late check-in and early check-out

very authentic

Stayed in July 2025

It smelt of smoking when we arrived. And the onsen was shut for cleaning when it was meant to be open 6-8am.

It was a lovely traditional ryokan right in the heart of the GION district.

Stayed in July 2025

Earlier breakfast time option (before 7:30am) would be better to facilitate travellers starting their day early.

Fantastic location close to many iconic sightseeing spots. Spacious and comfortable room with private bathroom. Fantastic breakfast as well, traditional and authentic.

Stayed in July 2025

Traditional accommodation but very comfortable. Japanese breakfast was an experience we enjoyed

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing!

The staff and accommodations were wonderful! It was very clean and comfortable. It rained overnight and we slept with the windows open and it was the best nights sleep! The onsen was very nice and had everything we needed.

Stayed in June 2025

The bathrooms are quiet old but very clean.

The Hotel was very nice. Great location and many places reachable withing walking distance. Very friendly staff. The room and the facilities were very clean and quiet. The Onsen was fantastic. Definitely book the breakfast as there are not many places for a breaktfast close by ((especially you are are early birds).

Stayed in April 2025

Japanese breakfast was very delicious and looked amazing.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

The food was really good (dinners) and was in the center of gion

Stayed in May 2025

there was nothing I didn't like

the staff were very welcoming and friendly, the location is excellent. very traditional and beautiful, but my 50+ year old body was longing for western comforts after a couple of nights sleeping on the floor furans!

Stayed in May 2025

Great location in Gion. The head receptionist was super nice and spoke fluent English. The place has a vintage vibe and feels very authentic. The onsen was pleasant. We pre-ordered the kaizeki dinner and it was absolutely perfect (great food and great service). We also appreciated the traditional breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

Great location.

Stayed in April 2025

Confusion around booking breakfast and dinner!! We ended up having to make separate arrangements for our dinner and breakfasts… other than that all was fabulous.

Lovely authentic experience.

Stayed in March 2025

A great place to stay if you want a unique experience. The Japanese style rooms were very nice and the food was exceptional. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Stayed in April 2025

N/A - there wasn't anything I didn't like about the Ryokan. It was a great experience.

Ryokan was in a perfect location with a short walk from restaurants and shops in Gion. It was super clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in April 2025

While it's a quick walk to the pedestrian-centric areas of Kyoto, the hotel is on a busy street. I heard street noise in the evening and early morning. Not a problem late night so it didn't disrupt sleep much.

We stayed in a family-style room that could hold up to 6 people. It was quite spacious and gave our teenage sons room to spread out their stuff. Attentive staff and great Japanese breakfast. The hotel is a comfortable walking distance from the Gion district restaurants and temples.

Stayed in April 2025

We loved our first stay at a Ryokan in Kyoto. Our room was clean and comfortable. Our provided kimonos very nice, breakfast delicious. My husband enjoyed the hot bath/spa.

Stayed in March 2025

room was a little smaller. Travelling with another friend who had a larger room when we both paid for the same class/type of room.

great location close to attractions and public transportation. Staff is very courteous and generally helpful (some more than others based on their knowledge and command of English)

Stayed in April 2025

I didnt realize when booking that this hotel is a little older. The elevator and room is a bit dated. The TV only had a few local channels. The newer TVs have steaming capabilities.

I loved having experienced the traditional Ryokan living. Our dinner was amazing it was the first time we had sukiyaki. Thw hole experience was so fun and the staff was soooo friendly and welcoming. The room was specious and uncluded robes as PJs as well as toothbrushes w/ toothplaste

Stayed in March 2025

As a novice, I had grand visions of what the onsen experience would be. I did use it, it was delightful after all the walking. The men's "onsen" is a large rectangular tub that can seat 3 men max (3'x8'? 2' deep). There are 4 cleaning stations (faucets with stools and buckets) for use about 6' away from the bath.

Staying in a tatami room was a unique positive experience. We slept very well on the futons, and I especially liked the special firm pillows. We also really enjoyed the sukiyaki dinner, prepared in our room by one of the staff. I took advantage of the tea set in the room to make freshly brewed green tea.

Stayed in March 2025

Was a good traditional Japanese ryokan. The Japanese dinner and breakfast were both excellent .

Stayed in March 2025

It was a little cold during the winter season

Great experience, amazing people, good authentic food, nice cozy onsen.

Stayed in February 2025

Very nice hotel, I recommend, very kind staff. The bath are nice. Calm place, very well located.

Stayed in February 2025

Be sure to book the breakfast and dinner BEFORE you check in! They do not allow you to add it at checkin, which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me on a multi-night booking, but just be aware. If you don’t get to add the breakfast, like us, try Bistro Kyoto down the street. Pricey, but opens at 7:00AM with a fabulous buffet, on the way to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Very authentic ryokan experience!

Stayed in February 2025

You need to take a bus/taxi from Kyoto station, no subway station close to it. However bus stop is very close to the Ryokan. Taxi is about JPY1500 from Kyoto Stn.

It's a traditional inn but a modern one with a lift, so you don't have to drag your suitcases up the stairs. It has a public bath onsite. If you include dinner/breakfast with your reservation, food is so good. While location is not close to a subway station but it's very close to many tourists' destinations like Gion, Yasaka Jinja, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Kiyomizudera (walking distance).

Stayed in February 2025