Reviews of Daitokuji Sushicho

To stay in Daitokuji Sushicho was one of the highlights of our travel to Japan. It’s a unique experience to stay in this authentic guesthouse with such lovely hosts. The food prepared by the husband, un grand Chef, was unbelievable deliouces. Simply amazing! Just book it! With big gratitude to our two lovely hosts.

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A ve ry good experience! The Japanese cuisine and environment is great! The house owners are friendly and nice.

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The hosts were amazing. A very sweet couple that went above and beyond!!!! We accidentally left my husband’s insulin in the refrigerator they called us and shipped it to us in Tokyo the next morning. The food was delicious and plentiful. They were fun to talk to and we enjoyed our time there very much. It was very quiet and we enjoyed reading our books together in the garden.

Nothing it was wonderful

The hosts were really very good and the meals had options for japanese or european. Japanese meals were outstanding. We had whole unit to ourselves. Host was nice enough to give us tour of the bamboo forest. It was a bonus for us.

The meals options for kids or ordering other than set meal would have been nice.

Don’t even think about it—just book! A very authentic place with excellent food. Only make a booking with dinner, you will have a chance to try the best Japanese food. Even if you think that you have tried everything, you will be surprised.

Our stay at Daitokuji Sushicho was one of the best experience we’ve had as a traveling family. First time in Japan and we land in this small family owned traditional ryokan out of the beaten path, in a lovely residential neighborhood. Our hosts were the nicest people you can find, immediately offering to take us to visit the area, cooking amazing diners and breakfasts for our little family, and accommodating when our kids got sick. The 120-year old home was perfect for us 6, adjacent to the family restaurant with a private dining area for us. Very nice short walk to the Daitikoji temple and the city bus stops, we were able to visit the city by bus and subway and stroll around the neighborhood. Staying at this ryokan made us enjoy Kyoto even more as we were not confined to the touristic areas and even though it was only 4 days we got to see a lot by traveling to/from this neighborhood.

Everything was fantastic !

The area is very nice, outside the crowds of Kyoto but close to many beautiful spots and temples. Also, The owners are very welcoming and helpful. We also liked the fact that is very authentic and private (I believe it is one or two rooms in total)

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Nothing everything was perfect

I had the perfect family stay at this charming hotel. My family and I were greeted warmly by a delightful Japanese couple who welcomed us into their beautifully preserved, hundred-year-old home. Their genuine hospitality made us feel right at home, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience that we will cherish for years to come. The culinary experience was outstanding. Every meal was a celebration of traditional Japanese cuisine—thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and crafted to delight both adults and children alike. It was clear that each detail was carefully considered to ensure an exceptional dining experience for the entire family. This hotel is truly a hidden gem for those seeking a blend of cultural immersion and family-friendly comfort. From the historic ambiance to the impeccable service and cozy accommodations, every aspect of our stay was curated to provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for families of all sizes. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel for any family looking for an enriching and memorable vacation. Our stay was nothing short of exceptional—100% recommended!

A little far from downtown

The hosts were very welcoming and the premises were very clean. It was a very unique experience that many are not able to experience nowadays. The hosts provided dinner and breakfast at their restaurant next door which had a very comforting feeling and the presentation of the food was spectacular. The meal provided had a large display of food and many courses and while you ate and talked to the hosts, you really got to experience and understand their lives in Kyoto.

100% satisfied

Very warm hosts who provided us with comfortable lodging and everything we needed for our stay, and exceptional meals (dinner and breakfast) in a very private setting. Chef Satoshi san was a chef in Tokyo and his skills and hospitality are outstanding. My husband says it was one of the most, if not the most impressive and delicious meal he has ever had. The bath was also a treat. The nice couple helped us with a taxi and a warm send-off after a decadent and delicious breakfast. Unforgettable stay.

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Excellent hosts and incredible sushi dinner prepared by the host who is also a sushi chef

This ryokan was incredible, run by a retired couple. The husband was a chef in Tokyo for 33 years, and every morning made us the most amazing, gourmet breakfasts at the time requested. He even offered to drive us to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early in the morning, walk us around, and drive us back for breakfast, but we'd already visited. The "room" you stay in is the only one available, and they offered us an upstairs bedroom that has three beds (and also has its own water closet and extra living room space), a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave, two rooms on the ground floor, and a bathroom with separate water closet and bathtub rooms. It was the most spacious stay we had in Japan, almost like having our own apartment. They also had a washer and dryer unit that was all-in-one (and also private use to us), so by the time we woke up, we had clean, dry clothes, which was very appreciated in the middle of our trip. There were plenty of heaters everywhere that we could adjust, so we never felt cold. The location is about 20 minutes to the nearest train station, so keep that in mind. The wife gave us a ride once, and they also gave us a ride to the Kyoto train station when we were heading to Tokyo, saving us cab fare, which was so nice of them.

