Find Ryokans in Kyoto, Japan

My husband and I splurged on this hotel to experience the westside of Kyoto during out visit and we weren't disappointed. (We stayed on the eastside for two days and one night.) The staff was incredibly pleasant and welcoming. They helped to store our luggage before check-in so that we could sightsee until our room was ready and when we arrived for our room they had already brought all of our items up so that we could simply settle in and relax. The hotel is located directly along the Katsura River and you could see people canoeing, fishing and enjoying the promenade directly from the hotel's lobby. If you take a taxi, tell the driver to come along the waterfront and you won't be able to miss the hotel's entrance. The address that's listed puts you in the back alley by the annex which gets confusing. If you need another point of reference, the Arabica coffee shop seems to be super popular and the taxi driver should drive there on the promenade, but then continue down the road to the hotel's entrance. We reserved a block of time in the private onsen and really enjoyed that experience as well. The onsen was partially outdoors which allowed us to hear the chatter or birds while we soaked. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to get our desired time because we had to make the reservation once we checked-in, but it all worked out fine. We also ordered keiseki for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience of eating in the dining room while looking out of the large glass windows at the evening activities on the river. There are three options for dinner based on quantity and fish selection, but not the best descriptions for what's included in each because the food is seasonally sourced. We did the lightest option because we had a large lunch and definitely were pretty stuffed by the end. You also have the ability to order a la carte, but we couldn't bring ourselves to add more to the meal. If you have the ability to spend a few extra dollars, I'd highly recomme

For the price and the location, this place was a steal! You'd better book this fast before it gets popular and the prices sky rocket! The rooms available on Agoda were for the suite-style rooms. Apparently there are normal rooms there, but not posted on Agoda for booking. The suite style rooms were out of the world, considering the prices of ryokan in the area. The hotel itself did not have much in terms of facilities, but the room made up for itself! Service at the accomodation was good, though they did not know much english. Staff were friendly and smiling and went out of their way to show superb Japanese hospitality... Definitely one of the best finds for my Japan trip!

The location is nice and quiet (kyoto is a real tiny town and the hotel near a lot of bus station), room is the biggest during my japan stay. Staff is nice and helpful, can speak a little Chinese but not native speaker, so it’s better if you know some Japanese too. We booked a new year eve dinner here and it’s really good taste and laaaaarge quantity hahaha, we can barely finish the sashimi and need to take a long walk after that. After all it’s a nice experience stay here, hope can have a second visit chance (○ ‘ー’)ノ

If you love immersing yourself in a culture and just going with the flow, a ryokan is a great way to experience a part of the long and ancient culture of Japan. A traditional style hotel, it is a different universe from your 4 or 5 star modern hotels, but as a unique experience, it is superlative. I cannot recommend enough that you go for the full experience - the kaiseki dinner, five courses of local, seasonal dishes, with easily 6 to 12 different foods in each course, is both delicious and artful. Luckily it is usually served in the room, and you are already sitting on the comfortably springy tatami mat because you are not going to want to move for several hours afterwards. The public hot baths are HOT! Ryokans were traditionally a one-night stop for pilgrims and travelers, and the amenities are customized to that experience - if you have been sightseeing to the limit of your endurance, a night in a ryokan is a great way to rest your aching muscles and relax before diving back into exploring the wonderful nation of Japan. Gion Hatanaka in particular is wonderfully placed next to Yasaka, an ancient shinto shrine, and within easy walking distance of Nishiki Market (great for foodies!), Kodai-ji, Shoho-ji (Buddist temple), Kennin-ji (Zen buddist temple with zen rock garden) Hanamikoji dori (the classic neighborhood of geiko/geisha) and just a thousand and one different attractions that are fascinating! The staff really cares about every little detail and your stay here will be a delight!

Wonderful onsen for the price! I arrived early and left my bags with them which were waiting for me in my room when I came back to check in after sightseeing. although it's in a beautiful area and located across the street from a train station I gave it a satisfactory on the location since the train line that runs to it isn't from Kyoto station. There is another station with a train running from Kyoto station but it's a long walk with heavy luggage so I recommend a taxi from that station or one directly from Kyoto station which is what I did but be warned it's a hefty taxi fare. Other than that the food and baths were wonderful! They have 5 private baths on a first come first serve basis (so be prepared to wait a bit if you want those unless you go earlier in the evening). There is also a free hot and cold drink bar along with ice cream in the evening and probiotic drinks in the morning, as well as a massage parlor for an additional fee of course but the massage was excellent!

