Ryokan Tori

602-8453 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku Sasaya cho 3-639, Japan – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>334</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
334 reviews

Location and staff were excellent. We had an amazing stay and we surely will come back

Marta Italy
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Ryokan Tori

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Ryokan Tori is located in Kyoto, 2 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The property is around 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The property is 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 3.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Each room has a shared bathroom, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at tori can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Heian Shrine is 5 km from the accommodation. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marta
    Italy Italy
    “Location and staff were excellent. We had an amazing stay and we surely will come back”
  • Debbie_wanz_2468
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We loved everything about our stay here. We were made to feel so very welcome. Everything was done beautifully and impeccably even the laying out of the food on our breakfast trays which by the way tasted delicious! The 4 principles of the tea...”
  • Xenia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hospitality was incredible, the futons were very comfortable, Japanese bath really relaxing, and the breakfast delicious. They also recommended us some places around and thanks to that we finally got to see a geisha, far from crowded Gion!”

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 332 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi! My name is Satako, I am the owner. My husband and I run this ryokan. I have learned Cha-do (the tea ceremony) and Ikebana(flower arrangement)for many years, we make the atmosphere of our ryokan more traditional, more relaxing. I am the Kyoto Hospitality Concierge appointed by Kyoto-city, I can introduce you the tourist information to help your travel more efficiently and better understanding of Kyoto history and culture. I hope you have a great stay in our ryokan!

Property information

We are a Japanese traditional inn (ryokan) called MACHIYA architecture, we hope all our guests have a special experience here, like the tea ceremony, Japanese hot bath, and the breakfast with Yukata(loungewear kimono). We hope you come to our place to relax, please have a flexible schedule to have bath and tea ceremony in the evening and enjoy your stay at our ryokan. We are placed the north west area in Kyoto city, there is a Geisha street named Kamishichiken nearby, it’s the oldest Geisha street in Kyoto. Kitano tenmangu shrine 10mins, Nijo castle 20mins by foot, and good transportation to Kinkakuji temple, bamboo forest, etc… Our ryokan is an old wooden house (140 years old), we cannot prevent the sound from outside traffic or the other room perfectly. If you have any sleeping problems, we are afraid our place is not comfortable for you, please think again about your booking. Thank you for your understanding. We all staff are looking forward to seeing you and will serve you our utmost!

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Tori
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

Ryokan Tori takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Ryokan Tori accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

Please note that when settling the bill, the property will accept cash only (in Japanese Yen).

Please be informed that currency exchange service is provided at the bank and/or convenience store located near the property. Currency exchange is not available on site. Please ask the property directly for more details.

Please inform Ryokan Tori in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ryokan Tori

  • The prices at Ryokan Tori may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Ryokan Tori include:

    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Ryokan Tori offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Ryokan Tori is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Ryokan Tori is 2 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.