The price was pretty steep for a shared bathroom and not a free breakfast.

The staff was wonderful, warm and generous. The breakfast was lovely and the accommodations were comfortable. We loved the rooftop for watching the sunset and seeing the view. Oh, also, the location is excellent! So convenient for seeing the old town of Kyoto.

Stayed in May 2024

This traditional Inn is in an ideal location nestled against the mountains and right in the heart of the historic area of Kyoto, within an easy walk to several landmarks. The staff was above and beyond friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fresh, hardy and delicious. As an American and first time in Japan, I highly valued a more authentic traditional Japanese Inn experience.

Stayed in April 2024

The toilet is not within the room.

The location.

Stayed in May 2024

The staff were so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. It has a great location with nice rooftop views.

Stayed in May 2024

The hostesses were so very kind, respectful, and highly helpful and accommodating. The location was amazing- very quiet street but only a 3 minute walk to historical area of Kyoto. Also, very traditional ryokan style room and stay. 😊

Stayed in May 2024

everything was perfect and the staff so kind !

Stayed in May 2024

Great location, in a wonderful area. Stunning View on the pagoda and incredible service by the owner. Sake and chats post dinner and bathtube ready in the morning on the rooftop!

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast: we asked for a traditional japanese breakfast and it was scrumptious: miso soup, egg with veggies, salmon, rice, spinach and carrot salad; simply delicious. There was a small onsen which was just perfect to relax in. The room was spacious enough and very tidy. Our host, Shusui, was delightful, very friendly, very hospitable, he made the experience much more enjoyable.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything at this place was awesome!

Stayed in February 2024

From the pictures we expected we will be staying on the ground floor with garden views 😅

Kind and helpful staff, very welcoming. Clean room, very nice traditional setting. Great location.

Stayed in March 2024

The only downside was that the futon was a little uncomfortable. It was thick and plush but still felt like I was sleeping on the floor. Bed are available for an extra fee! Next time, I will pay extra to rent a bed. :)

Cute, authentic ryokan in the heart of the Kiyomizu area off Ninenzaka street, just a short walk from the iconic temple. The accommodations were unique with lots of features like the private bath you can reserve for free, and a cozy rooftop with beautiful views of Kyoto. The hosts were so kind and welcoming and it felt like I was an honored guest at their home.

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing place to stay in a great location. The staff were very welcoming carrying our bags up to our room and performing a tea ceremony for us when we arrived. The Japanese-style rooms are spacious and it is a very quiet part of the neighbourhood, perfect place to relax. For an additional fee you can request dinner (ask the staff ahead of time.) Though not cheap, we were prepared sukiyaki and waited on for the entire meal by an amazing cook and hosts which was more than worth it. I highly recommend asking about this for a very special meal with your loved one(s). The rooftop terrace is the perfect place to chill out (have a smoke if you partake) and take some amazing pictures of the neighbourhood and pagoda nearby.

Stayed in April 2024

The ryokan was perfectly situated in middle of the gion district. The hotel was very cosy and our host Mr Yoshi was very welcoming. It was a pleasure meeting him, and we will definitely be coming back.

Stayed in April 2024

Wonderful experience, we stayed for 3 days and it was fantastic, if you want to try a Japanese style experience outside the noisy city centre, then you are in the right place. I especially thank the receptionists shu and shutta who were really kind and available for any type of request, making the experience even more positive. Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2024

The whole experience was wonderful, the staff were so lovely and kind and the location was perfect! Highly recommend!!

Stayed in April 2024

Super authentique, incredible people in staff - soooo nice and friendly!! Very good traditional Japanese breakfast served at what time you’ve chosen)) stylish dressing gawns (I regret that I didn’t buy one). Very nice area

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Super friendly, super helpful, amazing breakfast

Stayed in April 2024

Shared bathrooms

Staff Roof top

Stayed in April 2024

The toilet belonging to the room was located outside, in the corridor.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. We also had a view with the pagoda nearby.

Stayed in April 2024

Fantastic location, right in the center of the historical Ninenzaka district! We especially enjoyed the quiet and beautiful early morning walk on the streets and visit to the temples before the crowd arrives. The traditional room is very interesting and the Japanese breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in March 2024

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Exceptional staff. We were received were nicely and it was like a dream coming true. The breakfast was tipically japanese and tasted very good. The rooms were exactly what we wanted. Tatami mats and sleeping on a futon is a must in a japan trip. And the traditional japanese bath is a perfect addition. Also the views from the terrace were very nice.

Stayed in April 2024

I have a few criticisms that I think can be solved if the owner decides to. The toilet is shared, so it would have been nice if they had disinfectant spray to wipe the toilet seat with. I've seen this in a few japanese toilets, and in this case, it would be very helpful and prevent guests from having to put paper down on the toilet every time. They were very clean, but I would still not feel comfortable sitting on it after someone else did. Another thing was the location of the fridge. It was just on the countertop. It was super loud when it turned on so made for an uncomfortable sleep. Please consider putting it somewhere a bit more soundproof. Maybe inside a cupboard, with ventilation, of course. The location was great, but it made it hard to travel around Kyoto. The closest train station was about 20-25 min walk away. The closest bus was about 5-10 mins, but because the location was so popular, it was always full. Not to mention the traffic. If you plan on spending most of your time away from Gion, a location with better transport links might be a better option.

The staff was very accommodating and super friendly! The best staff we had the pleasure to meet during our time in Japan. The view from the terrace was beautiful and you could even ask to use the terrace bath tub. The breakfast was really good. We specially loved the tamagoyaki from Shūta-san. The room had a nice authentic feel, and the whole ryokan was very well decorated and presentable. The futon were also very comfortable. The tea cups and teapots were replaced daily. The location was very close to Kiyomizu Temple (5-10 minutes walking).

Stayed in April 2024

All good, no complaints.

Very peaceful, so nice to dip down the alleyway to escape the crowds. Great staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothinh

Best location, amazing interior that exactly what you want to get when you travel to Japan. The warm welcome from the staff and best breakfast ever.

Stayed in April 2024