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About this property
Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room offers a relaxing ambience and facilities like a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a telephone. Yukata robes and tea sets are available in the room. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests will be greeted with matcha green tea and Kyoto sweets at time of check-in. While staying at Honkan Matsui, guests can also receive massage in the room for a fee. Drinks vending machines and free luggage storage are available on site. The entire property has been renovated in April 2013. Dinner is available for an additional fee upon prior reservation. JR Kyoto Station is a 6-minute subway ride from Karasumaoike Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the property. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, can be reached within a 20-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
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Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
United Kingdom“Amazing. Only one with a front garden to the hotel. Had its own Onsen within the Honken and it was amazing. Breakfast was out of this world.” - Kenneth United Kingdom“It was one of the best hotel stays we’ve ever had. It was our first time at a ryokan and from the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with friendliness and helpfulness. The room was superb and we felt very comfortable. The breakfast kaiseki was...”
- Robb
Australia“Beautiful Ryokan. Very quiet and tranquil feel. The staff were fantastic, breakfast was a treat and the onsen was wonderful. Great location as well!” - Timéa
Switzerland“Superbe localization, yet not noisy at all, great staff always ready to help out. Building is beautiful. Our room was spacious and very functional. Breakfast was amazing.” - Guilherme United Kingdom“Beautiful Ryokan with Amazing Service, it really made the stay in Kyoto magical. Location is pretty much perfect, staff were very kind and helpful. I highly recommend it.”
- Alessia
Italy“Great location - the breakfast experience is a must try” - Magdalena
Poland“Traditional japaneese ryokan, spotles clean. They offer katsuki dinner, which was a great experience. Friendly and helpfull staff. We really enjoyed the public bath and little souvenirs :)” - Christopher Switzerland“We loved our stay. Super friendly staff and fantastic Japanese breakfast”
- John
New Zealand“The rooms, staff and food were amounts y the best I’ve seen anywhere in the world.” 
Elvio United Kingdom“Perfect traditional ryokan with super friendly staff. Great location close to the dining areas and Nishiki market all at walking distance. Good bath and cosy room.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking as child rates are applicable. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
Special charges apply for breakfast/dinner costs for children under 2 years old. For more information, please contact the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
To eat meals at the property, a reservation must be made in advance.
Breakfast is served from 07:00 until 09:00.
No special requests for meals such as vegetarian or Halal meals can be accommodated.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 京都市指令衛環第82号
