Nothing to dislike

Everything

Stayed in March 2024

Yado Kiramachi is a hidden gem in the busy city of Kyoto. Absurdly beautiful, traditional ryokan, with the most friendly staff you can imagine. 10 out of 10 experience.

Stayed in May 2024

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This property is incredibly special. Tucked away from the busy (and conveniently located) streets nearby, Yado Kiramachi felt like a true retreat. The staff was wonderful, responsive and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was pleasant. The rooms are spacious, bed was very comfortable and the outdoor onsen was a treat after long days of exploring. Yado Kiramachi is true hospitality, and one of our favorite hotels. We will surely be back.

Stayed in May 2024

The only small negative, which might be an issue for elderly, are the extricated stairs to go up for the duplex room.

Traditional Japanese house in the heart of Kyoto! Beautiful place, confortable with all amenities. Nice staff and well located .

Stayed in April 2024

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Great location and amazing staff who will look after you well.

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful traditional Japanese breakfast provided was a great way to learn about the culture and embrace the authentic surroundings of the property.

Stayed in May 2024

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Traditional setting and room is spacious

Stayed in April 2024

This ryokan is a gem! Everything was great even before we arrived. The staff has been super helpful (thank you again Tada), the village is in a calm street away from noise but still close to the subway, the room was amazing all wooden and traditional, the private wooden onsen outside was gorgeous, and the list goes on… Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2024

Absolutely nothing, it was perfect!

Yado Kiramachi is a wonderfully traditional and tastefully restored property in the heart of Kyoto. Despite being so proximate, the villa is nothing less than a quiet, tranquil escape - especially soaking in the Japanese Cypress private onsen. A bus stop is conveniently located just outside the facility, making travel around Kyoto incredibly easy. The staff are very helpful, friendly and attentive, providing recommendations for places to eat and how to get around. Overall, I could not recommend Yado Kiramachi enough to anybody looking for a true Japanese experience during their stay in Kyoto!

Stayed in April 2024

There seemed to be only one small trash can in the upstairs bathroom, so our trash accumulated a bit over our stay. It would have been nice to have another trash can, especially considering there are not many public trash cans in Kyoto!

The staff are incredibly responsive and kind, the space is stunning and peaceful, the rooms are beautiful and spacious. I could go on and on. We only wish we could have stayed longer, but when we booked, we got the only room left for the only two nights it was available during our trip! We loved the soaking tub, the private garden, the comfy futon, and the yukatas that were provided in the room. There are also a few vending machines only steps away, a convenience store across the street, incredible restaurants near by, a bus station close by, and a subway station only an 8-min walk away. Would love to return and stay for longer!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing negative.

This is a stunning property, located in a central location. It was amazing to stay here after Tokyo city - it offered a peacefulness. Outdoor bathtub and shower were a highlight! Futons were comfortable and the amenities were all great. Tada and her team were fabulous and so helpful. Would love to come back!

Stayed in April 2024

The ryokan was beautiful and very clean. The best I've ever stayed in. Perfect location to walk to Gion, Nishiki Market, and surrounding stations. The staff were very very helpful, welcoming and friendly. Room service was every day and my brother and I loved the hinoki bath tub.

Stayed in March 2024

Having to leave!

It was on a quiet street, at a convenient distance from the shrines/temples and streets we wanted to check out. Our check in was a breeze and the ryokan experience felt authentic with all of its nice touches.

Stayed in March 2024

The lighting looks stunning but isn’t always practical. Very steep stairs up to the second floor.

Brilliant stay in a traditional Japanese house. We had two floors with all of the amenities, as well as a private outdoor bathroom. The outdoor bath was lovely and warm, despite it being 12 degrees outside! Futon beds were very comfortable. Tada and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay extremely special. Definitely book this for more than one night if you can! It’s so brilliantly located for sightseeing, local restaurants and Michelin star food and is an experience in itself.