Junei hotel was fantastic for our 3 night stay in Kyoto. The staff were extremely helpful booking us restaurants and answering all our questions with their great knowledge of the city. Hotel rooms and bathrooms are quite large for Japan's standards and our room included a 'handy' phone which we could take with us for the duration of our time there. This helped a great deal for Google maps and researching places. Hotel is not centrally located to the Gion/Nishiki market area but still not too far away. Having said that, it's very close to other attractions like nijo castle and imperial palace. Thanks again to all the staff for making our holiday a memorable one. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Kyoto!

I love this ryokan. We booked 3 rooms. It's quiet new since it's newly renovated so it doesn't have that old feel. So we get best of both worlds, clean and new plus traditional style. It even includes a booklet that explains the different parts of a ryokan room which I think was cool. Toilet was ok, much better with a modern shower booth which I think was excellent option compared to most hotel toilets. The price is a bit on the high side, but given the newly renovated rooms, I think it's quite worth it. We did not get a chance to have breakfast or dinner in, since we already tried the traditional meals elsewhere. Location, a bit hard to find, but we asked around, and the locals are so kind to help us find the hotel even if it was out of their way. Just a few blocks and you're in the main shopping area of Kyoto, where you can find restaurants, shops, Nishiki Food Market, and train and bus stops. Very convenient indeed and it was interesting to see the modern main center turn into old style Japanese streets in just a turn of a corner. Staff were excellent, they were very helpful and friendly and spoke great English.

We arrived at the hotel early and was told that check in was strictly 3pm or after. Once we were brought to our room, the attendant who was dressed in a kimono was able to help us with our questions despite her limited knowledge of the English vocabulary. The room was way above my expectations (neat, tidy and clean) with all the amenities provided. For dinner we chose kaiseki dinner (with other options like sukiyaki and shabushabu available). Dinner itself was one of the best Japanese meals I had with the extremely courteous service provided with the most tastiest dishes. I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone. Even though it has a higher than average price, the stay I experienced with my partner is enough for me to recommend this to people travelling to Kyoto.

I spent a month researching ryokans and hotels in Kyoto and I'm glad I picked Yuzuya in the end. I wanted my trip to be perfect because it was so precious for me to travel with family. I want to say Thank You to Yuzuya for making the stay delightful. I was concerned with the noise mentioned in some posts, but in the end it did not become a bother. I was lucky to get room Murasaki in the back... Despite there were maybe two or three times that I heard the sound of a siren from the street, it was overall a very tranquil and private experience. The lady served us was nice and friendly. I have to say the whole breakfast dining experience was surreal. A moment of pure sensations and reflections, and the amount of stimulation is just right. We spent two nights in the ryokan and for both days the Japanese breakfast was delicious. If you are looking for a reward for yourself or quality time with your significant person this is the place to enjoy. 非常舒适，一切恰到好处。旅馆比想像的安静。早餐真的是对自己的奖赏。

Fantastic Ryokan about 50 minutes north of Kyoto nestled in the mountains right off of a river. My girlfriend and I arrived in the rain and were greeted by three employees with umbrellas who guided us into their beautiful establishment. The room we stayed in was amazing - we had a balcony with luscious green views and could hear the relaxing sounds of the river ambling past us. The dinner was decadent with some of the best Tuna I had in my life with a delicous breakfast as well. I highly recommend you spend a night here, it was one of the highlights of my 10-day trip to Japan. The nearby temples are a short hike away and incredibly gorgeous as well.

This is literally the best accommodation I've ever stayed in my life, no exaggeration. The owners and the staff were always respectful and took care that everything was in place. They provided us food every time and it was delicious, the location is excellent, the beds were super comfortable. My intention to visit Kyoto was to immerse in the Japanese culture and the owners helped me practising my Japanese. We had beers and sashimi together and talked about many things! If this wasn't enough, we even had a true ryokan experience since they hosted a geisha show and we could play games and ask the Geisha questions about her life. They even have four dogs full of love! This place is really the best one to go if you're staying in Kyoto. It's amazing how the owners and the staff received us! Looking to come back again.

