I had the absolute pleasure of staying two nights at Kamuroan, and it was truly the highlight of my time in Japan. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with such care and warmth by the lovely okami whose hospitality made me feel completely at home. If you’re looking for a real Japanese experience in Kyoto, this is the place. The house itself is beautiful—traditional, peaceful, and full of character. The attention to detail and the serene atmosphere offer a glimpse into authentic Japanese living. I highly recommend opting for breakfast; it was delicious, beautifully presented, and a wonderful way to start each day. A special thank you to the okami’s husband as well—such a gentleman, always helpful and polite. I can’t recommend Kamuroan enough. It’s more than just a stay—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you again for taking such good care of me. I’ll never forget it.

Stayed in July 2025

A great traditional house in a quiet street just a few minutes away from Kyomizu-dera and other touristic areas in Kyoto. Okami-san was very sweet. She took good care of me during the stay, provided a lot of recommendations for sightseeing and dining, made onigiri so I wouldn’t go hungry while out and about and drew me a rejuvenating bath in the evenings. I had a truly relaxing holiday and was incredibly grateful for her time.

Stayed in May 2025

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The host is great, and she’s giving many recommendations at Kyoto. This place is situated in a very nice place in the old typical city to make great tours. If you want to discover a typical appartement and to ask plenty of questions about Japanese ways of living, this place is a great one !

Stayed in April 2025

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The location is incredible, the staff are extremely friendly and attentive, and the room was beautiful!

Stayed in June 2025

Loved the house and the wekcome. I was treated like a VIP. I felt like home. They were very nice people. Thank you for welcoming me into your home . Okini 🙏🏽

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was wonderful

A beautiful, comfortable, quiet, spotless place that was welcoming and full of care. I loved every moment of my stay.

Stayed in May 2025

It was a beautiful japanese House near Kiyumizu-dera, traditional but also modern.

Stayed in June 2025

The owners are so sweat

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing, it was perfect!

Kamuroan was one of our favourite places to stay during our trip to Japan. It’s hard to describe how truly amazing our time there was. おかみさん was a wonderful host and made our stay a truly unforgettable experience. Although we hadn’t booked meals at Kamuraon she made us onigiri to take on our day trips and was very mindful of any allergies, she even taught us how to prepare traditional matcha! おかみさん went to great lengths to ensure the perfect stay, including helping us with restaurant recommendations and bookings. The room was incredibly spacious with the most comfortable futons; all of the facilities were very clean and of a very high standard. Every night おかみさん would run a bath for us and everything we needed was provided.

Stayed in April 2025

Cute accommodation and yummy breakfast

Stayed in April 2025

With the location not being near any train stations means that the next best option for getting around via public transportation would be via the buses, which is honestly not the worst thing to be fair.

Days before check-in, the Okami-san was already being extremely helpful by reaching out and exchanging messages, sharing general information on the location / language / culture, giving advice on how to better get to the property, and even gathering my food allergy information in preparation for my breakfast as per my booking. Upon arrival, they were there to welcome me and take my heavy luggage bag off my exhausted hands and to my room, so that I may proceed with the check-in (accompanied by delightful light snacks) in peace. Seeing that I was falling sick, the Okami-san even provided me with medication, as well as hot tea and candy for my sore throat in my room, with the heater turned up to keep me warm. The room itself was delightful, lined with tatami mats, a quaint little table and mirror dresser on one side, and a meticulously prepared comfortable futon on the other, while the fully automated washroom was just down the hall. I was also provided with a yukata of my choice and a matching haori, which the Okami-san kindly helped me to get dressed in, and which I got to keep till the end of my stay. Every morning, the Okami-san prepared a wide spread of dishes for my breakfast, each carefully made and plated, for me to enjoy. And at night, they ran a hot bath for me to relax in after my shower. During my meal times in the dining hall, I would have long casual conversations with the Okami-san about anything and everything, and it would just be an all around homely and absolutely pleasant atmosphere to be in. Words can't describe how much I truly enjoyed my stay at this place.

Stayed in April 2025

My stay at Kamuroan was everything and more. Okami is a wonderful host, seeing the words of the amazing experiences from other guests, I knew I had to book my stay in Kyoto here. From the very beginning, I had plenty of helpful communication advising me how to get to Kamuroan, bus services, train routes etc which was handy in navigating Kyoto from a local point of view. Rooms at Kamuroan are spacious and cosy with all the essential facilities you could need (including a shared bathroom that has a shower and bath, both of which were well stocked with toiletries and spotless). I will say the bed was very comfy despite not sleeping ryokan style at home. And onto the show-stopper… breakfast is amazing, a great deal of attention and care went into Okami’s breakfasts during my 3 night stay, I had the opportunity to try out various Japanese breakfast favourites. I have dietary requirements and Okami did her upmost to accommodate me which I greatly appreciated. As part of an additional service, Kamuroan will even ship your luggage through Yamato to your next destination in Japan which was incredibly convenient (and saved my arms) so thank you! In a few words, great location and an unforgettable stay for my first time in Japan. Would absolutely stay again at Kamuroan and recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Japanese experience in the heart of Kyoto, it’s really more than just a room, not everywhere you will wear your kimono and make matcha in the mornings! It was an honor to be a guest at Okami’s home, Kamuroan. Ookini 💜🇯🇵

Stayed in March 2025

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by Okami-san and felt right at home. Okami-san was so warm and friendly, we had great chats both in English and Japanese, I learned how to make matcha, gave me some great suggestions on places to visit, made me onigiri to fuel me for the day ahead, and had amazake and a bath ready in the evening. She was always there to see me off in the morning and welcome me back when I returned. The futons were very warm and comfortable and I always got a good night sleep. The property is very close to Kiyomizu-dera temple so you can easily make your way there early to see the sunrise. If you're looking for an authentic ryokan experience that feels like a homestay more than a hotel stay, this is the place. I will definitely be back in the future - thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness!

