Ryokan Ginkaku

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Sophie

Fantastic stay at this Ryokan. Public bathhouse, only to hotel guests and both times I went I was alone, so it felt very private. Option to also have a private onset session.
The Japanese dinner was amazing and possibility to accommodate to a certain point if you are not a fish eater. They change your bedroom to the futon around 6.30pm and offer tea service in the afternoon and coffee in the morning in the lobby. Location is very good with only 5-10 minutes walk from the train station. Highly recommend to have the experience of traditional Japanese living.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Maria

Very clean room, friendly staff, and very close to Kyoto station which is also nice especially if you have a lot of luggage. It was very nice to stay in a traditional style room with a lot of amenities like an onsen.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Anna

The rooms were clean, the bath excellent, the food awesome. Not for multiple nights as it is a traditional on the floor living, but definitely something to try.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Krystal Asuka

Conveniently located eight minute walk from the train station. Hotel is close to amenities and other transports to get you around Kyoto. Japanese style breakfast was very good and the stuff is very friendly. They also have a large communal bath, and you can also rent out a private bath.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Julie

Nobody spoke more than 5 words of English so communication involved pantomime and poor translation with apps. Staff seemed stressed and not very friendly. The only place I've stayed in Asia without filtered water accessible to guests--to get it, the desk staff has to take your bottle and walk across two rooms and back. They will keep your luggage but only until 3pm--after that you're no SOL. Dinner was the most expensive and least tasty food we had the whole trip, served in a room with the ambience of an 80's Residence Inn conference room. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to a friend. We stayed multiple other places that were less expensive but had friendly staff who spoke English and were more considerate about the logistics of traveling with luggage.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Alejandro

The room was mostly spotless with some signs of wear on the closet and doors, otherwise spotless, beautiful private onsen (for an extra) and extremely courteous staff. A modern hotel and lobby with traditional Ryokan vibes inside the room with futon included

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Fan Luk

The staff was friendly and helpful! The room was tidy and the food was amazing too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Lisa

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's convenient to the train, subway and buses. The room was spacious for a family of four with separate enclosed areas for the toliet and shower/bath. The futon matresses were comfortable and relaxing. Sleeping with their robes was cool and soothing. Love their traditional breakfast and take away coffee. The staff was greeted us as exited and entered the premises. Will come back in the future.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Marissa

Beautiful place. Amenities were amazing, clean as heck.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Jason

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Isabella

Room was spotless, amenities were wonderful. The rooms are big enough for large suitcases which we greatly appreciated! It is conveniently located just a few blocks from the main station. A bit further away from main turist attractions but transportation is pretty accesible.

Having a few extra pillows would've been nice as we were provided with just one small one, but we understand this was a traditional ryokan.

The onsen was also super nice and they have a tattoo friendly onsen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Jamie

Pros-
Clean, no smells or stains.
Easy to get to from the train.
Staff was very nice and they offer welcome tea & cookies.
Bathroom was roomy with good counterspace, however I didn’t use the shower, only the public bath since I was there for 1 night.
Laundry is fast and conveniently located next to the public bath.
Tea and water provided in room.
There’s a fridge as well but didn’t use it.

Cons-
Dark pathway to walk to the hotel. I got there around 830pm and was a solo traveler.
It was hard to navigate their heater. I slept with the AC on and was SO cold.

Only stayed 1 night, so I didn’t get to fully settle in to give a solid review.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Charlene

Really clean rooms, wonderful onsen experience and welcoming staff. Wish I had more time to stay a little longer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Betsy

Japanese hospitality! A welcome beer, hot towel, and crackers. Delightful tatami room and o

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Stuart

The only bad thing I could say is that the pillows were kind of small and the WiFi was not cooperating at the time.
Everything else was really good, amazing room and a really good location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Rina

Everything about this place was perfect! Staff was helpful and friendly and the rooms were clean and perfect. Highly recommend staying here!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2025

Lena

We loved the property but staff was not helpful with local information.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Micaela Stefania

Beautiful place and very safe

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Paul M

A newly renovated hotel. A bargain given its location near the trainstation and its on site onsen. Highly recommend and would stay here when I visit Kyoto in the future.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

David

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10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Aryo

People are very nice and will do their absolute best to communicate with you. Very helpful and outgoing. Room was very nice and spacious compared to some japanese hotels and it had that traditional feel. Yukata was awesome too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Juan