This hotel had it all! While the hotel did take some time to get to from Kyoto, the staff literally ran to us to greet us outside with a warm welcome. The hotel has both public and private baths. The public bath times change genders so you can experience both rooms. They are both lovely, but one of them includes an outdoor bath overlooking the mountains (absolutely breathtaking!) The private bath was the same way, overlooking the mountains. When we arrived we were surprised to find that there was a special meal provided during the summer months. The meal was served riverside with lanterns lit along the river. The meal was marvelous. The final surprise was that at the end of dinner there were maikos who met with us and then performed. From what I understand in the winter time dinner and the show is still provided but not riverside. Finally, the room also met our expectations. Our room included a bath and toilet along with a fridge and seating area with a mountain view! There are some rooms that also include a balcony bath, but it was out of our price range. I would definitely recommend staying at Momijiya, you won't regret it. It was one of the highlights of our time in Japan!

Me and my hasbund had a great experience in Kyoto, and this hotel helped our trip pretty well. Hotel offered us free room upgrade, and we had comfy room with usuful private bathroom. We could buy 1day bus pass at the hotel every day, used traditional big public bath any time. I hope we can come back to this hotel. Next time, I hope they can provide laundry room and meal service. I believe those facility will help us more. Thanks a lot, AZUMAYA-san!

This delightful Ryokan was just outside Kyoto. We planned our trip in the morning so that we would have our last port of call Kinkakuji. From there we hunted around for a Lawson station and bought a few snacks and drinks for after dinner. We caught 2 taxies near the "Golden Pavilion". The cost was each which was well worth it since we had a group of 6 and we were all tired from a big day. Staff greeted us and we were very happy with the room. He speaks some English was very welcoming. Around the corner we ate at the attached restaurant. The Donburi was excellent value at Y980. We had a relaxing bath and back to our rooms for some IPAD karaoke and chuhi on the landing outside our rooms. Everything was clean and gorgeous. The access to WiFi and a computer was an added bonus. Breakfast was a choice of western (toast, coffee, eggs)or Japanese . Both were great. We were able to catch the JR bus almost outside next day to Enmachi Station then a short train ride to Arashiyama. Best stay in Japan I've had at a small Ryokan and excellent value. Don't be put off by the location. The beautiful gardens and traditional feel make it worthwhile. Recommend you stop at the visitors centre when you arrive at Kyoto Stn and discuss your options with the staff there.

I have been to Japan four times and out of the many accommodations I have been to. This is the prime example of Japanese hospitality. You are served a cup of hot tea, local matcha chocolate and cheese cake once you arrive. They are always thanking you for everything and bowing to you with much respect and courtesy. Every single staff is polite and makes you feel at home. We had the in-room dinner and breakfast option. Dinner was quite good but we loved the breakfast! Nonetheless, there are so many dishes that you feel like a king for the day. Room is spacious and clean. You also have the option to bathe in the onsen located in the basement which looks new compared to many of the other onsens that I have been to. The staff always greets you when you are leaving or coming back to the hotel which makes it a very pleasant experience. They also give you green tea leaves and amenities kit for you to bring home as a souvenir. All in all, it was a memorable stay in Kyoto.

The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and you instantly sense that they love their jobs and are happy to please the guests and ensure they enjoy their stay. We were greeted at the entrance by a nice and beautifully dressed lady in Japanese traditional attire. We were then ushered to the lobby and offered tea while our reservation was being quickly processed. Thereafter, we were taken to our room which was really lovely and had authentic green tea and utensils for Japanese tea ceremony as well as kimonos (the traditional attire) for our use and enjoyment, all complimentary! Our room had a private bath and toilet but were were also invited to use the shared hot bath at will and it was amazing! We took most of our baths there. The food was extremely delicious. We had breakfast there each morning. The Ryokan offered both traditional and western breakfast to give guests a choice. Each morning, we ordered one Japanese and one western breakfast and both were delicious and well made. The staff gave us useful tips and directions on where to go for sightseeing and to eat, and where to find products and gifts we were looking for. Everywhere was easily accessible because Ryokufuso is centrally located....within walking distance of the Kyoto central station and just about 3 or 4 stops by Bus 50, which stops right opposite the ryokan. We enjoyed our stay so much that we added an extra day...and even got a bigger room with a balcony at only a slightly higher price! If you visit Kyoto, don't miss staying at Ryokan Ryokufuso...it's a good feeling ryokan all through!!

