Our stay at Azukiya was so lovely, the property is traditional japanese style and so charming! We had yukata in our room and we enjoyed wearing them around the room, it really added to our experience. Location is convenient and close to an underground station, but also walking to the city center and main attractions is fine. We had breakfast at Azukiya on one occasion and the food was freshly prepared for us with such care, all delicious. We really recommend Azukiya for your stay in Kyoto :)

Stayed in April 2024

Leaving, we stayed 3 night's should have stayed a couple more days

The location was fantastic, 2min walk to train station & near lots of attractions in older area of Kyoto. The host Chieko gave us great tips on the area and her breakfast’s were amazing, beautifully prepared and presented. The Ryokan was spacious, very well maintained, a beautiful courtyard, washing / dryer combo and great coffee. This accomodation & host was outstanding and I can’t wait to return.

Stayed in April 2024

We had a great stay at Azukiya! The house was exactly as pictured, perfect for our group of 4 adults. Great location and our host was super accommodating!

Stayed in April 2024

The stairs are a bit steep but it’s common in traditional homes

The hostess is very nice and generous. She speaks fluent English and is very welcoming.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything about our stay was perfect, from the stunning, traditional property to the incredibly kind and thoughtful host! Make sure you give Chieko a heads up that you’d like breakfast, because she puts together such a delicious spread. She even accommodates our son’s allergies. She was so patient and kind in helping us navigate some of the challenges of navigating Japan with a baby. We cannot recommend a stay at Azukiya enough! Thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

We absolutely loved our stay here. It was an amazing experience. Our host was so welcoming and the breakfasts she provided were delicious. I would definitely book again and recommend it to all. Returning here after a long day of walking was heavenly! It has such a calming effect.

Stayed in April 2024

A beautiful, traditional property with Japanese style furniture.

Stayed in March 2024

Chieko was a lovely host. She went out of our way to make our stay comfortable and pleasant. The B&B is very comfortable and thoughtfully set up, and the breakfast was excellent! It was a perfect place for our family of four with two young boys to stay and explore Kyoto.

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely nothing.

EVERYTHING!! This is the most amazing place to stay in Kyoto. The traditional Ryokan is even better in person if that is even possible. Everything is super clean and spacious and just perfect in every way. The bathroom is super large and the shower pressure is amazing. I didn’t want to get out. The beds were super comfortable and the zen garden in the back looks like a postcard. The washer/dryer was clutch and all detergent and softener was provided. We were also able to rent E-bikes during our stay which allowed us to see so much more. The location is perfect for seeing all of the sights. 20 minute walk to Gion and the markets and super close to subway lines and a Lawson. Kitamura-San couldn’t be a more gracious host. She treated us like family and boy can she cook. Definitely have the breakfast while you are there. It is something deliciously different every day and alternates between western and Japanese cuisine. I cannot say enough good things about the hospitality. I wanted to stay forever.

Stayed in February 2024

We had a beautiful stay and the host was so helpful and cooked the most delicious breakfast! Would highly recommend!

Stayed in November 2023

Absolutely nothing.

Everything: the owner/host is a very helpful and welcoming lady who has maintained this charming 100-year old traditional Japanese townhouse in perfect condition. The place is super clean and has modern and updated facilities, and is near some of Kyotos most famous shrines and temples. Don’t miss the breakfast the owner offers.

Stayed in October 2023

More remarks than criticism: My husband missed a plug for the wash basin when shaving. But maybe we just have overseen it. I sometimes missed a stool in the shower after a long day of sightseeing. We had one in the hotel we stayed before and I started to like that.

Room Really beautiful traditional room in a lovingly furnished townhouse. We had plenty of space and liked to spend time in our room. There was garden view, but unfortunately the weather was too hot to keep the windows open to enjoy it when sitting in the sitting area. Bed The futons were very comfy, also the pillows. We slept very well. The aircon, which we had switched on all night, was quiet enough to have a good sleep. Sometimes you can hear the nearby street at night (e.g. motorbikes). Although such traditional Japanese houses are relatively bright in terms of noise we heard nothing from our neighbours (but people who book such accommodations should be aware of this fact). Location Keage Station is around 5 minutes by foot away. Also the hotel was conveniently located to visit a lot of famous sightseeing spots in Southern Higashiyama. So, if you like, you can do a lot by foot. Amenities There were amenities available and also a washing/drying machine, so we missed nothing. For those who are interested in such things: room cleaning and change of towels was not on a daily basis. For us it was regularly enough, so there is nothing to criticize. Breakfast The breakfast (we had alternating Western and Japanese style) was homemade and we got something new everyday. Every day we were excited to see what was available and it was very tasty. Also it was plenty, so we were not hungry until the afternoon. We can recommend booking breakfast, since it was nothing standardized but has felt made with love. Host The host was a very helpful, sympathetic and friendly lady who speaks good English. She pointed out to us when the weather was supposed to be particularly hot and gave us information about the surroundings and the sights. If asking one day in advance, it was no problem to change our breakfast time for the next day, which was much appreciated. The best hotel (out of 5) during our 3 weeks in Japan. ありがとうございました 。また泊まりたいです。

Stayed in September 2023

The friendliest hostess. She is a phenomenal cook so the breakfast is a must. She also helped us ship our luggages and is so kind.

Stayed in September 2023

Hostest was very nice and helpfull. We rented ebikes and she helped with luggage shipping. Room was big and cozy.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing!

Exceptional property and exceedingly friendly owner who was very attentive to our questions. We loved everything about it and our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer.

Stayed in July 2023

The traditional room was lovely and really comfortable

Stayed in July 2023

The hostess was very friendly and helpful we arrived earlier than check in but she was very accommodating and helped us bring our luggage in.

Stayed in July 2023

Beautiful traditional building with plenty of space and facilities for our family of 6. The host was very friendly and accommodating. We had a lovely stay in the Ryokan.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Clean, pretty and comfortable in a center of all places of interest

Stayed in June 2023

The breakfast was great and the garden outside our room was very beautiful. Aesthetically it was one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. We had a fantastic traditional ryokan experience for an affordable price.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing!

Everything! Kitamura-san was very nice and her breakfast is very delicious! The ryokan was beautiful and the small garden view was the cherry on top of the cake! I would definitely recommend a stay there, it's perfectly located and just magical. ありがとうございました、お元気で! (From the Italian girl from France who tried her best to speak Japanese :) )

Stayed in June 2023

The breakfast was amazing--we had both the Japanese and Western breakfasts and both exceeded expectations (and were a great value)!

Stayed in June 2023

beautiful aesthetic of a house very traditional

Stayed in June 2023

Not as central as some other neighborhoods, but very close to Nanzenji temple and Mount Daimonji.

The hostess was fantastic, friendly, an amazing chef. The ryokan was comfortable and charming. easy access to the subway.

Stayed in June 2023