway through our stay, I don’t think they knew how to reset or fix it.
This was the perfect mix of modern and traditional. The room was just lovely and the staff were very helpful. Wish we had the opportunity to stay longer.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Thomas
SingaporeNothing much though a better view of from the room would be a bonus and a plus point.
The room was comfortable and also the breakfast was great! Even though we had a minor hiccup during our stay, the staff was able to help and also accommodate to our needs due to the hiccup. Would recommend this place for those who want to experience a traditional style with a modern touch hotel stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Karen
SingaporeClean, convenient
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Chee
United StatesI had a street view but would've been nice to have a river view.
The room was nice.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Laura
SwitzerlandNothing
Very good location. It’s an older property with dated facilities but the rooms were spacious and comfortable. It’s great for a night or two to experience a Ryokan and Kaiseki dinner. The dinner is a must! BUT you have to be open to try new things - we didn’t recognize a lot of foods but that added to the experience for us. We had a seven course meal that was beautifully prepared and presented. As other reviewers mentioned, if you’re looking for a traditional, old style experience, then this place is great. Breakfast was really nice, it’s served at three times (7:40/8:00/8:20am).
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Parker
United StatesWe honestly loved everything about it. Our family of 4 stayed in the 6 person capacity tatami room and it was lovely with 2 bathrooms with toilets and, a another separate bathroom with bath/shower and vanity. It also had a separate bedroom for the adults (with a door!), living room with tv and a galley kitchen. The staff was attentive and helpful. The food was amazing for both breakfast and dinner. It is located in a lovely neighborhood and we walked to Kiyomizu-dera temple and Nishiki Market from there.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Sabine
Hong KongPublic bath permanently closed🙁
The location and the experience, eventhough place is a bit dated.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Julie
United StatesThe room on the river was beautiful. The beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Adrram
AustraliaGreat staff, very keen and always looking out for us. One front desk person even chased us down the street with umbrellas because she thought it might rain. And it did so thankful for that.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Mary
United StatesThe wifi was super slow.
The hotel is a bit old, but everything was clean and I had a great experience
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Vasilii
RussiaComfort, cozy, Japan spirit
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Jacob
NetherlandsRiver view from the room was a bit disappointing - mostly traffic and traffic lights. Futons were a bit thicker than others we had on this trip, but still woke up with a mildly sore back. Combination of breakfast flavors was not to my taste.
Meals were beautifully presented. Dinner was surprising and delicious. Room was simple and attractive, although somewhat dated. Good location for Gion district.
Stayed in November 2023
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