Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminocho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8826 Kyoto Prefecture
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湯の宿 松栄はトリップアドバイザーのトラベラーズチョイス ベスト・オブ・ザ・ベスト アワード2024に選出されました! このアワードはトリップアドバイザーでの最高評価であり、旅行者から高評価の口コミを獲得し、かつ世界中の施設の上位1%にランクインした施設に年に一度授与されます。 湯の宿 松栄はベスト・オブ・ザ・ベスト アワードに2024年、2023年、2022年、2021年の4年連続で選出されています。 湯の宿 松栄は、京都市内の旅館で随一の浴場施設を併設し、露天風呂・檜風呂も有。 大浴場には富士山の溶岩をタイル状に加工したものを浴槽に使用しています。富士山溶岩風呂は細部を活性化させ美容と健康に良く、殺菌解毒作用があり、中性脂肪の分解を助ける働きによってダイエット効果もあると考えられています。毎朝、大浴場富士山『溶岩の湯』と『木の湯』を男女で入れ替えますので一泊でしつらえの違う二つの湯を 楽しむこともできます。 湯の宿 松栄は、新選組や幕末志士達が闊歩した歴史溢れる京都の島原にあり、JR京都駅から1駅の「JR梅小路京都西駅」下車徒歩約8分。駐車場(事前予約必要)は無料。 周辺には、京都水族館や京都鉄道博物館、梅小路公園などの家族で楽しめるスポットがたくさん。また、すぐ西には京都中央卸売市場、西本願寺や東寺へは徒歩圏内です。 夕食は「月替わりの京会席料理」や当館オリジナルの鶏ガラスープに白味噌を合わせた牛しゃぶしゃぶ料理の「太夫鍋」等をお楽しみいただけます。 【島原について】島原は遊郭ではありません。寛永18年の開設以来、公許の花街(歌舞音曲を伴う遊宴の町)として発展してきました。 今日、京都には上七軒、祇園甲部、先斗町、祇園東、宮川町、および嶋原の6つの花街があり、これらを総称して京都の六花街と呼ぶことがある。 また、嶋原以外の京都花街組合連合会に加盟する5地区を総称して五花街と呼ぶこともある。 2014年3月、京都市は「京都をつなぐ無形文化遺産」に「京・花街の文化」(「五花街」と「島原」の文化)を選定した。(Wikipedia)
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128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminocho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8826 Kyoto Prefecture
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We wanted to stay at a traditional Japanese inn and eat traditional food because we had the opportunity to travel to Japan. We searched for several Ryokans on the Internet, found a place with reasonable prices and facilities, and made a reservation.
Everything from reservation to accommodation went smoothly, so we didn't have any inconvenience.
We made a reservation including dinner and breakfast. The Ryokan was not far from Kyoto Station, so we arrived quickly by taxi.
We were guided by the kind manager in front of us, and we went into the traditional Tatami room and visited the restaurant to have dinner wearing traditional Japanese gowns. We were directed to a reserved restaurant, where we were able to eat traditional Japanese kaiseki food for the first time in our lives. We made good memories by eating neat and deliciously prepared food and drinking traditional Japanese alcohol. We also appreciated the kindness of the restaurant staff.
"We went into the public bath in the Ryokan late in the evening. we were able to relieve all the fatigue of the day in the hot bath of the Ryokan, and we were able to go to bed after relaxing in the open-air bath (rottenburo) on the second floor."
we were able to have a traditional Japanese breakfast the next morning, and it was a more enjoyable trip because it was chilly and I could greet a good morning with my eyes even though it was spring. Everything from reservation to accommodation to check-out was very good, and it seems to be an accommodation I want to visit again.
Especially, it was good to experience the culture of human tradition in Japan.
Everything from reservation to accommodation went smoothly, so we didn't have any inconvenience.
We made a reservation including dinner and breakfast. The Ryokan was not far from Kyoto Station, so we arrived quickly by taxi.
