Name: Kamogawa-Kan Inn
Address: 104 Higashiiri Nakajimacho, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 604-8004, JP

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Christine

Traditional room and confortable bedding. Bento box breakfast very enjoyable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Erika

I loved staying here. This is in a great area of downtown Kyoto where it is super walkable and there is easy access to trains and buses. The staff is so kind and accommodating and the Japanese breakfast is super delicious. It was nice to get the ryokan/ minshuku (ish) traditional experience with the amenities and comfort of a proper hotel. I don't know why anyone would stay at a traditional western hotel while in Kyoto, this is the real Japanese hotel experience in my opinion. The tatami mat room was clean and comfortable and the futon was thick enough to be comfortable and the pillow was half and half buckwheat so it was supportive without being too hard. I will note that if you have a bad back or challenges sleeping on the floor then opt for the western rooms but I found the Japanese style room to be super comfy and even my partner who is 6'4\" with back issues said he was very comfortable sleeping on the futon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Henry

Was a pretty good ryokan. Was pretty clean for a ryokan, it’s a bit old so that’s kind of the feel to it. Very helpful staff, they even make up the futon for you. More convenient plug ins would be great but I made do

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Sharon

The location of Kamogawa-kan Inn is excellent. A few blocks from a train station, and walking distance to many interesting areas (historical, shopping, eating). Our room was VERY spacious. Huge room for sleeping, a side room which was great to open our large suitcases, toilet room, shower/bath room & sink room. The breakfasts were beautifully presented and delicious. We had dinner there one night: Wagyu Shabu Shabu. It was good but not on the scale of tastiness of our breakfasts. They have a public bath downstairs that was well maintained. We would definitely stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Lydia Maria

Staff is wonderful to say the least. Breakfast was authentic Japanese and delicious. We loved our stay; it was jmpeccable. The Ryokan is central to many things and right next to downtown Kyoto as well. Not far from the shoppng district and Nishiki Market! Highly recommended!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Brea

Really helpful staff and unique traditional Japanese experience in Kyoto.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Calvin

I recently stayed at Kamogawa-kan Inn and had a generally pleasant experience. The highlight of the stay was undoubtedly the traditional Japanese breakfast, which was beautifully prepared and among the best I’ve had. The inn is clean and well-maintained, though the facilities do feel somewhat dated. While the futon provided an authentic touch, it was a bit too firm for my comfort. Overall, Kamogawa-kan offers a genuine traditional experience, and I would recommend it to those seeking cultural immersion with some minor considerations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Spencer

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Alexandra

The staff were so kind and accommodating, and very attentive to all our questions and special requests, even helping with luggage delivery to our next hotel. We loved the traditional Japanese-style accommodations and onsen! The location is perfect for easy public transportation access and walkable to old Kyoto and the Gion district.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Pamela

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Nikola

A humble Kyoto experience! Many local traditions were highlighted during our stay, from the traditional breakfast, futon bedding and friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the hotel amenities, including the onsen. The hotel was located very close to the Nishiki market and shopping districts, as well as train and bus stops close to major attractions (eg Fushimi Inari). We recommend staying here for a true cultural experience in the heart of the action in Kyoto!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Rogelio

This is our first time staying at ryokan style hotel and we love this hotel. It is not the best looking interior (lobby and hallways) but the accommodation and experience will make your stay great. They even have a small sento at the basement for the guests. They offer breakfast but we didn’t have it because we usually leave before the breakfast was served. Other things we like is it is very close to public transportation, both bus and trains. Restaurants and convenient stores are just few steps away from the hotel. Few minutes walk to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Pontocho. Gion is a bit far if you walk but there is a bus that passes the hotel going there. The staffs are very friendly and courteous.

If we are going back to Kyoto, we are definitely going to book this hotel again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

QUIN

Perfect locations with a lot of shopping and dining options around. It’s right next to the river and metro. We can see river from the room so it was a nice bonus. Staff was super polite and friendly. The dinners were excellent and plentiful. There’s a drink place with good appetizer type of food 2 doors diwn that was very good, reasonable and convenient. Domo Arigato!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Scott

Traditional stay hotel, room was pretty big for Japan, but think I'm to old for Traditional stay, found beds very hard on the floor & getting up & down from the dinning table was a bit of effort.😊 Breakfast was very interesting, probably not for most kids, but we enjoyed it. Staff were very friendly, hotel was close to food, drinks, shopping & sightseeing, also close to metro. Definitely a once in a life time experience...

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

Lizette

I liked the traditional feel and convenient location of the Ryokan.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Awesome food experience

I stayed a night to trip a more traditional Japanese experience, this was very good. The staff were very friendly and very polite. I had the full dinner and breakfast which was by far the best part of my stay. It was great to dress in traditional style clothes for the meals. The futon bed however wasn’t something I would try again just not enough for sleeping on for a full night.
Overall very much enjoyed my stay here if you stay definitely opt for the full meal options.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Bruce and Jackie

Kamogawa-kan Inn was exactly what we had hoped for. The staff was wonderful. Breakfast was superb. We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Robbie

Traditional ryokan

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Jessica

A delight!