It was the costliest stay of our trip, which included Hyatt, Hilton, and another ryokan in Tokyo. But I think you get the best real Kyoto living experience, as the couple modeled the rooms most likely after how they live themselves. Their restaurant is next to the rooms, as well as their own living quarters. It was also the most spacious; we had a total of 4 rooms to ourselves, not including the bathroom and kitchenette.

Food was superb and the chef was aware of his skill; the dinner and breakfast left us amazed. The owner was willing to also help us in the morning get to the station so we could get on our way. The location is a bit away from a lot of the main draws to Kyoto, so it is a very quiet neighborhood with a little bit of walking to get there, but nothing outside of what one's likely doing for a Japan trip. The room had some antiquated nuances with light-switches and the like, but the owner was more than willing take show us them before leaving us to enjoy the stay. Bath was very relaxing as was being able to idle in the garden afterword to cool off. A welcome end to our Kyoto leg of the trip to just take a load off and enjoy the ambiance. The amenities and provided features left us not wanting for more and I'm actually kicking myself for having had done laundry the day before we got here.

I think my only concern I'd recommend changing was the signage making sure we got to the right place. Luckily from the Maps/Translate app we were able to better confirm it before leaving our luggage there. There were other people that were ending their dinner when we came to sit for food, so it kinda felt like we were intruding despite being our time slot. Other than that though just some minor signs of age compared to a more modernized hotel, but I imagine that's not what people are staying at a Ryokan for. I think this would have been a lot more pleasurable is we had made the trip in slightly warmer weather.

Satoshi-san and his wife are extremely welcoming hosts. If you want to experience the stay in traditional Japanese house, this is a place that should not be missed. It is very comfortable, super clean, has a deep tab for soaking after long walks in Kyoto and the main highlight is the dinner prepared by sushi master right in front of your eyes. It is truly Michelin star quality, burst with flavors and endless. The breakfast is amazing too. The place is not far from nearest metro station and the host was very kind to give us a lift. He also brought us to bamboo forest in the morning and gave a tour of the area nearby. 御苦労様。

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Great hosts. The owners are very kind and friendly - its fantastic to chat with the chef while he is preparing the dinner. He gave us a ride for an early morning tour and even managed to find us one of the clay cooking pots. The place is a bit out of central kyoto but perfect for avoiding crowds- and for a bit more of an authentic experience

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It was an amazing experience, the food was very good and the owners were very friendly.

Over-accommodating hosts eager to make your stay perfect (including getting me equipped to go to my first sento!). Serene Japanese style room overlooking a private garden (slept like a dream!). World class kaiseki dinner and delicious breakfast (including accommodating my gluten allergy!). Highlight of my time in Kyoto!

The location was a little bit off the beaten path, but they offered a ride to the train station (or any tourist site I wanted to see!) at the end of the stay! The less-touristy location did make it more peaceful and made for a great sento experience too!

The hosts were super friendly, the food was delicious and the experience of staying in a traditional ryokan was incredible. The bonus of a private tour to the bamboo forest was unexpected and greatly appreciated!

Clean and comfortable. Hosts were friendly and hospitable. Amazing breakfast and dinner.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Satoshi san and Hisako san were wonderful hosts. Satoshi is a top chef who used to have his own restaurant in Tokyo and now his own restaurant at the Ryokan. He introduced us to a few delicious traditional Japanese dishes we had never tried before and you would only get at a top rated restaurant. The Kinkakuji Temple is 30 minute walking distance from the ryokan so the location was perfect and peaceful. There were other old temples located a few minutes from the Ryokan too. Satoshi took us for a early morning tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and surrounds before the crowds arrived. He also transferred us to our next hotel in Kyoto and then to Sanzenin Temple north of Kyoto where it wasn't so busy as less well know. We loved it there. Benefits of travels before the autumn leaves change and high season again.

another person in their review said this was the best part of their entire trip and I agree and will be coming back here next time I’m in Kyoto. The home is a traditional Ryokan, but the food is the truly unforgettable experience. The host is a professional tokyo trained chef who now in his golden years, rents out this two room bed and breakfast, cooking private meals for you for both breakfast and dinner. These were some of the most memorable meals I’ve ever had. In the morning, he drove us to the bamboo forest before all the tourists arrived and gave us a private walking tour of the area. Highly recommend and will be returning!