Paper thin walls.

Great location- peaceful and the breakfast was outstanding!

Stayed in August 2025

Very friendly staff, very authentic and beautiful japanese style house

Stayed in July 2025

Very beautiful guesthouse, very comfortable room and common spaces. We loved the neighborhood, its restaurants and Onsen, and the fact that it is a bit away from the busy touristic part of the city, but still very well connected with several bus stops

Stayed in May 2025

As warned in the description, walls are very thin so sometimes noise can be an issue. However, there are quiet hours and while I was there, people respected that.

In 2017 I stayed in the sister guesthouse, Koiya and loved it. Returning to Kyoto in 2025, I knew I wanted a similar experience. The staff are extremely sweet people and the room was very clean. Love the Japanese garden which is nice to sit and stare into while having tea.

Stayed in May 2025

It would be great to have electric bikes available for rental

Authentic Japanese house, walkable distance to the Golden Pavillon, very good breakfast.

Stayed in April 2025

A very traditional but very welcoming Ryokan. A very peaceful place, friendly and in a secluded part of the city. Great advice for off the beaten track exploration in the area..

Stayed in April 2025

In the shower was a little cold

The house is astonishing, really beautiful and the room of 3 people that we got was really big. The staff was really nice and had a lot of services like bike rental or kimono rental.

Stayed in March 2025

We loved staying there. The atmosphere of its place was amazing (very traditional & historical), delicious Japanese traditional breakfast, and the twin economy room was spacious. All the staff were welcoming and helpful. It's a bit of a trip from Kyoto station if you take a bus, but easy to get to if you take the train & taxi. It's a great location and walkable to Golden Temple and nearby temples. Lots of good restaurants & cafes around as well as convenience stores, supermarket & chemists. I would definitely love to stay there again and will highly recommend it to others.

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely owner - „a true Japanese experience“. It was such a pleasure to live in those delicate houses. I have a huge passion for Japanese architecture so it was lovely to experience living in a ryokan.

Stayed in February 2025

We loved it ☺️

Stayed in November 2024

Our room was a little tatty and the bikes we hired needed to be maintained better

Really lovely old house with beautiful garden and stunning communal areas. Great location and staff very easy going and friendly

Stayed in November 2024

There’s only one women’s toilet, one bathroom for all genders which is okay. But they could be cleaner, especially the toilet. The washing basin is not located in the toilets. The toilet and bathroom are outside which is a bit uncomfortable in cold weather.

The staff are amazing. They are so kind and helpful. They helped us with our luggage delivery. We had the economy twin room located outside the main building in the back yard. This made it very private and isolated with noise from neighbours. The room was a bit cold but well equipped with electric blanket and air conditioning. It was an old and authentic building reminding of Kyoto in the old time. The sheets and towels were fresh and clean.

Stayed in November 2024

Only one shower is a bit of a challenge. We managed fine but just to be aware. Of course you can use nearby onsen if you prefer. 3 toilets are enough.

Lovely guesthouse. Location is good as it’s quiet and away from the crowds. There are lots of fantastic local restaurants/cafes nearby and an onsen. Pretty close to some big attractions like the Golden Pavillion. Not too far from everything else with easy bus connections. The vibe here is lovely with friendly staff. Peaceful garden area. Tasty Japanese breakfast. The deluxe room we stayed in was beautiful with loads of space.

Stayed in October 2024

I initially took issue with a shared washroom/bathroom BUT there was always ample time between guests to use them and they were cleaned spotless so not really a issue at all.

This little gem of a place was not what I expected. Tucked away in a street it looks unasuming but inside it is a very well kept traditional guest house. Futon beds in rooms, garden in shared space and the staff were so helpful and polite. The shared washroom was kept clean and restocked, the rooms where surprisingly quiet and the whole overall experience was pleasant and comfortable. 😁

Stayed in October 2024

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This was such a lovely stay! The staff were so helpful and kind. It was a more traditional style guesthouse with a shared bathroom, breakfast included. There was an onsen close by and the golden temple is a short bike ride away - you can hire bikes here too.

Stayed in September 2024

I got bitten by mosquitos a couple of times but i get bitten everywhere i go. If this is a problem for you then its best to have some cream ready. No mosquito bites were from my room, only when i went outside.

The staff were great, super friendly, the place itself has a very cozy hOomely feel, the other guests were also very friendly.

Stayed in August 2024

The owners and the staff are truly amazing! Very friendly and helpful. The place has a unique vibe. The house is a beautiful old machiya. It means thin walls, so you can hear the street and your neighbors, if not well behaved. We did not mind at all, since we understood what a machiya is like. It is part of its charm. For us the location was perfect. We liked this neighborhood of Kyoto. And there is a great ramen shop nearby, which isn't in their booklet ;)

Stayed in September 2024

the shared bathroom and toilet are kind of far if your room is upstairs. in the day its fine but sometimes we’d need to use the toilet at night and it was a slight hassle.

this is a beautiful traditional inn with a lovely garden and tasteful decorations.

Stayed in September 2024

Great place to experience a traditional Japanese house. The traditional breakfast that was included was very nice and the hosts were very friendly and helpful!

Stayed in August 2024

I have been to Kinyoya for many years, everything is good with good vibe. it is very quiet and traditional. there is also washing machine and hanging place.

Stayed in July 2024

The sliding door of my room was hard to close and also a bit noisy.

The facilities and decorations were kept in a traditional style and very clean. I felt really calm staying at this property, as you’re tucked away from the street.

Stayed in July 2024

I can’t think of anything…

Such a beautiful and quite space! We loved the Japanese architecture with the little garden inside the house. The room was more spacious than expected and very cosy - I don’t think the pictures do that place any justice. The host was also very kind and helpful. The neighborhood is residential and quiet, however you have shops, cafés, restaurants nearby. The bus stop to the center is also very close…

Stayed in July 2024

The staff was very warm and welcoming. We enjoyed staying in a typical traditional house and we recommend it!

Stayed in May 2024

nothing everything was perfect

easy check in the staff was friendly close to grocery stores and restaurants. I couldn't be happier with my hotel selection. Will definitely return the next time I am in Japan. very quiet neighborhood the house was an older house which was very unique. I really enjoyed our stay it was walking distance to an onsen which I used twice during our stay

Stayed in April 2024