A very serene and pleasant experience, just steps away from the Kyoto train station. Staff was very responsive, and their traditional breakfast was a nice touch each morning. The welcome tea was also a refreshing surprise. We will definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Rogerio

The property is good, but there is a problem with Expedia booking system with the hotel. It charged 100 dollars extra per night. It was the only hotel after 12 days that gave us problem. Also, the hotel asked us to call Expedia as they didn’t speak English; Expedia didn’t have any translator to Japanese either. It was an embarrassing, time consuming, and cost effective experience. Bad experience

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Karin

Tradition with comfort

We got a tradition ryokan experience with the luxury of a hotel. The onsen was really nice, but I wish towels were provided there rather than having to remember to bring them from the room. There was a note telling us to do that, but we forgot. The area was very walkable for shopping and restaurants and very close to the train station.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Evelyn

Loved the Japanese style hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Seth

Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff were so helpful and spoke English really well which we really appreciated. We also really enjoyed the welcome tea and sweet treat.

The room itself was so clean and had great amenities- I was very excited to wear the yukata! I love the authenticity of the room it was truely a great stay and I wish we had booked longer.

I was also looking forward to trying the onsen but was very nervous because of the nudity, so I was very pleased to try the private bath option to be able to have this experience before becoming comfortable with the public bath.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Rola

Fantastic stay, a little far from main attractions but close to metro.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Jason

Great Place Overall

Awesome place to stay - highly recommend! Staff was kind, spoke English & were very accommodating.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Hansel

I loved how nice the staff were. They helped store luggage before checking in, they helped me with a recommendation, and assisted with a request very nicely. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would stay again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Xiaomin

Great location, very convenient.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Maria Carolina

Loved it!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Sylvester

I liked the traditional inn style

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Persefoni

Really pretty ryokan, in a central location and within a couple of minutes from Kyoto station. The staff is very helpful and friendly and it was lovely to stay there. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Chiajen

Great Japanese style room with modern toilet and shower
Extremely clean
Amenities are limited

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

John

Good location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

SHIRLEY

Ryokan Ginkaku offered a fantastic experience living in a traditional Japanese room but in a new building. It is very clean and spacious. We chose the wide room with private bath, which is very enjoyable. The traditional breakfast is fantastic (but for those who do not like fish for breakfast, perhaps better to skip this option). Locationwise, it is very close to Kyoto central station. Plenty of foods in the station Porta Dining. Close to bus stops too. Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Ana

This was my first time staying at a Ryokan and I was very pleasantly surprised. The renovated facilities are definitely worth the hype. Distance from Kyoto station is ideal and I suppose having a room with no balcony of a view was offset by it being very quiet. The onsen was great, much more private than I expected. The only minor issue was the understaffed reception at check out time. Other than that staff were great.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

INGE

Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room

The Best Hotel Experience Ever – A Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room

My teenage daughter and I had the most unforgettable stay at this incredible hotel. From the moment we stepped into our traditional Japanese room, we were enchanted. The room was stunningly beautiful, blending elegance and simplicity in a way that felt both serene and welcoming. The tatami flooring, sliding shoji doors, and calming décor created a peaceful retreat from the outside world.

The futon mattresses were incredibly comfortable—we both slept like babies. Every detail in the room was carefully thought out, and the overall atmosphere made us feel deeply connected to Japanese culture.

The highlight of each morning was the exquisite Japanese-style breakfast. It was a true culinary experience—beautifully presented, balanced, and bursting with flavor. Every dish felt like a work of art.

This was more than just a hotel stay—it was a cultural experience, and one that brought my daughter and me even closer together. We’ll cherish the memories forever, and we’re already dreaming about going back

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Marcelo

We liked the Japanese style breakfast.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Milt

Quiet and central

Beautiful Inn on a quiet Kyoto alley amongst izykaya and convenience shops central to walking to important areas of culture. Beautiful onsen healthy after a long day of walking. Aesthetics and architecture both classic and modern at the same time. Small gardens enhance experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Igor

Great new Ryokan in a great location. Only five minutes walk from the train station and easy access to other places you would want to visit in Kyoto. Japanese style beds were good. Staff excellent. Would definitely recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Jingyu

