Name: Yadoya Kikokuso
Address: 357-1, Sumiyoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, JP

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Shawn M.

Our stay in this lovely ryokan exceeded our expectations. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the entire property was beautiful and well maintained. The property has been in the family for 3 or 4 generations and the owners take pride in keeping it clean and comfortable for guests. When we first checked the owner greeted us with much excitement and we immediately felt very welcomed. Her and her husband were extremely kind and would check in with us and ask about our days when we returned from exploring Tokyo. They also served a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast which we enjoyed! I cant express how much we enjoyed our stay at this place and the hospitality from the owners really made us feel like family.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Kirsten E.

The room was very clean and nice / spacious. The Ryokan is run by a husband and wife who have had it for 3 generations and you can tell they love what they do and owning it! They are so caring and kind and helped with everything we needed. It’s walkable distance from the mall and train station.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Nina

Wonderful experience, great location, friendly lovely hosts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mishi

Great and very kind host. Loved the authenticity of the place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Haylee

beautiful place to stay and lovely people

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Alvaro

It was great experience of Japanese culture, it is a small boutique hotel with all the traditional things such as tea experience, pajamas, Japanese beds, etc. the hosts were extremely nice and hospitable. We really enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Nicole

Genuine authentic japanese ryokan that is owned by a husband and wife couple who have worked it for 3 generations. Warm reception and customer service combined with excellent food and a quiet comfortable atmosphere. Cant recommend enough.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Lucia

The hosts here are delightful. The place is lovely and traditional. Loved my evening private baths after long days of walking.

My only comment is if you need the toilet during the night ask if there is a downstairs room as that’s where it’s located.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

AV

Great great great!!! This ryokan is really wonderful! The owners are very nice and friendly. Clean and comfortable Japanese style room. Authentic property. Really recommended

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Logan

The sweetest staff ever make you feel so welcomed and appreciated. I loved everything about my time here.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Gisele

Séjour d’une nuit seulement
On a eu la chambre avec la salle de bain privative
Pas vraiment d’atout, très ordinaire.
Faut plutôt réserver les chambres qui donnent sur le jardin et l’eau, même si la salle de bain est commune. Elles sont beaucoup plus typiques et agréables.
Y a un couvre-feu à 23h.
Très proche de la station de Kyoto
Couple d’hôtes charmants et très accueillants
Prix reste très cher pour l’offre.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Kunihiko

非常に味わい深い老舗旅館。お部屋から小さな庭園と池の鯉を見ることができ、心休まるお宿でした。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Raven

Great owners, attentive service, and a gorgeous property brimming with culture.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Nathan

The owners were so nice. A very beautiful traditional Japanese inn located very conveniently in the city.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Carson

Wonderful place to stay! The owners couldn’t be nicer and between the proximity to the station and the balance between traditional & modern, this was a perfect place to call home on our trip

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Elizabeth

Authentic Japanese accommodations with helpful owners that made it so pleasant. Best stay on our entire trip.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

William

Perfect place for local, at home feel in a bustling city. We were looking for some serenity and tradition… exactly what we got.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Sophie

Very friendly hosts

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Autumn

Highly recommended!

The owners were some of the most friendly, welcoming people I have met. Their English was great and I was able to understand them completely! The property is beautiful and a perfect option if you’re looking for a traditional stay. I would definitely stay again next time I’m in Kyoto.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Bowen

Very good experience. Hosts are lovely, friendly and very very helpful. Will come back again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Pawel

If we could, we would've give the place 10 out of 5 stars!!!

We planned to experience authentic Japanese hospitality and we received that and so much more! The owners are the most amazing people who made us feel at home (they'd say \"welcome home\" every time we came back from exploring Kyoto).

The house is the most beautiful place we ever stayed at, and even though there were other guests staying, we felt we were the only ones with the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. Every time we left the room, when we came back it was tidied up and fresh green tea was waiting for us on the table.

Yes, there are rules the owners ask you to observe, but so every single hotel in the world has them (and these were made very clear before we booked and on arrival).

It's a shame we only stayed 2 nights, as we could've stayed there for weeks. It was tranquil and beautiful. We were having Japanese style breakfast with a view of a stunning Japanese style garden and a pond with Koi fish.

The room (apartment) we stayed in was spacious, comfortable, clean and really quiet.

