Reviews of Kyo Obataya 2 stars
602-8352 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku inaba-cho 452, Japan
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe really liked the Japanese style room, every detail was taken care of, very clean and cozy. The hostess, Yoko, was super helpful and kind to us. She helped us with everything we needed. Delicious breakfasts. Close to bus stops to get around the city. We would definitely stay again.
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Good evening. I'm sorry for replying so late. Thank you for your very high rating. Are you living your normal life now? Did you have good memories from your trip to Japan? ? I hope to see you again someday. Until then, please take good care of yourselves.
Good evening. I'm sorry for replying so late. Thank you for your very high rating. Are you living your normal life now? Did you have good memories from your trip to Japan? ? I hope to see you again someday. Until then, please take good … Show more
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed in a cozy lovely room , it really felt like being at home. Yoko has been very helpful and welcoming, and has a lot of good advices for visiting Kyoto and cities around. The localization in Kyoto was convenient, with frequent buses to reach the main station and sightseeing sites. Thank you!
No complain at all.
Good evening. Sorry for the very late reply. Did you enjoy your trip to Japan? I was happy that your wife liked the Japanese folk crafts and designs. I was also very happy that she brought back paper cranes. And thank you for your high evaluation. Yoko
Good evening. Sorry for the very late reply. Did you enjoy your trip to Japan? I was happy that your wife liked the Japanese folk crafts and designs. I was also very happy that she brought back paper cranes. And thank you for your high ev… Show more
Reviewed: 5 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewSuper nice host, Yoko is extremely helpful and nice. The room is comfortable and clean, the area is quiet and it's easy to get around the city by public transport from Yoko's guesthouse. The house has a very nice traditional Japanese vibe, great for guests who want to experience the traditional way of living.
All sightseeing areas are about 20-40min by bus, would have been nice to travel less. However, this also meant a quiet neighborhood, good sleep, and getting a peek of how locals live. Altogether, we didn't mind at all.
Good evening. Sorry for the very late reply. Did you enjoy your trip to Japan? Thank you for your high evaluation. Yoko
Reviewed: 10 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything! Yoko-san was a great host. No complaints at all. Will come again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent homestay.
Thank you very much for staying to my guesthouse this time. Thank you again for your very high evaluation. Have you already left Nara and are going to Ibaraki? Thank you for letting me, a Japanese person, learn about Tenshin Okakura. I hope you have a fun journey. And see you again. Goodbye.
Thank you very much for staying to my guesthouse this time. Thank you again for your very high evaluation. Have you already left Nara and are going to Ibaraki? Thank you for letting me, a Japanese person, learn about Tenshin Okakura. I hop… Show more
Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThis was an absolutely lovely stay near Nijo Castle. The host, Yoko, was wonderful and made sure our stay was exceptional. The rooms were spacious and clean. Would rebook with Yoko if we ever venture back to Kyoto.
Thank you for your high evaluation. Thank you very much.
Reviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWonderful! From the beginning to the last moment. Yoko is extremely kind, the Japanese traditional house is wonderful and the breakfast is excellent. The place is silent and very near to the bus station. What can I say more? Thank you so much Yoko! Hoping to go back to your house!