The staff were incredibly friendly. We stored our luggage at the hotel both before and after the trip; very nice if you know how hard it can be to find an open luggage locker at the station during busy times! Our room was immaculate and had lots of tiny details in it, like a fresh flower next to the calligraphy scroll, and what I think was a yoga mat rolled up and waiting on top of the safe. A book was provided with not only hotel information, but lots of Japanese language and culture information for those new to Japan, and information about lots of extra activities in the area, including excursions, a cooking lesson, and an on-site calligraphy lesson. My travel partner was Japanese, and he appreciated the hotel as much as I did. Everything was made with new materials, but in the traditional styles of Kyoto, which was a lot of fun. We had the Japanese breakfast at the hotel (you have to order it before 10pm the night before) and it was tasty and reasonably priced. A good start to the day. They had lots of materials in the lobby, and the staff were great at introducing sight-seeing. Spots and advising you about how to get there. They sold one-day bus passes on site; very convenient! All in all a fabulous stay! Recommended!!!

It was a great experience to stay at Sumiya Kihoan! Nice delicious dinner and breakfast and a cozy room. Especially I really love outdoor onsen(hot spring). It treated my skin so nicely. Actually it was a little accident during my stay, when i was at outdoor onsen I fell on the floor then my both legs are hurted. As soon as I talked reception staff, she treated me so carefully even at midnight. She brought some cool patches and things to heal my legs from drugstore where is miles awy from the ryokan. I deeply appreciate lovely kindess and help. Definitely, I stronly recommend Sumiya Kiho An For an amazing experience in Kyoto!

Location is good with bus stop within 5 min walk. Right next to Toji pagoda so very easy to locate on map. We took a taxi from kyoto station, cost us 1000yen. A supermaket and minimart is within walking distance. Room is clean and sparkling. Building is new as this hotel is open this year. bathroom is good size and a washing machine (detergent is provided). Small balcony to hang washed clothes. Mini kitchen has fridge, kettle, microwave and induction cooker. Good for my family as I need to warm milk for kids. No TV, but basically we don't need it after a whole day of sightseeing. Disadvanage: no space for a table to put small items like bag/watch etc. There is a small foldable table provided but we cant use it as we need the space for futon and luggage (we have only 1 large luggage) No elevator (3 level hotel) Staff let us leave our stroller at the ground floor. Overall, a good value hotel. Good choice to stay in kyoto

The surrounding landscape of this place is peaceful and beautiful. Also loved the onsen part. A bit of a distance from Kyoto city (so be prepared for that travel), but this is also the draw (quiet and relaxing environment). You can spend the daytime exploring Kyoto and surrounding areas (going via either (1) bus & hotel shuttle, (2) subway and taxi, or (3) taxi all the way if you don't mind spending bit extra money), and then spend your evenings relaxing at this wonderful place. If your booking includes breakfast and/or dinner, you are in for a treat. We very much enjoyed trying new and delicious foods there. Lastly, the staff there are some of the kindest, most helpful people you will encounter at a place of lodging. Would recommend to family/friends and would definitely go again.

We booked in here for two nights to make it stay in Kyoto special. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The location was great for people needing to be close to the station. Downtown is around 25 minutes away walking but we hired bikes and was able to get there quicker (also a taxi back in the evening was only around 1000 yen). The room was beautiful, spacious, excellent amenities (coffee machine, tv, L’Occtaine shampoo, conditioner and body wash). The room also had a balcony with a wonderful view of Kyoto as we was on the 6th floor. Also is located on a small side street alongside a beautiful canal. Would highly recommend!

This is our first trip to Kyoto, which has most traditional culture in Japan. We were lucky to choose to live here. First of all, the master was very kind and the girl AOI was so lovely and helpful who also mastered English conversation. Every request was answered and satisfied. They have two bathroom and we need to reserve before using it. The Japanese bathroom was amazing and comfortable. I would surely recommend this ryokan to my friends and this is definitely unforgettable memory we had in Japan.

