Title: Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/18389023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/1e196b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6fbbb3c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/0a4cf9a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Twin Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6fbe77c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers an authentic Japanese experience near Kyoto University and the Imperial Palace. Guests can relax in the Japanese garden or indoor public bath after exploring the city. The property features free WiFi and a highly praised staff. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - 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194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Futons ![Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/d5e6b93a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Bidet Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 312 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ![Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/58d367f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Bidet Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Futons ![Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/f911e42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Bidet Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Futons ![Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/8691e77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Bidet Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ![Economy Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6380f422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Quadruple Room 10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Bidet Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/07dfb6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ![Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/29e3a2bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room - Sleeps 4 ![Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/e1ccea7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room - Sleeps 4 ![Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/ee510189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room - Sleeps 3 ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/128bb7bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/f0275c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Ryokan-Sawaya-Honten.h4675632.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Ryokan-Sawaya-Honten.h4675632.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.01852%2C135.77681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nQRWAso3bBQIaPL1DD2-Lic7rdg=) 25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397 #### What's nearby - Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Jingu-marutamachi Station - 7 min walk - Higashiyama Station - 16 min walk - Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪アラシのキッチン - ‬4 min walk - ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk - ‪EL LATINO - ‬3 min walk - ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk - ‪カレー専門店 ビィヤント - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan near Heian Shrine Located close to Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryokan Sawaya Honten provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this ryokan include: - Breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and smoke-free property - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Fridges, heating and limited housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34500000/34491300/34491269/0fc8dd0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort Arashiyama - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 393 reviews £160 additional charges may apply 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=34491269&PinnedHotelID=34491269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4265800/4265789/3440319e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gion Ryokan Karaku Gion - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 262 reviews £156 additional charges may apply 9 Nov - 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TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Outdoors - Japanese garden ### Spa - Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Public indoor bath (no minerals) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No lift - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 2 floors - Genkan (entryway) - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fusuma (room partition) - Heating (climate-controlled) - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop-compatible safe - Tatami (woven mat) flooring - Tokonoma (alcove) - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Breakfast is available to guests booked in breakfast rates only and cannot be requested after check-in. Luggage storage after check-out is only available until 3 PM. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. 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 200-10,000 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. ### 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility This property accepts credit cards and cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation. 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 Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property 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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Ryokan Sawaya Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto Sawaya Honten Sawaya Honten Kyoto Sawaya Honten Ryokan Sawaya Ryokan Sawaya Honten Hotel Kyoto Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ryokan Sawaya Honten pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ryokan Sawaya Honten? > Ryokan Sawaya Honten doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Ryokan Sawaya Honten? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Ryokan Sawaya Honten located? > Located in Sakyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto University. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Ginkaku-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 18 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 362 8 - Good 111 6 - Okay 23 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A wonderful, peaceful place to stay! Even our economy room was large and comfortable, and the public baths were immaculately clean. Even though it is not in the more “popular” areas of Kyoto, we found it very easy to navigate transit and found some great nearby restaurants and temples to visit. ##### Phoebe Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really enjoyed my stay here at Ryokan Sawaya Honton. For me i wanted an authentic older style accomadation, and this place delivered. They do have washing machines and dryers, so you can do yourself when it suits. Its clean and quiet, and on a relatively quiet street. The best was the public bath at the end of the day it was so lovely to soak in the hot tub. Tattoos ok. I highly recommend this great establishment for long or shorter stays. Thank you Ryokan 🙏😊👌 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d785ce63-f9eb-4e22-960b-74f9c792ba03-1761284457834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karina Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at ryokan sawaya honten. The traditional Japanese breakfast was very nice and we also enjoyed the peaceful public bath. ##### Gabrielle Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peng M 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at Ryokan Sawaya Honten with the traditional Japanese style living with clothing and public onsen. Super quiet and clean and we had the best nights of sleep in Japan. Room is doubled sizing vs Osaka and Tokyo rooms. Beat Japan experience for our kids from America ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0b2bf5d0-3e4c-4bd9-9619-f50ad2b0a05a-1752908162921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Peng M Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Traditional Ryokan, easy to get there, friendly staff. ##### Daniela Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrine 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Amenities Beautiful traditional Inn. Easy communication with staff in English. Beautiful running water feature with Koi ourside sliding doors in room. Beautiful and wonderful all around. Would 100% book again! ##### Katrine Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent ryokan with all the amenities you need. