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Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. 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 surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,329 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 644 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

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

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,031 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,684 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,610 reviews

Great access to the city center. 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, 724 reviews

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

    From $130.99 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 $205.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

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

    From $497.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

    京都駅前ひふみ旅館(HifumiRyokan Kyoto station) provides a public bath and air-conditioned accommodations with free Wifi in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

  • Tazuru

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

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

    From $140.34 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 $187.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Shizuru 鴨川 ""旧SGR鴨川"" enjoys a location in Kyoto, 1.3 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.4 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto. This ryokan features an elevator and free Wifi.

  • Hiiragiya

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Hiiragiya features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Kyoto. The property is around 1.1 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.2 miles from Shoren-in Temple, and 1.3 miles from Heian...

    From $2,058.34 per night

Highly rated ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

  • Gion Yoshiima

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

    Offering massage services and a garden, Gion Yoshiima in Kyoto is close to Gion Shijo Station and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. This ryokan provides luggage storage space and free Wifi.

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

    A 6-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, 京都の宿 ぎをんの月 features 5-star accommodations in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto.

    From $370.23 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 provides Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms.

  • Gion Fukuzumi

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

    A 7-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station in Kyoto, Gion Fukuzumi features accommodations with access to a hot tub.

  • 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 $444.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - 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 $639.56 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

    In the heart of Kyoto, Enso Machiya offers rooms with free Wifi. Located in the Kamigyo Ward district, the property provides guests with access to a hot tub.

    From $311.60 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

    Providing free bikes, Yadoya Nishijinso features accommodations in the center of Kyoto. This 3-star ryokan offers full-day security and daily room service.

    From $256.62 per night
  • Kamishichiken Oku

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

    Kamishichiken Oku in Kyoto provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a bar. With 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, 294 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 $167.61 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

    Saga Grace Hotel offers a public bath and air-conditioned accommodations in Kyoto, a 19-minute walk from Arashiama Bamboo Grove.

  • Ryokan Nenrinbo

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - 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
    Excellent - 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 $926.92 per night
  • Luck You Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,741 reviews

    Luck You Kyoto offers accommodations 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

    A 3-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall in the center of Kyoto, Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei offers accommodations with free Wifi and access to a garden, hot spring bath, and hot tub.

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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, 1,329 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
  • Avg. price/night: $162.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,610 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
    Wonderful - 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, 1,273 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 648 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, 477 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,741 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
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 451 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,741 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