It’s a little out of the main city centre, but there’s a city loop bus which stops really close by and very regularly. Also, rooms aren’t sound proof but that didn’t bother us at all.

We loved our stay here and will be recommending it to anyone we know who might be coming to Kyoto. The host was super friendly and provided us with great recommendations (go to the ramen place he recommends). The beds were really comfortable and facilities suited our needs nicely.

Stayed in September 2024

We loved everything, but be prepared for a half-hour plus bus ride into Kyoto’s centre, and beyond.

In a quiet suburb north of the city centre, close to the Botanical Gardens, this calm oasis was a place to relax and rest. It’s quiet, private and our host was friendly and helpful but respectful of our privacy. Our room was spacious, and the communal shower, kitchenette and washing facilities were clean and convenient. Our host had good recommendations for local dining.

Stayed in September 2024

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Quaint, clean facility with a traditional aesthetic, well located with access to many historic sites, restaurants, etc in the city. The owner was friendly and accommodating, I had a delay during my journey and the owner was understanding and flexible which helped ease the situation. Incredible value for the price.

Stayed in September 2024

The place is clean and very comfortable and the owner is friendly and speaking English

Stayed in August 2024

The host was very welcoming and helpful in many ways. The spaces were big and clean.

Stayed in July 2024

Very helpful and nice owner.

Stayed in July 2024

that we had to leave😓💔

The host

Stayed in July 2024

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The owner Katsu was simply wonderful. Very friendly and greeted you as you arrived and explained the area and showed us a map with local information. He arranged for a taxi back to the airport early morning which we so appreciated. Every day the towels were replaced and our room was cleaned to perfection. The shared shower areas and toilets were super clean and maintained. Cant say enough good things about the owner and how kind he is.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing.

Very friendly and helpful host. We had a superb view on the zen garden. Every day new towels. Green tea. exelent toilet in the room. Shower was shared but clean and a great amount of water, soooo nice after a day running around. Small fridge , good futon beds, nice and quiet. It exceeded my expectations. Mr Rakucho ;Tomo arigato gozaimash!! Further more it is central for the northern part of Kyoto: Imeperial.palace, botanical garden, Daitikuji Temple with beautiful zen garden close by, Kinkakuji also close, Ryoan-ji etc. etc. Bus 205 is your biggest friend:)

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing. Maybe a common place would be nice.

Very cute location with big bedrooms. The owner is friendly and gives a lot of good advices. The best establishment I have done for now in Japan.

Stayed in May 2024

The place is cozy and well maintained, with lots of personal touches that make the stay that much more comfortable. It’s family-owned and the owners provided us with very helpful and relevant information for our stay, including a map with recommendations for restaurants nearby. We felt so welcomed and at home, we are so happy with our stay and would definitely stay there again!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! This is a great place to stay in.

I really liked everything about Rakucho Ryokan. The host was really friendly, welcoming, and helpful. At the start, he gave us a map of the local area for some guidance. There was not much of common areas, but our room had a lovely sitting room where we can eat. It was a very authentic experience sitting and sleeping on the tatami mats! The bedroom was really nice and offered a nice view of the garden. There is a microwave and eating utensils available to use. Toilet and shower areas are kept clean and well supplied with shampoo, toothpaste, and body wash! There's plenty of umbrellas to borrow during rainy days. There's also slippers to use indoors.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

I absolutely adored everything about the ryokan. Everything was perfect and when I come back to Kyoto I will be 100% staying here again. There is no where else you need to look for.

Stayed in April 2024

just a little noisy/we were scared to be noisy because of the nature of the hotel. not a big issue.

loved the facility and the location!

Stayed in April 2024

No.

Very quiet and beautiful area

Stayed in April 2024

- location close to a train station and bus station - close by a beautiful river - home feeling - beautiful interior design - the rooms - the facilities - the futons were SO comfortable 🥺 - the host is so kind and helpful!!! Made us feel right at home.

Stayed in April 2024

I love everything from this place!

Stayed in April 2024

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The host was helpful and welcoming, the room and facilities were clean, we had everything we needed for our stay. Everything was great, we regretted not having stayed longer.

Stayed in April 2024

The property is clean and well kept. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend to everyone.

Stayed in April 2024

A little removed from most sightseeing spots. Some more soundproofing between rooms might help.

Very beautiful house in a quiet location. Extremely comfortable bed with heating. Very nice and considerate host.

Stayed in March 2024

No

Very clean and reasonable price, authentic Japanese ryokan,.

Stayed in November 2023

Distance to the city center isn't ideal but it is close to a subway station so it wasn't a huge issue.

Nice Japanese-style inn with comfortable and clean rooms. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Good value for money overall.

Stayed in December 2023

The shared bathrooms

The original Japanese style Abd the Sixt or the room

Stayed in December 2023

Noise travels easy between the rooms. As long as you have good neighbours it's no issue. Overall, we didn't mind it.

The owner was very kind and helpful (with good english too), he pointed us to the best nearby restaurants and provided us with various maps. The room itself was pretty, as well as the little garden, and the beds & covers were comfortable and warm (perfect for the cold weather). The ryokan is next to several bus lines and about 10min from the metro, so it's super easy to move around from there. The closet was huge, so no worries for big suitcases or backpacks. Overall, we had a wonderful stay! :)

Stayed in December 2023