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Yuno Yado Shoei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring an on-site public hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant, Yuno Yado Shoei is located an 8-minute walk away from JR Tambaguchi Station.

V
Verena
From
Germany
The room was big, super comfy and quietly beautiful. The lighting is experience done and the area the Ryokan is located in is quiet. It is perfect to relax and recover from sightseeing during the day The bedding on traditional tatami provided ample room. Service was very good and there staff were forthcoming. The bathing facilities are beautiful and as they are open to the public, I was able to follow the example on how to use facilities correctly. The restaurant on premise also has beautiful tatami flooring and heated floors. We only took breakfast once, but it was very delicious and filling. Overall an exceptional experience that exceed the expectations in every way.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews
Price from
US$113.58
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Al-Kostaud
From
Switzerland
Wonderful hotel. The staff was extremely professional, polite and helpful. Amazing service and experience overall. The location of the hotel is nice, everything you need is around. I recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,336 reviews
Price from
US$166.90
1 night, 2 adults

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated a 10-minute walk from lively Kawaramachi area, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei offers Japanese-style accommodation with modern facilities and traditional design.

Z
Zoe
From
Hong Kong
The location is excellent and hotel can help to make restaurant reservation which is fabulous service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,868 reviews
Price from
US$90.97
1 night, 2 adults

Seikoro Ryokan - Established in 1831

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services.

I
Ingo
From
Germany
A very beautiful ryokan and extremely friendly and good people making our stay very special. The food was fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews
Price from
US$385.60
1 night, 2 adults

Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Well set in Kyoto, Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The ryokan features family rooms.

J
Jonna
From
Finland
Amazing experience. The staff was fantastic and welcoming the entire time. Peaceful and calm room which was extremely clean. Great for relaxing by yourself or for honeymooners. The private onsen pool outdoors was amazing and kept the water warm for a long time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$758.17
1 night, 2 adults

祇園の宿 杏花

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

j
jon
From
Singapore
Incredible dedication to the traditional Japanese aesthetics. Beautiful rooms and 2 gardens and super comfortable beds. Absolute silence. The staff were super helpful and charming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
US$567.89
1 night, 2 adults

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge.

M
Meyrem
From
Australia
Fantastic service from start to finish. From the check in process, to the check out, the staff always made sure you were comfortable and had what you needed. The location is easy to get to and the rooms themselves are stunning. A big selling point of course was the private bath, but a pleasant surprise was their restaurant. My booking included breakfast and a Wagyu course dinner and both were delicious and very satisfying. For a one night splurge, I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
Price from
US$1,028.32
1 night, 2 adults

Ishibekoji Muan

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set within 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides accommodation with seating area.

P
Philip
From
Bulgaria
Really great place to stay, only 3 rooms in it. Very helpful personnel! Authentic feeling, we even had a samurai armor in the room. The place is located in one of the quiet but landmark streets/ locations - Ishibekoji which is a landmark of its own. Great place to stay in Kyoto if you are looking for authentic ryokan feeling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$414.81
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Oyado Kikutani

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set in the Higashiyama Ward district in Kyoto, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi.

A
Angelo
From
Sweden
Perfect location for both local strolls and for a short walk to Nishiki. Wonderful, polite and helpful staff. Breakfast was a special treat each day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Price from
US$184.04
1 night, 2 adults

Auberge AZABU

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively situated in Kyoto, Auberge AZABU features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

r
robin
From
Ireland
Our room was spacious tastefully furnished and very well appointed. The auberge was in a beautiful old building, which was very well maintained. The staff were exceptionally charming and helpfud and our breakfast was made to order and particularly good. The ambience in the auberge was very restful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
US$168.26
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,868 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Ideally set right in the centre of Kyoto, Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei is a recently renovated ryokan, offering free WiFi and private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Located 1.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyokoyado Muromachi Yutone provides accommodation with free WiFi in Kyoto.

From US$480.38 per night

Ryokan Ryokufuso

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi and a spacious public bath, Ryokan Ryokufuso is located a 15-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$378.89 per night

Auberge AZABU

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews

Attractively situated in Kyoto, Auberge AZABU features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Toshiharu Ryokan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$517.35 per night

Nagomi-Ryokan Yuu

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

Offering non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation with futon beds, Nagomi Ryokan Yuu is a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station's exit 8.

From US$97.37 per night

Roman Kan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews

Roman Kan is situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.2 km from Sanjusangen-do...

Ryokan Nakajimaya

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Situated within 1.1 km of Gion Shijo Station and 1.4 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum in Kyoto, Ryokan Nakajimaya offers accommodation with seating area.

These ryokans in Kyoto and nearby have non-smoking options

Towa Ryokan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews

Towa Ryokan is a ryokan located just a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. A welcome drink of green tea will be prepared upon arrival.

