I'm so pleased we stayed here, it's a super ryokan in so many aspects. BUT as a life long veg I thought my hubby and I would get to say our preferences on arrival. Massive oops. I sat through the most beautifully presented and crafted dinner in purest essence of Japanese, that made the cost outstanding value, watching my man... More

I willingly admit that I am kind of a freak, as I more or less am in love with the Kyoto Railway Station-building. (And by the way: I probably am not alone about having this passion: The Kyoto Station has recieved a number of awards for its architecture, and is a study well worth.) If you, like me, prefer a... More

It is conveniently located at kyoto station so I could pretty much travel around kyoto easily. One street down is a local public bath with interesting guests. Two streets down is a restaurant selling palatable pork slices. However, the room is dusty and the bedsheets are stained. Furthermore, the toilet seat is not heated. If it wasn't because most ryokans... More

We stayed 2 nights last week in this Ryokan. It was a great location right across from the train station and very affordable. While it was traditional with the onsen located in the basement, it was a 7 story building and did not have the ambiance of a Ryokan with a garden or waterfall. But still for the price it... More

Comfortable futon's, more slipper changing (typical Japan Ryokan fashion) than ever, with showers and public bath in the basement. Clean, close and convenient. Front desk was helpful (some English with the desk attendent we spoke with). Book this Ryokan, best bang for the buck.

I wanted to stay in a traditional Ryokan and this was booked because of its close location to the station - and it is great when you just arrive into Kyoto, tired and dirty, and it's just 3 minutes away. It is also rather cheap. Staff really helpful and nice. The hotel is quite tired and worn, but the room... More

I stayed there coz my planned overnight bus couldn't operate bcz of typhoon. And I receive so much extra service from the very nice gentleman at the front desk as if I was one of the family member. I walked in to ask for the price simply bcz it looks so much more worn out comparing to the other taller... More

Stepping Kyoto station by myself in the rain I was grateful to discover this Ryokan is as close to the station as they claim. With breakfast and dinner included, the larger room with a bathroom was a very good deal. It's clean and basic accommodation. The meals were good, actually breakfast was great, and the staff were only too happy... More

I have to admit, I stayed here because the first 10 ryokan on my list (scavenged from the internet and from Lonely Planet) were already booked full. I really wanted to stay at a ryokan instead of another Western-style hotel, however, and this place was willing to reserve a Japanese style room for 1 person. This is rare - usually... More