Clean, friendly, convenient, quiet, reasonably priced, and an outstanding Japanese breakfast served. The 12am curfew keeps things quiet, but night owls should look elsewhere! more

We had a great time in Ryokan Shimizu The location is very good, near the Kyoto station. You can visit Tokyo walking from the ryokan,taking the bus or take a train to visit city near Kyoto. The team was very kind and helpful. They take time to answer to all our questions about Kyoto. They recommend us goods restaurants! The... more

Great Ryokan. Staff are very friendly. We rented bikes from the Ryokan and it was a great way to see the city. Staff brought cold tea to our room each day after we came back from sightseeing. Ryokan is in a good location for seeing the sites. There are 5 or 6 really good restaurants nearby (5-10 minute walk) just... more

This was by far my favourite place we stayed in whilst travelling in Japan. Beautiful building but a bit difficult to find - it's hidden away up a side street. We found the map provided on the website wasn't really very helpful! The staff here were really helpful, let us leave our bags when we arrived early, and we returned... more

We arrived at Ryokan Shimizu after a very long journey and very bad rain. When we arrived we were informed that we could not check into the room until 4pm (it was 1pm). No drink of any type was offered and we left are bags and then had to leave. The room whilst clean, is very basic. The walls are... more

The high point of my lodging in Japan. The room could not have been more beautiful, with the traditional tatami and the futons. We could not stop smiling. The en suite bath is not traditional, true, but very much appreciated, as was the top-rate soap and shampoo. The staff was generally friendly and helpful -- we were impressed with the... more

This Ryokan is THE place to stay to fully experience the japanese lodging way. Very well located, just 5 minutes walking distance to Kyoto Central Station, surrounded by restaurants, combini shops and in a quiet neighborhood, makes this place just perfect for a short or long stay. All personnel (specially Yoko) is very helpful, speak good english and care for... more

Was our first time in Japan and in one ryokan. Simply perfect! All new, clean and the staff always ready to help us (and serve us green tea and orange juice once we come back in the night). The private room is so good, big closet to store luggage and very nice futon. Thank you and I reccomend for everybody... more

we made a roundtrip in japan and stayed in 5 different hotels. our stay in ryokan shimizu was the best of all: very friendly stuff with very good english abilities. nice traditional rooms with private bath, good breakfast and: there are bikes to rent at the ryokan and it's best to explore kyoto by bike - we can really recommend... more