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Ikumatsu

497 Kamikoriki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0923, Japan (Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Shijo Omiya)
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Ranked #107 of 189 Kyoto B&B and Inns
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Sydney
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142 reviews 142 reviews
82 hotel reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

This is a fairly traditional city ryokan. It is very well located, just around the corner from a subway station and an easy walk to many of the hot spots of central Kyoto. They will get you a taxi in a few minutes to help get you to the various temple areas. While not everyone speaks English, some are extremely... More

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Vatican City, Italy
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66 reviews 66 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2010

... but for me it was less then ok - with all the surroundings, it's just very artificial. And the food - fermented tuna guts, it's sexy on the other hand, so i guess it could have lots of devoted followers, but me - no more!!! Thus the ryokan is on average, nothing special, nothing really bad. What i disliked... More

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Cardiff
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51 reviews 51 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2008

This is a beautiful traditional styled ryokan, set on a quiet street in the middle of Kyoto. It can be difficult to find as the signage on the front is in Japanese only. The reception staff speak a little English, but the majority do not. A lot of hand jestures and sign language help though. The rooms are small but... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2008

We stayed here for 4 nights. Without meals, the price is about 12,000 yen a night, while with breakfast and dinner, the price is then 24,000 yen a night. Room came with private bath and toilet. Prices are per room for twin sharing. The kyo-kaiseki meals were thoroughly worth it. The other review (having fed it through a translator) suggests... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012 via mobile
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    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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paris
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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Address: 497 Kamikoriki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0923, Japan
Region: Japan > Kinki > Kyoto Prefecture > Kyoto > Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Shijo Omiya
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Ranked #107 of 189 B&Bs / Inns in Kyoto
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
200-year-old historical ryokan invites you to the nostalgic sentiment of the days of Samurai period. Great place to soak up the Kyoto atmosphere. During summer guests can enjoy authentic Kyoto Kaiseki meal on open-air restaurant called "Yuka", which is highly popular as well. ... more   less 
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