Ryokan Nenrinbo

Japan , Kyoto
Kyoto, 40 Kitatakamine-Cho, Takagamine
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6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Steph

The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly. However you are sleeping on the floor, we knew this before coming but didn’t realise how thin the futons would be. The dinner was okay, very traditional experience but not for me (although my partner enjoyed it). Very peaceful place. Would recommend booking a private session in the onsen if you are uncomfortable going in there nude as they don’t allow swimsuits.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Jeffrey

Amazing experience. Deluxe room was perfect with the private hot tub if you want to be able to have a hot tub after getting back from a long day or right before bed.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Marvin

Very friendly staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Esthefania

Parking on site. Rooms are accommodating. Enjoyed an in room massage. Beautiful outdoor patio and tub. Would book again.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Jason

Very friendly, lovely atmosphere. We all really enjoyed dressing for our evening meal. Big variation of sea food if you're that way inclined. Unfortunately no bar to relax in after the evening meal. Overall very nice.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Liliana

Great for Ryokan experience with kids

Excellent option for families that want to experience a more authentic Ryokan and combine nature and calmness. Perfect for one night. Eating options were limited around the area. Bus station was very close. Pool is only open during summer. Onsen was open early morning which was nice and convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

virag

Great experience and wonderful and friendly staff. Property is bit remote so will have to walk for anything but overall great experience.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Gregory

Outstanding experience, nothing better

Best experience in a hotel. Large public bath, large room overlooking a beautiful garden, kind and helpful staff. Chose the dinner and breakfast option, which was fantastic. Many art pieces decorate the hotel corridors, and it feels like you are transported to the past. A small tea ceremony in the lobby in the morning.
This ryokan is worth the extra distance. I wish I could have stayed more than two nights!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Pooneh

Highly recommend this hotel if you want to experience a traditional Japanese accomodation! The ambiance is very welcoming and warm! I loved the food so much and also onsen with its beautiful scenery! Hotel’s meal was served traditionally and was very much worth the price! Good quality with amazing staff! There is also a shuttle in the mornings that makes your commute easier! Hotel is 5 minutes walk from the bus station.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

faramak

It was a scenic view from the hotel to the mountains and staff were polite and respectful

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2025

Kathy

We enjoyed eastern-style room. Very clean. Mini fridge and filled, ready-to-serve hot water dispenser in room for tea or instant ramen was nice. Near bus stop. Mile or more walk to dining or 7-11. Due to limited open hours and our failure to pre-book dining on site, we did not use the on site spring water baths.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Sofia

Such an amazing experience, room was very beautiful along with the surrounding area. Staff were very friendly and helpful. They alao had a shuttle which brought you into the city and they also sold day passes for the metro which was a plus for us! We would definitely recommend to others and come back again!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2024

Calvin

The dinner and breakfast I purchased were generally good, but some ingredients such as the fruits and sashimi were dry and stale, as if they had been refrigerated for a substaintial amount of time before serving. The ammenities are nice, and the hot bath was relaxing.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Renata

This property is on the outskirts of Kyoto so dining options were limited. However the breakfasts were fantastic and we should have tried the dinner option. Transportation to and from Kyoto station was easy given the nearby bus stop and City Line 6. We enjoyed the large pool (although it unfortunately closes each day at 5 which is too early) and the communal bath was relaxing! Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was large, quiet and very clean. Area around the property was safe and very quiet. A great place to stay. I have been back home for four days and have already recommended this place to a few coworkers.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Alexander

Literally everything about this place has been absolutely amazing.
We got the tatami floor room with a bath and a view. The room is huge, the bathtub is huge, and the futons are more comfortable than expected. The view is beautiful too!
I go in and out a lot to smoke, so I like that the smoking section is close to the entrance.
But every time I walk by the front desk I am greeted with nothing but happiness and smiles. I have felt sooooo welcome here. The private Onsen was super nice and clean too! The location is pretty far away from anything so be prepared to spend a lot on taxis. But I knew that coming here. I'm happy it's on the super outskirts of Kyoto. It's so quiet up here in the mountains compared to the center of the city. This was the perfect way to end our trip in Japan.
There's also lots of temples within walking distance to see!
They even held our luggage for us on the first day so we could explore. Then our luggage was waiting for us in the room when we walked in!
The place has really good wifi too!
It
This was a definite 10/10.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Christina

We stayed at Ryokan Nenrinbo recently and had a wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and clean with a view of the cherry blossom trees from outside our window, and the futons were super comfortable. They had complimentary hot water and sencha for us to have each morning, which was a really nice touch. The only thing we were disappointed in was the food - we had originally paid to have breakfast and dinner included in our stay but we disliked the dinner the first night so much that we ended up not having any other meals at the hotel. I would recommend booking a room but skipping the food and instead getting to try all the wonderful other dining options in Kyoto.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2023

