I wish I could give this ryokan even more stars. It was truly lovely in every way and I would go back in a heartbeat. We went as part of our honeymoon and it was an incredibly romantic experience. It's expensive, but do not hesitate to stay here - it's 100% worth it. The ryokan is located on a small,... More

We wanted a ryokan experience and we had a lovely one at Motonago. The location was convenient, the neighborhood was quiet and the service was discrete. Our kaiseki dinner was interesting and delicious, served in western style tables (thank goodness). The hot bath in a wooden tub washed away all of my body's kinks and the shared toilets were always... More

My husband and i stayed here as part of our honeymoon. We had the most amazing 2 nights here the whole experience of staying in a traditional inn was great. The food, the service the staff were all superb we could not fault it and if we are ever lucky enough to get to japan again then we would definately... More

We stayed for two nights at Ryokan Motonago during our trip to Kyoto. It was our first time staying in a ryokan and Ryokan Motonago sure set the bar high. The staffs were really friendly, always ready to attend to your needs, and they spoke reasonably fluent English. Whenever we got to the ryokan, there was always someone welcoming us,... More

Booked a one night stay at motonago a little last minute. Was my wife and my first experience at a ryokan. Was a nice evening and the service was great. All the staff was really friendly and their English was very good. You get to book a hour in their baths which a very relaxing experience. You can book alone,... More

Ryokan Motonago is the epitome of how gracious the Japanese culture is. My husband and I still talk about our stay there.The very friendly staff waited on us hand and foot. When we returned home in the evening, slippers were quickly brought out for us as we removed our shoes at the entrance. A fresh pot of tea and snacks... More

I very much recommend this place for a night or two in a Kyoto ryokan. It is located in a beautiful part of Kyoto with narrow streets, gardens ans temples yet not that far from the commercial centre. The hosts are lovely and explained and looked after me (a ryokan novice) so nicely. I loved the food and the whole... More

I would recommend the Motonago to anyone travelling to Kyoto who wants a real Japanese experience. My husband and I agreed that this made our trip to Japan really special. The staff are wonderful, the location perfect and the food is delicious. This was our first trip to Japan and staying in a ryokan was an excellent way of getting... More

We found Motonago in the Lonely Planet Japan guide and decided to go for it as it looked relatively reasonable. It's location is excellent - right in the centre of the Gion area and a stone's throw from tourist hotspots. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, even to a couple of Brits with very little grasp of Japanese! We... More