The location was amazing. Staff are so friendly and helpful! Our room was spacious and had an amazing view of the city, mountains and temple! Breakfast was nice and simple but perfect way to start our day. Laundry was easy to use and efficient! Perfect way to start off our Japan trip in Kyoto!

Stayed in August 2025

Clean facility with a modern industrial feel that felt cold

Location was great but taxi doesn't come to the hotel so have to carry the luggage through the alley

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing location and staff!!

Stayed in July 2025

We found the breakfast (singular piece of toast) slightly odd, but nothing negative. Besides there are so many lovely closeby breakfast spots.

The location is INCREDIBLE. You literally could not ask for a more central Kyoto location. The view from the rooftop is worth every penny of the stay here. The staff were also so wonderfully kind, taking time to speak with us and share insights, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in July 2025

No bad reviews or feelings about this location. Rooftop was also great at night after sightseeing. But could use a small bar for drinks up there but there is drinks of any kind right outside of hotel door before stepping in historic road. So no big deal.

The location was perfect. With an awesome view from our room.Aftet the other tourist went home we had the entire area literally to ourselves. Was able to walk around before sunrise through the historic roads all alone without a single other other person in site until the sun rose. Walking distance to many other sites without any issues to get to.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

The location is simply perfect. You just need to step out early in the morning to see the streets of Gion without crowds. Kiyomizu-dera is a short walk away. The room is quite spacious compared to regular Japanese hotels. The interiors are quite nice.

Stayed in May 2025

No TV

Very near to Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka

Stayed in June 2025

No complaints. Everything was clean, very thoughtful, and well executed.

Interesting property with unique views from the third floor rooms and roof. Gracious, helpful, and welcoming staff. A peaceful escape from the heat and crowds. Excellent value for Kyoto, especially this location.

Stayed in June 2025

Good place of the hotel, the issue is, as there's no elevator, so you need to carry your luggage upstairs. Not worth to get a room with the view, because you can just climb the stairs to the roof and see the nice view to Pagoda and have a nice pictures without the people. Breakfast is included, but they serving only the toast with butter and jam. The room was spacious and cleaned.

Stayed in June 2025

The place is clean and very spacious. Also the staff are very lovely. They helped my partner and I in a lot of stuff. If you looking for a comfortable yet accessible accommodation which locate right next to one of the best scenes in Kyoto. Look no further than this place. Highly, highly recommend checking out RC Hotel Kyoto Yasaka.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Awesome hotel Conveniently centered in Higashiyama 1 min from the Yasaka Pagoda. Staff was super nice, and the breakfast very convenient in their cozy lounge. The 15% discount at the nearby coffee truck was a great idea too. The room was spacious - unusual for Japan - and very comfortable bed. Would definitely come back for a future trip to Kyoto !

Stayed in May 2025

- nothing really but because of the location, taxi might not want to drive there. But I was lucky to be able to get taxied both ways

- location, close to lots of restaurants and shops and beautiful picturesque spots - staff is amazing, very warm and helpful - hotel is well designed and well maintained and clean

Stayed in May 2025

11am Check Out, sigh.

Location is KEY when visiting Kyoto!!!! If touring Gion on foot is the plan, this is the place to be! Epic old building that has been fitted out to ensure a comfortable and clean space to rest. No elevator, no TV, [which would normally rule out a Property for me] BUT the most phenomenal view of the Pagoda and the Mountains beyond, from the Rooms and the Rooftop, that made those minor inconveniences worth enduring. Take one step at time, bring your iPad. Nice small on site Laundry Room and Lounge.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

Such a wonderful location and so very lovely hotel and staff. Its a small hotel, and note no elevator but the staff carried my luggage up the stairs. Absolutely loved the vibe. Loved that I was in the middle of the historic district and so walkable to all the historic sights and Gion down gorgeous windy paths. Crowded middle of the day so get up early for those photos :). The bar was well equipped with good Japanese whiskey. Beautiful view from rooftop terrace. Terrific restaurants and shops every few feet. And only a 20-30 minute walk through the temples to the river and main modern shopping area. Great bus service at bottom of street and of course taxis are easy. I really want to call out the staff for exceptional service. The hotel is rated 2* but it's really 3.5 and I would recommend it highly. If you dont need the lap of luxury you will be extremely happy here.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing !

Everything !

Stayed in May 2025

Mattress.

Excellent location.

Stayed in April 2025

Unfortunately there was no wardrobe and we had to put all our clothes on the seat.

I can say that the location of the room is the best in Kyoto. The view from our room was of Hōkan-ji Temple, it was very happy to start the day with this view. Our room and bathroom are large by Japanese standards. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2025

Style and staff were super helpful, great location

Stayed in May 2025

The value of the property paying 700$ aud for 2 nights was a little rich I felt..

Location was awesome being right near the Hokan-ji, Rooms was nice and clean.

Stayed in May 2025

Lack of an elevator and the platform under the bed, which could be quite dangerous for elderly people.

The view was nice and the location was convenient. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.

Stayed in April 2025

This really is a gem of a hotel. Large, very comfortable rooms in an awesome location for sightseeing temples and immersing in the old school charm of Kyoto. Plenty of food options within minutes. We took a 20 minute walk on the first night to Karawamachi area for dinner and that gave us a good opportunity to scope out the surrounding area. Got up and out early (7am) and barely anyone around at that time. Really nice to experience the area without the crowds.

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel is located on a hill by a busy tourist spot which can make getting there with luggage a bit tricky (you can walk or taxi, but just busy at peak times) - but it's completely worth it once you're there and settled.

Location was incredible. Hard to beat. The building itself was very cool - and room was very spacious for Japan. We didn't have the breakfast because there's too many other places to try nearby! Highly recommend for a trip to Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms do not have black out blinds and if you do not like wearing a mask when you sleep, you will wake up very early. There is plenty of space in the room, but no wardrobe or chest of drawers, only 4 hangers.

Loved the design of the place (even the staff uniforms look great). The rooms are large and airy. The location is perfect to explore the area and catch it at a time where it is not crowded in the mornings and evenings. The staff is great and it is very quiet. Bonus: the roof terrace.

Stayed in April 2025

Very friendly staff, great location, spacious rooms for Japan, and wonderfully quirky decor. Comfy beds, and luscious doonas - perfect when the weather turned cold. Didn’t bother with the odd slice of toast breakfast, but good coffee at the stall just in front of the hotel.

Stayed in March 2025