Ryokans in Zuid-Kioto

'I had a fantastic stay at this hotel and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The room design is thoughtful, modern, and incredibly comfortable. The bathtub is the perfect size and comfortably fits two people, which made it feel more like a private spa than a hotel room. One detail I really appreciated was the heated floors — such a small touch, but it made a huge difference, especially after a long day out. The room I stayed in had a unique layout where the shower is accessible both...

'Great location, excellent staff, very close to station, shops and restaurants. Would recommend a western bed rather than sleeping traditional style on the floor but that was totally our choice. Bath facilities downstairs are great and can book private couples baths. View was poor and aircons for building next door noisy through closed windows.'

'Friendly staff, nice rooms that are clean, amazing Onsen, great breakfast!! Would come back! '

'De ruimten waren goed, redelijk traditioneel. Service was enorm goed. Helaas liep er een kakkerlak rond.'

'The people running this place are the most helpful hosts and know what hospitality is. Beautiful rooms, nice breakfast, nice inner garden.'

'I’ve stayed at many great hotels and rarely write reviews, but Yamadaya Ryokan truly stood out and went above and beyond in every way. My wife and I stayed here while visiting Kyoto, and from the moment we walked through the door, we could feel the warmth and character of this family-owned and operated ryokan. The rooms were lovely, and the baths were extremely well maintained and relaxing. I highly recommend the authentic Japanese breakfasts and dinners offered by the hotel, which feature...

'I can honestly say this was the nicest place I have stayed in my entire trip in Japan. The place was immaculate and I would definitely stay here again. Also plus for the friendly staff and good recommendations for local places to go for coffee etc. '

'De staf verwelkomde ons op een authentieke Japanse stijl en zorgde goed voor ons. Ze spreken goed Engels, en zijn tegelijk nog heel grappig origineel Japans. Het is op slenter afstand van Ginza, de oude binnenstad.'