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Super helpful host and English is very good! He gave us all good bakery and food recos! Our room has little garden, automatic toilet and shower with complete amenities (shower gel, fresh towels, shampoo, warm water). The floor mattresses are comfortable! It is tatami room so it feels so traditonal! The location is central, walking distance to Yasaka Shrine (less 10min) and Kiyomizu Dera where we rented Kimono from, can take the bus to Gion. We found a nearby hidden gem which is the Gyobashi bridge by shirakawa river.

Stayed in March 2024

There is a really wonderful couple that runs the inn and they are super welcoming and happy to help make your trip better with suggestions. Everything is very clean and staying here is like being in a traditional Japanese house but with a modern Japanese bathroom adjoined to each room. Lovely little garden and traditional style common living dining kitchen area. I'll definitely stay here the best time I'm in Kyoto!

Stayed in February 2024

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The hosts were amazing

Stayed in February 2024

I’m grateful I came to Kyoto with just a tote bag and a backpack and had my suitcase shipped to our next location. My spouse brought his carry on suitcase and a backpack and he was very careful to not roll it onto the super clean tatami. The room is small and so don’t expect to be able to explode out! The house is more than a century old. Also, I think the bathroom could use hooks or a second towel bar to the left of the sink.

The architecture is beautiful and clean. The location is fabulous: it’s quiet even though it’s on a shopping arcade. The street comprises of residences, local shops open from 10am to I think 6 or 7pm, and a couple other inns without feeling touristy. It’s not at all like the overly tourist places near Kiyomizu temple. The street is a small pedestrian street and the main thoroughfare is very accessible by bus and subway. The mochi place around the corner on the other side of the canal is amazing!!!! The garden is private and so you can keep the screens open and wake up to sunrise. The futons are super comfortable and I slept deeply every night

Stayed in January 2024

spacious, newly renovated Ryoken style accommodation in a great location with an excellent host (with great English!)

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely charming! Taka and Yuka's cozy guesthouse is a tranquil haven. The Japanese-style rooms exude warmth and authenticity, offering a serene retreat. The attention to detail is remarkable, from the traditional décor to the impeccable service. Staying here feels like a genuine immersion into Japanese hospitality. Highly recommended for an unforgettable and delightful experience

Stayed in January 2024

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Everything. The room is so comfortable, especially with the en-suite bathroom that is brand new. Taka & Yuka are so kind and friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, in a cute little street with bars and restaurants and close to the main areas. We could only stay 2 nights but would have loved to stay longer!

Stayed in November 2023

The only issue would be the stairs - they're fairly steep - but it's miniscule in comparison to everything being homey and comfy. Some doorways can be kind of low too so be aware if you're about 170cm and taller ! :D

We loved this stay, absolutely the best of our trip. The owners were so generous and understanding, and there were only a few other guests so no noisy disruptions ! The bikes were fantastic especially for exploring Kyoto and giving our feet a break from walking. Perfect location, perfect hosts, perfect facilities and spaces, perfect privacy ~(˘▾˘~) Absolutely will return when we're back in Tokyo !

Stayed in November 2023

That I had to leave ;-)

Extremely cosy place and wonderful helpful and interested owners. Great location too, close to subway and close to beautiful surroundings. Amazing bathroom facilities, and the room is just Japanese fairytale, with the little private garden and all. In many ryokans the futon beds are very thin, but here the futon has got extra cushioning so the futons are nice and soft. Overall, my son and I had a wonderful stay! Thank you Taka and Yuka!!

Stayed in November 2023

Very nice and authentic accommodation run by a lovely Japanese couple. We really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it for an authentic stay in Kyoto

Stayed in November 2023

Very friendly couple running the Inn. They were very helpful. Very clean room. Close to the station.

Stayed in October 2023

The place was indeed in a strategic location. It is in the heart of Gion, near to heritage sites, markets and public transit. The customer service is top notch and I will definitely go back here if I am going to visit Kyoto once more. Thank you, Taka and Yuka for making our first trip to Japan a very wonderful and unforgettable experience. Can't also miss to thank you for those surprise coffee treats!

Stayed in September 2023

The warm and friendly hosts were so kind and hospitable and the guest house was a fantastic experience.

Stayed in September 2023

I am a little out of shape and overweight, so when negotiating the 10-step stairs to and from the upper floor, I didn't like the shape I let myself get into during the pandemic. I will be better the next time when we return to this wonderful place. I promise myself.