JUNGEUN

Everything was good

Everything was good. Staffs were so friendly and kind, and they tried to explain everything to make me feel comfy. The room we stayed was newly renovated (or they made them new building, I am not sure) so clean and the food (dinner and breakfast which I booked) was very healthy and delicious. And the public bath was really good. We didn’t need to take a shower separately. Overall, it was great pleasure to stay here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2022

Timothy

One of the nicest experiences I’ve had. The setting, the service, and the food were sensational.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Service and facilities were outstanding! Also the shuttle was very handy

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Quiet and traditional charm

This is a charming and authentic Japanese inn. The only beds are futon mats on a tatami floor and the service is extremely attentive. The breakfast is a major meal that we highly recommend, it is beautiful and all the guest go down to breakfatsbwearing the traditional vacation robes that they provide in the rooms. Overall, we had a great time. It is far from the city center, so it is good for people looking for a glimpse of a quieter neighborhood at the foot of the hills.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Muhammad Ashid

Wonderful

Everything was fantastic from the service, food and accomadation. Hope that they could have smoking rooms available.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

The staff was terrific and the dinner/breakfast is a must do.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2019

Sakura

Surrounded by zen

I absolutely loved staying at Nenrimbo! Especially the customer service and hospitality made me feel welcomed and special. I arrived after 8pm and had to take a cab ( a few minutes away ) to go to a nearby convenience store as the hotel is located in a little bit remote area and it’s dark around. But for those who are looking for a place to regain inner zen and be mindful, this is THE place to be. I’ll certainly be staying here again on weekends.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2019

We took a taxi from our first hotel to reach here as was a bit far from the city. It has a very beautiful garden, we got a room with the garden mountain view, was just amazing. It is very quiet so we had some peaceful time. We stayed for a day, the time frame they have 3pm -10am might be a short for a day trip, but we were ok about that. The main feature was their dinner and breakfast, which I recommend to experience! It was grand and so unique. If you are up for Japanese experience it is a must!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Amr

Great stay In Kyoto

The ryokan was amazing, first time to stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The only downside of it. Would be the fact that it’s far away front kyoto station. Making moving around Kyoto a bit difficult. Only means of transportation would be either Taxi from the hotel or you can take the bus number 6 that comes every 30-60 minutes and the station is very close to the hotel.

Their onsen was also very clean and nice.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2019

Sung

Amazing staff members, wonderful food, and great service. The only negative thing was the unreliable internet connection. Overall, we were extremely happy with the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

geoff

A truly magical experience. Well worth the cost

Decided to try a ryoken experience and wasn't disappointed. The room was traditional Japanese. Large and comfortable. First thing that sprung out was no bed but that's made up for you during dinner. The dinner was exquisite. So many courses in a degustation menu. Lots of sushimi soups and rice. Some meat. You won't go hungry and wine, Saki, beer reasonably priced. Futon made up on arrival back to your room and it was surprisingly comfortable. Breakfast was Japanese again. Didn't recognise .most food but a pleasant change. An expensive night but when in Rome.. or kyoto, try it

Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great staff in a unique environment. the traditional meals were a real experience and the pool was fantastic

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2016

Roberto

Very old and noisy (air con)

Very old and noisy (air con). It looked like 20-30 years old

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2016

weiwei

good gateway

very nice hotel which is nearby site seeing and quiet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2016

Christine

A hidden gem in Northern Kyoto

I couldn't get a reasonably priced room in the center of Kyoto since it was spring break and cherry blossoms-watching season so I ended up booking at Nenrinbo. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and room. It's a little off the beaten path, but I enjoyed the walk in this quieter part of Northern Kyoto. I stayed at Nenrinbo on a Sunday so my stay here ended up being more like a solo getaway...all with the luxury of a pool-sized bath--OFURO! Since I timed my meals on the early side so I ended up having the bath all to myself when I went to the shared bath after my meal! I speak Japanese but was pleasantly surprised by how conversant the staff were in English.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2016

NARERAT

Excellent ryokan and service

The service exceeded all our expectations. The staff people were the nicest people we have ever met. The rooms are designed in the traditional Japanese style and sleeping on the tatami mats was actually quite comfortable.The rooms where nice clean and have a nice view of a japanese garden and also it has a good view of the mountains. Our japanese room had a private bathroom but we also had access to a traditional japanese bath which had the most amazing view to the mountains.. It's near enough to Kinkaku-ji and a few other shrines/temples, and quite near to Arashiyama as well.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2015

Elizabeth

Peaceful retreat

Enjoyed a restful sleep during my stay in the ryokan. Didn't use the public bath but room amenities were up to my expectation. Staff were accommodating. Would like to stay once I get a chance to go back .

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

one night in kyoto

We stayed one night here as we wanted to experience the traditional japanese tatami. This ryohan is a little far from the main shopping streets of kyoto. The room is clean and nice though it looks a little worn out in the inside.

