I stayed here about a year ago. A great traditional style Japanese ryokan, sort of like a western Bed & Breakfast. The family who were running it were great. Great location, close to the train station but away from any noise.

Wasnt sure what to expect. An easy 3-4 minutes walk to the Kyoto station. It will take longer to get there first up as the quickest way is not easily described because of crossing roads. Shoes off at the door. Enough english is spoken here to get by. Friendly owners. Taken up to the room on the first floor. Room... More

Compared to the average nightly rate at a typical ryokan, this place is actually not that expensive. That does not say that it is cheap, and whether this type of accommodation is worth the money is another discussion. The rooms are very decent and clean. Breakfast was a great way to experience Japanse tradition. The owners and the cook-girl/student were... More

We stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed the experience. It's not luxurious, but you don't expect it for the price. However, it was comfortable and had everything we needed, and we loved the breakfasts, especially the tofu! The people who served us the breakfast were very friendly and attentive. It is in a central location, so a great spot... More

We had booked in for a 3-person room. When we arrived, we were greeted by the very excitable lady owner. She offered us 1 room or 2 rooms at no extra cost. We opted for the 2 rooms for some extra space. This place was great, the one and only downside was getting our suitcases up and down the long,... More

My husband had visited Japan before and insisted that we must stay in a Ryokan and I am so glad he did. I absolutely loved staying here, everything from the beautiful room and the distinctive smell of the tatami mats to the gorgeous gardens was great. I think my favourite part was using the hot bath; really eased my aches... More

We stayed at The Heian Bo Ryokan for 4 nights. It was easy to get to and we arrived really late at night and mamasan waited for us and welcomed us in. It was really close to Kyoto station where you can access pretty much all of the wonderful things Kyoto has to offer and to Kyoto yodabashi department store.... More

We stayed in this ryokan only for one night, but thought that when we visit Kyoto again we will choose to stay in it - it was one of the best ryokans we stayed in during our one-month trip in Japan, and in a very good location (3 min. walk from the Kyoto JR train station, 15-minutes walk from Gion).

Stayed at the Ryokan Heianbo for 4 nights while in Kyoto on a tour. It was just like staying at someone's home, The rooms weren't huge, nor the bathrooms, but it was a real Japanese experience. If you were looking for a plush western motel, then I'd be looking elsewhere, but if you have come to Japan to absorb the... More