Sae, Sherri and Rachel were extremely helpful and their English was exceptional. A beautiful ryokan in a lively location.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Great

Stayed in May 2024

Very attentive and friendly staff, gorgeous rooms and building and excellent location. I will definitely stay there again.

Stayed in May 2024

As is typical for all Japanese buildings, the walls are paper thin, so you can hear everything, so you must keep in mind to be quiet in your rooms and in the surrounding areas to remain respectful.

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable always engaging and extremely helpful and clear with instructions. The establishment was GORGEOUS and located in a perfect spot near the tourist point and a VERY quiet side street.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything

Stayed in April 2024

The only thing if you have bottom room, you can hear footsteps from above, but it wasn’t too bad. We slept very well!

Loved the staff, so friendly and kind. The Ryokan was top notch. Aesop products, Dyson hairdryer, beds are so comfy. We had the Japanese and Western breakfast and both were very good. They have Nepresso in the room.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Beautiful ambience

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing - was amazing

The staff and experience was fantastic, the most enjoyed experience on our Japan tour

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! It’s perfect!

Everything was just perfect. A beautiful, serene boutique ryokan with the most exquisite attention to detail and service. My favourite stay of our 3 week Japan trip

Stayed in April 2024

Everything. It was an amazing stay. Even though I only stayed one night I felt like a true guest. The staff were incredible. Beautiful room. Great location. Loved every second of my visit.

Stayed in April 2024

Staff were unbelievably welcoming

Stayed in March 2024

Quietness, Staff

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast could have been better

Fabolous facility, real modern version of traditional Japanese ryokan. Extremely helpfull and kind staff. Good location in the traditional part od Kyoto

Stayed in March 2024

Traditiona ryokan met and exceeded all expectations. Wonderful quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved the heated floors, bamboo soaking tub and luxury toiletries, plus yakata to wear during our stay!

Stayed in March 2024

No complaints whatsoever

This place is amazing! Service was impeccable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful in recommending restaurants and making reservations. Room was comfortable and quiet. Location was perfect for exploring Higashiyama. Breakfasts exceeded expectations! We were served different protein courses each day (fish, beef, egg/chicken). Loved the bar selections and service too. Highly recommend Ishibekoji Muan

Stayed in March 2024

I loved everything about our stay and have absolutely zero complaints with it, other than I wish we could've stayed for even longer. We stayed for 5 days and I would've moved in if I could, it was that amazing.

This place is INCREDIBLE! I have no other words for it other than the most pleasant stay I could ever imagine having at a traditional Japanese ryoken. We opted for daily traditional kaseki breakfasts that were served in our room with tea and coffee, would sit at the bar and chat with the staff and sample their great Japanese whiskey collection, enjoyed our beautiful spa-like bathroom with private onsen, heated floors, temperature controlled shower area, and beds so comfy, you couldn't help but fall asleep as soon as your head hit the pillow. The staff were incredibly amazing and very quick to handle any needs we had—and they were SO friendly! We had several great and long conversations with them that they felt like friends more than hotel staff. The location was great too because you were a short walk to several temples, popular tourist sites and great food but was secluded enough that you felt like you could relax and detox from the chaos of other large cities in Japan. This was one of the best experiences during our 12-day stay in Japan. I highly highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

A fantastic experience, ultra modern but very traditional. The staff were excellent

Stayed in February 2024

We extended our stay & booked 2 more nights here in Kyoto

Stayed in January 2024

This is the best Ryokan to stay in Kyoto, facilities are unmatched. Aesop products and Dyson hairdryer. The authentic Japanese style room downstairs with Futon beds is very comfortable but we also stayed in rooms upstairs. We ordered their breakfast every morning & it was perfectly balanced and our favourite way to start our day. They even had water temperature settings, the bath is very large and fantastic, also automatic temperature regulated so you can feel warm in the bath as long as you like. Beds & futons were comfortable. Sae Sumii made our stay very comfortable and is a lovely staff member. Also it is right in the middle of Gion so you can explore the district and has amazing dinner places in authentic small restaurants (some need to be booked in advance).

Stayed in January 2024

n/a everything was wonderful

The room was amazing.. and the staff went above and beyond!

Stayed in December 2023

I loved the Japanese style, tatami floors and room layout. The customer service was great. There even was a bar at the entrance which we did not use but It was convinient. The breakfast (paid extra) was also delicious and convinient.

Stayed in November 2023

Very little except the room had no window and the cleaning hours could be more flexible

Very clean, fresh, luxuriously equipped and fitted out, comfortable, located on a beautiful historic street, friendly helpful staff

Stayed in December 2023

everything was perfect!

A charming beautiful small and sweet ryokan, kind and helpful hospitality, excellent service, great location.

Stayed in December 2023

location was great

Stayed in October 2023