We were guided by the kind manager in front of us, and we went into the traditional Tatami room and visited the restaurant to have dinner wearing traditional Japanese gowns. We were directed to a reserved restaurant, where we were able to eat traditional Japanese kaiseki food for the first time in our lives. We made good memories by eating neat and deliciously prepared food and drinking traditional Japanese alcohol. We also appreciated the kindness of the restaurant staff.
"We went into the public bath in the Ryokan late in the evening. we were able to relieve all the fatigue of the day in the hot bath of the Ryokan, and we were able to go to bed after relaxing in the open-air bath (rottenburo) on the second floor."
we were able to have a traditional Japanese breakfast the next morning, and it was a more enjoyable trip because it was chilly and I could greet a good morning with my eyes even though it was spring. Everything from reservation to accommodation to check-out was very good, and it seems to be an accommodation I want to visit again.
Especially, it was good to experience the culture of human tradition in Japan.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: I recommend you try dinner and an open-air bath.
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Responded Mar 29, 2024
Dear Climber64973028366, Thank you very much for your fabulous comment, and we are very glad that you enjoyed having stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our staff, and the traditional Japanese kaiseki food. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the public bath. Once again, we sincerely appreciate the comment you gave us. We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best Regards, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
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Very clean, pleasant. Best part by far: unlimited free use of their two onsen public baths (men’s & women’s alternate daily—look for blue flag for men, red for women) each with shower area, hot bath, warm bath with jets. Upstairs cold bath, sauna with TV, and outdoor bath. Silly me couldn’t open door and thought bath was shut -forgot they slide like a barn door! Wash first in the station-bring nothing in with you, baskets in changing area and lock box do room key before entryway. Baths open 6 am to 11 pm. Great after long day sightseeing. Ryokan provides bathrobes and obi sash, slippers and towels in your room.
Quintessential Japanese guest rooms with tatami rice straw mats, futon, and cushion for low table. Hot pot in room for the complimentary green tea and sweet. Staff very friendly and helpful. Massages reservations available after 1 PM to 9. $60/hour. M Checkout 7-10. Cool little neighborhood. 15 minute walk to Kyoto station. Walking distance to UNESCO Toji Temple and several other temples. Easy to catch bus nearby.
Quintessential Japanese guest rooms with tatami rice straw mats, futon, and cushion for low table. Hot pot in room for the complimentary green tea and sweet. Staff very friendly and helpful. Massages reservations available after 1 PM to 9. $60/hour. M Checkout 7-10. Cool little neighborhood. 15 minute walk to Kyoto station. Walking distance to UNESCO Toji Temple and several other temples. Easy to catch bus nearby.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jan 11, 2023
Dear Melissa c, Thank you very much for your fabulous comment and we are very glad that you enjoyed having stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed bath facilities. We are also pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our staff. Once again, we sincerely appreciate for your comment you gave us. We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best Regards, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
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It was a little difficult to reach the ryokan as it was located deep in the heart of a residential district. However it was a quiet stay, and a very pleasant one. The rooms were clean and well maintained, and the bath facilities spacious and clean. The ryokan provided some sweets and tea for visitors. I only visited the onsen once, and was able to visit the bath on the left (facing the entrances) with two heated onsens on the lower level and one with a jacuzzi, and an upper level with an open air onsen and a cold water bath. Do note that the public baths close at 11PM, and the gender restricted public baths swap in the morning. If you are interested in dining at the ryokan, you may want to indicate a reservation beforehand. I unfortunately missed breakfast. Dinner was superb; the braised fish set was easily one of the best meals I had during my stay in Japan.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded Mar 12, 2023
Dear Daikontaiko, Thank you very much for your comment and we are very glad that you enjoyed having stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the rooms and the bath facilities. We are also pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our Dinner, especially the braised fish set. Once again, we sincerely appreciate for your comment you gave us. We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best Regards, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
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I go to "Makoto no Yu" about once a month, and always have a delicious lunch at "Hanaguruma". The mackerel sushi is especially excellent. At long-established mackerel sushi restaurants in Kyoto, the quality is declining despite the ridiculous price. The mackerel sushi here is cheap and excellent, without question.
