A quiet traditional Japanese inn along the Kiyotakigawa River, Momojiya of Takao offers Japanese-style rooms with forest views, public baths with mountain views and free wired internet in public areas. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and paper sliding doors. They are fitted with a TV and a fridge, and come with a seating area and a private bathroom. Guests at Takao Momijiya inn can unwind in semi-outdoor baths with nature views, which can be reserved for private use. They can relax in the cafe of the souvenir shop. The restaurant at Momijiya of Takao serves local cuisine, specializing in seasonal dishes. During the summer seasons, meals are offered at the kawadoko, an outdoor deck next to the river, where Maiko performance is available. The Momojiya of Takao is a 4-minute walk away from Saimyo-ji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from Kozan-ji Temple. Hanazono Station is a 15-minute drive away while JR Kyoto Station is a 40-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A reasonably priced ryokan with lovely staff. The travel there was much easier than anticipated as the shuttle is really quite convenient. If you get there earlier in the day it’s lovely to get out and explore the areas with its beautiful shrines...
  • Monique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very authentic and special. The food and onsen were perfect.
  • Arthur
    Israel Israel
    It was a nice expirience. The staff is very friendly and helpful
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very traditional Japanese feeling. Amazing views from the balcony into the forest. Having a yukata to relax in was nice too. We enjoyed the maiko performance with dinner.
  • Catriona
    Spain Spain
    What an amazing place! A real highlight of our trip. We reserved the private onsen and had a lovely steam while looking out at nature. The meal was stunning - both for location and the whole experience. Would highly recommend this place - lovely...
  • Marion
    Germany Germany
    Exceptional service before an during our stay. Great shuttle bus service. Excellent Japanese dinner on both evenings and wonderful breakfast!
  • Louise
    Sweden Sweden
    Very cute and cozy - traditional japanese in. Booked the private spa both nights which was a very pleasant.
  • Tanya
    Israel Israel
    Amazing ryokan, we arrived a bit late (around 18:00) but we were received well and we managed to get to the dinner on time. The Kaiseki dinner was very good, everything was delicious. There were yukatas in our room that we could wear, with clean...
  • Kellie
    Australia Australia
    A well appointed ryokan with forest and river walks nearby. A true Japanese cultural experience. Breakfast and Dinner were booked as part of our stay and this was an added highlight. Staff were very attentive to our needs.
  • Stef
    Australia Australia
    Relaxing and traditional vibe. Amazing view of the trees. Beautifully presented food and tea in the room was lovely

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • レストラン #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

    Guests with meal plans must check in by 19:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Please note meals are only offered at the kawadoko between 09 June and 23 September 2018.

    Free shuttle service from the following stations to the hotel are available upon request. Operating hours are:

    From JR Hanazono Station: 15:10, 16:10, 17:10

    From Uzumasa Tenjingawa Subway Station (Exit 1): 15:00, 16:00, 17:00

    Please inform Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

    FAQs about Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou

    • Yes, Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou has 1 restaurant:

      • レストラン #1
    • Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Open-air bath
      • Public Bath
    • Check-in at Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou include:

      • Twin
      • Quadruple
    • Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou is 5.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.