605-0862 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2-208-17, Japan
#12 of 664 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 45 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Natia
South KoreaCharming stay, an almost hidden entrance to an alleyway of stairs that leads up to the actual house off of one of the main historical town streets. Set your alarm at 6am and you will have the most photographable streets, almost empty, at your doorsteps :). Lowkey atmosphere with easy check-in, few rules or limitations yet maximum comfort. E.g., you can use the bathtub whenever, yet they somehow have it ready for you just when you want it. Excellent breakfast. Spatious, very clean room. The owner is always available for any questions or requests (& randomly gave me desserts which are always welcome ^^ ~ many thanks!). He helped me arrange to deliver my growing luggage from all the shopping, to my train station for pickup at departure. Will certainly stay again when visiting Kyoto.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Skylar
AustraliaAbsolutely loved staying here and having a ryokan experience. The owners are so lovely and cooked me the a delicious breakfast in the morning! Everything is set out beautifully from the walkway into the property, to the room and the shared bathroom. Couldn’t recommend this place more! :)
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Amirul
MalaysiaNothing.
I love the concept of the house from the garden to the room and the hospitality. Of course the location is in the middle of Ninenzaka is a plus point, where you may visit the this tourist place early in the morning while there is not many people or towards the end of evening. The bathroom together with onsen/bathtub is a plus point!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Ysm79
SingaporeLack of electric plug at living room side. Its ok though.
Everything. Beautiful. Amazing. Charming. Breakfast was the most amazing thing. Delicious + Delicious. Wow! Saw a cat outside of the window but it ran away upon seeing me.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Chris
United StatesPrime location. Fabulous gardens. Home made breakfast and super clean room. Japanese bathtub was super relaxing. Tatsuya was an attentive and super friendly host!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesExcellent inn keeper - so attentive and kind. Beautiful property, centrally located, and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Vanessa
SwitzerlandThis is an amazing piece of artwork! Really impressive room and fantastic hospitality
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Rafal
PolandCharming place in a very good location. Only three rooms make the hotel feeling very comfy. Very friendly staff. spacious room and comfortable facilities.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Al-hasan
KuwaitThere's nothing I didnt like. Everything was amazing
Very welcoming host. Great rooms to experience the japanease housing style. Great restroom and showerroom. Everythings is clean and thw host is on another level of welcoming and hospitality
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Vito
ItalyAmazing place, comfortable and silent. The host is extremely kind and available for any request. Super choice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Vasilisa
United StatesGreat location, clean ryokan, awesome breakfast and friendly hosts!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Jeanine
NetherlandsWe stayed for one night. If you have a sensitive back, like me, traditional Japanese futon beds are not the best choice. I had back pain the next day. But this was my own mistake. I don't know what I expected.
Very beautifully decorated ryokan. The owner is super friendly and speaks good English. Breakfast was really good, homemade food! You have the entire floor to yourself when you book a room/apartment. Everything was very clean. The location is great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaI can't think of anything. I usually have something negative to say, but I really can't think of anything that could have been better. Maybe... it's a good idea to take a taxi, just up the hill if you have luggage.
Perfection from start to finish. Absolutely charming people and house. Astounding kindness and hospitality. The light comes through the windows of the house that is just so... 'wabi sabi'!!! Loved it!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Paweł
PolandNothing
We loved how friendly and cheerful was our host, but the best was the place itself. Magical, traditional japanese house and whole floor only for us! We will never forget this place. Thank you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Yiwei
China一切都很好。谢谢。 Everything is very nice, especially the staffs who not only warmly welcomed us but also help to call a cab and take care of our luggage. Thank you. Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Katharina
SingaporeNothing.
The hosts were awesome. I felt very much at peace and welcomed. I loved my room, which was stunningly beautiful in a very toned down way.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Brittany
United StatesMost beautiful place I’ve ever stayed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Craig
CanadaPerfect location. Hosts were incredibly welcoming, and the breakfast was unbelievable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Angelica
PhilippinesLocation was perfect for our family! The property is near Ninnenzaka and Sinnenzaka and walking distance from the Kiyumizo-dera Temple. There is also a vendo machine just outside the property. The location was very quiet and relaxing. We were greeted by a Tea Ceremony when we arrived and our host was very nice and helpful! Other tourist spots were walkable in distance but we recommend taking Uber to nearby places like Pontocho and Gion to save time and energy. We also took Uber to Fushima Inari. The saved time and energy allowed us to have a very relaxing trip as a family and allowed us more time to enjoy each place. We will definitely stay in this ryokan again the next time we return to Kyoto! We are now in Osaka and we already miss this place!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Jason
AustraliaThe location was amazing, only a few minutes walk from Sannenzaka, and had a gorgeous walkway and garden. We were greeted in the most friendly way and all the staff were so lovely and helpful. The delicious dessert platter was also a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed the traditional breakfast which came with an amazing spread of small dishes. The beds were also surprisingly comfy. Overall an amazing atmosphere and experience.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Yukie
Japanthat we had to carry up our luggage from the gate to the entrance, and that we could hear people talking from the next room. Though we understand that it is part of staying in a traditional ryokan!
A cozy little gem tucked away in Kiyomizu, with an authentic, Kyoto-like appearance and excellent hospitality catered to your needs. Although you have to go up the hill to get here, the location is close to Kiyomizu temple and great to get around. They have a nice wooden bath, probably the only modern thing in the ryokan, which you can soak in literally whenever (midnight, early morning, right before CO time). The staffs are very friendly and their Japanese style breakfast is to die for. Only downside is that since this is a traditional ryokan, you will need to carry your luggage up the stone steps to get to the entrance from the gate and the walls are very thin (hence no kids under a certain age allowed). Overall it was an extraordinary Kyoto experience for us and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Yan
FranceEverything was great, the room, the welcoming, the breakfast, it really transported me in a different time. It is very comfortable, and the location is great close to many important places to visit, Gion and multiple temples. People looking for an authentic feeling to there stay should really go there!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Yodrick
FranceOnly one bottle of water in the fridge and not allowed to have another one which is sad for the price. But you can fill it up with water from room sink.
Perfectly located. Perfect welcoming. Beautiful room with a comfy futon. Bathroom with the hot bath was amazing. Room is lockable with a key
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Ziquan
AustraliaN/A
Manjiro always provides me with all the best service, both the facilities and the staff. It has one of the best machiya wooden townhouse in Kyoto, and it also has the best and the most warm-hearted manager in Japan. I appreciate all help that the staff offered to me. And I will introduce Manjiro to all my friends. By the way, never miss out the wonderful breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
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