The only thing I had a hint of disappointment about was I thought we would sleep on futons but we had western mattresses.

Everything about this stay was exceptional. They were accommodating for our limited Japanese vocabulary. The experience was everything and more for two Japanese enthusiasts. The food itself was amazing, the outdoor private bath was a dream come true, the view from our room was magical. We were fortunate to come at a time when we had dinner outside by the river with Maiko entertainment and words cannot express how amazing it was. Truly will be the highlight of our trip.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

The property was a bit far from the city center areas, but WELL worth it. Tucked away down a small hill, this ryokan felt private and relaxing, a perfect escape.

Stayed in September 2024

It was unclear whether we needed to contact the hotel to book a shuttle bus or not so I decided to give them a call and ask about it. Turned out no reservation was required, we just needed to check the schedule information here and wait for a bus to pick us up at one of the stations. Once you arrive at the hotel bulding you are asked to change into slippers and walking all the way down to the riverside restaurant and back while wearing them was a bit of challenge as they were slippery (no pun intended).

Ryokan is located in a secluded area surrounded by picturesque forest and mountains and I assume it looks even more beautiful in the fall during momiji season. They gave us a free upgrade and we got a room in bekkan (annex) with our own open-air bath facing a small garden. There is also public baths area that guests can use for free and a private open-air bath you can reserve for about 3000 ¥ for 45 minutes. If you want to expericence some more of Japanese culture you can change into yukata (robes) and tabi (socks) in your room. In the evening we had traditional Japanese dinner in an open-air restaurant with river view which no doubt was a highlight of our stay at Momijiya, and when we returned to our room beds were already made for us. The breakfast was served indoors and was also very tasty and looked like a true work of art. The staff was very polite and helped with everything (we communicated in Japanese) and they carried our baggage to the room and even wiped clean the wheels of our suitcases. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for this wonderful experience. 本当にお世話になりました。

Stayed in July 2024

The food could be a little challenging at times. It was all beautifully presented but no clear information in English about what each item was. We have had more flavourful food elsewhere during our stay.

Very traditional Japanese feeling. Amazing views from the balcony into the forest. Having a yukata to relax in was nice too. We enjoyed the maiko performance with dinner.

Stayed in August 2024

The walls are quit thin, you can hear people in the hall and other rooms. No supermarket near by or shop in the hotel to buy snacks and drinks. We were hungry after dinner at night and had no idea where to get the food.

Nice forest near by. Respectful staff. Enjoyed a private onsen. Dinner with geisha was remarkable

Stayed in August 2024

Service was exceptional, felt pampered from the first step to the last leaving the shuttle bus.

Stayed in July 2024

Bathroom could use just an extra bit of care.

Staff was extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. Meals were delicious and diverse. Enjoyed every minute of my stay here. A truly unique experience.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved it all!!!

What an amazing place! A real highlight of our trip. We reserved the private onsen and had a lovely steam while looking out at nature. The meal was stunning - both for location and the whole experience. Would highly recommend this place - lovely staff and so helpful!

Stayed in July 2024

Breakfast was too early for us and very unfamiliar to a western pallet. Although it was beautiful and generous. After dinner everyone seems to immediately return to their rooms... we would have liked to stay beside the river (which is beautiful) for another dew drinks... what is the rush? Also when the fire flies are out there is a really annoying voice over that kind of kills the magic, would be better to have kept the nice music going. No need to tell me about the fire fly larva... I can Google that later. All that being said, we really enjoyed our stay. It is a really beautiful place. These were just a few things we think they could improve and make it really perfect.

This was a very unique experience for us , as European travellers. It feels very traditional japanese and authentic. So some things are unfamiliar to us, but that's all part of the nice experience. The shuttle pick up from the train station was great. Bang on time. They gave us a free upgrade because it was our honeymoon to a cabin in the woods with a private out door onsen. It was very relaxing being in the trees. The food is beautifully presented and served beside the river. The second night we went for the sweet hotpot which was one of the best meals we had in 1 month travelling around japan. The second night we moved to the main building which is a actually a shuttle bus ride from the river (maybe 3minute drive) but still set in beautiful mountains. There is very little nearby. If you are a fusy eater, I would advise bringing some snacks. We had a couple beers also, which was nice to have in the room and enjoy the view. We were lucky enough to experience the fireflies and Maiko. If you want a traditional Japanese experience and a break from the busy cities we would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in June 2024

The osen was a little too hot for my comfort so I didn't enjoy that part as much as I thought I would.