From booking the reservation to the staff bowing until our shuttle was out of sight, Yunohana resort has been one of the best, if not, THE best experience from beginning to end. They have staff who speak English so they were helpful when confirming my booking before our trip. They also emailed us a couple days before our check-in day to confirm our stay and to ask about our arrival time at the local station so we can use the shuttle. The hotel is about a 15 - 20 min drive from the station. It was raining hard the day we arrived and it was actually the perfect weather to stay inside in the warm resort and enjoy the hot spa. The garden looked amazing from the lobby and there were still cherry blossoms on the trees. They provide a bit of tea and sweets as you check in, and they also have you pick out your yukata, which is the one you will be wearing around everywhere. We reserved the Japanese Twin Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath and it was the perfect room for us. The bath was just the perfect temperature and made for quite an awesome photoshoot on the balcony with the pink blossoms behind us. There is also a small separate living room with a couch, a tv, tea and some sweets. All the drinks in the fridge are free and there are more than enough to last a one-night stay. Dinner and breakfast the next day are incredible. They have private dining rooms so that was nice. The young chef came by to our table to say hello and what an amazing talent and artistic eye he has. Every dish was like artwork and we had such a fun time just looking at it. At the end of dinner they brought out a variety of raw fish so we could choose our main entree for breakfast. That was such a nice touch! The public bath is just as clean and with all the amenities you could ask for. You are able to choose from a variety of shampoos and conditioners. The one thing I wish they had was the chestnut snack in our room was so yummy that we wanted to buy a pack, but they didn't have any in their l

The husband and I both really enjoyed our stay here. As foreigners the breakfast was always very interesting, delicious and had something new for us to try. Before Japan we never bathed with other people, and it was really lovely to end your day of tourism soaking in the hot bathtub downstairs. The room was also very roomy and cozy. It was the largest room of the 4 different places we stayed in Japan. But the best part was the location. It was only a short walk away from the shopping arcades, the sanjo subway which connected to 2 major subways. It also had a nearby busstop that took you directly to the Golden pavilion. The hotel also provided a really complete travelers packet in English that had maps and cool information about the current week. The only con I really had was the noise. But this is something that comes with the location, because we were in such a central location, the street outside could be noisy at times. But it was never so loud that we could not sleep, and the convenience of the location definitely outways the noise. Please ignore our "airport to kamogawakan" answers below as we came from Narita airport to Osaka to Koyasan to Kyoto.

We are 2 adults with an eight year old kid. We are pleased of the good location of the ryokan. It is in a quiet residental neighbourhood so it was nice to have a glimpse of a residential area away from the tourist site. The ryokan is near a metro station and buses to sight seing sitesby, about 5-10 minutes walking distance. From the 3 days that we were there we took only once the bus and walked most of the time e.g. we went to the Nijo castle, The Manga museum and back to the ryokan. If we return to Kyoto, we would consider renting bikes to visit Kyoto near by. The staff is very friendly and helpful to recommend us on the best way to visit the few places that we are interested in (which bus to take, etc.). The Ryokan is also organised in providing us a map of restaurants and places of interest. We found that it was very helpful even if we have not had the chance to try all the recommended places. The Japanese breakfast with salmon was excellent, we ended up choosing it over the continental and american breakfast for all the 3 days. If you are staying more than 3 days, perhaps you'll need some more variety in the choices (in the Japanese breakfast) but every time it was perfect. There is a washer and dryer with a small cost but you'll need to tell the staff to reserve it since there is only one in the building. Nearby there is a laundromat if you have many loads ( we travel very light with one suitcase to Kyoto - you learn quickly that traveling light to Japan is a very good idea). There is only one thing from our trip that could be improved and it is not of the ryokan's doing. It is about getting to the ryokan from the Kyoto station by taxi (we traveled to Kyoto by the bullet train from Tokyo). When we booked the ryokan, we have only the English name of the ryokan. I had printed the ryokan's location from google map, again all in English. So when we were taking the taxi, the driver could not figure out where exactly where it is (we did not rented Sim card so no int