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Amazing host, room, and authentic Japanese breakfast. Location is very convenient and close to buses and subway line to explore the rest of Kyoto. Staying at Mitsuki was truly a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone.

Stayed in April 2024

I loved this place but people need to be mindful that's in an old, traditional house; doorways can be low, doors are sliding, and it's in a residential neighborhood (that is quite charming and has a good location).

Staying here was a dream and fulfilled our curiosity of what it's like to stay in a Japanese style town house. Yoko was a gracious host who knows how to make guests feel welcome. The beds were comfortable, the room and bathroom great, and the garden a gem. I was very happy staying here and would come again. I wish places like this existed in every city.

Stayed in April 2024

This was an amazing stay -- there was NOTHING we didn't like!

Yoko was a fantastic host. She contacted us within hours of our booking to find out more about what we needed, then checked in again as our arrival got closer. I have food allergies and my wife is a vegetarian and she was beyond accommodating to us to meet our needs. Being at her home was authentic and peaceful, the room was comfortable and incredibly clean, and breakfast was a masterpiece!

Stayed in April 2024

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The ryokan was lovely and impeccably clean. The proprietor Yoko clearly has high standards. We (a family of four) stayed in a large tatami room with 4 futons that were insanely comfortable. There were elegant Leaf Botanics toiletries provided. The traditional Japanese breakfasts were beautiful as well as delicious. One of the best lodging experiences I have had.

Stayed in April 2024

I wish we could have stayed longer, but she is usually booked out.

Yoko-san was an outstanding host and an absolute treasure trove of information about the area. She made us feel welcome and comfortable. Her English is also outstanding, so if you're worried about your japanese, you'll be understood here! The property itself is stunning and shows how much care is put into it. The location is amazing as well, it's barely a 5 minute walk to the imperial palace. Just a few doors down is one of the highest rated places to eat in the area.

Stayed in April 2024

Our stay at Mitsuki Ryokan was just perfect ! Thanks a lot to Yoko for her great sense of hospitality, kindness and help. Everything was amazing and we will always remember our stay at Mitsuki in Kyoto. Thank you very much !

Stayed in April 2024

We genuinely love love loved everything! My only note is that the property details mention a hot tub in the room, I believe they mean bathtub which could be confusing for someone looking for more of a spa type tub!

Exceeded our expectations in every way. Yoko was a fabulous host, and the location is perfectly central for anything you want to do in Kyoto and beyond. We stayed in the family suite which had 4 super comfortable and cozy futon beds and a private bathroom which was great. Breakfast was just perfect and such a nice way to start the day, our group mostly opted for the traditional Japanese breakfast (which varied from day to day but was always delicious) but there was also the option for a more western style continental breakfast with pastries and croissants which our 7 year old was thrilled with. Yoko recommended a couple of great local restaurants (one less than 5 mins walk away) and kindly organized reservations for us. We also shipped our luggage to and from Tokyo which made our lives easier and Yoko kindly sorted out for us and just added to our bill.

Stayed in March 2024

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It is very close to a subway station which makes getting around a breeze. Our host was super knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond by helping us find which subway train to take to get to our Shinkansen in time or ordering a taxi to pick us up from the inn for a day of sightseeing.

Stayed in February 2024

We loved everything about it; the coziness and the food were unbeatable!

Stayed in February 2024

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We loved this location- it was very close to public transport and the area was away from the busyness of the main tourist areas. Our host Yoko was amazing and she was very helpful giving us an overview of sights and where things are located. Our breakfast was beautifully and lovingly prepared- I am vegetarian and great care was taken to ensure that I had a delicious meal. Thank you.

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely beautiful property with traditional design. I loved my cozy little room overlooking the inner garden. Great location, walkable but also close to public transport. Yoko was the most delightful host, and the breakfast offered was incredible. A stay that I will remember for the rest of my life. I strongly recommend this property—I wish I would have stayed longer. I would also mention- if you are interested in the aesthetic and philosophy of traditional Japanese design, then this is the place for you.

Stayed in January 2024

I loved everything about Mitsuki and by the end of my stay I didn’t want to leave. The room was excellent, a really calming space and a great retreat at the end of the day. The bed was also super comfortable, I had the best sleep every night, and the breakfasts were some of the best food I had in my three weeks in Japan (the soups each morning were so very good!) Yoko was an absolutely brilliant host too. Great food and transport recommendations and super helpful with anything I needed, including helping me track down my bag and sending it on to the next hotel. I’ll definitely stay there next time I am in Kyoto, can’t recommend it highly enough.