The hotel is really close to the Kyoko train station, very convenient to get to different places. Many great restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is very clean and quite. Staff are friendly and helpful. We would stay here again when we visit Kyoto next time.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Koni

Clean. Stafff are so nice!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Warren

Comfortable Stay

Walking distance from Kyoto station. Quiet and plenty of eateries

The breakfast is very good and not in buffet style which we preferred

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2025

Joshua

Nothing stood out significantly. It’s a good location. Nice staff. Clean. Stuck strictly by their “no check-in until 4pm policy”, which was annoying after traveling all day. I feel like they could have been more flexible rather than making me wait an hour.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2025

Wai sum

Rooms are nice, futon was comfortable. Foods was delicious. Very convenient location, short walk from Kyoto station.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Kathleen

The staff are very friendly and very helpful. It's a quaint Japanese hotel. I would recommend it to everyone. It's a quick walk from Kyoto station.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Cheryl

An amazing dinner with excellent service. The rooms are spacious and the bath is beautiful a truly memorable Japanese hospitality experience.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2025

Emir

As they say: location, location, location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Yuet ming

This is an excellent ryokan. Rooms are cleaned, laundry conveniently located in the basement next to the public bath. Location is great, family mart is just around the corner.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2025

Steven

Bare bones

Great to try once in your life. Futons were not comfortable and there was zero amenities. Luckily Lawson’s and 7/11 are around the corner for coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Tai-Ying

Excellent location, very close to the Kyoto Station. It was a lovely stay experiencing ryokan. The room is very nice and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Jonathan Van

Close to the station staff very accommodating and spoke great english

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Victoria

Spotless facility and great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Mark Anthony

Convenient place to stay in Kyoto with rooms blending traditional flair and modern needs. Good location near Kyoto Station allowing flexible transport routes around kyoto

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Michael

A very nice Ryokan, staff are amazing, room is comfortable and clean. Easy access to train station, shopping and food. Had an excellent stay here.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Stacey

Beautiful hotel and the onsen is really nice. Went so often after walking so much. Cloae to the train station.Only issue was language barrier. The apps helped but hotel states they have someone who can speak english and well we had some difficulty.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Candace

This ryokan exceeded all expectations. The room was luxuriously huge, and beautifully appointed. Everything was pristine and thoughtful. They even provided a straightener and curling iron in addition to a hair dryer. The futon was firm, but my sleep was restful and refreshing. The traditional Japanese breakfast is not to be missed. It’s both gorgeous and filling- perfect for a day of walking. The staff were very patient with me, as I fumbled through those first few days in Japan. Finally, the onsen was such a bonus. It helped me fight jet lag by helping me to sleep each night.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2025

Christine Casey

First time at a ryokan. This was immaculate. Clean, elegant and smelled like a luxurious spa. Our futons were very comfortable. Onsen was lovely (and hot!). Staff were polite a helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Yina

This is our second time staying here. Staff was amazing. We were only staying for 2 nights and didnt want to bother with housekeeping, but they left a bag full of new towels, water, toiletries for the next night. How considerate. We love this location because its literally 11min from kyoto station, 4 minutes from yodobashi, city central, super busy, but as soon as you turn into this small corner, its very quiet and we love it. The onsen is clean. The private onsen is only 3300 yen for 45min. And they have washer and dryer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

rebecca

This was my first time visiting Kyoto and I was very happy to have stayed with Ryokan Ginkaku. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Kyoto station is just a few minutes walk away. I was really happy with my room and hope to stay again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Virginia

We loved our stay here!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Megan

Absolutely lovely stay, and extremely convenient access to the train station. The staff are fabulous!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Jennie

Perfect for a couple of nights stay. Relaxing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Colin

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was close to restaurants and shopping.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Paula

A great experience.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Eric

Absolute amazing experience here, the baths downstairs were amazing, located near train station so easy to get to after a long trip on shinkansen, employees were so helpful and courteous

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

martha

Beautiful and very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Caroline

Excellent service, great traditional breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Sakura

Awesome !

Highly recommended! I feel like I finally found my favourite hotel. It’s close to the station, renovated ( super clean and new), has a public bath and futon tatami ( Japanese bed), provides traditional Japanese breakfast, and has a welcoming tea and cookies.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Cynthia

Super nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

richard

Great hotel. Very clean, great location. Breakfast was amazing.