Reviews of Ryokan Wakamiya 3 stars
600-8310 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo-dori Nishi-no-touin-higashi-iru Ebisu-cho 701, Japan
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPleasant and hassle-free stay. The property is clean, and the staff is courteous and helpful. Overall, it offers a quiet and comfortable experience.
The hotel is a bit dated and could benefit from some modern updates. The room doors are difficult to open and show signs of wear. It would be helpful to improve their functionality and appearance.
Thank you for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our staff's service. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the door to your room. We take your feedback seriously and will strive to improve. Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our staff's service. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the door to your room. We take your feedback seriously and will str… Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were more than helpful to talk too.. the hotel is a beautiful traditional Japanese experience.. it's a short walk to the main train station it's close to the bus stops and I really enjoyed my time there! Very wholesome place ! Love it!
There wasn't an AC in the room but I didn't mind .. it was a beautiful traditional Japanese room!
Thank you for staying at Wakamiya Ryokan. We are proud of our convenient location near Kyoto Station, with easy access to various tourist attractions. Regarding the air conditioning in your room, it was an old floor-mounted type, so it may have been difficult to understand. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We hope to see you again when you visit Kyoto.
Thank you for staying at Wakamiya Ryokan. We are proud of our convenient location near Kyoto Station, with easy access to various tourist attractions. Regarding the air conditioning in your room, it was an old floor-mounted type, so it may… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewIt's close to Kyoto Train Station. The room is traditional Ryokan.
The Public bath (onsen) was too cold (maybe 38 degrees). The bathroom smelled bad, and when you leave and take the key out, the fan in the Bathroom stops, which is why it smells there, the air doesn't circulate. The whole room had bad aircirculation, which meant my clothes didn't dry at all. The Futon was very thin, thinner than most which can take some getting used to for western travellers. Not a big issue, but usually there is another futon in the closet, so you can just stack two. But there were none. The TV and Air conditioning were at least 25 years old, so basically the TV was just a prop.
Thank you for staying at Wakamiya Ryokan. The temperature in the large public bath is set lower during the summer, so some guests may find it lukewarm. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by insufficient ventilation in the guest rooms. As you pointed out, the guest room facilities were not up to date, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will take your feedback into consideration and strive to create a better environment.
Thank you for staying at Wakamiya Ryokan. The temperature in the large public bath is set lower during the summer, so some guests may find it lukewarm. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by insufficient ventilation in the guest room… Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt is a retro hotel with a lot of old 1960s-1970s furnishings still intact. An interesting cultural experience to stay here for a couple of nights. The staff were very helpful, the room was spacious, the breakfast was large and high quality. The hotel has a private onsen that was very nice.
Some of the old furnishings were a bit worn-out. I also had a very old air conditioner in my room that took a long time to cool the room and was quite loud. So maybe some facilities could be renovated without losing the historical charm. The room also seemed to have no curtains or way of blocking the light coming in? So I woke up quite early. But maybe I misunderstood how the windows work.
Thank you very much for your stay at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the services and overall 60/70s vibes of the place. We understand that the air conditioner in your room may have felt a little old and noisy. We will take a look at it. We will continue to strive and provide to our guests a relaxing space.
Thank you very much for your stay at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the services and overall 60/70s vibes of the place. We understand that the air conditioner in your room may have felt a little old and nois… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBathroom was VERY small, like the obes on a cruise ship 🚢 🤣
Thank you for staying at our hotel. As you pointed out, the unit bath in your room was small and we apologize for the inconvenience. Although our facilities are limited, we will do our best to satisfy our guests.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA memorable experience to stay at this Ryokan! It’s a quick walk from the station with shops and restaurants nearby. The room was cozy with complimentary tea and water.
A little pricey for what’s included, but the location and charm made up for it.
Thank you for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with your stay. Our hotel is close to Kyoto Station and there are many restaurants in the surrounding area, so we are sure you will be able to find a restaurant that you like. We will continue to strive to satisfy our customers in the future.
Thank you for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with your stay. Our hotel is close to Kyoto Station and there are many restaurants in the surrounding area, so we are sure you will be able to fin… Show more
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and the location, as well as the attention to details, like the onsen, the tea set, and the traditional breakfast.
