Staff was very friendly. When we arrived from a rainy day they offered us tea and towels to dry ourselves. They also let us leave our luggages after check-in. Made us truly feel at home in Kyoto. The place is a bit old, but well maintained and clean.

Stayed in July 2025

The pillow was very hard and the bed is not very comfortable, but that was to be expected. If you are not comfortable showering/bathing in front of others, then you may want to stay somewhere else.

Staying here was a really cool experience. The staff were so friendly and hospitable. We loved the bath and the Japanese breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

If you're high maintenance or need fancy accommodations, this might not be your cup of tea. The onsen and bathroom facilities are shared and the building is old and charming but not opulent.

Location was great - on a big street with lots of stores and food - close to sights and all modes of transportation. I loved the way ot was run - they would set up your futons during the day and leave a light on for you at night and always hot water and tea. Just a comforting and lovely place. I would stay again no question.

Stayed in July 2025

Shared showers aren’t for everyone, so before booking this hotel do keep that in mind.

Beautiful traditional tatami rooms in a gorgeous part of Kyoto. Walking distance to lots of temples and the Gion district. The whole hotel looks and smells amazing. Excellent customer service. Very kind and friendly staff. Services and amenities were excellent.

Stayed in May 2025

Stay was perfect, nothing to dislike about this place.

Yamato Ryoken was amazing. Very old, traditional style house, owned by the same family for 5 or 6 decades. Nori-San, the son of the family was an amazing host! He would greet me anytime of the day or night, to hand me my room key, when returning for the day. The Onsen facility was very nice and their hours were good for using them. The room was beautiful, traditional and very clean. Futon bed was comfortable and they fluffed your duvet every day and brought you fresh towels and kimono robes too.I really loved my stay here.

Stayed in May 2025

It was fun to experience a traditional Japanese Inn. The rice mats, futon beds and sitting on the floor was all part of the experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. The property was clean tidy.

Stayed in April 2025

staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure my stay was pleasant and trying to overcome the language barrier Good Traditional Experience and amazing Traditional breakfast I will recommend for others

Stayed in March 2025

Traditional and simple ryokan. Tatami floor. Futons. Bath. Tea. Quiet and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2025

The fridge in the room is a bit old and loud, but you can turn it off.

The staff were very polite and helpful, the public bath was also very nice. The place has a nice 80-90s feeling, and is good for the price.

Stayed in April 2025

Pillow a little hard but 🆗 as everything else was amazing

The breakfast was amazing and owner so lovely and kind. Beds were super comfy too!! Very close to temples

Stayed in March 2025

It was perfect. Back in the 80s with Japanese style. We really enjoyed the cleanliness of the room and the onsen is perfect to be fully relaxed after a long day of visiting. The area is nice with beautiful architecture, really typical. I highly recommend this place, the service is great 👌🏻👌🏻

Stayed in March 2025

Probably the steep staircase - but you can request for ground floor for those who can’t access steep small stairs .

Very convenient location, very comfortable authentic tatami experience , very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended

Stayed in March 2025

Na

Typical Japanese old style ryokan. Old style furnishings and layout. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Beds laid out for us each night and tea provided in our room. Old style ofuro was super, much needed after a long day walking around. Typical Japanese style breakfast and dinner provided (request when booking) was delicious. Location was perfect, about a 20 minute stroll from Kyoto station and 5 minutes from Kiyomizu gojo station. 10 minute stroll up to Kiyomizu temple and plenty of shops and restaurants in the vicinity. Spotlessly clean. Open 24 hours. Very relaxing and exactly what we were expecting. Very reasonable compared to other ryokans we looked at.

Stayed in December 2024

If only they have food vending machine in the accommodation, so that we don't have to go out at night to search for food

The entire rustic traditional Ryokan vibe is just amazing. The hospitality of the staff, the futon mattress on tatami matted floors, rustic wooden structures and decor that were untouched by modern architecture, brought me back to old Japan. I just loved this experience!

Stayed in December 2024

Had a slightly run-down and make-shift quality but overall very satisfactory.

Had a very traditional feel and we were very welcomed. Had a pleasant hot sento bath.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was great

Calming and inviting accommodation Very traditional but accessible to us as foreigners to Japan

Stayed in November 2024

This is what I was expecting when staying in the ryokan! Very real feel of a traditional Japanese house. Fresh and clean bedding, all toiletries provided. Warm welcome from the owner. Big rooms.

Stayed in October 2024

Breakfast was good, not great. I thought I was gonna have breakfast at my own room but they put in a different place.

Great ryokan experience in Kyoto. Even being located in a busy road, it’s very quiet inside. Friendly staff!

Stayed in September 2024

Room a little small, but still great

Good location. Great hospitality of staff. Clean and very traditional room with cute layout and furniture. Comfortable beds.

Stayed in May 2025

The excitement of being in a traditional Japanese inn is fun , when you use the toilet , you have toilet slippers to put on . Tatami mats and futons along with the sobakawa pillow BEST NIGHTS SLEEP . Prepare to fell different for the duration of your stay .Have fun it's not a normal experience. Highly recommend it.

Stayed in March 2025

The pillow is too hard, cannot take shower at late night

Very unique design and decoration, tea provided which is nice

Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in April 2025