Stayed in February 2025

Wish I could of stayed longer.

Cozy and clean, amazing hosts and the home cooked food comes with history. I could not of asked for a better authentic experience.

Stayed in December 2024

Incredible home- Okami San was welcoming and really knowledgeable of things to do around Kyoto

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing! All was wonderful

The staff were so kind! They made me breakfast and ran a warm bath for me every night. They taught me how to make traditional matcha, and were the most considerate and friendly people I’ve met in all of Japan!

Stayed in November 2024

It really is a cozy place, I felt at home, everything is very close, I would definitely come back.

Stayed in November 2024

You really cannot fault Kamuroan, I'm so glad I spent the money to have that experience. Wouldn't change a thing.

Oh my goodness where do I start with Kamuroan, what a fantastic stay! This is a small family business that provides an authentic Japanese guest-house experience in the heart of Kyoto. I paid a little more than for my other hotels on my trip to Japan, but it was worth every penny and the level of attentiveness given to you by the owners is second-to-none. The location was excellent, very close to a major tourist street and temple (Kiyomizu-dera). I'm not sure how many guests they can accommodate in total but there were only two of us staying while I was there. I had my own large room and I had one of the best sleeps ever on the futon on the tatami. It was so warm, comfortable and quiet. The owners provide a binder in the room with lots of information about places to visit in Kyoto, places to eat, etc. I did visit one of the places from the binder to eat and it was a good recommendation. You must be fully prepared to engage with the experience (and the rules!) of the guest house and be respectful on your visit. It is traditional, you must not walk on the tatami in your outdoor shoes, you change into different shoes to use the toilet, and the owners will go to the effort of providing a full Japanese breakfast especially for you. You'll be asked what you like to eat and what time you'd like it to be ready. Also, there is an 23:00 curfew because the owners stay up to welcome you back in so it's probably not for you if you're going to Kyoto for late-nights. As part of the experience, you are also given a yukata (a light-weight cotton kimono) to wear during your stay. If you want to go out, you will also be provided with an obi which will be expertly tied for you. Given people go to Kyoto and spent a lot of yen on kimono hire, this free-of-charge extra helped make this experience extra special. I loved wearing the yukata and got complimented on how nice it looked and how prettily the obi was tied from native-Japanese!

Stayed in October 2024

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Okami-sam is the most welcoming host I've ever had throughout all my trips! She made us feel welcomed and comfortable, and gave us comprehensive information before our arrival about transport and accommodation. We arrived late for check-in (9pm) but she waited for us outside. We opted for breakfast at her place, and they were hearty and delicious, we felt like a VIP! The whole place is clean and spotless, we can feel the passion and effort they put in to keep the place well-maintained! Thank you Okami-san and her husband for the wonderful experience, we will definitely be back! Ookini! :D

Stayed in November 2024

Our stay at the traditional Ryokan Kamuroan in Kyoto will remain etched in our memories, thanks to the exceptional hospitality of Okami-san. Always smiling and kind, she takes the time to explain and assist, with great attention to every detail, making our experience especially warm and reassuring. Each morning, we enjoyed breakfasts in the pure Japanese tradition, carefully prepared by Okami-san, who also taught us the art of matcha tea – a precious moment that deepened our immersion in Japanese culture. We also appreciated the hot bath, a wonderful way to recover after our sightseeing days around the city. Thanks to Okami-san’s kindness and dedication, we discovered Kyoto from an authentic and serene perspective. We highly recommend Kamuroan to anyone looking for a place where comfort meets authenticity and unparalleled hospitality. A huge thank you to Okami-san for this unforgettable stay!

Stayed in November 2024

I can’t think of anything I did not like. I don’t think this place would be everyone’s style (it is a very intimate home-stay type experience), but for someone who relishes this sort of experience it is perfect.

I loved every single thing. Seriously one of the very best places I have ever stayed.

Stayed in October 2024

An authentic and spacious in with a warm welcome. Breakfast was a delicious, traditional selection of dishes and varied each day.

Stayed in October 2024

Breakfast everyday was delicious, and the location of the ryokan was perfect for sightseeing, as it was within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera. The okami was very nice and accommodating as well to individual needs.

Stayed in October 2024

When I arrived for a late check-in on KTX from Tokyo, it really felt like coming to visit my home from the city :). The hostess, Okami-san and her husband, are most generous, warmest people you will meet! They prepare baths, snacks, meals and amazing recommendations for you whenever you come into common space and engage with them. I really appreciated how much they taught me about Japan and Kyoto culture specifically. Okami-san also helped me wear my kimono and taught me how to self-tie the obi belt. The house is speckless clean, aesthetic, orderly and smells good in every corner. The 2nd floor room is spatious and gets amazing soft light if you open the sliding window. Being in such atmosphere itself is healing and relaxing. The bath/shower room in the 1st floor may be shared but there is a sink on the 2nd floor so you can easily wash your face or brush your teeth without going to the first floor. But I do strongly recommend taking baths im the evening, especially as the hosts will prepare it with charcoal and medicinal herbs. So healing after a full day of touristing. Breakfast is a delicious assortment of home cooked dishes made from seasonal ingredients. Select matcha is prepared and offered by the host following every breakfast. On one morning Okami-san also arranged an experience of letting you assemble your own breakfast 'maki' roll if you chose. The location is excellent, right in Gion district surrounded by temples, tea houses, kimono rental and sales shops, snack stands and many traditional restaurants. Known as old geisha district, easy to run into maikos here, who stroll around like us, or are heading from an event to an event. In short, stay here to feel the comfort of a real home while away from home. I will certainly be back ~

Stayed in September 2024