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Matsubaya Ryokan

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Close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is £90
additional charges may apply
21 Aug - 22 Aug

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A small, single-room accommodation with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, and a light switch on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a television, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table with a tea set, a cushion, and a wall-mounted scroll.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, two cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, and a sliding door with calligraphy.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a small wooden table, a vase with flowers, and a calligraphy scroll on the wall.

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cushions, and sliding doors with paper partitions.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a coffee maker.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, a window with a blind, and a kettle on the floor.

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a television.

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a double bed with white bedding.

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Matsubaya Ryokan is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern indoor space with a curved ceiling structure, multiple levels, and a central open area.
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A nighttime view of a park with illuminated trees and a pond reflecting lights.
    Umekoji Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    7 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks TEAVANA
    9 min walk
  • HUB
    8 min walk
  • KYOTO TOWER SANDO バル
    8 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

  • Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a computer station
    • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
    • Free newspapers, a vending machine and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Matsubaya Ryokan feature perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Fridges, electric kettles and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsubaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsubaya Ryokan?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on 21 Aug 2026 start from £90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsubaya Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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