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### angelo 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quaint Ryokan in a quiet area but lots to do in a shortish walk. ##### angelo Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tuoc 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice place to stay. We loved the traditional Japanese beds! What a wonderful experience with excellent service! ##### Tuoc Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic staff and room. We had an excellent stay that included the traditional breakfast. ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophyia 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were the star of this place. They were lovely and accommodating, and especially helpful when doing our luggage transfers. The hotel itself exceeded our expectations and was very beautiful and spacious. We would recommend anyone to stay here. ##### Sophyia Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### A 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely place to stay. Japanese style rooms that are very spacious. Hiroshi was the friendliest person we met in Japan and made us feel very welcome every time we came in. Close to everything you need in Kyoto. ##### A Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristian 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed for a few days while in Kyoto. The ryokan was beautiful and the staff were very helpful. The rooms were very traditional but still had modern amenities. We paid for a traditional Japanese breakfast everyday which was absolutely delicious and worth it. ##### Cristian ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great experience at this tattoo friendly ryokan! Rooms are large and smell of fragrant wood. We had the best sleep! Neighborhood is quiet and a nice walk across the canal from the busy downtown. ##### Mandy Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoonho 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything of this ryokan is good. Especially kindful people. ##### Yoonho Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mihoko 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great staff, rooms, and breakfast I was leading a tour with my weaving students. I wanted them to experience authentic Japanese ryokan. Sawaya was a perfect place for that. ##### Mihoko Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Set in a quiet area (university). Train station is about a 10 minute walk. Staff was friendly and even spoke English well which was nice. MAMA LOUIS is nearby and we highly suggest you go! ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristopher 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice ryokan with delightful closed off public bath. The most friendly staff throughout my stay in Japan. Only downside is there's not in the immediate area surrounding it. ##### Kristopher Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peri 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A very nice place to stay for vacation. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is very spacious and clean. Just walk one block to the bus station and two block to the subway station. The buses are reaching to the temples and Kyoto station. No need to transfer. Very convenient. ##### Peri Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This ryokan (Japanese inn) is very traditional. Shoes are left by the entry. There are a men’s and a ladies’ onsen. Each room has a private bath, yukata (traditional bath robe), and a little fridge. There’s a tea set and hot water for tea, and the lay out futons for each guest. The AC worked fantastically (important in summer). It was what one could hope for in Kyoto. The inn is located two blocks from the Heikan line, across from Kyoto hospital, and less than a block from two minimarts and several small family run restaurants. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The ryokan is clean, quiet, and spacious with great amenities especially the onsen. There is a washer dryer that guests may use. The staff also reserved a taxi for our early ride to the airport. We did not have our breakfast there because I forgot to reserve this but they do offer this option. I would definitely consider staying here again. Many thanks to all the staff who took such good care of us. ##### Catherine Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quiet, Peaceful and Spacious A traditional Japanese experience with a super friendly staff. The room was large and gave us plenty of space. The entire facility was spotless and very peaceful. In room bathing room and toilet were perfect, but the community bath was even better and a great way to wind down and relax at the end of each day. The location is okay, but close enough to subway station. About a 25 to 30 minute walk to the Gion district, but the entire city is acccessible by walking, subway and bus. Your phone direction app will always recommend bus or car but we made it around entire city using subway, JR line and LOTS of walking. ##### Steve Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jan 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities We were looking for a Ryokan off the beaten track and really liked the facilities. The building is a little older, but has a very original vibe and feels especially quiet and calm. Also the rooms are beautiful with exposed wood - although our room faced to the street it was quiet and light (the windows were covered though). The bathrooms could use an upgrade, though, and the spa / onsen is very simple, just one tiny bath. We did enjoy the breakfast and the very lovely breakfast staff, which really cared for us - the best part of the stay. The reception staff however felt very detached and not eager to help us or talk to us, with especially random and strict breakfast, checkout and luggage timing rules ("you can only leave the luggage here until 3"), that did not seem to be justified by business. Other Ryokan's would help suggest or book dinner, but they told us to just walk there. The location is, as expected, a bit off, and despite being close to the train and bus stations, not easy to find things - so a little help would have been nice. ##### Jan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### MARIA RITA 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities El Ryokan es muy bonito y el personal muy amable. 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