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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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,365 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,717 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3,327 reviews

Popular with guests booking ryokans in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,823 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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

Ryokan Ryokufuso

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi and a spacious public bath, Ryokan Ryokufuso is located a 15-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$358.62 per night

Nagomi-Ryokan Yuu

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 748 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$97.30 per night

Roman Kan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews

Roman Kan is situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.2 km from Sanjusangen-do...

Azumaya Ryokan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from the centre, Azumaya Ryokan provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 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.

Takigawa Ryokan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

A 10-minute walk from the JR Kyoto Train Station, Takigawa Ryokan features comfortable Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

Wajimaya Ryokan

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

Offering quiet street views, Wajimaya Ryokan is an accommodation set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 19-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

These ryokans in Kyoto and nearby have non-smoking options

Yamadaya Ryokan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

First opened in 1911 and recently renovated in March 2019, Yamadaya Ryokan offers a traditional calm Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath with views of the garden and free WiFi in Kyoto,...

Ohanabo

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews

A 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the completely non-smoking Ohanabo provides traditional Japanese-style accommodation with “Kaiseki” multi-course in-room dinners, massages and a hot public bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

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

From US$482.60 per night

Nihonkan

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews

Just 350 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station, Nihonkan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

From US$97.30 per night

Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 891 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.

Ryokan Hinomoto Kyoto Kawaramachi

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station and less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Ryokan Hinomoto Kyoto Kawaramachi offers free WiFi and air conditioning...

From US$79.14 per night

Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Kyoto
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Offering rooms with a private open-air bath, Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo - is located a 6-minute walk from Nijojomae Station and a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station.

Highly rated ryokans in Kyoto and nearby

Inn Kawashima

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Offering simple Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi, in-room meals and shared bathrooms, Inn Kawashima is 350 metres from Shijo Subway Station. A family bath and luggage storage are available.

From US$298.38 per night

Matsubaya Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,017 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site.

From US$317.84 per night

Kyonoyado Kagihei

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Kyonoyado Kagihei in Kyoto offers a 3-star ryokan experience with a garden and free WiFi.

Matsumoto Ryokan

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Just across the road from Kyoto Station’s Central Exit, Matsumoto Ryokan offers simple air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV and a Yukata robe. It offers free Wi-Fi at the lobby.

From US$164.11 per night

Tazuru

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 609 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$343.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 89 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.

From US$419.29 per night

Hiiragiya

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 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$2,768.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

* Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - Established in 1953 features Japanese-style rooms, a...

From US$609.74 per night

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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, 1,365 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: US$157.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,823 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, 536 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, 1,312 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 670 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 484 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, 1,781 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, 469 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, 1,781 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