Excellent environment. Excellent staff. Very cozy setting. I wish I stayed longer to explore the neighborhood more. I also like the breakfast and dinner. I don't know anything about Japanese cuisine, so it was a nice learning experience.

Stayed in April 2024

Open air Onsen small and only against fee.

Exceptional service before an during our stay. Great shuttle bus service. Excellent Japanese dinner on both evenings and wonderful breakfast!

Stayed in May 2024

Beds were rock hard, takes some time to travel from central Kyoto but shuttle worked fine.

Very cute and cozy - traditional japanese in. Booked the private spa both nights which was a very pleasant.

Stayed in May 2024

Food was fantastic and so were the staff

Stayed in June 2024

The ryokan is not very close to the city center, so you might reserve some time to get there early. It took us more than an hour to get there by a bus, and we had a bit of a hard time to find the actual bus (this one had no English translations on it like most of the busses in Kyoto)

Amazing ryokan, we arrived a bit late (around 18:00) but we were received well and we managed to get to the dinner on time. The Kaiseki dinner was very good, everything was delicious. There were yukatas in our room that we could wear, with clean socks, tea with sweets to have a tea break in the room, and the view from the room was very calm and nice. We reserved a room with futons, and while at dinner the staff rolled the futons for us to sleep in. The futons were surprisingly comfortable, and we had a very good sleep. We received a suggestion upon arriving to reserve the private Onsen on site, but we didn't use it unfortunately. Breakfast was very good too, although if you have trouble with eating a lot of fish and miso in the morning you might find it too much. They have a shuttle to 2 train stations, and we took it on our way back. It was very convenient as the ryokan is a bit far from the city center.

Stayed in April 2024

Our family were very happy with our experiences at this ryokan and have no complaints.

A well appointed ryokan with forest and river walks nearby. A true Japanese cultural experience. Breakfast and Dinner were booked as part of our stay and this was an added highlight. Staff were very attentive to our needs.

Stayed in May 2024

That we couldn't spend more time there.

Everything! Booked in the middle of our 14-day trip to Japan, it was a wonderful escape from our otherwise hectic schedule and the crowds. I was amazed by the hospitality. They took care of everything from picking us up from the train station, and handling our bags, to keeping us on schedule to enjoy a private onsen, full kaiseki dinner and breakfast. We had lovely yukatas to wear during our stay(I wanted to take it home), and enjoyed tea overlooking the mountains. While you could spend more money staying at a newer luxury Ryokan, I wouldn't have stayed anywhere else. It was so traditional and the staff were phenomenal. Treated us like royalty!

Stayed in May 2024

Thought the private onsen was included in the price to be honest but it was well worth the 4400 yen don’t get me wrong

Relaxing and traditional vibe. Amazing view of the trees. Beautifully presented food and tea in the room was lovely

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing, all great!

An amazing stay in a traditional Ryokan in a very scenic location. The complimentary shuttle service to and from Hanozono station was very convenient (they offered multiple drop off times to a few different locations). The traditional dinner and breakfast was very enjoyable and filling and were accommodating to our no meat diet (we are pescatarians and it was mostly fish/vegetables anyway, they replaced beef courses with tofu!). The room was so lovely with comfortable futons and the private onsen was so soothing and warm. I went for a morning walk around the area and the scenery was beautiful. You should definitely make some room for a night or two here as part of your Kyoto itinerary!

Stayed in May 2024

The view in the restaurant was somewhat obstructed by vegetation

Great authentic Japanese Inn

Stayed in May 2024

Honestly hard to say what not to like. Slippers were a bit ...slippery (kept coming off).

Customer service was outstanding. The food was delicious and we had a beautiful relaxing time in the private onsen. Good area to have a small walk as well (visited temples around). It was serene and peaceful.

Stayed in April 2024

I enjoyed it all

It was authentic, and the staff cared about our experience

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

The absolute traditional authenticity Stunning mountain location Super peaceful Onsen Amazing traditional food

Stayed in April 2024

Hard beds on the floor.

Marevlous welcome, cool authentic experience. They made you feel very welcomed

Stayed in April 2024

Stuff didn't understand English and couldn't speak English

Great private bath with beautiful view at mountains and plants

Stayed in April 2024