I have stayed several times in the Ohto, and recommend it highly. It is well-located within walking distance of many temples and the downtown area. Prices are amazingly reasonable and rooms - many with a balcony - clean with private bath. There are also laundry facilities. There is tea waiting in the mornings and the owner is very kind and... more

Almost every other year since 1995, my husband and I and a friend have stayed at Ohto Ryokan for periods ranging from 4 to 12 days. We continue to stay at Ohto because it is clean (never a sign of vermin of any kind), convenient (a 15 minute walk to Kyoto station; the Keihan Railway entrance just around the corner;... more

I have stayed several times at Ryokan Ohto. The latest trip was with my adult daughter. Our room on the second floor was huge for any budget hotel/ryokan. We appreciated the fact that we could open the large window in the room and enjoy the persimmon tree outside. We found the facility to be clean, well run, the manager attentive... more

Ryokan Ohto provides comfortable lodging in the Japanese style. The rooms vary in size and in facilities and are appealing for those seeking a native rather than tourist experience. The location is fascinating. We walked up the street to a wonderful Japanese bath house. We found good restaurants, museums and shops nearby. We were absorbed into Kyoto in a way... more

Most visitors to Kyoto simply need a clean, comfortable place to sleep while exploring the many wonders of Japan's Old Capital. The Ohto fills that bill, perfectly. The rooms with attached private bathrooms are recommended, and are roomy enough for 2 people. The traditional style bedding is more than adequate, and the public use computer and laundry facilities are a... more

I have stayed at the Ohto over 15 times over the past 10 years. I have stayed here by myself, with my small family, and have stayed with friends taking up several rooms and even the entire inn at times up to 12 nights. I choose the Ohto for its great value and prime location on the east side of... more

I have stayed at this ryokan twice while touring with a group. The accomodations are modest and well suited for the budget traveller. I stayed both times in a room on the first level. The first level rooms are more traditional Japanese rooms and you share the bath and toilets with two other rooms. The location is very convenient to... more

My partner and I have stayed at Ryokan Ohto several times over the past few years. We have found it meets our accommodation needs very well. The location is perfect for the various sites and spots we enjoy visiting. It's definitely budget-friendly for us and we like stretching our travel budget as much as possible. Most of the rooms have... more

We stayed at the Ryokan Otho in Kyoto and our room in which we stayed in for one night (No 303) was infested with bed bug parasites which came out of the room's wood paneling. That night we killed about 20 bed bugs. As you can imagine we didn't sleep very well... When we told the proprietress in the morning,... more