So this time, we, who were born and live in the city of Kyoto, decided to stay overnight, eat a delicious meal, and relax in the hot springs. For dinner, we had "Seasonal Kyoto Kaiseki." All the dishes served were very elaborate, and we were surprised at how delicious they were. The fish was very fresh and excellent (Kyoto Central Market is nearby). You can tell that the chef must be very skilled. I always relax at "Makoto no Yu," and both the open-air bath and the large bath are clean and spacious, and in winter, my body stays warm for a long time. The staff are also very kind. It seems that it is very popular, so you need to make a reservation well in advance to get a vacancy. We were lucky to be able to stay in a twin room. Next, we went on a day trip to "Hanaguruma" to try mackerel sushi and sashimi. The nearby Kadoya is also worth a visit.
So this time, we, who were born and live in the city of Kyoto, decided to stay overnight, eat a delicious meal, and relax in the hot springs. For dinner, we had "Seasonal Kyoto Kaiseki." All the dishes served were very elaborate, and we were surprised at how delicious they were. The fish was very fresh and excellent (Kyoto Central Market is nearby). You can tell that the chef must be very skilled. I always relax at "Makoto no Yu," and both the open-air bath and the large bath are clean and spacious, and in winter, my body stays warm for a long time. The staff are also very kind. It seems that it is very popular, so you need to make a reservation well in advance to get a vacancy. We were lucky to be able to stay in a twin room. Next, we went on a day trip to "Hanaguruma" to try mackerel sushi and sashimi. The nearby Kadoya is also worth a visit.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Whenever I stay in Kyoto, I stay along the subway line, not on the bus route, and choose a plan with only breakfast. If you want to have a leisurely dinner in crowded Kyoto, you have to make a reservation in advance or move early, but this time I booked this inn's plan with breakfast and dinner to talk with a friend. While there are many buffet-style meals, I was able to enjoy a leisurely meal with a set menu and a course for the first time in a while. As other people have said in their reviews, it is rare to find a place in this price range where you can eat such quality food. The sashimi was fresh, the meat was tender, and the food was delicious with dashi stock. If you want to enjoy a leisurely meal, I highly recommend the plan with dinner. The non-alcoholic homemade drinks were also very delicious. It is a small, old-fashioned inn. It is completely different from the latest hotels, with new facilities, spacious common areas, and free drinks, but the staff were warm and gave me a nostalgic Showa-era feeling in a good way, and I hope that this style of inn will continue for a long time. Because there are only a few rooms, you rarely meet people, and the elevators are not crowded and you can't get on. Access is a bit of a walk from the station, so it may be inconvenient depending on the season or your age, but the parking lot is free and it is convenient for those traveling by car. (The surrounding roads are not very wide, so it is easier to get there if you check Street View in advance.)
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I stayed here with three friends for three nights.
We enjoyed the luxury of having futons laid out in a clean, spacious room.
The yatsuhashi snack was also a nice touch.
The plan included breakfast, and the rice was very delicious, so it was the first time I'd had a proper breakfast in a long time.
I was surprised at the quality, and the breakfast menu changed for the first three days. On the first day, it was salmon, on the second day it was shishamo, and on the third day it was atka mackerel with yudofu (!)
I was very satisfied.
The hot spring was also great.
The men's and women's baths changed daily, so I enjoyed it thoroughly for three days.
You can enter the bath from 6:45 in the morning, so on a nice day, the open-air bath in the morning was also great.
There is a cold bath with sauna, and you can also take an open-air bath in the open-air bath space.
It seemed that some people were taking day trips.
The front desk staff were also polite.
Thank you very much for your help over the three days.
I would like to use your service again.
We enjoyed the luxury of having futons laid out in a clean, spacious room.
The yatsuhashi snack was also a nice touch.
The plan included breakfast, and the rice was very delicious, so it was the first time I'd had a proper breakfast in a long time.
