Incredible service, fantastic food and such a tranquil place that it felt like the room was in a different dimension! You have to get the dinner and breakfast option when you stay here. The service and quality of the food were outstanding. Our room had its own toilet, but the bath was shared. The whole experience was wonderful and we were able to get a slot for a bath in the evening and in the morning. I also was surprised how well I slept on the futon. Given that it felt hard when I laid down, I was surprised how well rested I woke up.

Stayed in May 2024

The food was great.

Stayed in May 2024

Great traditional atmosphere of ryokan Impeccable customer service Amazing food (dinner is a 2-hour celebration) Very convenient location

Stayed in April 2024

Incredible traditional Japanese food. Exceptional service. Perfect location. So glad we chose Motonago for our ryokan stay in Kyoto.

Stayed in April 2024

The ryokan is beautiful, very well located, the host are amazing, everything was perfect. Thanks.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was great.

Clean, classic, traditional and peaceful.

Stayed in April 2024

n/a - we'd liked it all!

Breakfast was amazing. Staff were lovely. Location was perfect! Thank you :)

Stayed in March 2024

This was a traditional Japanese guest house. It was beautiful.

Stayed in April 2024

Very friendly staff, amazing food, especially the sukiyaki! Very flexible and accommodating to requests, bath made us feel very relaxed, lovely location. I would recommend anyone who wants a relaxing few nights to stay here.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything, the staff are highly attentive and serve dinner and breakfast in your room

Stayed in March 2024

Really can't think of anything. It was expensive, but worth it for the experience.

We had a great stay at Ryokan Motonago! It was wonderful to be able to experience a traditional stay and kaiseki meal in such a lovely setting, and in such a fantastic location. The food was delicious and different from all of the other meals we had while traveling in the country, which was a great experience. The ability to book private time in the onsen with my partner was also much appreciated, especially after a long day of walking and exploring the area (which was central!!). The bedding setup was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. Definitely a worthy experience!

Stayed in February 2024

Great location in Gion and Kiyomizu dera area

Stayed in February 2024

Unfortunately we stayed on a night when they do not cater for dinner. Would have really loved that. We did however have the Japanese breakfast which was another experience in and of itself, also wonderful.

Amazing experience at this traditional ryokan. Loved the ambience and the view from our room which overlooked the internal courtyard albeit from the first floor. The perfectly manicured tree formed a gorgeous silhouette outside our window. We stayed here as a treat on our last day of our Kyoto trip (5 days in total). Its location is tremendous if you’d like to see Kiyomizu-dera or the Yasaka shrine; both nearby. Hospitality was terrific despite the language hurdle. It was my wife’s first experience of a ryokan and a definite highlight.

Stayed in February 2024

For most westerners the beds might be a bit of a shock, as well as sharing toilets/bath areas. But all of that is clear in the booking so I knew what to expect and it was a unique and lovely experience.

Excellent location felt like walking around in a dream. The onsen was amazing. Great little garden outside of our room and lovely staff.

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing! The dinner and breakfast was incredible. The futon and blankets were I incredibly warm and cozy. Such a luxurious experience. So grateful to have stayed there.

Stayed in February 2024

This is tough as if you want traditional it's hard to criticize. That said, it could maybe do with a few updates to bathrooms.

Incredible location, authentic & traditional

Stayed in February 2024

Bath was a little under expectation but clean and good.

Food was epic..

Stayed in February 2024

Excellent service

Stayed in February 2024

Limited English which wasn’t an issue for us, but may be for some.

Great location, clean, comfortable, very friendly staff. Enjoyed the hot bath and food.

Stayed in January 2024

Bedroom was warm but in winter hall and bathroom were cold

Amazing location near Kodaiji temple.

Stayed in January 2024

The price was a little high, but it helped that we shared the cost with friends. We felt the value was worth it with the quality of our stay and meals, and the great location in Gion.

My husband and 2 of our friends stayed here on our first trip to Kyoto. Wonderful location to walk to sites nearby, while also offering peaceful rest. We opted for a 'full experience' and included a kaiseki dinner meal as well as Japanese breakfast. We all were impressed by the number and quality of courses served at dinner. Scheduling our private times to use the spa bath (shared among ryokan guests) was very easy. Our room had a private washroom with sink area and toilet. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accomodating.

Stayed in November 2023

N/A

The accommodations were cozy, with tatami mat flooring that added a touch of traditional Japanese comfort. Sleeping on the tatami mats was surprisingly comfortable, and I found myself truly embracing the essence of Japanese living. The room exuded warmth and simplicity, creating an atmosphere that felt like a home away from home. I highly recommend the 松園/Shoen, the one with the charming garden. The peaceful ambiance created a true escape from Having the opportunity to book both an evening and morning bath allowed me to fully unwind and soak in the tranquility of the ryokan. The bathing experience was exceptional, and the serene surroundings made it an absolute highlight of my stay. Although my visit coincided with the kitchen's holiday, I look forward to the opportunity to try out the traditional Kyoto cuisine on my next visit, they look amazing.

Stayed in January 2024

Room for 4 is a bit small in relation to the price paid.

Quality of the bedding, hot bath, staff attention, atmosphere, feeling welcome, calm.

Stayed in January 2024

Location. Staff and food

Stayed in December 2023