A few things to note. I knew ahead of time and I did not mind these things. However, you might. 1. Since this is a house, you will be occupying a room and be 1 out of 3 guests staying there per night. This means there is no restroom in your room. You share one with the other guests in the house. This means walking out of your room and going to the shared house toilet. It wasn't an issue for us, and I never ran into anyone in the restroom. 2. Since there is no restroom in the room, naturally there is no shower. Each guest will need to book a time to use the shower room that has a small onsen bath. The host will explain everything during check in, but if you aren't comfortable with these things, you should find another place.

The ryokan is owned and run by a lovely couple. The breakfast was delicious and the hospitality was exceptional. I booked this place because I wanted to experience sleeping on a traditional Japanese bedding on tatami. The house itself has been passed down for generations and is absolutely beautiful.

Stayed in May 2024

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Traditional Japanese accommodation with outstanding hospitality. Outstanding breakfast . Family run and been in family for 150 years

Stayed in May 2024

Only downside is the noise from the road. It’s fine after midnight, but can be difficult to fall asleep if you’re sensitive to noise.

The most wonderful couple own this ryokan! They were so kind and generous. You can get dinner and/or breakfast for an extra fee (8800 for dinner per person, 2200 for breakfast per person). We opted for just breakfast because we planned to do a hike in the evening, and it was spectacular! The onsen was also very lovely. We loved our stay here and would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed in May 2024

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This was one of the best experiences we’ve had in a while. We really enjoyed our stay at Kikokuso. The Ryokan was beautiful with a cute garden with Kois. The room was confortable and cosy. It was our first time sleeping on futons but we slept really well. The breakfasts (traditional Japanese breakfasts) were amazing. We also had shabu shabu diner on the second night and it was de-li-cious! The family hot bath was just perfect after a long day of walk in Kyoto. Finally, the family that runs the inn was just the nicest people you could ever meet. We will definitely come back the next time we come to Kyoto!!

Stayed in May 2024

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Everything was great!! We stayed at upstairs room, so we had separate bathroom. The room was very good and authentic, big enough. They have a public bathroom downstairs like onsen, you can reserve a timeline to use it privately. Hosts were very very friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing I really did not like, the whole stay was excellent. I wish I would have had enough time to enjoy their breakfast. One thing to keep in mind is again, the tatami mats, as they may be uncomfortable if you are on the older side and have never slept on one before.

Public bath room was awesome. They also provided robes for us to change into which were really comfortable. The rooms were spacious and quiet, though I will say it can be hard for older folks to get used to a tatami mat.

Stayed in April 2024

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It was my first time in a ryokan and I loved everything about the experience. The couple who run the ryokan were very friendly and informative and I felt at home from the moment I stepped in

Stayed in April 2024

Closing time 23:00-7:00 could be a constrain to deal with if you are rushing a 1 night only visit in Kyoto

Perfect family Ryokan experience as imagined, bathroom, breakfast, internal garden and traditional room itself

Stayed in April 2024

We had a very warm welcome in yadoya kikokuso; a very nice place to stay and to experience a traditionnal Japanese way of life. Thank you

Stayed in April 2024

The internet was very slow

The people were very friendly and the property was very relaxing

Stayed in April 2024

Everything about this place was marvelous. The owners were incredibly friendly and kind — they waved us goodbye when we checked out. The room was spacious and we had a nice view of the garden below. The hot tub experience was excellent, and incredibly relaxing. Breakfast was delicious. It was incredibly comfortable and the most relaxing stay we had in Japan.

Stayed in March 2024

I was happy with everything but my OH found the futons too hard for his ageing bones and hardly slept. Japanese beds & mattresses are harder than westerners are used to and that’s OK, it’s all part of the experience and must be accepted. It’s just that this is difficult when suffering a crochetty, tired husband!

The delightful couple that run this old family business are exceptionally kind and hospitable. The husband is chef and prepares the most wonderful, authentically Japanese meals which were a highlight of our stay. I loved our 2 tatami mat rooms with the futons, low table and paper screens at the windows, which made for a very traditional experience for overawed Europeans. There is a beautiful ornamental fish pond and garden too! We a are retired couple & had the one room with private facilities, travelling in March 2024.

Stayed in March 2024

This traditional ryokan was wonderful. The owners are so kind and welcoming and we felt like home. There was also an onsen and the traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious. A great experience!

Stayed in April 2024

This was my first experience staying in a traditional ryokan and wow, it did not disappoint! The family who own and run this ryokan are absolutely lovely and took time to explain everything, offering green tea and a sweet on arrival. It was so peaceful and relaxing looking out on the internal courtyard garden. I had the best sleep! The traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing. If you want to experience a ryokan in Kyoto, stay here!

Stayed in March 2024

The hosts were amazing and super kind! If we go back to japan, we will definitely come back!

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely hosts, cosy room - slept so well on the futo n ( which I think they'd doubled up for me) and also enjoyed the izakaya they recommended for dinner. Would stay again!

Stayed in March 2024

Honestly nothing, the entire stay was great

My partner and I got to have dinner and breakfast at the ryokan, both of which were absolutely incredible. We also got a wonderful room with a balcony and got to use the onsen, which was amazing! Overall, the entire time was incredible, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

Travelers note that there's no late night access to the Ryokan, and they weren't able to help us store our bags on the day we left.

Great, local, Ryokan with friendly and helpful hosts. Terrific breakfast and garden. Good location close to transit and lots of walkability! We'd definitely stay again.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing not to like!!

This beautiful ryokan was a highlight of our stay in Kyoto. The staff are an older couple who made us feel right at home (they even greeted us with a heartwarming "welcome home" every time we came back!). From beginning to end, the koi pond, the private hot bath, the yukatas, and the beautiful breakfast all made this a truly unforgettable experience for my partner and me. We highly recommend it.

Stayed in March 2024

The traditional bed layed out on the floor was a uncomfortable for sleeping unfortunately, other than that, Great experience!!!

Loved the accommodation hosts, the Japanese garden and breakfast and the old style Japanese room.

Stayed in March 2024

Very friendly family ryokan, great location and nice rooms.

Stayed in March 2024

Would’ve liked an accessible garden. Doors shut at 11pm is a little draconian.

What a treat! This is how to visit Kyoto with tradition. Service-minded hosts provide a traditional Ryokan experience.

Stayed in February 2024

I don't think that there was anything we did not like. The low Japanese tables for the meals made sitting difficult, but for the experience we would not have missed it for the world.

This is a wonderful traditional inn. The hosts could not have been more friendly and attentive. The inside of the ryokan was beautifully designed with an attractive fish pond and outside with a garden. The bedroom was tastefully designed in the traditional Japanese style. The beef shabu shabu for dinner was quite nice but we were particularly impressed with the breakfast, with each dish explained to us by the hosts. The onsen, which we used, was a great addition. Finally, when we left and needed a taxi the hosts found one for us within a minute and saw us off.

Stayed in February 2024

Bathrooms are outside the rooms. Not much problem though.

The owners are amazing. They speak good English- definitely enough to communicate. We felt well cared for, the experience and the food was awesome. It really felt warm and cozy and would definitely recommend. They saw us off while we left and it was the cutest and most heartwarming thing ever.

Stayed in February 2024