Stayed in December 2023

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Yoko was an amazing host who made us feel very welcome. She helped us work out our day and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. The traditional breakfast was exceptional. The rooms were comfortable and cosy even when it was extremely cold out. Thoroughly recommend staying at Mitsuki. It was a memorable experience.

Stayed in January 2024

We stayed on the second floor and the staircase to the second floor landing is very steep and narrow so those traveling with large luggages should be cautious as they would have to carry the lugagges up themselves.

I like that the place had the layout and decor of a traditional Japanese Ryokan and yet it was very clean and neat. The hosts were also very friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to check in early, recommended some local attractions and restaurants, and also made dinner reservations for us.

Stayed in December 2023

N/A. Stay with Yoko at Mitsuki if you can.

Everything about the Mitsuki is amazing. The pictures and description are perfectly accurate. Yoko is the best host imaginable. She is very kind, attentive to all needs, and an all around wonderful host. She welcomed with tea and cake, always asked if we needed anything, helped book reservations, provided umbrellas, and made our time is Kyoto very comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic and on days we had to leave early she left packable breakfast. Rooms were very clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for two people. Location is great on a quiet street but felt immersed in local Kyoto and very close to subway lines which made it easy to get anywhere in the city. Laundry service was very prompt. Overall amazing

Stayed in December 2023

nothing, we just wish that we would have spent more nights there

everything: absolutely faultless, would have given a 12 if it was allowed! Yoko, was the perfect host and her English is impeccable. full of attention and discreet at the same time. the Japanese breakfast she served us was sensational. the setting and the vibes of this 130years old building were fabulous and serene. our room (one of only two onsite) was on the ground floor, opening directly onto the cute garden, whilst still preserving privacy. Every details in our room were carefully chosen from the tea set to the bathroom, or our provided elegant yukata. our best night in Japan .

Stayed in December 2023

We loved this hotel. Stay here was absolutely magical. Our host was so nice and so helpful. We would definitely stay there again. The breakfast was traditional Japanese and it was perfect. Everything there was perfect.

Stayed in November 2023

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Yoko's place was beautifully designed and well preserved. The accommodation was in close proximity to train and bus lines. Yoko was a such gracious and kind host. This stay, bolstered by the beauty of Kyoto, was certainly one of the highlights of our trip. (The breakfasts were also incredible!!)

Stayed in December 2023

For breakfast, you will be offered Japanese or Continental Breakfast. Choose the Japanese breakfast. I didn't really like the Continental Breakfast, I was curious therefore I tried. While in Japan, eat Japanese food!

Host is very attentive. The level of service given is very good. Excellent Japanese breakfast prepared daily with fresh ingredients from nearby market. They only have 2 rooms, which is why it is almost always fully booked. While the rooms are pricey, they are huge! I thoroughly enjoyed my ryokan experience. The train station is just a few minutes' walk away, very convenient.

Stayed in November 2023

The location was ideal and easy to access the metro and visit the nearby temples. The ryokan was exceptionally beautiful and the best experience we had in Japan. The Japanese breakfast was delicious, we enjoyed every bit. The room we had was upstairs; it was very spacious and clean; heating/ac in very room (bathroom and bed area). Our host, Yoko, was beyond amazing! On day one she gave us a tour of the place and brought us tea and cake. The bar in the ryokan is a nice cozy spot where you can sometimes meet some fun locals or grab a drink and get recommendations for what to do in Kyoto. Yoko provided us with recommendations of places to see and places to eat. We had such a great time here and would definitely look into staying here again when we travel to Kyoto.

Stayed in November 2023

Amazing staff, very attentive and helpful

Stayed in November 2023

Perfect place to stay if you are after ryokan accommodation in Kyoto. Wonderful host, amazing breakfast and great location. Very comfortable stay for the family.

Stayed in November 2023

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Quaint and beautiful place in a prime location in the city. Away from the tourist hotspots and is very quiet. The rooms were beautifully decorated, traditional, yet modern, and very comfortable. The host was very helpful with recommendations and incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in November 2023

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This was one of the highlights of our two week trip to Japan: such a special space, we felt very privileged to be able to stay! Yoko is so wonderful, and the service was wonderful — she was able to cater for my coeliac husband without any issues at all. One of our favourite meals in Japan too (and the best gluten free sponge I’ve tried!). We didn’t want to leave.

Stayed in October 2023