Wonderful traditional Japanese Inn in the heart of Kyoto. My wife, Aunt, and I stayed in this Inn during a visit to Kyoto. We booked it through a Japanese travel agency out of Tokyo.

Upon arriving we were escorted to our room by the owner who was dressed in a kimono. She presented us with tea and chatted for a few minutes. The room was a traditional Japanese room with tatami floor mats, separate bathing and toilet areas, low table and chairs, and futon beds that were rolled out for us when we returned from dinner. The room also had a western style table and two chairs to the side and a TV.

A traditional dinner and breakfast was served at the hotel. I enjoy many Japanese foods, but I still struggle with some of the traditional foods, especially breakfast. I think my Wife and Aunt appreciated this part of the stay more than I did. On the second floor was a nice public bath.

After dinner we walked to the Gion District and explored the lantern lit river walk... more