I travelled to Kyoto with my teen age children in order to see my father, who had started to live in a senior community near Mt Hiei. Even though we only had a 1/2 day to see Kyoto at all, we were able to visit the Golden Pavillion, Kiyomizu Temple, Ninen-zaka, Sannen-zaka, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion District. We could spend... more

Booked ryokan from their main website: [-] We paid only 11340 yen per room with toilet and bathroom but without breakfast, which is a 40% discount from the usual price due to semi-low season. Had a number of public hot bath facilities with very well-equiped amenities in the hot bath room. Room comes with a balcony, a separate toilet cubicle... more

It may look western and ordinary on the outside but we had a huge Japanese-style room, the Japanese buffet breakfast was vast and delicious and we visited the communal baths every night. I would recommend this hotel if you want the Japanese experience. Don't miss the green tea ice cream at breakfast in the freezer chest. They also do western... more

My family (including 3 children) enjoyed our stay here, especially the traditional tatami mats, futons & yukatas. They forgot to leave children's yukatas until our last night, but my 2 young daughters thought they were fantastic nevertheless. We only stayed here for a few nights so we didn't get to explore the area as much as we'd have liked, but... more

We booked directly with Hotel Iroha via the Internet and were pleased at their quick and efficient response (in perfect english as well). The didn't request a credit card for confirming the reservation which we thought odd but there was no problem with our confirmation when we did check in. The hotel is about a 20 min bus ride from... more

Tremendous Ryokan style Japanese Inn, next door to a subway station and on the edge of the Gion district. Also within 15min walking distance to the Eastern sights and lively bars. Rooms are simple Japanese style with tatami mat floors and futons, cleanliness and service as you come to expect in Japan is superb. Great communal hot bath as well! more