From the very delicious cakes on arrival to the nail clippers on departure. This place was the most hospitable, quiet and lovely place to stay. It is traditional and authentic. With amazing small boutiques dotted in the streets around. We will definitely be back.

We stayed here for a couple of nights in October. This ryokan has a central location and once you have found it, it is within easy walking distance of most of the places you will want to visit. The gorgeous lady who runs this place speaks very little English but has a very welcoming smile and managed to inform us... More

A friend of mine whom had been to Kyoto suggested I must try to stay at a ryokan once and this place came up on her list. Like all the streets in Japan, it was not easy to find this place, so if you plan to come here, make sure you have someone down the name in Japanese character or... More

This small and old ryokan is operated by a charming and welcoming mother and her daughter Hiroko whom have been great from the email exchanges through the stay to the final Sayonara :) Located just a couple of meters away from Kawaramachi street and round the corner of Vuiton shop, it is a quiet place, yet centrally located. The room... More

My best friend and I stayed for a few days in this ryokan and loved it. The location is perfect, the rooms are nice and the host os of course very nice. We are french and were very surprised to see that most guests were also french ! We usually prefer to avoid places crowed (slight exaggeration) with french people,... More