I was surprised at the quality, and the breakfast menu changed for the first three days. On the first day, it was salmon, on the second day it was shishamo, and on the third day it was atka mackerel with yudofu (!)
I was very satisfied.
The hot spring was also great.
The men's and women's baths changed daily, so I enjoyed it thoroughly for three days.
You can enter the bath from 6:45 in the morning, so on a nice day, the open-air bath in the morning was also great.
There is a cold bath with sauna, and you can also take an open-air bath in the open-air bath space.
It seemed that some people were taking day trips.
The front desk staff were also polite.
Thank you very much for your help over the three days.
I would like to use your service again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I was surprised to find such a nice and affordable hot spring inn so close to home. This is my second time staying here for work, and the facilities are clean and the food is delicious. I had Kyoto Kaiseki dinner. I had it in a private room for groups. The breakfast was so extravagant that I couldn't eat it. The entire building is now non-smoking, which I found to be a good experience and is also a factor in keeping the facilities clean. The hot spring water is gentle (not particularly intense). The bath isn't very large, but it wasn't very crowded so it was fine.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: フロントに中国語を話せるスタッフが居て助かりました。
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We were very accommodating to the gentleman for sudden number changes. The room was very nice with the spacious Japanese-style room! There was only one laundromat, so I had to wait a little bit, but detergent smelled good ( ¨̮ ) I thought it was a little difficult to buy detergent without change…
But the rice was very good! It was gorgeous, morning and night! It would have been easier to use if the soap in the room was from a bottle!
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But the rice was very good! It was gorgeous, morning and night! It would have been easier to use if the soap in the room was from a bottle!
Thank you ꕤ︎︎·֜·
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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I stay here every year during Golden Week in Kyoto.
As the hotel is known as a "hot spring inn," it also has an open-air bath in the large communal bath, which I was very satisfied with.
If I were to be greedy...
It's a shame that the evening baths end at 11pm and the morning baths start at 6:45am.
My wife arrived after 11pm so couldn't take a bath at night, and although I was able to take a morning bath, it was hectic due to breakfast and departure time.
I wouldn't say 24 hours, but I think I would be even more satisfied if the bath time could be extended, from earlier in the morning until late at night.
I would also like to make this my first choice for accommodation next time.
As the hotel is known as a "hot spring inn," it also has an open-air bath in the large communal bath, which I was very satisfied with.
If I were to be greedy...
It's a shame that the evening baths end at 11pm and the morning baths start at 6:45am.
My wife arrived after 11pm so couldn't take a bath at night, and although I was able to take a morning bath, it was hectic due to breakfast and departure time.
I wouldn't say 24 hours, but I think I would be even more satisfied if the bath time could be extended, from earlier in the morning until late at night.
I would also like to make this my first choice for accommodation next time.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: 23時~翌朝6時45分はお風呂に入れないので、深夜到着や早朝出発時は要注意です。
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This ryokan was amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was HUGE. Plus, it was all new--my only previous experience at a ryokan was in an older facility near Tokyo. Yunoyado Shoei felt like a new and modern facility with traditional values and hospitality. My son and I enjoyed the shared bath, and my entire family loved eating at the restaurant. My only regret was that we only stayed for one night. I would definitely do it again.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Aug 9, 2024
Dear Byronw629, Thank you very much for your fabulous comment, and we are very glad that you enjoyed having stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the staff and the room. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the shared bath and eating at the restaurant. Once again, we sincerely appreciate the comment you gave us. We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best Regards, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
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Dear our guest, It is possible for guests with tattoos to use our baths. Best regards, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
Dear our guest,
It is possible for guests with tattoos to use our baths.
Best regards,
Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
You can purchase it when booking the room I believe
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"Make sure you ask for their breakfast meal as part of the hotel package. It's cheaper. Great portion,great food, great value!"Read full review
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$119 - $197 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
JapanKinkiKyoto PrefectureKyotoShimogyo-ku / Kyoto Station
NUMBER OF ROOMS
36
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
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Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
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Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, complimentary tea, and a snack bar during their stay.
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Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
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Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
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The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Japanese.