Reviews of Ohanabo 3 stars

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.

Nothing. Everything was fantastic.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Amazing service! Privacy.

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

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!

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 ❤️

Nothing wrong with this place!

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!

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.

Nothing

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

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

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

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

Nothing, it was perfect.

The staff are exceptionally kind. The Ryokan is 120 years old and it feels like you've gone back in time. The dinner and breakfast are delicious, interesting and very generous. We enjoyed our one-night stay.

We stayed in a room with the private bathroom and it was really spacious. I recommended the breakfast, it’s really worthy!

I was expecting more attention to details both in the room itself and in the onsen. A bit overpriced for what we had.

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.

Nothing.

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

Very cozy. Super friendly staff!

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.