600-8137 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Juzenjicho 196, Japan
#29 of 635 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1043 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 April 2024
Kate
United KingdomNo option to select vegetarian breakfast. It was lovely food tho!
Beautiful clean and attention to detail. The cedar onsen in each room were exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jeffrey
GeorgiaThe property was perfect for our 3 days in Kyoto. The size of the room was great and the beds were comfortable. The rooms were stocked with everything you might need. The cypress tub onset was wonderful after a day of walking. The staff were incredibly kind, understanding and accommodating. We love this place!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Rosenberg
United StatesNothing!
Great ryokan experience! The room was comfortable and clean with a beautiful bathtub. It was located right by a gorgeous river with tons of cherry blossoms. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jane
AustraliaAdding an onsen would make this hotel beyond exceptional!
Loved the location, close to Kyoto station to get around & join the hustle & bustle - but tucked away so peaceful enough so you could still sleep with your window open! The rooms were a great size & every detail has been considered.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Glenn
AustraliaTraditional meets modern. Staff made atmosphere pleasant with good English speaking staff. Special considerations to our honeymoon. Better than expected.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Kathryn
United StatesNot a thing!
We absolutely loved the traditional style of the staff and the location. We felt like we got an authentica taste of the old ways here. The staff were exceptional! Very kind and professional. The location was beautiful and we were able to walk comfortably to several locations. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesNothing that we didn’t like.
We enjoyed having the option to try two unique breakfasts.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Selina
SpainNothing
Do yourself a favour and stay here, the location is fantastic and the amenities amazing. The rooms are very big, the wooden bath was a dream and felt like an onsen. The bed super soft and close to the station and 20 minute walk to Nishiki market
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ignacio
MexicoNothing
Everything. Beautiful, spaceful, outstanding service and kindness by all staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Tze
SingaporeIt's a bit of a distance from the train station.
The room was spacious, and while the location is a bit outside the town, it's still within walking distance from the hotel to the city area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Katherine
United StatesBed is a bit hard
The ryokan style, small Japanese garden view outside, very hospitable staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
D'vine
AustraliaGreat location, very friendly and helpful staff and room was very nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Mark
AustraliaNothing
Authentic Japanese style, friendly, helpful and delightful staff, excellent and plentiful breakfast and quiet and convenient location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lynne
AustraliaGreat room, lovely toiletries and cedar bathtub. Extremely friendly staff. Close to main train station and also local subway for moving around Kyoto.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Anne
IndiaA pleasant change , differing from conventional hotels. We opted for Japanese breakfast and enjoyed it while it was served to our room. Room was spacious , well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Monique
AustraliaIt was perfect!
It was a gorgeous place to stay close to the station and also close to the river and not too far from the amazing temples and Gion. The rooms were amazing with the wooden bath and the breakfast brought to the room was delicious and set us up for a day of exploring!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Bashayer
United Arab EmiratesLocation
Room is spacious and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Lee
CanadaVery friendly staff that would make sure to remember each guest, rooms were very well sized and beautifully laid out. Cypress bath was very nice and helped unwind at the end of the day. Would recommend as it's a nice cozy establishment in a great part of Kyoto.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Louie
United StatesI was in awe of Japanese hospitality that I voiced my appreciation in a bow and a verbal "arigatou gozaimashita" before I left. My stay was so great that I should have booked more than one night here in Kyoto.
It was the comfiest ryokan experience that left me wanting to return again someday. Indeed, there are more traditional ryokans in more remote areas of Japan. However, this ryokan was hospitable to a foreigner like me and spoke in English when I was checking in. My shoes were stored in a shoe locker at the entrance. Then, the staff gave me a pair of slippers to wear on the premises. They also offered a breakfast service for a fee, which I took on, and the next morning, their Japanese breakfast set was nice. The tatami mats were too comfortable and the room was clean enough that lying on the floor felt safe and relaxing. The highlight of the ryokan was their cypress bath. The receptionist explained that they took special care of their bath and after taking my first ever Japanese bath, I understood why baths were sacred to the Japanese people. So, I had to respect the facilities, and rather than using my own soap, I used their provided soaps to keep the bath clean for others in the future. Location-wise, the ryokan was situated in the center of a neighborhood close to the Shichijo subway station, but was an easy 20 minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Marko
SwitzerlandVery nice and helpful stuff. Very attentive! Good location, very quiet but close to the main station. Perfect beds and private bath.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Yen
AustraliaIt was a great change from the modern hotels we were staying at. Felt really relaxed here; Slow paced & traditional. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Anthony
CanadaNo issues at all
Exquisite traditional ryokan; great location - walkable to or from the station.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Archita
NetherlandsNothing as such.
The Japanese style room is great and gives you the authentic feel along with a small garden view. Staffs were amazing and location was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Philippa
AustraliaAmazing staff, so welcoming, professional and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. An absolute delight staying at Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei, highly recommend for a traditional Japanese experience.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
M
AustraliaVery luxurious comfortable accommodation. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
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