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Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The hotel was located at the most beautiful place. I could gladly live in that neighborhood.

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9.4
Superb
2,970 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Luck You Kyoto 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. Super helpful and friendly staff (who provided the necessary motivation - and a free pass - for visiting the public bath/sento across the street!). Delightful breakfast. Comfortable lounge wear. An overall wonderful experience.

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9.4
Superb
1,449 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan 4 stars

Kameoka

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Kameoka, 13 km from Keirin-ji Temple. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. Everything was perfectly executed and communicated between staff so we didn’t have to repeat the same information. The hotel is simply amazing and the private open air onsen experience incredibly worth it!

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9.2
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
£261
per night

Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set within less than 1 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto, Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. Guests staying at this ryokan have access to a balcony. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. The breakfast was excellent, the room was a traditional Japanese decor and very comfortable. Craig and Helen were amazing hosts. Craig was kind enough to help with dinner reservations which was a big plus.

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海

Ine

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Myouryuji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Daijyouji Temple.

The ryokan comes with a flat-screen TV. The ryokan offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

The ryokan serves a vegetarian and vegan breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. It was an amazing experience! Our host was very kind and helpful. The room was very comfortable and sparkling clean. We had all the necessary amenities. I hope we can come back for a longer stay very soon!

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9.7
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

祇園の宿 杏花

Gion, Kyoto

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. Staff, cleanliness, room space and location 10/10

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9.5
Exceptional
210 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. The hotel is a haven in the middle of Kyoto. The staff was extremely friendly (special mention for a charming Japanese young lady who had studied in Spain, and having learned that one of our sons liked Real Madrid, went our of her way to print tickets, the typical fan song, etc and deliver it to his room the next day), all perfectly fluent in English. The breakfast was delicious (choice between Japanese or Western-style), served in a private room for our family. The rooms come look like traditional ryokan but with modern equipment, including private outside hot baths, shower, etc. Definitely recommend!

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9.1
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
£523
per night

Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Located within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The 5-star ryokan features garden views and is 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Shoren-in Temple is 1.1 km away and Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km from the ryokan. everything. the bathroom with the wooden tub and the amenities were awesome, the hosts were friendly, extremely helpful and made our stay the highlight of the vacation

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9.6
Exceptional
282 reviews
Price from
£226
per night

Gion Oyado Kikutani 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Location. Location. Location. And the bath & bathrobes 😁

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9.3
Superb
489 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

In the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features a garden and a washing machine. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Excellent location, easily accessible by bus. The staff at the ryokan went above and beyond to assist us, including helping with Kuroneko Yamato shipping documents and even contacting the receiving hotel on our behalf. Their English was great, and they were incredibly helpful with everything we needed. The cleanliness of the ryokan was impeccable. Initially, I was hesitant about sleeping on a tatami mat, but it turned out to be the best sleep I've ever had!"

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9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

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