We loved everything about Oki's Inn -- a lovely 100+ year-old guesthouse with a mix of traditional accommodations and excellent modern bathroom facilities. Perfect! The A/C is so quiet, you don't even know it's running. The sweet smell of the woods when first entering Oki's Inn is a very pleasant surprise - a sensory experience! Taka, Yuka and young Lisa are lovely hosts. Taka and Yuka took our travel-bags up and down the stairs upon our arrival and departure without our asking. This place is very quiet, so it is not a place for partying and playing loud music. Please note that this is a professional rock&blues guitar player writing this review. The walking-street atmosphere is a treat with several convenient places to dine at. There is a 24 hour neighbourhood super-market and convenience store just around the corner. If you want peace, serenity and a sense of well-being at a traditional Japanese family-run home-base as you venture out to explore Kyoto, look no further. As I like to say when I'm totally pleased, "Gotta love it". dcb

Stayed in September 2023

A fabulous traditional timber house with newly built guest rooms and bathrooms. An oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. The hosts were delightful and gave us great recommendations for cafes etc nearby. The stay at Oki's Inn was definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan.

Stayed in June 2023

The owners are so kind and the place itself is very cute and traditional. The newer bathrooms are wonderful and large. The location was fantastic, nestled close to many temples and gardens, a relaxing river walk, and right by the subway.

Stayed in May 2023

We loved this inn, located in a very nice neighbourhood, easily accessible to everywhere. Taka and Yuka were so friendly, generous and helpful and the accommodation was perfect with lots of thoughtful touches. The room and bathroom were nice and big, which is a welcome change from many of the places we've stayed in Japan. We hope to be back one day, can't recommend Oki's Inn enough!

Stayed in May 2023

An absolute must to book for your stay in Kyoto! This place is absolutely amazing from start to finish. First, the home is a historical piece of beauty from the Taisho period which the owners definitely take great pride in caring for the house and making it beautiful without sacrificing the history of it. I am in love with the shared kitchen and eating area and we enjoyed relaxing there and having our meals. You will definitely feel so relaxed just listening to the silence and staring out into the zen garden. The husband and wife are super friendly and helpful and can speak good english and treated us warmly. Our room was clean and warm with our futons already ready for us and the bathroom looks to be newly renovated with a very nice style and all amenities working fine. The location is amazing too as it's right beside the metro station, in a unique shopping street and not too far walking distance from temples and shops. Truly a local gem that needs a lot of love and we enjoyed every minute of our stay here! If we come to Kyoto again this will be our first place to look to stay in!

Stayed in May 2023

Excellent location, close to most tourist attractions and well connected. The room is spacious, and the ground floor has a small attached garden space. You can bring your food in the dinner area and eat on the tatami mat. Yuka (the owner) is very helpful, and gave us a hand printed map as well. Highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2023

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Beautiful location, room, hosts, communal facilities... best place we have ever stayed 😍

Stayed in April 2023

Extremely friendly and helpful hosts, super clean, comfortable and quiet room with private facilities and garden, great facilities, plus great location.

Stayed in April 2023

Taka was extremely friendly, helped us book meals and made recommendations for local places. Japanese style futon beds were very comfortable and cozy. Private bathrooms were large and modern, particularly for a guesthouse/machiya-style accomodation. Short walk from Gion and right next to a metro station. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2023

We loved this place - all the old dark wood and so much helpful hospitality and a great map of the local area! We enjoyed a delightful few days exploring Kyoto on our honeymoon and would definitely recommend this accommodation, especially if you’re keen for a private bathroom.

Stayed in March 2023

I loved everything but it’s worth noting that walls are thin so you have to be respectful of your neighbours and talk quietly. I slept like a baby and usually have a problem with noise - but you may take ear plugs just in case. Also, we went there in nice hot weather- I guess it can get bit cold in winter although there is a heating/AC unit in the room - I’m just not a big fan of AC. But for me this stay was 10 out of 10, and I hope to be back one day.

I absolutely loved my stay at Oki’s Inn. Futons were incredibly comfortable (although I like hard mattresses), room was nicely decorated, bathroom was very new and clean, common areas were lovely and owners were the nicest people ever with very good English. Location is excellent- quiet and peaceful, and a short walk away from major tourist attractions and metro. I will definitely be back one day :)

Stayed in March 2023