Reviews of Ryokan Motonago 4 stars
605-0072 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kodaiji-dori Washio 511, Japan
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was the most luxurious hotel experience I have ever had. Do it. The service and food is spectacular. The property is beautiful.
Not everyone may like sitting on the floor for meals, but that is very common and traditional in Japan.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing experience! Thanks for assist with luggage, big thanks!
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWow! Not just a place to stay but an incredible experience
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing stay and location. Staff and service were very polite and professional and the room with the wooden tub was beautiful. Breakfast and dinner were delicious and definitely worth it. Their chef is amazing! Would surely stay here again.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewlocation is great
We arrived from usa and were jetlagged, so we wanted to check in early, like 2pm, but the ladies in Ryokan Motonago refused. Their check in time is 4pm. Almost no hotels have check in times of 4pm. Especially at this price US$500, and a small hotel with only a few guests - you would think they could be accomodating to our needs. But they refused. So we slept in our car for a few hours in a parking lot 100 meters away (this includes 2 kids), and returned at 4pm. Because we were jetlagged, we woke up at 4am and left (to hike Fushimi Inari), but the Ryokan Motonago staff was also not prepared for us leaving at 4am. Their night caretaker seemed surprised, and it took us longer than it should have to get out of there. Any other hotel you can just walk out the door at 4am.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location in a quiet, historic neighborhood near many sights. Our room was very large. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The Japanese Breakfast is fantastic.
No coffee for breakfast. Make sure to stop by the convenience store the night before.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI loved that I was able to experience living in a Japanese style home and how welcoming the staff was to make sure we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were friendly and very polite and good grasp of English. Our room was huge and the food was very good.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAlmost everything.
The low beams and the window on the roof. My husband’s head still hurts from bumping into the beams. And we always woke up around 4-5AM when the sun rises because of the window on the roof in our room.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing services, beautiful garden and room
Excellent location, great services
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe authentic Japanese tradition The rooms were spacious, clean and welcoming Breakfast was delicious - again a traditional Japanese breakfast which we had not had before Location was nice - not a commercial place but with plenty of local stores available
It was not a big detractor, but because we had booked late, a room with its own bathroom and also a dinner option were not available. But I understood that in advance and was still very happy with everything
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWhen visiting Japan you should definietly stay in a Ryokan at least once to experience Japanese hospitality. This Ryokan offers great service in a traditional Japanese way, while staying in a traditional building located in a historical neighborhood. Great pick
Ryokan is primarily made of wood - you will hear some noises during your stay, but it is bearable - especailly if you are staying there for a part of your journey to Japan. Bear in mind that you will sleep on the floor.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewTruly an amazing property and stay. Everything was wonderful — the location, the space, the public baths, and the food! The food! Both dinner and breakfast were incredible. Can’t recommend more.
Nothing. Was perfect.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location, the friendliness of the staff, the hospitality, the room was amazing. Everything really.
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWonderful location
Room was a bit small
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI have never been to a Ryokan before, but based on pictures I have seen, Motonago was beautiful. We reserved the quadruple ( maybe it fits more than 2?) and it was large, beautiful with a full view of the garden. The staff was lovely, great us with a nice ceremonial tea. We reserved the Ibsen for ourselves for a full hour. The onzen was small but very pretty. Great experienced ( the futon was luxurious and super comfy)