605-0072 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Washio-cho 505-1, Japan
#76 of 688 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 296 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 29, 2025
Sarah
AustraliaWe received a voucher to a local cafe as we did not like the traditional breakfast, staff were amazing
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Stefani-emelin
Bulgariaour room was next to the entrance and receptions, so we had a few moments when other guests were going out or coming back to the hotel and were loud, so they woke us up.
loved it, everything is very nice. location was perfect for our needs and the places we wanted to visit. the breakfast was very nice and also loved the staff, everyone were very helpful and nice.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Beth
United StatesNo complaints or concerns
Very well curated, professional friendly staff, quiet, excellent location and a delicious breakfast. Loved the ofuro!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Zaid
Saudi ArabiaNothing.
The location is in heart of gion. The room size is big and clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Sebastian
GermanyLocation wise it was not ideal wrt buses/metro/supermarket
Cosy, comfortable, super nice staff, warm, good breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Jagriti
IndiaThe tub didn't fill up properly, kept stopping.
Great location, friendly staff. Authentic ryokan , comfortable beds. Loved that you get night clothes to wear.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Cccontreras
VietnamNothing really.
Great base to explore Gion area. It's in a very quiet alley but walking distance to cafes, restaurants and convenience stores.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Chris
AustraliaNothing
Lovely traditional room in a gorgeous historic part of Kyoto
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Ellie
AustraliaGreat breakfast and friendly helpful staff, couldn't ask for more. Thanks so much. We'll be back.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Peter
SingaporeClean and good service and location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Xin
AustraliaNothing - absolutely loved everything.
Location, location, location! Situated in the heart of Gion on a beautiful street full of old Japanese guesthouses. The room we stayed in was Yukari at the rear of the property which we were told was more than 100 years old, yet it was beautifully renovated for modern comfort. The room even had pet goldfish to keep us company. The staff was friendly and super helpful - we could tell they took pride in working at such a traditional Japanese guesthouse and loved their job!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Gretchen
JapanToilet in same room as bath; no coffee at breakfast
Great location in Gion; amazing cedar bath!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 29, 2024
Kim
DenmarkEveryting was perfect
The breakfast was amazing and the staff so nice and friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Ted
United StatesEverything was outstanding! Location, ambiance, staff were all excellent! Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Cheryl
United StatesNot easy to get to with public transportation. Must taxi or walk. For one night, 2 days, we did not use the bus and subway pass (2 x 1100 yen down the drain).
Very clean, excellent amenities, delicious breakfast, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Pauline
United StatesLocation and authenticity.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Abhishek
United StatesNothing
Excellent property with extremely helpful staff. Shout out to Taku and Bhandari! The superior room was excellent, very spacious with heated tatami mats. The breakfast was simple and made specially for us vegetarians. The location is excellent, 2-3 mins walking distance to Kodai-ji temple and Yasaka shrine. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Darryl
New ZealandThe perfect traditional place for us to explore Kyoto. Staff and accommodation couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 5, 2024
Eloit
FranceThe room description did not match reality: it was advertised as having a garden view, but the room faced a green wall just 1 meter from the window. There was therefore no external view, and the room was very dark due to the lack of natural light. Additionally, I was informed the day before my arrival that luggage storage on the morning of our last day would not be possible because the property was closing, even though we had one last day to spend in Kyoto. As a result, we had to make a specific trip to the station to use lockers. It would have been better if the hotel had been more transparent about these aspects
The location in the Gion district was excellent, the aesthetics of this hotel were also very pleasing, and the room, though quite small, was comfortable. Notably, the bathroom was extremely well-designed and very enjoyable. The Japenese breakfast was also appreciated ( but not the continental breakfast served outside the hotel )
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Alexandra
United StatesLovely place, perfect location, very nice staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Lisa
United StatesBeautiful accommodation. Loved the hinoki bathtub.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 19, 2024
Wayne
United StatesN/A
Great location. Wonderful hospitality. Great bath area
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Thanh
United StatesNothing. We loved everything about it
Property was beautiful and spotless. Looks like it was just renovated so everything seems new.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Riehn
United StatesNothing.
The onsen bath was amazing, loved it. We enjoyed the garden and it was nice and quiet, very relaxing.
Stayed in October 2024
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