Thank you very much for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. All of our staff are very happy to receive your kind words. We hope that you will be able to experience the atmosphere of Japan through the tea and Kyoto sweets provided in your room. Also, this time we are providing light meals as a service of Ryokan Wakamiya instead of breakfast. We may not be able to provide this depending on the time of your stay, but we are very happy to hear that you were satisfied. We are honored to have been able to help you with your journey.
Thank you very much for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. All of our staff are very happy to receive your kind words. We hope that you will be able to experience the atmosphere of Japan through the tea and Kyoto sweets provided in your room. Also… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat receptionist, very helpful ! There’s a onsen in the top floor that you can use mostly all day/night and breakfast every morning, really really close to the main train station !
Thank you for staying at our hotel. Our large public bath is open until late at night, so you can relax and soothe your tired body after a day of sightseeing. Regarding meals, we currently do not offer plans that include dinner and breakfast. Depending on the season of your stay, we may provide light meals. The meal we provided this time was a complimentary service, and we are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with it. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Thank you for staying at our hotel. Our large public bath is open until late at night, so you can relax and soothe your tired body after a day of sightseeing. Regarding meals, we currently do not offer plans that include dinner and breakfas… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI stayed two nights and it was very convenient for staying close to Kyoto Station. Also I liked the bath as it felt cleaner and more spacious as my owns room bathroom. Sleeping on the floor and having the traditional feeling was great, but the hotel itself is just “old” as in used - which shows at doors, tables etc. however it was clean and quite to stay at. The staff was the most welcoming and hard working people I have met so far on my trip!
Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the large public bath and the Japanese culture of sleeping on futons. Although the building itself is not new, we will continue to strive to make our guests' stay comfortable. We are also very pleased to receive words of praise for the service of our staff. We hope that you will come back to us when you visit Kyoto.
Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the large public bath and the Japanese culture of sleeping on futons. Although the building itself is not new, we will continue to strive to make our… Show more
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe traditional atmosphere with a little of a modern touch.
There wasn’t much of an explanation on how I can have a traditional ryokan meal at this location.
Thank you for staying at our hotel. As you mentioned, the lobby was renovated a few years ago and has a modern atmosphere. The guest rooms are designed to allow you to enjoy traditional Japanese style rooms. As you mentioned, we do not currently offer plans that include meals. We will consider selling plans that include meals in the future and strive to ensure that our guests can enjoy dining at our hotel. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
Thank you for staying at our hotel. As you mentioned, the lobby was renovated a few years ago and has a modern atmosphere. The guest rooms are designed to allow you to enjoy traditional Japanese style rooms. As you mentioned, we do not curr… Show more
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAs it was my first experience with this supposedly famous ryokan I found it extremely uncomfortable. I am 1.78cm (5.10) tall and the floor seating opportunity at the table & mattress on the floor was beyond uncomfortable. Since I suffered a sore back . The open bath provided wasn’t worth mentioning. Not for me . Never again .
Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We have taken your feedback into consideration and have tried to improve the futons, but we sincerely apologize that we did not meet your expectations this time. We will continue to take your feedback seriously and strive to make further improvements.
Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We have taken your feedback into consideration and have tried to improve the futons, but we sincerely apologize that we did not meet your expectations this time. We will continue to take your fe… Show more
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStaying at this ryokan was an absolutely amazing experience. The staff were warm and welcoming, always ready with a smile and kind assistance. The location was perfect – peaceful yet conveniently close to local sights. The room was beautifully traditional, very comfortable, and the futon and bedding were incredibly cosy. One of the highlights was the bath facility – impeccably clean and so relaxing, a real treat after a day of exploring. A truly memorable stay, and I’d love to return!
Thank you very much for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. All of our staff are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with your stay. Although the building itself is not new, the rooms have a Japanese-style design, so we are honored that you were satisfied with that aspect as well. We are also very pleased to hear that the futon and bath helped you to relax and unwind after your trip. We will continue to work hard to live up to the compliments of our customers. We hope that you will use our hotel again when you visit Kyoto.
Thank you very much for staying at Ryokan Wakamiya. All of our staff are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with your stay. Although the building itself is not new, the rooms have a Japanese-style design, so we are honored that you wer… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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