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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.

D
Daniel
From
New Zealand
The Meal was amazing had the raw wagyu and was one of the best meals I had on my trip to Japan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
Price from
US$144.02
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.

P
PS
From
Hong Kong
Very beautiful, very traditional Jap ryokan with some kinpaku handcrafted details. The cypress bathtub can release an elegant fragrance filling up the whole bathroom. Plus the good sound proof, comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,283 reviews
Price from
US$198.25
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.

E
Eric
From
Spain
The traditional ryokan ambience it had
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,679 reviews
Price from
US$103.82
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.

Y
Yee Ping
From
Malaysia
Service was excellent, staff was very accomodating. Breakfast was served in the room and the food was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews
Price from
US$513.42
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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$957.76
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.

T
Tony
From
Canada
Spent the night here in Kyoto and wish I had booked another one! The staff is very friendly, prompt and kindly let us leave our bags before check-in and after check-out. The dinner option was also spectacular, with fluent english staff and a great pace to have a wagyu tasting.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$1,173.58
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.

A
Aleksandr
From
Russia
This was the most amazing experience in a very long time. The location is superb and at night you can enjoy the surroundings without anyone but yourself. Amenities are top notch and service is impeccable. If you have time, stay here longer, it will pay off.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$440.07
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.

c
cccontreras
From
Vietnam
Great base to explore Gion area. It's in a very quiet alley but walking distance to cafes, restaurants and convenience stores.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews
Price from
US$198.03
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.

g
guglielmo
From
Italy
the staff was so nice and made us feel home. the room was spacious and beautiful, and the dinner we had was really good and tasty !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
Price from
US$192.03
1 night, 2 adults

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring free WiFi, Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is set in Kyoto. The property is around 650 m from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 km from Nijo Castle and 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

M
Melanie
From
United Kingdom
The Ryokan is absolutely beautiful, designed in the traditional Japanese style. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. There was some construction work and noise during my stay but it didn’t take away from the relaxation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$775.93
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.

Most booked ryokans in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,992 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,697 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,283 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,679 reviews

Highly rated ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

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

  • Inn Kawashima

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 483 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.

  • Matsubaya Ryokan

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,992 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.

    From US$726.79 per night
  • Ohanabo

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

    A 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the completely non-smoking Ohanabo provides traditional Japanese-style accommodation with “Kaiseki” multi-course in-room dinners, massages and a hot public bath.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 717 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, 336 reviews

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

    From US$568.09 per night
  • Daiya Ryokan

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 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.

  • Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 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.

These ryokans in Kyoto and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

  • Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 131 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.

  • Ryokan Hinomoto Kyoto Kawaramachi

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

    Located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station and less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Ryokan Hinomoto Kyoto Kawaramachi offers free WiFi and air conditioning...

  • HOTEL Clam Chowder

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

    Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, HOTEL Clam Chowder provides chic guest rooms in a historic Japanese townhouse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

    From US$266.71 per night
  • Onya Kaede

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Onya Kaede is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 2.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

  • Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川""

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 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$559.43 per night
  • Hiiragiya

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Well situated in Kyoto, Hiiragiya offers an American breakfast and free WiFi. It is set 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and provides a lift. The ryokan features family rooms.

    From US$3,120.52 per night
  • Mitsuki Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

    Offering a bar and garden view, Mitsuki Kyoto is set in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall.

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

  • Tazuru

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 589 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

    * Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - Established in 1953 features Japanese-style rooms, a...

    From US$3,080.51 per night
  • OHTO Ryokan

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews

    A 1-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo Train Station and a 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, OHTO Ryokan offers affordable Japanese-style rooms featuring tatami flooring.

  • Kamoya Ryokan

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,202 reviews

    Kamoya Ryokan is set in Kyoto, a 7-minute walk from Shichijo Station and 1 km or a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

    Situated 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 京都の宿 ぎをんの月 in Kyoto features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. This 5-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews

    Kyomachiya Hotel Mifuku is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a 13-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

    A 10-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyokoyado Yutone features rooms with a private Cypress-wood bath, amenities from Mikimoto, free Wi-Fi and touches of Japanese design.

  • Gion Ryokan Karaku

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

    Gion Ryokan Karaku is located a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Gion Ryokan Karaku is a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park.

    From US$443.74 per night

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Ryokans that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 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, 4,679 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 526 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,285 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 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 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, 482 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, 1,757 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, 456 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, 1,757 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