nothing
Good evening, Michele. Sorry for the very late reply. How is your wife? You're already back in Italy, right? Thank you for your great and high evaluation. Nowadays, the mornings and evenings in Japan are getting cooler, and if you don't wear long sleeves, you'll feel cold. Please come again in a different season. See you again. Until then, please take care. Goodbye. Yoko
Good evening, Michele. Sorry for the very late reply. How is your wife? You're already back in Italy, right? Thank you for your great and high evaluation. Nowadays, the mornings and evenings in Japan are getting cooler, and if you don&… Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewYoko is a wonderful host. She is a caring and loving person. The place is so comfortable. It is 20 minutes by bus from kyoto station. However, it is well connected to every turistic place. If you have the JR pass and want to travel by train from there , there is a train station a 15-minute walk from there, so there is no need to take the bus. Yoko suggested us awesome places to go, and we couldn't be more grateful as those places were absolutely amazing. She also looks after you they entire time. She will remain in our hearts 💕
Good evening, Liz. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. I am very happy. How is your father? Is he tired? My friend's car is a Toyota Yaris, and it seems that it is the same car as Liz. Have you returned to Ireland after your trip to Korea? If I have a chance, I would like to meet you again. Until then, I hope you are well. Yoko
Good evening, Liz. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. I am very happy. How is your father? Is he tired? My friend's car is a Toyota Yaris, and it seems that it is the same car as Liz. Have you returned to Ireland aft… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGood evening. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. Was Kanazawa good? 2 days in Kyoto is a very short stay. If you have the next opportunity, please stay a little longer. I would be very happy if you could travel to Japan during your summer vacation and leave an impression on me. I hope you are well. Please do your best in studying Japanese. Yoko
Good evening. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. Was Kanazawa good? 2 days in Kyoto is a very short stay. If you have the next opportunity, please stay a little longer. I would be very happy if you could travel to Japan duri… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe loved Yoko the host, she was so lovely and traditional! She was so helpful with everything! She knew Kyoto so well, and made us feel so at home! We loved the traditional matcha ceremony she did for us on the morning we left. We can’t wait to go back.
Reviewed: 17 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewMy wife and I loved everything about our stay at Kyo-Obataya! Yoko is such an amazing, attentive, and warm-hearted host - this definitely made our stay in Kyoto unforgettable! She gave us great tips for places where we could avoid the crowds (and that we absolutely loved) and helped us with all our needs..Thank you so much again Yoko, we loved chatting with you, and loved the matcha surprise before we left - hopefully we can be back soon!
Reviewed: 13 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewA very affordable option that makes the stay more authentic since the host connects very well with the guests. We enjoyed very good chats and she prepared lovely breakfast for us.
Just the wifi is weak
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewFantastic staff, and convenient location. Room was nicely furnished.
Reviewed: 17 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe host was a delightful, friendly and extraordinarily meticulous and helpful. Comfortable room and beds, very clean “wet” bathroom. Well situated regarding transport and sights.
Nothing, really.
Hi Gil Good evening. I feel very sorry my reply too late. Thank you for your great evaluation. There are many toulists in Kyoto. everywhere crowded. If you have another chance to come to Kyoto, see you again. Take care of your self. Yoko
Hi Gil Good evening. I feel very sorry my reply too late. Thank you for your great evaluation. There are many toulists in Kyoto. everywhere crowded. If you have another chance to come to Kyoto, see you again. Take care of your self. Yok… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewYoko was very friendly and keen to ensure guests have an authentic experience. There was good communication from her before and during our stay, and she ensured we could navigate the transport system before venturing out! Local area has lots of places to eat nearby.. one with a complete train set in!
Thank you for staying with my guesthouse. I am very happy to receive your high evaluation. I’m very sorry my late reply. Please take care . Goodbye. Yoko
Reviewed: 20 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewEverything was incredible from start to the end, Yoko the host of the guesthouse is probably the best person we have met in Japan , she have a very good english and she is always here to talk with you and give you some tips about Kyoto , mention for his neighbor across the street who checked us in and made us discover his passion at his home and brought us to the train station, so kind! Thank you for everything, we will come back with pleasure I recommend you to stay here for your trip in Kyoto.