From US$375.60 per night

Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Only a 3-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station, Ryokan Hirashin offers Japanese-style rooms with soft tatami floors and private bathrooms. It also has traditional public baths and offers free Wi-Fi.

Wajimaya Ryokan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Wajimaya Ryokan is an accommodation set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 19-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 763 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.9 km from the centre, ダース旅館&カフェ(Dozen-Ryokan&Cafe) features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm.

From US$553.08 per night

Daiya Ryokan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews

Daiya Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station and the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple. It offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath and a laundrette.

From US$123.34 per night

Nihonkan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews

Just 350 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station, Nihonkan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

From US$136.32 per night

Yadoya Kikokuso

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.1 km from the centre, Yadoya Kikokuso features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

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Inn Kawashima

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

Offering simple Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi, in-room meals and shared bathrooms, Inn Kawashima is 350 metres from Shijo Subway Station. A family bath and luggage storage are available.

From US$155.80 per night

Matsubaya Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,035 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site.

Kyonoyado Kagihei

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews

In the heart of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyonoyado Kagihei offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a...

Matsumoto Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Just across the road from Kyoto Station’s Central Exit, Matsumoto Ryokan offers simple air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV and a Yukata robe. It offers free Wi-Fi at the lobby.

Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Offering rooms with a private open-air bath, Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo - is located a 6-minute walk from Nijojomae Station and a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station.

From US$1,631.79 per night

京の宿 石原

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

京の宿 石原 features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in the centre of Kyoto, 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.4 km from Gion Shijo...

Tazuru

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

Situated beside Kamo River, Tazuru is traditional Japanese-style accommodation boasting delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. Popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute walk away.

From US$253.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川"" features accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchenette.

From US$523.22 per night

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Ryokans that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$123.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews
Best location! Staff spoke little english but with translate it all worked out - very friendly There's a family markt next door The room was Very Spacious There were 2 showers and even 1 hot bath (onsen style) Very affordable way to stay in a Ryokan and sleep on a futon Cute that you get pyjama's
Guest review by
Niels
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,868 reviews
Hi, once i left my comment but disapeared :/ Ok trying once more :D Very nice hote and had tradicinal ryokan, they also provide yukata for everyone, polite staff, they do nice traditional breakfast, also they can organize traditional tea ceremony with renting the kimono. We had very nice stay.
Guest review by
Sandy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$314.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
The hotel was a classic ryokan style with tatami mats, futon service, public bath (which could be booked privately) and traditional breakfasts every morning. The view of the pagoda from the room is spectacular. Our stay was made special by the lovely staff who made our stay perfect!
Guest review by
AMELIA
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$785.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviews
Simply stunning. Lovely to stay in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Our lady was exceptional, giving first class treatment in talking us through many dishes she served, constantly topping our water, cleaning our teapot. V filling so be warned and you get to try things you wouldn’t get these days or in chain hotels. The onsen was a relief from the long journey. The futons v comfy. It was so unique to switch off, enjoy tranquility.
Guest review by
Erika
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
The hosts were extremely gracious, and I love that it’s family-owned, in the building they live in! There is lovely tatami in the rooms and pretty comfy futons, with beautiful, minimalist decoration. Yukata and tea were provided for a full, relaxing ryokan stay.
Guest review by
Syed
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
An authentic ryokan, in a building that's probably well over 100 years old. The rooms have tatami mats and futons and the onsen is beautiful. It's like staying in someone's home! This is not a super-swish modern hotel, so if that's what you want go elsewhere, but if you want a place with real character, staffed by people who treat you as long-lost friends, then this is the place for you. We will certainly return next time we're in Kyoto.
Guest review by
Brendan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,791 reviews
This Ryokan is located near several bus stops, perfect to sightsee Kyoto. The JR station is 10 min bus far away. The staff was very kind and warm as a real example of Japanese hospitality. This stay offers also several services like bike rental and onsen free tickets. The location was very relaxfull and quiet. Our room was equipped with tatami floor and futon beds. The room has several amenties, shower and bath tub. It has been a real japanese experience. We loved it!
Guest review by
Freddy1609
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
If you want to spend a few nights in a real ryokan (not the edulcorated-for-tourist replicas), this might be the real deal. Wooden and paper panels, tatami, futons, internal garden, traditional shower, in-room tea-set, yukatas, and many other details. My kids (14 and 11 y.o) said this was the best hotel in our 3-weeks-trip throughout Japan. The staff is very kind and eager to make your stay great.
Guest review by
Diego
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,791 reviews
traditional tatami room with futon, welcome tea with sweets, Japanese Yukata, small Japanese courtyard, free onsen, happy-hour tea and snacks, and friendly staffs
Guest review by
QI
Family with young children
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