This place was lovely. The location is great, the food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. The beds are just straight up futons, so this should go without saying, but they were very firm — just something to be aware of if you need more comfort while traveling.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Bora

It was a wonderful experience at this beautiful ryokan in Kyoto.
I would highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2023

Sue

The staff was wonderful and courteous.
The rooms were just as I had hoped for. Enjoyed my stay very very much.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Madeleine

Great place and not crowded

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Matthew

The Kamogawa-Kan Inn was the best hotel we stay in during our trip to Japan. The location is very convenient in relation to mass transit, restaurants and the tourist sites. What makes this place stand out is all the extra touches to make this a traditional Japanese style inn. The room had a tatami floor. There is a public onsen downstairs. But the best part was the food. We had breakfast every morning at the on-site restaurant. These were amongst the best meals we had on our trip. Each day different and meals that we were happy to savor and enjoy. If you want to feel like you are in a more traditional environment rather than just another western style hotel - especially in Kyoto - we highly recommend the Kamogawa-Kan Inn.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2023

Parul

Great view from the room. They accommodated our request for vegan breakfast. We had a wonderful stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

One of our rooms was super the other was poor, smaller and WiFi didn’t reach. Bathroom was in need of upgrading.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2018

David

Traditional Ryokan with friendly service

A perfectly fine Ryokan. Great location. Being a westerner it was my attempt to experience traditional Japanese hospitality. The service was extremely friendly. The room was clean. The washing facilities were very small but that may be a tradition? Didn’t sleep very well on the traditional mattress but pretty sure that isn’t specific to this Ryokan.
The breakfast was amazing!
A worthwhile experience but give me a proper bed any day!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2016

Jen

central location but noisy

we loved the location, room size and cleanliness, and breakfast. Amenities were a bit outdated but clean. Our biggest complaint was street noise as large groups of young people gathered across the street every night and were partying into the wee hours of the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

In the heart of Kyoto, easy access to everywhere

This is a nice Ryokan near the center of Kyoto, the river nearby is beautiful and their is an amazing ally full of restaurants less than 4 minutes walk away. Using buses and trains/subways you can get to nearly any part of Kyoto in less than 30 minutes

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

nice location with comfortable room

easy to find, nice location near prime shopping area, very comfortable room, we (family of 2 parents & 4 children) have a very very precious moment here. Especially very kind antie staff. Next time, if we plan to go to Kyoto, we will stay here again for sure.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

We had a terrific stay at this hotel and enjoyed the traditional Japanese character of the rooms, service, and breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2015

Victor

Japanese style hotel

Great experience at a ryokan (Japanese style hotel).
The hotel was conveniently located near the river, with a wide range of restaurants near by.
The traditional Japanese breakfast was a plus.
The room was very spacious with a view of the river. Very clean and comfortable.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2015

peck

Located along a strret of shops &restaurants..

Front desk sole a little English.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2014

Robert Glaister

Very good hotel

This hotel lived up to its expectations. Good room, good breakfast, good service and excellent location. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Great location, great service, beautiful rooms

Excellent location for places to eat & catching the subway. Comfortable, traditional rooms, private bathrooms are a nice-to-have. Service friendly and efficient, apart from not being able to break a 10,000 Yen note for me in reception to pay our cab driver - that seemed silly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

excellent location, service, breakfast. spacious room.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

HARUKI

Hotel esta muito bom. fundcionario tambem.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Noriko

スタッフは親切でした。落ち着いた和風旅館で、交通至便です。

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

???

スタッフはとても丁寧、ホテルは古いが清潔。場所も観光に便利だけど、少し音がうるさかった。

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

こういち

お世話になりました。
気になるところが1点。
朝、男湯を利用した際、脱衣所にトイレの排水と思われるにおいが入ってきていました。改善した方がよいと思われます。
ご検討のほど、よろしくお願いいたします。

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

JIYONG

일본의 전통 다다미와 가정식을 즐기세요.

일본 정통 호텔을 경험하고 싶어서 4박 5일중에 하루를 묵었습니다.
주변 관광지의 중심에 있어서 접근성 좋습니다.
바로 옆에 강가도 있어서 주변 풍경도 좋고 시장도 가깝습니다.
다만, 호텔에서 기본적으로 제공하는 물조차 없어서 조금 아쉬웠습니다. 맞은편 Lawson에서 생명수 사서 마셨네요.
대중탕이 지하에 있어서 조금 꿉꿉한 냄새가 나지만 탕의 상태는 좋습니다. 특히, 사람이 별로 없어서 좋았습니다. 거의 혼자 탕을 쓰는 느낌...
호텔은 오래된듯 보이지만 정통을 많이 살리려고 노력한 흔적이 보였습니다.
호텔에 도착하면 다다미 위에 중간에 테이블과 의자가 구비되어 있었고, 밖에 나갔다가 저녁때 들어오니 테이블은 한쪽 구석으로 치우고 가운데 이불이 가지런히 정리가 되어 깔려 있었습니다.
아침은 일본 정통 가정식으로 나오는데 설명을 친절하게 잘 해주시고 맛도 좋았습니다.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

가격 대비 실망이었습니다.

