Nothing. Everything was fantastic.

The team were fantastic - they couldn't do enough for us. they were very professional. The ryohan was very authentic and really enjoyed the public bath. One of the team gave us a lift into the city, which we really appreciated. I cannot rate this accommodation highly enough.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything! The wonderful hospitality and beautiful place. The staff makes you feel like family. Also they prepared delicious vegan Japanese breakfast for us. I love the place!

Stayed in July 2025

The breakfast offered a wonderful glimpse into Japanese culture, and we especially enjoyed relaxing in the cosy onsen. It was reassuring to see that the ryokan also attracted Japanese guests, not just tourists. At the same time, the staff seemed very accustomed to welcoming international visitors and were consistently friendly and courteous.

Stayed in August 2025

Didn’t realize our room had to share bathrooms, although they have private bathroom options. I would have chosen private if I’d known.

Unique, historic experience with phenomenal view and location. Amazingly attentive staff, and one of the best Japanese breakfasts we enjoyed!

Stayed in July 2025

This is not something I did not like, but rather a "fair warning" to tall people: be careful, there are many places where you may hit your head. At 1.85m (6'1") myself, I only bumped my head twice.

So glad we had this ryokan experience with the dinner and breakfast package. The location of Ohanabo is fantastic: walkable from the train station (although we took a taxi), and right across from a key and beautiful temple. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. At the end of our stay, they volunteered to give us a ride to the train station (above and beyond service), and even give a ride to our luggage later in the day to the next hotel we were going to be staying at in Kyoto. I've never received such service. While at the ryokan, we really enjoyed the experience of walking around in our yukata robes, and enjoying the small but well-stocked onsen. Much (all?) of the food they served us is prepared in-house, and it is delicious! I want to find out where I can get a pillow like the one we had at Ohanabo - never had anything quite like it and I loved it.

Stayed in July 2025

Amazing service! Privacy.

Stayed in July 2025

Staff were incredibly friendly. Felt like we were staying with the family. Breakfasts were also exceptional. Super clean and amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely wonderful staff made this stay in a traditional Ryokan hotel perfect! Clean and close to the station, comfortable and an amazing breakfast also highlights!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing wrong with this place!

Quaint, great location. Staff and family were over the top kind and went out of their way to make sure we felt at home at this beautiful little B&B in Kyoto. Mayu, her family, and especially her mom made it our favourite memory during our trip. We were well taken care of and were even driven to a shrine! This place is a MUST on your trip. Cannot say enough great things. We miss them and hope to make it back again! Thank you Ohanabo love from your Canadian Friends ❤️

Stayed in June 2025

The hotel was a short walk to the train station which is what we wanted. We were able to walk to all of the other places that we were interested in. Breakfast was the best meal I had on my entire trip! Definitely get it! The staff was exceptional also. Rooms were comfortable. We had our own bathroom which was nice. Definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

The staff was phenomenal! They went above and beyond in every interaction, making recommendations of where to go, offering umbrellas to borrow, and just being the sweetest, friendliest set of individuals we have met so far on our trip. The kaiseki meal and breakfast were both amazing, and they were very accommodating to my shellfish allergy. They also happily held our bags for several hours on both arrival and departure day while we experienced Kyoto. We cannot say enough about how wonderful this Ryokan is, and the location is phenomenal as well.

Stayed in June 2025

Room facing the front or the hotel gets a lot of light overnight.

Super friendly Breakfast is a work of art and a real experience

Stayed in May 2025

It was one of the best experiences of our trip to Japan. I cannot recommend it enough, do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a night here! I have never met kinder and more helpful staff. I am coeliac and my friend is vegan and they prepared delicious and hearty breakfasts for both of us. The facility is wonderful. The futons are comfortable and the bath in the tub was very relaxing. We were provided with yukata for the night, socks, towels, shower essentials and welcome tea. The location is exceptional: opposite the Nishi Hongan-ji temple, a few minutes' walk from Kyoto station. Absolutely worth the price. Thank you so much for this experience, for your sweetness and welcome. ありがとうございました。 <3

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing, it was perfect.

A wonderful property with wonderful staff. They always make you feel welcome and try their best to take care of you during your stay.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

The place is exactly like the photos in the website. The staff are friendly and helpful. They always have ready smiles when they meet the visitors. Very cosy and warm ryokan! Location - has a bus stop nearby which visitors can take to the places of interest. Breakfast - sumptuous spread of food which were prepared with love and passion. Bath/Onsen - although it's small, but it contains everything which one expects in an onsen.

Stayed in May 2025

The hospitality was the best that I have ever experienced. The staff made our group feel very welcome and made our stay perfect.

Stayed in May 2025

Very cozy. Super friendly staff!

Stayed in April 2025

The staff was super helpful and friendly. Their English is very good. My daughters had lots of fun with making the origami. The breakfast was amazing (Japanese and Western). Location is convenient to be close to Kyoto station. Thanks so much for welcoming us in your ryokan.

Stayed in April 2025

the traditional Japanese breakfast was lovely. it was worth the extra money we spent. the location. Which has views of the Buddhist Temple from the bedroom was wonderful. the street was quiet but also Very close the the center. We loved this Inn

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was amazing. The rooms were clean and well-appointed. The location cannot be beat--it's walkable from Kyoto Station and across from a beautiful temple!

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were lovely and made sure we were well taken care of. The ryokan was beautiful, with a view of the Hongan-Ji Temple at its doorstep. Bus stop and subway are both near the ryokan. We paid for a package that included breakfast, and it was an amazing traditional Japanese spread.

Stayed in March 2025

This is not the best area of Kyoto to stay in from an attractions standpoint, however it is walking distance from the beautiful Kyoto train station, and we could walk or take transit easily to other areas.

This traditional Ryokan was very easy to find, and just a short walk from the Kyoto train station. The staff was amazing, and greeted us as though we were old friends, or family. The building feels nice and private and comfy. The facilities are very nice including the traditional bath area. We opted for the 7 course dinner which was pricey, but worth it to have such delicious and traditional items. The owner even drove us to the night light-up at a nearby Temple, and also to our hotel the next day. All in all, this is an amazing opportunity to get an feel for a traditional Japanese Inn.

Stayed in March 2025

A charming ryokan with a very good location that will give you a glimpse into the traditional Japanese living (this includes a bit of back pain if you’re not used to this type of beds and pillows). The room is very spacious, a minus is that there are no blinds and it gets light pretty early in the morning. Very friendly staff, ready to give recommendations and attentive. The meals were generous, sukiyaki is especially recommended! Breakfast was too big for us (we are not used to eating breakfast though).

Stayed in March 2025

The building was very inviting and the workers were genuinely happy to see you and talk to you. After my first night, one of the staff offered to move my room to have a better view of the temple and blossoms. If I come back to Kyoto, I will stay here again.

Stayed in March 2025