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Stayed in April 2025

Bathrooms, showers and the kitchen are shared with other guests, which is not a problem. What made it difficult was the lack of curtains for the window and the Japanese door that made sleeping quality terrible.

The location is great.

Stayed in May 2025

I was expecting a private bath, so was a bit disappointed to be on the 2nd floor with a shared toilet/bath. If a private bathroom is important to you, be sure to specify as the first floor has its own bathroom.

The location was excellent and communication from the host was also great. The room was simple and clean

Stayed in April 2025

No staff to check in, which feels a bit impersonal. We have been enjoying talking to the hosts, getting their recommendations and being welcomed. The beds were uncomfortable, the futon didn't lie flat for some reason as it had bulky bits in it. And although the space was clean at the beginning, we noticed throughout the days that no one came to empty the bins while we were there.

The location was great, we also liked the layout and decoration, everything was clean when we arrived, and because there were no other guests on our floor, the area was spacious.

Stayed in March 2025

Shared bathrooms which we expected from the photos but wasn't clearly stated in the booking.

Cannot beat the location! Clean, had everything we needed for a quick stay in Kyoto.

Stayed in April 2025

The others staying were inconsiderate when it came to sharing the laundry facilities. A family on the first floor threw in their laundry around 9am and left, we’ve waited and took a stroll and ate, each time we came back their clothes were still in there. By 10pm they were still in there, a note for other guests to be around and continue their laundry through the day so others can start as well would be nice, other than that the entire stay was pleasant!

Location was perfect, can’t get much better than the gion area, there was always something for you around the corner. It was a nice getaway from the big city buildings!

Stayed in April 2025

Sheets were not clean

Location was the best

Stayed in December 2024

Balcony was too small to be used for purpose.

Clean, Japanese styled, great location, well appointed kitchen and laundry facilities. Luggage storage for a few hours after check out was very helpful.

Stayed in June 2024

Steep stairs hard to carry large luggage

The location and the customer service

Stayed in May 2024

Experience living as Japanese, content, old house in old part of city, place equipped incl tooth past, washing liquid, very helpful house keeper.

Stayed in May 2024

- Perhaps more tea or some tea refill would be nice

- Authentic tatami mats house - Cozy - Good wifi

Stayed in March 2024

We were moved to a different property as this was was not available so I can comment on the other one. That one was closer to the city centre. It was my first time sleeping on a Japanese Tatami floor and Mat and I found it a little hard :) my sisters who were with me enjoyed it and did not have trouble sleeping. We enjoyed it as it was our only stay in a traditional house in the month around Japan.

Stayed in February 2024

Thin walls, main room was really cold.

Easy check in, convenient location, sparkling clean and mostly everything feels new.

Stayed in November 2023

It’s not near a JR line if you want to use a pass but the 206 is cheap and easy to use. Like most ryokans it can be a bit noisy but I wasn’t disturbed.

Amazing location for just wandering around and getting to main sites. Easy access to busses and subway. Big room and very close to toilet. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in May 2023

Location perfect and host very helpful and lovely

Stayed in May 2023

The bed was not great. After having travelled through Japan for almost a month, I can say that these were, unfortunately, by far the worst futon beds. Even with two on top of each other, my hips hurt the next morning.

This place for us was all about the location. We never met with any of the staff, but they were very responsive on the Booking.com chat. The place was clean, and on a very quiet street, yet close to so many awesome sights and restaurants.

Stayed in April 2023

On pictures rooms looked bigger, but on spot it’s a real small Japanese room. Pay attention on it. Also keep on mind that it’s a Classical Japanese Home, so there is no noise isolation. You hear everything what happens in neighbor room and they hear you also.

Japanese style - all clean and tidy! Best location for Kyoto imho, as historical part is in the neighborhood.

Stayed in April 2023

the location was perfect

Stayed in April 2023

A little narrow staircase, so tough with larger luggage, but if I could do it and I'm not particularly fit, then most other people wouldn't struggle either. There's just no space for the elevator.

Very clean place and facilities, has the Japanese ryokan feel but don't mistake this for the environment being outdated. From kitchen to bathroom and toilet and rooms - everything is shiny and new. The closeness of the popular areas is a huge plus, easy to get to by bus from the main train station (bus 206), the fare is fixed (230yen for adult). Even though you don't meet the owners, the communication through booking.com is immaculate, very responsibe and attentive to your needs or any issues. There's a washing machine and liquid you can use (no coins needed), you can use the little drying rack if you prefer not to tumble dry your clothes.

Stayed in November 2022

Walls are (literally) paper thin with shoji doors, including for the toilet, so any guests making noise any time of night, or crying babies in other rooms, is extremely audible.

Good location, very clean.

Stayed in November 2022

The staircase is extremely narrow and it's not great at all for those who have to bring luggage to the upper floors.

Great location in Gion, close to temples such as Daikakuji, Yasaka shrine and Kiyomizudera a few minutes away. The place has been renovated and everything works perfectly.

Stayed in November 2022

Wifi is not strong 😔. I thought there was a private bathroom (I mean the bathroom inside the room). But it's ok 👌 It's sheared only for 2 rooms and very clean.

I like the location. The apartment is not too far from the Kiyomisu temple. The rooms are so clean 💕.

Stayed in November 2022

Good location, friendly host! The homestay was clean and tidy as well.

Stayed in November 2022

Slightly musty smell in our room

The location of this cute small inn is great. The room is clean and tidy, though the overall place is small. We had a nice one night stay

Stayed in October 2022