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Staff was so friendly and readily available to help! The room was clean and quiet. My spouse and I had a lovely time.

Stayed in April 2024

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Traditional Japanese experience

Stayed in April 2024

Location and staff were excellent. We had an amazing stay and we surely will come back

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing we didn't like. We loved it all!

We loved everything about our stay here. We were made to feel so very welcome. Everything was done beautifully and impeccably even the laying out of the food on our breakfast trays which by the way tasted delicious! The 4 principles of the tea ceremony are evident in everything our hosts do: harmony, tranquility, purity and respect.

Stayed in April 2024

I loved everything about it and they made the atmosphere feel so unique but at the same time at home.

The staff and atmosphere were absolutely amazing. They made it such a Beautiful experience and I highly recommend it.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, it was perfect.

Beautiful house and room, and a very special tea ceremony and breakfast. The owner was so helpful and kind, and directed us to the best spots to view cherry blossoms in the neighborhood (we were lucky with the timing of our stay). We felt very welcomed as a gay couple.

Stayed in April 2024

The hospitality was incredible, the futons were very comfortable, Japanese bath really relaxing, and the breakfast delicious. They also recommended us some places around and thanks to that we finally got to see a geisha, far from crowded Gion!

Stayed in April 2024

I had a wonderful stay here with my Fiancé. Satako was a wonderful host that made us feel comfortable and welcome. The tea ceremony was a lovely experience and breakfast was delicious on both days. Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and if I'm ever back in Kyoto I'll definitely stay here again.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, we enjoyed everything about our stay.

Everything about our stay at Ryokan Tori was amazing. The owners were incredibly nice, very attentive, and gave us excellent recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The private bath was amazing, the tea ceremony was delightful, and the breakfast was delicious! Beautiful rooms with comfortable futon and nicely appointed. Also very quiet despite being near a major street. It is close to a bus stop that we used to get to and from the train station, and it was really easy to walk and explore nearby + head to a subway station to strike out further. We were only in Kyoto for 24 hours this trip, but Ryokan Tori made it our favorite part of a 2 week long trip to Japan. We are already planning a return trip and will definitely stay here again.

Stayed in April 2024

We had an amazing time here. The Ryokan was beautiful, peaceful and gave us an experience we will never forget. The Ryokan was in a quieter area, which was perfect after a day of battling crowded streets at some of the more popular spots during the high season. We were treated so well and everyone was so kind. The bedding was extremely comfortable and the bath was a highlight of my night that I looked forward to every day! Looking forward to returning someday.

Stayed in March 2024

Faultless.

Our hosts were exepctional, went above and beyond our expectations. I lost my wallet on a day trip to Nara, when coming back to the Ryokan. Our hosts then went and got in contact with the local shrine, Nara temple and then even going to the local police, through their efforts we ended up retrieving it from the police station the following day! I never would have found if it wasnt for their help! :) We really enjoyed the tranquilty of the tradtional Ryokan, and the bath was such a bonus as when arriving back each day, the first question we were asked was if we wanted a bath run for us, which adds a lovely homely touch, especially after a day full of sightseeing. We also attended the tea ceramony the host provided, which was as traditional as it could get, and you really get to appreciate craft and skill involved in making the tea . The breakfasts in the morning were exceptional giving you a full authentic taste of a traditional Japanese breakfast, with the added touch of our hostess walking through each component on the plate and even giving insight as to what compliments each best. Finally, our hosts also gave us some lovely reccomendations of places to eat which we tried out and were outstanding.

Stayed in March 2024

Maybe a little far from the “ city center “ but not too bad Also close to some important landmarks like kinkaku~ji so it isn’t a big problem

Everything, host, rooms and common areas

Stayed in April 2024

There is nothing bad about the place. Simply spectacular.

The owners were incredible. They made us feel very special. My wife and I were on our honeymoon, and the owners went out of their way to decorate our room for our honeymoon, and gave us treats. The tea ceremony was beautiful, the bath was relaxing, and our breakfast in the morning was delicious! We were so impressed, we left them a thank you gift.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to fault as long as you have an open mind and embrace the cultural norms in Japan. The futons/floor sitting for breakfast were comfortable for us but inflexible/elderly Westerners or people with back issues might struggle. The hosts were really kind people and a beautiful couple.

Most amazing stay of our whole trip in Japan. Lovely couple hosted us and prepared us traditional Japanese breakfast each morning and the onsen each evening. Incredible courtesy and hospitality. Great for Westerners for the cultural experience, the tea ceremony was so special and informative. We definitely want to come back. It is quite north of the city but we rented electric bicycles so had no issue getting to all the major tourist attractions. Kyoto is a very special and peaceful city.

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful Japanese breakfast. Fresh and authentic.

Stayed in March 2024

We had a wonderful time. We loved the tea ceremony and hot bath it made our stay really special. We will definitely recommend staying here to everyone who comes to Japan

Stayed in March 2024

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The host was incredible

Stayed in March 2024

We had a wonderful 1 night stay at Tori. The tea ceremony was amazing - a fantastic experience - as was the Onsen bath. The beds were perfectly comfortable and the traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in March 2024

Location was a bit out of of the way, but city buses in Kyoto are fairly easy to navigate.

I would highly recommend Ryokan Tori to anyone travelling to Kyoto. The hosts were warm and friendly and extremely helpful in giving directions etc. Breakfast was delicious. The onsen and tea ceremony were the perfect balance of relaxing and educational. I was not sure if the futon bed would be comfortable to someone used to Western accommodation, but it was actually one of the most comfortable beds I slept in during my whole trip - including five star hotels, etc.

Stayed in March 2024

Doors are shorter than in Europe, so my partner, who is a tall guy, hit his head going through a door, haha, but it's not like it is the ryokan's fault. It's just something to consider coming from a Western country.

Everything was amazing! The owner was extremely lovely, super welcoming, and attentive. The place is rather small, with only 3 rooms, but very beautiful. We had the tea ceremony and then took a bath, which made our stay super relaxing and authentic. In general, we loved it! Thank you, Satako, for everything ^^

Stayed in March 2024

I loved everything about the property!

The place is just stunning, the interior is so beautiful. I love it!

Stayed in March 2024

Not really a complaint on the place it’s self, but something I wasn’t aware of before I went to Japan. I didn’t realize most fish in Japan is not usually not deboned, as there was a cut of salmon in the breakfast. Food was still excellent just something to be aware of.

The service was excellent, staff was very friendly and easy to work with. They spoke excellent English. The food was very good, nice and comforting. The bath was very nice, felt very relaxing as I had it all to myself. The tea ceremony was very informative and meticulous, felt like I was in a samurai film. The room was very simple but comfortable, as it is a traditional style room.

Stayed in February 2024

We loved it all!

We loved the authentic experience of Japan! Our hosts were so wonderful and inviting :) We loved the cleanliness of the room!

Stayed in February 2024

Such comfy beds. Beautiful onsen. Amazing tea ceremony. We only stayed one night but wish we stayed more!

Stayed in January 2024