Nothing all perfect
Reviewed: 7 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewThe host is amazing. Very comfortable and quiet part of Kyoto
No complaints
Dear Enrique Ｇood morning. Sorry for the very late reply. Are you enjoying Kanazawa? I'm worried because I heard that there was an earthquake yesterday. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. Please continue your trip to Korea after Japan. Enjoy yourself. Take care. Yoko
Dear Enrique Ｇood morning. Sorry for the very late reply. Are you enjoying Kanazawa? I'm worried because I heard that there was an earthquake yesterday. Thank you very much for your very high evaluation. Please continue your trip to Kor… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewYoko, the hostess, is probably the most kind person we have met during our trip through Japan. We stayed in the western style room. The room, the service, everything is perfect. We will definetly come back. ありがとうございました。
Dear Daniel & Katrin Good evening. Thank you for giving us such a high evaluation. I noticed it late, and my reply to thank you is late. I would be very happy if your trip to Japan was impressive and memorable. If you have another chance, please come to Kyoto again. Until then, I hope you are well. Yoko
Dear Daniel & Katrin Good evening. Thank you for giving us such a high evaluation. I noticed it late, and my reply to thank you is late. I would be very happy if your trip to Japan was impressive and memorable. If you have another ch… Show more
Reviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewWe never write reviews about the places we stay in, but we thought that Yoko deserved one as she has been a great host. From the first moment we went through the door she welcomed us with all her warmth and love. She recommended places to go to, explained curiosities about Japan and the area where the guest house is placed, and help us with everything we needed. The room was extremely clean, and well equipped. We chose to stay in the traditional Japanese room, sleeping on the futons, which were very comfortable. With all this, we would therefore recommend to stay here if you have the chance to, since for us, it has been a lovely experience and Yoko will make sure your stay is great as well.
Nothing. Everything has been great.
Andres & Claudia Thank you for your great evaluation. I was very surprised when I saw your room after you left. It was in perfect condition, as if it had never been used. And there was a postcard with a message on the futon. It was a very happy and moving message. You are a really nice couple and it was a lot of fun to talk to you and Claudia. It was a pity to say goodbye. However, as a Japanese person, I would be happy if you could go to Hiroshima and see Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Memorial Hall. Enjoy the rest of your trip to the fullest. See you in someday. Take care of yourself. Yoko
Andres & Claudia Thank you for your great evaluation. I was very surprised when I saw your room after you left. It was in perfect condition, as if it had never been used. And there was a postcard with a message on the futon. It was a v… Show more
Reviewed: 3 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewEverything, specially the staff. Everyone was so nice and gracious to us. It was a really authentic experience of the daily routine in a japanese house. It is possible to have a typical japanese bath and to sleep in the traditional way on the floor. We are very thankfull to have chosen this unique place to stay.
Daniel Hello. Thank you very much for writing a highly rated review. Sorry for the late reply. You have traveled to Japan. Did you have a good memory? ? Thank you for staying with us. If you have another chance, please come to Kyoto. Hope you are well.
Daniel Hello. Thank you very much for writing a highly rated review. Sorry for the late reply. You have traveled to Japan. Did you have a good memory? ? Thank you for staying with us. If you have another chance, please come to Kyoto. Hope … Show more
Reviewed: 21 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewspacious, well kept accommodation with tons of amenities
Joshua Thank you very much for staying at Kyo Obataya. I am very happy to receive such a wonderful evaluation. You kept my room very clean , also folded the futon and arranged everything in a Japanese style . The room was used more politely than the Japanese. I was impressed. thank you very much. Please take care and enjoy your trip through Japan by bicycle. Let's meet again. Yoko
Joshua Thank you very much for staying at Kyo Obataya. I am very happy to receive such a wonderful evaluation. You kept my room very clean , also folded the futon and arranged everything in a Japanese style . The room was used more politely… Show more
Reviewed: 14 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewI had a lovely stay at Kyo Obataya. The host Yoko, made the stay extremely pleasant. You also have the option to rent a bike, which is the best way to discover Kyoto. I highly recommend!
Roxane Sorry for the late reply. How are you? I am very happy to receive such a high evaluation. I am grateful. Did you enjoy Koyasan and Kumano- Kodo? ? If you come to Kyoto again, let's meet. with baby. thank you very much. Yoko