Ryokan is relatively easy to find in a neighbourhood street. However, a little overrated. Upon arrival, the check in is only at 4pm which is rather late compared to a hotel. Pricing was rather higher than hotels in the Sanjo area but we thought that it would be wiser to move to a hotel closer to the Kyoto station to... More 

It was my husband's first trip to Japan, and I wanted him to experience staying at a ryokan. I came across this little gem on booking.com and tripadvisor and thought this would be a nice place to try, yet also much more affordable than other ones i found in Kyoto. Location is great, it was about 10-min walk from the... More 

For the reasonable price this ryokan was very suitable for a few nights in Kyoto. Near the station in a quiet residential area. Nothing fancy but clean and friendly. No food is served but there is a great convenience store just down the street. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Room was very clean. Owners / staff were... More 

We stayed at ryokan shimizu for one night and we loved it! It was our first time staying at a Japanese hotel and we were a little nervous since we didn't know what to expect. We were shown to our room and got welcome tea. The room was great and the futon was very comfy. The service was truly great... More 

Ryokan Shimizu is like an unexpected gem that you find that you just come across sometimes. My husband and I only stayed for one night, but we already know that if we were to return to Kyoto, we would definitely stay there again. Prior to stay: they advertise their private onsen on their website and indicate that you need to... More 

This is what I expected from Ryokan. Great localisation close to main train station which is a must for Kyoto sightseeing, all the buses departs from this place not to mention trains toNara etc. Family who runs this place is super friendly and helpful. They even prepared for us a special tea in the evening and brought it directly to... More 

Great service, good size rooms for a ryokan and a nice Japanese bath available on the first floor. Owners were as hospitable as you would expect in Japan. Very close to the station which we walked with all our luggage in tow with no problems. Can't go wrong staying here.

On our recent stay in Japan we wanted to spend a night in a Ryokan. The location of this particular place is incredibly useful being only a short walk from the train station. The place itself is lovely, full of memorabilia from around the world given to the owners by guests. The room we had was spacious, incredibly clean and... More 

Definitely if you organise your own trip to Japan and you are going to stay in Kyoto some days, that's the best choice. They are more than helpful and attentive. Our flight was late and they wait for us until 12pm, moreover, when we finally get the hotel during a raining night, they offer us a bath with a smile!!... More