Very friendly hostess. Very convenient, comfortable and clean place. Wonderful location.

Stayed in April 2024

This is the perfect place to stay if you want to experience traditional Japan. Great location with a beautiful temple just around the corner. The tatami mats were super comfortable too. Don't be afraid of them! The host was lovely and even brought us a welcome cup of tea. Much needed after a long days travel. I would highly recommend!

Stayed in April 2024

We didn't have any negatives about our experience.

The room was large and comfortable. The air conditioner worked and cooled quickly when you returned to the room. The area was gorgeous and I wish we would have had more time there.

Stayed in April 2024

Perfect ! The place is beautiful in a charming alley and very well located metro+bus+place to see near. The room was very spacious and clean but the best was our host, she was so nice and very caring ! We loved our stay there

Stayed in April 2024

Sound traveled easily in the house, but this is to expect with this type of home. We experienced that the other guests were aware of this and tried to stay quiet when walking around early or late.

We felt very much at home. We were greeted by Tammy who showed us to our room and welcomed us with a cup of tea. It was so much fun to stay in our first japanese style home during our trip in japan. There is a shared toilet and shower (separate rooms) with the other guests, but this was never any issue. There is also a small fridge, microwave, coffee and tea available to use. It is located very central within walking distance to many of the main attractions in Kyoto. We especially enjoyed walking along the riverbank with the sakura blossoms in full bloom. Highly recommend to stay here.

Stayed in April 2024

Tanaka-ya was excellent. Well situated, clean and comfortable, with a very friendly and helpful owner. It was certainly the perfect home base for us to explore Gion and Kyoto from. Rooms are spacious and comfortable while still providing the traditional japanese ryokan experience. Facilities were also clean and well kept. If I find myself in Kyoto again I will certainly be looking to stay at Tanaka-ya.

Stayed in November 2023

My friend didn't sleep well on the floor, but then I enjoyed sleeping on the tatami matts, so I guess it's a personal preference. The house is old, so the floorboards creak, and the walls are thin, so be prepared to hear other guests, but it's all part of the charm.

The owner was very lovely. Thank you for gifting me a bowl of fruit. They were delicious and came at the most perfect time. Very thoughtful. The location was wonderful. I really enjoyed being in a traditional house and being immersed in the culture.

Stayed in November 2023

The most comfortable spacious tatami room in a quiet traditional area surrounded by many small restaurants and bars. A lovely neighbourhood for exploring. Host is most gracious.

Stayed in September 2023

Super nice host! Very kind and helpful. Comfy room with AC, clean traditional house, excellent location, one of the best stays in our trip to Japan. PS. the eco-shower was fun.

Stayed in September 2023

Lovely host she is very kind and hospitable. Location is fantastic. Comfortable lodgings, and quiet.

Stayed in October 2023

Low door frames, thin mattress, sharing bathrooms. This was more us being tall, old and stiff, finding it hard to get up off the floor in the mornings and thinking we could cope with sharing bathroom. No reflection on the wonderful host or the lovely old property.

Location is excellent central to everything, host Tamie san is sweet and helpful, authentic ryokan in historic Kyoto.

Stayed in October 2023

We loved our stay at Tanaka-ya. It is very quite and a lovely old Japanese house. Sharing the shower and a bathroom was no problem at all. There was also free tea and some fruits for us waiting after the day!

Stayed in October 2023

It is small housing for a tall person but the room was really open and nice!

Super cute with a good location and great value. The host was also awesome and very sweet.

Stayed in October 2023

Don't have much to say on what I didn't like.

Tanaka-Ya had a wonderful location closeby to many of the attractions in the city. Everything was within walking distance and the accommodations provided were wonderful.

Stayed in September 2023

Incredibly hot in the room with a/c off and you weren’t allowed to keep it running whilst you were out

Great location and lovely owner. Large room with a/c

Stayed in August 2023

It was situated in a lovely neighbourhood and had great access to public transportation.

Stayed in July 2023

The owner was lovely, our room was very spacious, the beds were really comfortable. Also a great location near lots of cafes, restaurants and bars, and a good central location to catch public transport or walk to popular tourist sites.

Stayed in July 2023

Everything

Stayed in July 2023

We were suprised to pay extra money for accomodation tax. We though it is included in final booking price.

Tanaka-ya is a fantastic accommodation with a lovely host, still smiling lady, she is really kind and helpful. It was really nice to come home and find fresh fruits in the fridge. Much appreciated

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing to 'not like' - I would like to put a mark 11 for Tanaka-Ya !

Friendly and warm welcome upon arrival. We were 'upgraded' to a 9 tatami room for the price of a 6 tatami room which was great, as we could then move comfortably in the room and spread our clothes etc around without thinking much. Two toilets and washing basin for 4 rooms was more than enough, and one shower room was also never a problem to access (we never waited). Tanaka-Ya is located in a small narrow street, pedestrian, very close to Gion and Pontocho. In the morning and evening we enjoyed very much walking in the area or along the Kamo-Gawa river, which is 100 meters away from the Ryokan. Tami-san, our host, took great care of us and we enjoyed very much some croisssants provided as a 'treat'. Free coffee and tea, a small oven, a fridge... everything was available to have a quick snack or drink if needed. The ratio price / quality of accomodation is fantastic, we will certainly come again !

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

The house

Stayed in July 2023

The property had a beautiful traditional feel located on a side street that looked beautiful; the host was lovely and welcoming and made us feel welcome even with our tattoos which was our main concern.

Stayed in July 2023

no

The vibe was really nice and traditional. The location was also fantastic.

Stayed in June 2023

great location, short walk to Gion and subway stops. 30 min walk to kyoto station. Lovely host. Great experience to stay in an authentic guesthouse. Despite a shared bathroom, there only seemed to be 2 other rooms so this was never an issue.

Stayed in June 2023