Stayed in March 2024

The woman hosting us was incredibly kind, warm and welcoming. She was very helpful and could find and reserve restaurants for us that only locals would know enhancing our experience. We got a complimentary Japanese breakfast to try. The townhouse itself and facilities are great, very pretty but also clean and well thought through, details that matter. Especially the little lookout room and outdoor shower and bath enlightened our stay. The location is right where you need to be fast at restaurants, bars, shopping and public transportation. The value for your money is certainly there.

Stayed in March 2024

A great way to experience more traditional Japanese lodging. The "room" was two floors with sleeping area upstairs with a sitting area. An indoor/outdoor bathroom enhanced the experience. Good location off the beaten path - but close enough to everything you need - including public transportation. Although you want to get out and experience everything Kyoto, plan a few hours to just sit and enjoy Yado Kiramachi - reading and enjoying tea.

Stayed in March 2024

Incredible service and hotel!! The staff were always so lovely and friendly - they went above and beyond even offering to organise drop off of our big luggage to our next hotel and letting us drop our luggage a day early (and met us outside to bring our luggage in!) The room was truly wonderful - the traditional tatami, kotatsu and hinoki bath was an incredible delight. The futon was so so comfortable to sleep in (have not had a better sleep!) The location could not be better being so close to Karasuma station (7min walk) and right next to Gion/lots of restaurants and cafes. The Kiramachi was absolutely the highlight of our trip. I cannot recommend Kiramachi enough, we will certainly be visiting again!

Stayed in March 2024

Perhaps the lighting in the toilets for both the first and second floors were a bit dark. It would be great if there was more lighting. The stairs were also kind of steep so travellers with elderly in the family may want to be wary about this.

The service was great and the design of the room was everything that I envisioned it to be in Kyoto, it was stunning. The owner was also very sweet and kind.

Stayed in March 2024

An immaculate, tranquil ryokan. It was exactly what we needed after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Our host was welcoming, friendly and incredibly helpful. The traditional bath was amazing, the beds comfortable. With two adults and a teenage son who loved having some space, I can’t recommend it enough.

Stayed in March 2024

We loved everything. We are both a bit taller than average so if you are tall too, just be mindful of the doorways!!!

Our stay at Village Kiramachi was simply incredible. The staff were so generous and welcoming, we felt right at home. The accomodation was peaceful, calm, comfortable and we loved experiencing a traditional stay that still included all of the comforts of a luxury stay. The accomodation was located in a great spot with so many delicious, local restaurants within walking distance. Our hosts had great recommendations for us. The metro was a 10-15 minute walk and was on the main line so it was easy to travel to all the main sites of Kyoto. We would highly recommend this stay and would love to come back again in the future.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. Everything was great.

-the personality of the owners, their warm welcome, paying attention to details and making sure that everything is perfect. They are responsive and speak good English which is a plus - look of the entire ryokan and aesthetics. Very beautiful, especially at night - beds were very comfortable and our place was very quiet. We slept extremely well. - the place was clean and smelled good - bathroom on the ground floor had a very nice wooden bathtub, very relaxing after a long day of walk - location could not be better, very central and a few subway stops from Kyoto Station Will definitely recommend. Thank you!

Stayed in February 2024

We like every thing.

Traditional Japanese, cozy and warm place. We also like the wooden bathtub. The hostess and her staff are gracious.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Lovely

Stayed in February 2024

I loved everything nothing to dislike.

The staff were wonderful, they reached out to us prior to our arrival to get an estimate time that we would check in so they could greet us. The ryokan was beautiful and then changed towels and made the futon beds for us daily while we were out and about. The external shower and soaking tub were great. We went when it was cold in February and we still used it nightly and enjoyed the serenity of it. A traditional Japanese breakfast was included and delicious. You just need to inform them the time you was breakfast delivered before 5:00 pm the day before. I didn’t speak Japanese and I was able to communicate with them well and they used the messaging feature on booking.com to make communication very easy. On our last day we were able to leave our luggage until we were picked up by our taxi later in the day and the worker took all of our luggage to the taxi picking us up.

Stayed in February 2024