I went there in 2010 and spent one night only in this ryokan. It is very well located, at walking distance from Kyoto station. This ryokan is very comfortable and respects Japanese tradition. The hostess explained everything I had to do (to take a bath before having dinner), she gave me explanations about the food I ate during the kaiseki... More

My husband and I spent 2 wonderful nights at Kikokuso and still wish we could have stayed longer....looking forward to the opportunity to return! Not only is this ryokan a true reflection of Japanese culture, but the innkeeper family is beyond amazing and gracious! They are very sweet, accommodating, knowledgeable and helpful. Although they speak little English, they will go... More

We stayed for one night at Kikokuso before moving onto Hotel Mume and I have to say that this was superb (away from the hustle and bustle and gave the real feel of Japan). The whole experience was something I’d never experienced but really enjoyed and will never forget. The host of the Inn who we referred to as Nanna... More

With my asian background and kind of grown up with sushi and japanese TV programs, I would say I have certain advantage on judging what is good Japanese and what is not. Ryokan located central enough but somewhere without any charm. Rooms are ok but facing a tiny court yard. Only 1 small bathroom facility. The owner couple was really... More

the wife and I stayed there for 1 night and wished if we could stay longer. the kaiseki dinner was great and so was breakfast which we had on the ground floor dining room overlooking the garden. The daughter in law of the innkeeper speaks great english and she assists the innkeeper in keeping the place up and running. we... More

We stayed at Kikokuso for 2 nights in April 2013 and had an incredible stay! The ryokan is an easy 10 minute walk from the main train station. We had one of the rooms with the shared bathroom. The room was gorgeous and spacious with a seating area that overlooked the Japanese garden below. The mattresses they set up at... More

As is probably meant to be the standard, we felt at home and taken care of from the moment we arrived. We had the room with the private bathroom (although wouldn't be against taking one of the rooms with a shared bathroom if we returned), and really enjoyed the space. The traditional breakfast was also really, really good (possibly the... More

This Ryokan gives you a traditional Japanese experience. The owners of the ryokan are very polite, hospitable and caring. They make you feel part of their family. I stayed here with my girlfriend for 3 nights and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The room was very spacious, one big room for where you eat and another where you sleep. We... More

A long overdue post as we stayed here in March. Look no further if you're looking to experience living in a ryokan. This is as homely as you can get without the pretentious frills that come with five-star hotel lodging. The ryokan is outside of the main Kyoto city but well within walking distance. We enjoyed the walk which was... More