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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

Most booked ryokans in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,685 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,274 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,616 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

  • Nagomi-Ryokan Yuu

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 725 reviews

    Offering non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation with futon beds, Nagomi Ryokan Yuu is a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station's exit 8.

    From US$131.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

    Only a 3-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station, Ryokan Hirashin offers Japanese-style rooms with soft tatami floors and private bathrooms. It also has traditional public baths and offers free Wi-Fi.

    From US$206.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

    Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm.

    From US$569.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 200 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.1 km from the centre, 京都駅前ひふみ旅館(HifumiRyokan Kyoto station) provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

  • Tazuru

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

    Situated beside Kamo River, Tazuru is traditional Japanese-style accommodation boasting delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. Popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute walk away.

    From US$140.46 per night
  • HOTEL Clam Chowder

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

    Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, HOTEL Clam Chowder provides chic guest rooms in a historic Japanese townhouse. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

    From US$187.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川"" features accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchenette.

  • Hiiragiya

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Well situated in Kyoto, Hiiragiya offers an American breakfast and free WiFi. It is set 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and provides a lift. The ryokan features family rooms.

    From US$2,060.13 per night

Highly rated ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

  • Gion Yoshiima

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Yoshiima provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a TV.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    Situated 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 京都の宿 ぎをんの月 in Kyoto features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. This 5-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security.

    From US$370.56 per night
  • Ishicho

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 652 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, Oyado Ishicho offers Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms.

  • Gion Fukuzumi

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Fukuzumi offers massage services and air conditioning.

  • Gion Ryokan Karaku

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

    Gion Ryokan Karaku is located a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Gion Ryokan Karaku is a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park.

    From US$445.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

    Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese Modern Room with Twin bed and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots.

    From US$640.11 per night
  • KKR Kyoto Kuniso

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Keihan Jingu Marutamachi Station, KKR Kyoto Kuniso offers hot spring bath, restaurant facing Kamogawa River and tea lounge looking out to the Japanese garden.

  • Enso Machiya

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 1.5 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, the historic Enso Machiya offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

    From US$311.90 per night

These ryokans in Kyoto and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Yadoya Nishijinso

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the centre of Kyoto, Yadoya Nishijinso provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$256.85 per night
  • Kamishichiken Oku

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

    Attractively set in Kyoto, Kamishichiken Oku features an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security.

  • Ryokan Yamazaki

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

    A 10-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ryokan Yamazaki offers a hot public bath and serves breakfast and traditional dinners for an additional fee.

    From US$167.75 per night
  • Saga Grace Hotel

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Set in Kyoto with Arashiama Bamboo Grove nearby, Saga Grace Hotel provides accommodation with access to a public bath. With free WiFi, this 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift.

  • Ryokan Nenrinbo

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

    Nenrinbo is a ryokan in a quiet location surrounded by the mountains of Kyoto and features a beautiful garden with seasonal colors.Renovated in April 2018, it displays various artworks in the hotel...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Ryokan Togetsutei Togetsutei-Syuzankaku offers Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views. Local breakfast and dinner are served.

    From US$957.16 per night
  • Luck You Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,742 reviews

    Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

  • Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Ideally set right in the centre of Kyoto, Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei is a recently renovated ryokan, offering free WiFi and private parking.

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Ryokans that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,330 reviews
    Best location! Staff spoke little english but with translate it all worked out - very friendly There's a family markt next door The room was Very Spacious There were 2 showers and even 1 hot bath (onsen style) Very affordable way to stay in a Ryokan and sleep on a futon Cute that you get pyjama's
    Guest review by
    Niels
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,616 reviews
    Hi, once i left my comment but disapeared :/ Ok trying once more :D Very nice hote and had tradicinal ryokan, they also provide yukata for everyone, polite staff, they do nice traditional breakfast, also they can organize traditional tea ceremony with renting the kimono. We had very nice stay.
    Guest review by
    Sandy
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews
    The hotel was a classic ryokan style with tatami mats, futon service, public bath (which could be booked privately) and traditional breakfasts every morning. The view of the pagoda from the room is spectacular. Our stay was made special by the lovely staff who made our stay perfect!
    Guest review by
    AMELIA
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews
    Simply stunning. Lovely to stay in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Our lady was exceptional, giving first class treatment in talking us through many dishes she served, constantly topping our water, cleaning our teapot. V filling so be warned and you get to try things you wouldn’t get these days or in chain hotels. The onsen was a relief from the long journey. The futons v comfy. It was so unique to switch off, enjoy tranquility.
    Guest review by
    Erika
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews
    The hosts were extremely gracious, and I love that it’s family-owned, in the building they live in! There is lovely tatami in the rooms and pretty comfy futons, with beautiful, minimalist decoration. Yukata and tea were provided for a full, relaxing ryokan stay.
    Guest review by
    Syed
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
    An authentic ryokan, in a building that's probably well over 100 years old. The rooms have tatami mats and futons and the onsen is beautiful. It's like staying in someone's home! This is not a super-swish modern hotel, so if that's what you want go elsewhere, but if you want a place with real character, staffed by people who treat you as long-lost friends, then this is the place for you. We will certainly return next time we're in Kyoto.
    Guest review by
    Brendan
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,742 reviews
    This Ryokan is located near several bus stops, perfect to sightsee Kyoto. The JR station is 10 min bus far away. The staff was very kind and warm as a real example of Japanese hospitality. This stay offers also several services like bike rental and onsen free tickets. The location was very relaxfull and quiet. Our room was equipped with tatami floor and futon beds. The room has several amenties, shower and bath tub. It has been a real japanese experience. We loved it!
    Guest review by
    Freddy1609
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
    If you want to spend a few nights in a real ryokan (not the edulcorated-for-tourist replicas), this might be the real deal. Wooden and paper panels, tatami, futons, internal garden, traditional shower, in-room tea-set, yukatas, and many other details. My kids (14 and 11 y.o) said this was the best hotel in our 3-weeks-trip throughout Japan. The staff is very kind and eager to make your stay great.
    Guest review by
    Diego
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,742 reviews
    traditional tatami room with futon, welcome tea with sweets, Japanese Yukata, small Japanese courtyard, free onsen, happy-hour tea and snacks, and friendly staffs
    Guest review by
    QI
    Family with young children