Nothing at all!

Hosts were so kind and charming - definitely made us feel at home and cared for.

Stayed in August 2025

A beautiful hotel and experience staying in the Japanese style room. The staff are so lovely and helpful and everything is so spotlessly clean. We loved the onsen experience - the large ones in particular is very beautiful - and they switch every day so men and women will get a chance to experience both even if staying for a night. The tatami beds were very comfortable. Would highly recommend - we walked to Gion and the temples and it's in a great location.

Stayed in August 2025

NA

This inn exceeded my expectations. The staff were extremely helpful and polite. Very welcoming. The inn is also extremely clean and provided a Japanese style room and onsen. Overall, would definitely recommend this place to anyone staying in Kyoto. The location is also a plus point as it is walkable distance to Kyoto Station.

Stayed in August 2025

If you’re on the fence, just do it.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

My favorite stay in Japan. I spent my last night on Kyoto there to try a traditional stay. Room was great. I chose a Japanese-style room and the futon was super comfy and traditional chair and desk were such a nice touch. The manager, forgive me for forgetting your name, was amazing. She made sure everything was top notch and knowing that I don’t prefer public onsen, she provided me the key to a private one insisting I try it and it was amazing. The location is great and there is a bike rental shop right next to it which was really cool. I also booked the dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I could barely finish all the courses. They also provided with with a really cute Yakuta. Highly recommended. Great place, people, hospitality, cleanliness and location. You can take the bus, which is like a 10 minute walk, to Gion.

Stayed in June 2025

Best accommodation we had in our entire trip in Japan! Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2025

The staff made our stay feel so warm and welcoming that we didn’t want to leave. The room was cozy, and the onsen was fantastic. We especially loved the little treats they’d leave for us to sample. We couldn’t have picked a better place, thank you for making our stay one we’ll never forget :)

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing we can think of. Everything was so thoughtful and designed for guest happiness and comfort.

The staff was the most hospitable, friendly, wonderful. Those who didn’t speak English carried translators so we were able to converse with them all. The place was immaculate, had awesome public baths, and was in a great location. The food was beautifully set, generous and delicious.

Stayed in June 2025

There are literally no complaints whatsoever.

The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. The meals they offered were amazingly delicious and authentic. I wanted to find a couple specific things in the Kyoto area and they were able to help me find them (an onsen and some hamachi kama)! I will absolutely be returning the next time I visit Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely sento bath, comfortable room and well located near to Kyoto station.

Stayed in April 2025

Our hosts were very kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the onsen, and it was a good introduction without being intimidating. Great to relax after a day exploring.

Stayed in April 2025

The room, while very beautiful, was a tiny bit small?

Great location to the train station, with interesting temples and gardens all within walking distance. The host was helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

The people from the Ryokan were so nice with us. And the dinner + breakfast were delicious! It was totally worth it and there was a lot of food! I recommend if you are going to eat the dinner, to not eat anything some hours before. Because the dinner is well served!

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing ryokan experience. There are 2 rotating male/female public baths, small enclosed one and one with a view of a nice garden (although it is behind the glass).

Stayed in April 2025

The breakfast was beautiful and tasted very good. One of the top breakfasts of my life. It was very well balanced with nice plating.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were well maintained.

Stayed in March 2025

My family of six had a wonderful experience staying at Yamadaya Ryokan. Fantastic staff, food, hospitality, and location. The rooms were clean with a wonderful traditional Ryokan feel right across the street from the temple in Kyoto. They had three baths available: one private available for reservation and two that rotate daily for each gender. We cannot recommend staying here enough.

Stayed in March 2025

I stayed at Yamadaya Ryokan in late March 2025 during my trip to Kyoto, and it was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my journey. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the city while still offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome and provided an authentic ryokan experience. My room was simply magnificent, with beautiful traditional elements like tatami flooring and a comfortable futon, creating a perfect balance of comfort and tradition. One of the standout moments of my stay was the kaiseki dinner. The attention to detail and passion of the staff were evident in every dish, making it a truly unforgettable dining experience. The onsen with a garden view was absolutely breathtaking. I had heard about the Japanese onsen culture before, but experiencing it firsthand was something else. After soaking in the warm waters, I felt completely refreshed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend Yamadaya Ryokan to anyone looking for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience. If you're visiting Kyoto and want to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese hospitality, this is the place to be!

Stayed in March 2025

Authenticity

Stayed in March 2025

Tatami & onsen & view

Stayed in March 2025

This is a particular point and probably it is not the fault of the ryokan itself. Just out our window there was something like a generator or an engine that makes noise the whole night, making difficult to properly sleep.

Friendly staff. The old woman was so warm with us. Nice traditional japanese room. The onsen is so cute, though it is different for men and women (they change every day the bath gender to enjoy both).

Stayed in March 2025

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay here again. Exceeded all expectations.

Stayed in January 2025

It was amazing you get to wear yukatas and take a bath, sleep in futons and the food is amazing as well!!! Top tier Ryokan experience.

Stayed in February 2025

I didn’t like that my vacation ended and I had to leave.

Spotless facility and top notch service.

Stayed in February 2025