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Reviews of Toshiharu Ryokan 4 stars

600-8428 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Benzaiten-cho 326 , Japan

#8 of 699 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 262 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional, central, beautiful, fantastic and most helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room TAKE
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The Ryokan is a gem. Privately owned, beautifully kept, fully authentic, build 1909 (end of edo period). Tea room now library for fun and relaxing day planning sessions after your superb japanese breakfast; dressed in your jucata

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    An unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room KIKU
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was Perfect !

    Everything was Perfect, the hotel, the room. The staff members were so kind especially Yoshiko sama ! She was so sweet, professional and explained the history of this establishment to us perfectly. Without her, our experience would not have been the same. Thank you so much! It was the best hôtel of all our Japan trip and of my life, you need to experience a ryokan here !

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Beautiful ryokan with the most lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room KIKU
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everyone was so welcoming. The room was beautiful and so spacious with view of garden. The breakfast was the best we had in Japan and they made it vegetarian for us. We loved the more traditional experience, thank you so much!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Authentic Japanese Style with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to sit on the floor all the time. I know that is a Japanese style but a couple of chairs would have been nice

    Authenticity and staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    Most excellent and generous hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s like staying in a traditional Japanese home. The staff was lovely and you can feel the history in the home. The breakfast was excellent traditional Japanese and unlike anything you can buy at a restaurant or hotel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    9.0
    Lovely building in a good location with super staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room TSUKI
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having shower/toilet facilities in our room but then again this is part of the experience.

    The ryokan is a very old building, full of character and provided a unique experience. The staff were very attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Unforgettable!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing not to like!

    How authentic it is, the elegant Japanese hospitality, the serene atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room TAKE
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was absolutely beautiful and the staff was wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    Peaceful, comforting, restorative.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is a beautiful peaceful inn with wonderful hosts. We are a family of five (three adult children) and loved the comfort, beauty and simplicity of the rooms and the chance to gain perspective in the lovely Zen garden. The hosts were warm and gracious and so organized with scheduling what had to be the best onsen/bath experience I've ever had. We all slept well in the comfortable beds. When we come back to Kyoto, we hope we are able to stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Perfect place to be immersed in the traditions and culture of Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Toilet SATSUKI
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just that we couldn't stay longer!!

    Our stay at this lovely ryokan was everything we could have wished for - and more! The staff were so thoughtful and attentive, from the warm welcome on arrival through to catering for all our needs during our stay; they were also incredibly helpful prior to our arrival. Very close to links to all the major attractions, the ryokan is tucked away on a small street and stepping inside was like entering a different world of calm and tradition. Our room was lovely with a small private garden and we also had access to other areas of the ryokan. A trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without experiencing a stay in such a place and to this end, we couldn't recommend Toshiharu Ryokan more highly. Thank you to everyone there for making it one of the highlights of our trip.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Very pleasent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room KIKU
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A toilet brush for the toilets.

    It was a very beautiful stay!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Outstanding experience of Japanese ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Toilet SATSUKI
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. I loved every single detail about this place.

    This beautiful ryokan exceeded my expectations! Beautiful staff, lovely room, and the bed they make for you is super comfy! Amazing experience and the breakfast is delicious. Bonus point: Me and my partner are vegetarians and they adapted the breakfast to be vegetarian friendly, so lovely!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room TAKE
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning Experience. Calm courtyard and everything is beautiful and well maintained. Breakfast is absolutely amazing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Excellent, best of what Kyoto has to offer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property, kind and lovely staff who made the stay very homely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Must try experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Toilet SATSUKI
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Everything! The personal was so hospitable and amazing, very attentive. The traditional Japanese breakfast was so delicious.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Traditional Japanese hospitality in a perfectly tranquil pocket of Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room TSUKI
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the most tranquil, beautiful place we’ve ever had the pleasure to stay. After a crazy first few days in Tokyo, we were keen to unwind in Kyoto in line with the temple and shrine visits we had lined up. The staff in this ryokan work exceptionally hard to make sure your stay is comfortable - they spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly. We were given yukata to wear, served traditional Japanese breakfast at a time of our choosing each morning and took shared baths in one of two lovely private bathrooms. Our futons were warm and comfortable, and the room equipped with water, WiFi, tea, a hairdryer and air conditioning. I didn’t want to leave and hope to go back some day!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Amazing. Would return 100%
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Toilet SATSUKI
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing. Lovely old building so a very traditional looking Ryokan. Staff were outstanding. Unbelievably polite and attentive at all times and so friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room KIKU
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sublime ryokan with wonderful breakfast Bath is a divine experience

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very well located and beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    The best stay we’ve ever had. Worth every penny!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room TSUKI
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We loved our stay.

    The room size was perfect for a couple. The property was exceptionally clean. The staff is beyond amazing and helpful. Highly recommend the breakfast it was one of my favorite meals in Japan!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent because of the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Toilet SATSUKI
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have preferred an en suite bathroom

    The staff and the staff and the staff. Each person was wonderful and made her stay so much easier and more fruitful than it would have been without their help. I asked endless questions and they answered with eagerness and graciousness

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    A family room can easily fit three friends
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room TAKE
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is beautiful, the staff were all wonderful and made you feel so at home. A truly memorable part of our trip. The breakfast was definitely one of my favourite meals on my entire trip. Thank you all!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    This is without question one of the best accommodations in Japan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We loved everything about our stay.

    Toshiharu is an exceptional Ryokan located in the center of Kyoto. We have never stayed in a better accommodation, anywhere. 5 Star Quality- The staff- exceptional, the breakfasts delicious and exquisite bentos each morning. The beds comfortable. The Onsen (included with your stay) prepared by the staff each night after a long day walking was amazing. This was a once in a lifetime experience. We stayed 5 nights and the service was consistent. The staff was so gracious and helped with any need we had. Dinner reservations, questions about getting places and so much more. They were so kind. We felt like we were their most important guests.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful ryokan, we will return for a longer stay next time we’re in Japan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room TAKE
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For us, on a budget to mid-range (adult) family holiday, it was a bit pricey, but I still think it was worth the cost and I will return.

    Absolutely loved this place! Staff / family were wonderful and spoke good English. So quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was delicious. Good quality teas and coffees. Loved the little library, and the bathing spaces, and the fruit was a lovely addition.

    Stayed in January 2025

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