We had booked the deal with dinner and breakfast inclusivr and though they are all very pretty in presentation but we find the taste
just ok and a little disappointed in the smoked salmon which is quite hard.

Also when we tried to book the complimentary shuttle to the golden temple we are disappointed to learn that it is not available for that day due to a private event.counter staff are very helpful though and is very patient in providing advice on the best way to get to our destination by public transport and that helps us alot as taxi is not cheap here.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2015

Peter

Nice introduction to traditional Japanese lodging

We enjoyed the traditional food and Onsen and proximity to the Golden Pavilion

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2014

Eliza

A ryokan in a modern hotel

This was my chance to stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) so I was happy to stay here. It is located in an outer district o Kyoto, in a good seasonal tree viewing placement. From the outside, it looks like a pleasant mid size modern hotel but the rooms are traditional with straw mats and futons.
I want to praise the food as it is excellent. I had the seasonal dinner and the Japanese breakfast. I was offered the Western breakfast but that would seem to miss the point of going to a ryokan.
The service and appointments are clean and very nice. All the expected elements for a ryokan are in place. Also massage

4/10

Poor

15 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Overpriced

Would not recommend this hotel to anyone. Location is horrible, far from everything, no subway nearby, you will be depending on buses/taxis for everything. The hotel is too expansive and doesn`t give enough value for the price. Rooms are ok, but not fantastic as the price would imply. The high point were the meals, but not for the flavour, but for the variety and presentation. But don`t order drinks, since they are overpriced too and it`s a bad surprised upon checking out. Also, there was a downside to the meals: since you have to have dinner by 7:30pm it works as a curfew on you, which, combined with the terrible location of the hotel, does not allow you to enjoy kyoto by night! Staff was ok, apart from a guy at the front desk who was rude to me when i got to the hotel 3 minutes late for dinner (again, terrible location, buses...).

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2014

Excellent service and food

We stayed 3 nights. Staff were friendly and very helpful in providing us information we needed to get around Kyoto. The food was of high quality and every day the evening dinner was both different and interesting providing a wide variety of the taste of Japan.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2014

Jon

Great way to experience Japan

As it was my first trip to Japan I wanted to experience a traditional lifestyle in addition to the metropolis of tokyo. Not only is this hotel within walking distance from several shrines and temples, but easily accessible from Kyoto center by bus which runs quite frequently. Everyone was so accommodating, the baths were great, and the food was well done and served graciously. I do recommend that you brush up on some japanese as there are some English speaking employees, but not everyone speaks English fluently. I think that's what makes this hotel a great experience.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Mayra

Excelente para vivir la experiencia tradicional Japonesa

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Yukata trop petit peu d’instructions peu d’aide et endroits mal propre repas ok sans instruction sur l’ordre faut demander pour avoir des informations

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Ludovica

Our stay has been wonderful, we felt incredibly welcomed and pampered. The staff is absolutely kind and helpful. Every detail is full of care. Arigatou ❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Mario

Struttura eccellente, personale impeccabile, zona tranquillissima e forse un po' distante dal resto ma, del resto, l'esperienza in un ryokan presuppone la volontà di staccare dalla vita frenetica di tutti i giorni e dedicarsi al relax.
Camera splendida, servizio splendido, colazioni tipica giapponese molto apprezzata per la sua presentazione e originalità rispetto a ciò a cui siamo abituati.
Consigliato.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2024

JEONGHWAN

가격대비 너무 만족한 숙소였습니다.가이세키, 조식 모두 너무 맛있었습니다. 단점은 시내에서 좀 먼거 빼고는 없습니다.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2024

ありがとうございました

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Frederikke Stage

Amazing experience

It was an amazing experience and the dinner was incredible!

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2023

keiko

お部屋が綺麗

大浴場のお湯がぬるい

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2023

ゆきこ

早めに着いてしまい、12時くらいに伺ったのですが館内は真っ暗で、開いているのか心配になりました。中からスタッフの方が出て来てくれましたが、暗いというのはあまり良い印象は受けませんでした。お風呂は露天はありませんが、十分広く良かったです。

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2023

ゆき

旅館スタッフさんの対応が丁寧で快く宿泊ができました。キッズルームも宴会場？を活用されているのかとても広くおもちゃもあり、子どもものびのび滞在できました。お部屋にはオムツ用のゴミ箱も設置、お食事会場には子ども用椅子も事前に準備されていました。大浴場は綺麗ですが、換気扇が脱衣所と浴室ともによく効いており身体を洗っている最中冷え、あがってからもヒヤッとしました。シャワー圧はとっても強く、長くは浴びるのは難しいです。お客さんが多いと違うかもですが…

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2022

タケシ

静かな旅館です。北山の自然がよく、金閣寺に近いです。

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