A long way out of Kyoto.

Genuine Ryokan style hotel, very comfortable to sleep

Stayed in April 2024

The one thing that lets this place down is the location, it is a bit inconvenient to get to if you're staying in Kyoto. It was difficult to figure out what bus we had to get from Kyoto station to get to the ryokan, and it took about 50 minutes by bus. It's much further out of the city centre than I initially thought.

I liked the traditional and homely feel of the Ryokan, it didn't feel like a hotel, it felt like someone's house. Whether or not that's what your after is subjective of course. Personally, I loved the homely feel of the place. The garden was also beautiful. The bath house was located outside and you had to exit the building to get to it. Was a little inconvenient but a lovely little bath house nonetheless!

Stayed in April 2024

The rooms are a bit dated and bedding needed an upgrade🫤

Staff were lovely and helpful!

Stayed in March 2024

We were a bit disappointed to learn that the one night we stayed, on a Sunday, the onsen was not available. However, we still enjoyed our time.

The Ryokan was lovely to stay in. It was a little further out from Kyoto's centre but we enjoyed the quiet. We opted in for a room upgrade when arrived and checked in. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

It wasn’t convenient to get to and from Kyoto city centre to the ryokan and it could just have been my room but there was a distinct smell of cat litter or something in my room. It could have been mould but it smelt like a pet shop or a hamsters cage. I also wouldn’t recommend sleeping on a futon. Extremely uncomfortable and the pillows provided are awful, but luckily sheets & bathrooms etc are clean

The property itself was quite remote and far from Kyoto centre so it does offer an element of tranquility

Stayed in December 2023

The bugs like warm rooms as much as you do in the winter.

The staff was very nice and were quick to help whenever anything came up. The futon was comfortable and warm, makes me wish for one for myself. The property was far enough away from the city center that I had no trouble finding a seat on public transport and there weren't many other tourists.

Stayed in December 2023

There was a quite strong wood/moss smell in the room, we were tired from our trip so we didn't mention it immediately. The next day the owner said the rooms were remodeled recently so it could be that.

The food was good and a great value for the money. The garden is beautiful and room clean. The Staff is very nice and helpful.

Stayed in April 2023

Limitations on facilities an enjoyment factors

It provides a great feel of old school japan but is very limited on confort, if solo you have shared bathroom vacilities 2 toilets with one shower,. When ordering breakfast it was not informed that it would be served in the resturant, so was cold when investigating. Not lose to any landmarks but they are a bus away. second time i have stayed there tho so worth a go, all the floor sitting and stuff is a nice change and feel

Stayed in March 2023

I think we have nothing to criticize.

I was traveling together with a friend and she preferred to book a place a bit outside of the city. The place is still very accessible by bus (stop is almost in front of the house), or even the tram if (you don’t mind a 15 minutes walk). The staff was very kind and welcoming and you will easily get along with English, if you don’t speak Japanese. The rooms were tidy and comfortable and would also recommend to take the Japanese breakfast in the house. Cannot judge the dinner since we usually returned late and ate somewhere else. Highly recommend the ryokan!

Stayed in May 2024

Not a comfortable space- false advertising

Stayed in March 2024

Lack of staff at night. Smell of room was not good.

The garden was very pretty.

Stayed in March 2024

pictures didn’t match location, will request for refund.

nothing

Stayed in December 2023

My room door couldn’t be closed tightly.

The receptionists were really nice.

Stayed in January 2024

Heating/AC a bit noisy.

A good traditional Ryokan experience. Ecellent Kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. Newly refurbished. Quiet location out of town with reasonable bus links (JR and city bus #8)

Stayed in December 2023

Hard to get to and not really worth the price quality wise, bath weren’t ready for the guest (sento) and they were a bit dirty, which is the only time it happened in japan for my entire trip

Food was good

Stayed in October 2023

My only issue is that it's kind of out of the way from everything else. Minimum 30 minute bus ride or taco from the shops and major station

I loved how calm and quiet it was. The room was super comfortable and very cozy. The staff were very nice and really helpful especially with me losing my passport and them assisting me with the next steps after realizing what happened

Stayed in October 2023

Rooms Beds uncomfortable No light working Owner smoked in the hotel Location not great

Clean nice garden

Stayed in July 2023

it wasn’t very clean in the room, it was very expensive for what it was and the cook was smoking inside everywhere. The food wasn’t good at all and was scared to get sick based on the lack of cleanliness of it all, especially the cook.

Stayed in May 2023

Place smells. Location is horrible. Totally different from the listing photos! I felt cheated. Am asking booking.com to explain to me and asking for a refund. How can you post photos to cheat guests!

Look like haunted house. If you’re in for a scare you should try this place

Stayed in April 2023

the Japanese garden were carefully taken care of and is very beautiful, giving old Japan vibes. staff was very very friendly, they also speak enough English to guide us and make us feel comfortable. The kaiseki was top notch, I ate so much but still want to have more. The room is not the newest but it is clean, organized and comfortable. overall I had a great time, it was definitely the highlight of my trip.

Stayed in December 2022

nothing!

loved everything about this place. i actually booked a room with a shared bathroom but the owner very kindly upgraded me. there is free parking and a restaurant. great location to explore kyoto. i like the distance outside as it is a bit on the edge of central kyoto.

Stayed in March 2022

It was quite far from the centre of town (but I expected this and I drove, so that wasn't a big deal). The pillow was a little hard and had beans in it (but I think that this type of pillow is quite standard in many hotels in Japan, so maybe I have to get used to it).

The area was very peaceful and quiet. The futons were comfortable and the room was clean. I came by car and I was able to use the car park for free. I like exercising, so I walked to Arashiyama (it took about 45 minutes on foot). But I think you can rent some bicycles, so it would probably only take 25-30 minutes by bicycle. If you enjoy exercising, it might be a good opportunity for you to stay here.

Stayed in February 2022

This isn’t really a “ryokan” or a hotel more like a house turned into an Airbnb.

It was very clean and the garden is gorgeous. the staff was wonderful

Stayed in November 2021

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Stayed in September 2023