600-8317 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Japan
#36 of 633 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 212 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Csmn
United KingdomEverything was great. As a recommendation, I would say having some Yukata (kimonos) for sale would be noce. I'm sure lot's of people would be interested
We loved our stay and everyone should experience this type of accommodation at least one time during their travel to Japan. Very friendly host and interesting breakfast. Kyoto train station is 15 to 20 min far, and on top, 10 min away, you have one of the temples.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Gabriella
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Brianna
United StatesI wish the sento was a bit cleaner as the hot tub water was a tad dirty but everything else was fine.
I liked how friendly the hosts were, and how spacious the room was. The quality of the room and bathroom were better than I was expecting and I love that they provided yukata, slippers, and a tea pot.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Miriam
United StatesWe liked how clean, quiet and traditional everything looked and how nice and accommodating are the staff. We liked the breakfast they served as well. We really enjoyed our stay and also we really enjoyed walking around Kyoto.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Dafhne
FinlandEverything was top-notch. It will be difficult to find a better lodging experience than this. They were very attentive and got out of their way to accomodate our requests. Thank you so much!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Ta
CanadaGreat location, lovely Japanese style room, and the two staff members were amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Cameron
United KingdomThe owners were incredibly pleasant and helpful even though I can't speak Japanese very well! It felt like a truly authentic ryokan experience with a beautiful tatami floor room. Great size as well. Plus breakfast in the morning was an excellent treat!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Louise
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Alexandre
AustriaSmall nitpick maybe. You have to be back before midnight. So keep that in mind if you plan on staying out longer
Lovely hosts, good value, plenty space, relaxing bath, good and traditional breakfast. It was such a nice stay, I can only recommend this place!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Kristina
United Statesonly hooks on the walls, no hangars
Staff very friendly, room was spare, but clean & comfortable. Quiet location in a narrow street, walking distance to Kyoto Train station, local restaurants, bus stops. Fresh towels & robes daily, traditional breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Melissa
New ZealandLoved this Ryokan! The futon was so comfortable to sleep on and the Japanese style room was really cool. I also enjoyed the breakfast and the Japanese style bath. The location is close to Kyoto station, around 10 mins walk with luggage. There’s also nearby shops and restaurants. The staff were so lovely and friendly, I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Giacomo
AustraliaVery beautiful room and high standards of cleanliness. The owner is very kind and a great musician
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Edward
United StatesEverything was good.
The location, Cleanliness , but specially the Staff, the owner was really really nice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Henric
SwedenNothing.
Incredibly friendly staff, lovely breakfast and the location was also great (close to Kyoto station, but still in a quiet neighbourhood). The traditional rooms was the highlight of the stay though. Fantastic!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Christina
AustraliaCouldn't find a towel hook or hanging area when using shower and sink.
Breakfast was delicious, staff were super friendly. The public bath is reservable for private use at times. Futons were comfy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Jasmin
United StatesThere wasn’t anything to dislike.
A very pleasant stay with pleasant staff! We loved it here and wish we’d stayed longer.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Richard
United StatesIt's difficult to complain about this location. If I had to really try, I would say that the restroom will not meet your expectations if you are expecting something modern similar to a hotel. It feels more like the restroom at your house.
Great for those who want to experience ryokans at an affordable price. The kind staff was fantastic and went out of their way to explain the available amenities in English.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Joshua
United StatesThe owners were extremely nice. They offer breakfast and daily room cleanings. They even gave us some advice on places to visit in the city. And when we were ready to leave they gave us some souvenirs and took our picture. I highly recommend this Ryokan.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Ahmed
MoroccoEverything was clean and simple, I lived a real japanese traditional ryokan experienxe. The staff were so kind and helpful. They made my stay in kyoto so easy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Dennis
AustraliaVery convenient and located in quite a quiet location. Amazing staff there and great facilities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Nick
United StatesVery nice staff. Gave lots of local entertainment options. Made a great effort to keep the grounds quiet for all guests. Very nice breakfast. Option to reserve the bathhouse for a private bath. Good location away from high traffic areas. Comfortable room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Mai
United StatesShimizu ryokan is extremely close to Kyoto station so it's a central local. It's a 20-30 walk and/or (crowded) bus rides away from Nishiki market, or Arashimaya, Ginkaku-ji or Kiyomizudera temple. So planning is crucial in order to not have a hectic day.
Room for 2 was spacious with its own bathroom and shower, air conditioner, TV and a kettle (which was surprisingly useful). The futons are warm and very cushion-y. They have a decent size sento on the 1st floor, that you can reserve for private use from 6pm-10pm (I believe). The Japanese breakfast they prepare (included in room payment) is all around fantastic! And of course the owners, they show us the Japanese'.incredible hospitality, warmth and kindness. Although we want to explore and stay in other parts of Kyoto in the next visits, I'd love to spend even just a night at their place again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Nathan
United KingdomThe staff were super friendly and made our stay even better. They even gave us a free umbrella when it was raining on the day we left. The breakfast was also really good. I would very much recommend this to anyone interested in a traditional Rykon experience.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Andrew
AustraliaNeed to be noise conscious.
Very cute family run ryokan. Breakfast was a great way to start the day and the private bath to end it.
Stayed in November 2023
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