nothing.

extremely welcoming staff, perfect location.

Stayed in May 2023

The bed mattress was a standard spring mattress. A foam topper would have been excellent.

Everything else

Stayed in May 2023

Although I enjoyed my bed, I expected a more authentic experience, so assumed it would be on the floor. Its a bit of a pain in the ass with the bus to Kyoto station 206 is insanely crowded and often drives past you when full. so the location made us stress when leaving to get our train. we missed the breakfast.

The place is stunning, the bathroom is great, gardens are nice.

Stayed in April 2023

The entire property was very well kept. It was clean and the amenities were excellent.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing, seriously this hotel is great.

This hotel is great for a wonderful experience in Kyoto. The staff is very nice, helpful and speaks english very well. It has great location so everything is close by walking and it is in a safe area.

Stayed in April 2023

I wish the TV had streaming services. Not a big deal though.

Our stay was amazing. The room was nice and spacious with great vibes. The bathroom/ shower was so relaxing and clean. The staff spoke English very well, which helped us to find out more about Kyoto. The location was perfect for us. Quiet and peaceful. It was our favorite stay in Japan.

Stayed in March 2023

The hot tub was beautifully set up & absolutely wonderful after a long day of walking and seeing the sights and the whole bathroom was spacious. The lovely tea cups made of fine china were a delightful touch. The gardens outside and overall sense of calm were fabulous.

Stayed in April 2023

calm, comfortable, lovely individual gardens outside the room, great location, friendly staff

Stayed in April 2023

Really nothing—just note that the location can be a bit hard to find, even for a taxi driver, be sure to give yourself some extra time if arriving by foot.

Loved the location and the traditional ryokan feel of the room, they also added a futon for our teenage son which was very comfortable. Staff were exceedingly helpful and friendly and spoke English well. It was our favorite place during our entire 2 week stay in Japan.

Stayed in April 2023

After a week of walking the Nakahechi pilgrimage path, we had laundry to do. No onsite facilities, but a coin-operated laundry was just 5 minutes away by foot.

Perfect location from which to explore Kyoto. Convenient nearby transit connections. Beautiful room, comfortable beds, gorgeous private garden, wonderful shower/ofuro combination, considerate staff (thank you, Saito-san and Chandan-san, for all your assistance and kindness). Vouchers for breakfast at nearby Maeda were a great way to start our day.

Stayed in April 2023

you have to take your shoes off in the lobby—a few desk staff really struggled with English

great location and very nice hotel manager

Stayed in April 2023

my stay was too short ha ha

amazing style, comfort, location and staff !!! just wow ! thank you so much !

Stayed in April 2023

I was on the first floor and the rooms are NOT well insulated. I'm a light sleeper, and I heard the people above me trouncing around until 1130 at night. If not for that, this property would get 10/10. Instead, I'd say 8.2/10 feels fair. If you're a heavy sleeper, or noise doesn't bother you, this is a great property for you.

Great location. Comfortable bed. Helpful staff. Clean room.

Stayed in March 2023

The breakfast we paid for was not what I expected. Our first meal was a japanese breakfast bento box that was incredible! However, after that we had vouchers for a cafe nearby called Maeda Coffee. The food there was good, but, it was very "western" in what they offered which was a slight disappointment. I would have preferred to have the bento box every morning or to instead go searching for more traditional breakfast

Great, quiet location just off of Marayuma park. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were great and exceeded our expectations. The cost was great as well - I can't recommend this place enough. I will definitely stay here again when I return to Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

Perfect location, in the middle of the old town of Gion, a well-designed and quiet hotel with a staff that takes care of everything, especially a big thank you to KATO who helped us a lot. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience traditional Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2023

Breakfast should be improved, no problem in having it in a cafe' 5 minutes walking distance, but quality / quantity of food is below expectation.

Nice traditional structure in the temple area of Kyoto, but within a walking distance from shopping / restaurant area. Rooms are big and very quite, service is very good and staff friendly and supportive.

Stayed in March 2023

Beautiful rooms, relaxing bath! amazing area, walking distance to all the hot spots Gion area. Host was a great help

Stayed in February 2023

I wish we could have purchased the pajamas I loved them. Check out is on the earlier side at 10am

Best location makes a lot of kyoto walkable. We really really loved this place especially the bathroom.

Stayed in February 2023

Beautiful little ryokan with decent sized rooms in a great location. Everything was clean and well cared for. Super helpful and friendly owners. Highly recommended for a Gion stay.

Stayed in January 2023

Super well located and very comfy. Beautiful structure and rooms. overall, exceptional !

Stayed in February 2023

The traditional vibe mixed with modern features

The property was clean and nice.

Stayed in January 2023

The room was colder than expected, but it was a beautiful room and warm under the covers when sleeping.

Breakfast was delicious!

Stayed in January 2023

Amazing location right in the heart of Gion, walking distance from Kiyomizu temple and many other temples and shrines.

Stayed in January 2023

The bathtubs were great, but challenging to figure out if you don’t know Japanese. Actually they may be challenging even if you know Japanese!😆

This is a fabulous small ryokan with 8 rooms. It’s in a great location near Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. It’s beautifully decorated with a small, zen courtyard in back with maple trees. The manager was extremely kind and helpful to us. The beds are bigger western beds.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing

It’s a beautiful property. The design is exceptional and Taku was always available by email when we had questions.

Stayed in December 2022