도쿄 시내에 있는 료칸 중 가장 평이 좋아서 예약했지만 기대 이하였습니다.
건물이 굉장히 오래되었으며 이불에 먼지가 많고 욕실에 머리카락이 나오는 등 청소 상태도 좋지 않았습니다.
스파는 규모가 작고 최소한의 시설만 존재합니다.
그래도 조식은 만족스럽게 나왔으며 직원들은 매우 친절하고 서비스도 좋았습니다.
전체적으로 시설은 불만족, 서비스는 만족이었습니다. 하지만 가격에 비해서는 기대 이하였습니다.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

28 Aug 2023

Federico

We got there the day Typhoon 8 struck Osaka and Kyoto. We were able to escape Osaka and get to Kyoto at 9AM. We reached the Kamogawa-kan knowing that check-in time would have been at 3PM, but considering that they where expecting us, that every single business in town was closed and that it was pouring and the wind was blowing at 40-50km/h, we asked if we could wait in the hotel lobby. They told us they would keep our luggage but that we couldn't wait in the hotel.

After check-in we went to its public bath. We were the first to get there and after we started showering in order to enter the public pool, a Japanese person entered the room with their child. We finished showering and got into the bath, then they started showering; when the kid was done the father told him to wait to get into the bath and kept showering.. for 15 minutes, the whole time we stayed in the bath. The instant we stepped out of the bath the father allowed the child to go in the bath and joined him immediately.

Later we were taking the elevator and on its way to the ground floor it made a stop at a floor where a hotel person held the elevator door open for two guests to come in with us, another parent and their teenage son. The father looked straight into our eyes without moving a muscle for a whole minute, refusing to enter the elevator with us. The hotel person picked up and let the elevator go, apologizing to us for holding the door.

This is the collection of racist experiences this hotel offered us

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

朝食も美味しくいただきました。
旅館の方のサービスもよかったです。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

ご飯が美味しい老舗の宿

三条の繁華街に近く便利な宿です。
宿に入れば静かな空間となり落ち着きます。
私の利用した部屋は、水回り（トイレ・お風呂）が古かったので、そこは気になりました。
食事は朝食だけでしたが、とても美味しかったです。
良い老舗の宿だと思いました。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2019

Peter

Tolle Lage

Tolle Lage, viele Restaurants in der Nähe ,
Sehr gute Ausgangslage für Unternehmungen

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2019

KIM

떠올리면 행복해지는 숙소입니다^^

화장실에서 냄새난다는 후기를 보고 조금 걱정했는데 냄새 전혀 없고, 너무 깨끗합니다.
객실도 깨끗하며, 저녁먹고 온 사이에 직접 이불을 깔아주셔서 좋았습니다.
산조역에서 가까워서 이동이 굉장히 편리했습니다.
저녁식사와 조식도 맛과 양 모두 만족스러웠습니다.
직원분들이 전반적으로 너무 친절해서 감동했습니다.
재방문 의사가 있습니다.

Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

老舊的酒店，設施差，衝涼花灑無法固定，床單床墊像是用了几幾十年，早餐最晚8點半只好放棄。連小兒子都，超級不好，下次一定不會選擇。服務員態度冷淡。

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

京都中心地でゆっくり過ごすには良い

連泊だったので、ホテルより大きい部屋と思い、旅館タイプのこちらの宿を予約しました。大通りに面している割には静かでした。京都らしさを出しているのでしょうが、玄関の香はちょっときつすぎると思います。毎日中にいる方は、だんだん鈍くなっているのでしょうか。外国人宿泊者が多いせいか、大浴場はいつもガラガラで快適でしたが、浴室の気温が低くて、なかなか湯船から出られませんでした。脱衣場にごみや髪の毛が多く落ちてました、頻繁に掃除しないのであれば、クイックルのようなものを置いていただけると、不快にならずに済むと思います。部屋、設備自体はやや古い感じがします。その点からも宿泊代は少し高いかなと感じました。街歩きには立地として最高の場所です。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2015

kang

교토 어디를 가든 최고의 위치!

한글로 된 후기가 없어 예약시 망설였으나 도착하고 하루지나보니 예약한 자신에게 칭찬해주고 싶더군요^^. 밤마다 피곤한 몸을 쉬게해준 대욕장과 교토맛 물씬 느낄수있는 근사한 조식. 교토 동부쪽 자유여행자에게는 최고의 위치였어요~ 어디를 가든 가고자하는곳에 쉽게 갈수 있습니다~

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2015

Wai Wan Vivian

Room's facilities too old, especially for the toilet and bath room. It will increase the impression of the hotel if it can improve it.

Family