The ryokan is a short walk from Kyoto station, Schichijo station and in about 20 minutes you can walk to Gion. There are plenty of buses few minutes walk from Kikokuso as well.

Thank you for making our stay such an amazing experience and for making us feel at home. We will definitely stay again, if we visit Japan in the future.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Trudy

It was wonderful to be invited into your home and traditional way of life - thank you 🙏

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Scott

Great stay - owners very nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Lydia

An absolute highlight of our Japan trip. I would highly recommend staying here. The rooms, the inn and the hosts were amazing. I’d also recommend getting breakfast for the full Japanese experience. Thank you so much for an amazing stay

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2024

Hathaipatr

We can’t say enough about how exceptional this experience was for us. The family that own and operate the ryokan were unbelievably friendly and felt so welcoming. Everything screamed traditional, from the kimonos we were given to wear during our stay, to the unique Japanese breakfast we were given every morning that was as delicious as it was healthy. If you are looking for a way to experience real japan, then look no further.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Anthony

This place was freaking amazing! The owners were simply amazing, they were super attentive and always was so happy to see us. Book this if you want to stay in a traditional hotel. There is only 3 rooms here, and there is a beautiful pond in the middle of the hotel. Also, this place has been here for MANY years and through 3 generations. Book a breakfast and a dinner, and you wont be sorry. I will be back if I come back to Kyoto!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Emily

We had an amazing stay at Yadoya Kikokuso. The service provided was above and beyond and the location in Kyoko was very convenient.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Irena

My husband and I had a lovely 3-night stay. It was exactly the traditional experience I hoped to have. Breakfast was delicious -- the best miso soup I've ever had! The owners were very nice and accommodating. The wife let me practice my beginner Japanese with her and was very patient. The only downside was it was hard to get a time slot for the hot bath in the evening. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Michael

Best place we’ve stayed in Japan, peaceful, kind and relaxing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Shelly

Traditional multi-generational family home. Excellent hospitality. We stayed 3 nights here when in Tokyo. It’s very close to the major train station but not so close that you hear the trains or subway. Large and varied Japanese breakfast was served every morning and we had the opportunity to enjoy these from two different rooms. Very nice inside garden with koi pond. It was 35c outside but the air conditioner kept the room at 20c inside. Best for guests with no mobility issues and who don’t mind sharing a bathroom on the main floor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Dorin

The people here are so nice! 10/10 I totally recommend here!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Maria

We had an excellent stay. The family was so wonderful. They took great care of us and were so sweet. Breakfast was delicious. The ryokan was beautiful and felt very traditional. Would highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

非常值得的住宿體驗

是家傳了140年的自家經營民宿，帶有少許時代感卻不失風雅。
店家們都非常親切和樂於助人，整體的體驗感非常舒適，很推薦大家去。

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

William

It is a family owned Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) and they truly treat you like family. I have never stayed somewhere with the level of service and kindness so high. It’s a unique experience I would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2022

Chew Kian

The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They Speak a little English but is sufficient to make the stay work.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Sara

Un séjour inoubliable

Une expérience incroyable dans un ryokan traditionnel tenu par la même famille depuis 3 générations.
L'accueil est plus que chaleureux et nos hôtes nous ont montré de la gentillesse et du respect tout au long du séjour, ils nous ont salué jusqu'a que nous nous sommes éloignés, nous étions impressionné par leur hospitalité.

Je recommande à 100% !!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Aase

Fantastisk hyggelig personale, og en vakker gammel ryokan som gav en fin, tradisjonell opplevelse.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Mario

Amazing traditional experience, 5/5

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Sini

Aivan loistava paikka yöpyä! Majoitus oli kaunis ja siisti, ihana yllätys että sai myös varata kylvyn omaan käyttöön. henkilökunta oli ystävällistä ja todella avuliasta. olisimme viihtyneet pidempäänkin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

JINHUN

친절한 주인 부부에게 감사드립니다.

혼자 여행이었는데 너무 편안하게 2박 3일을 지냈습니다. 일본의 전통적인 분위기에서 훌륭한 아침식사와 다다미방에서 지낼 수 있었습니다.
하루에 한번 목욕시간이 정해져 있는 점은 불편했지만 그만큼 가정집에 방문한 것 같은 생각이 들었습니다.
체크아웃하고 가려는데 주인 부부가 문 밖에 서서 골목을 돌아나갈 때까지 계속 인사해주셔서 너무 고마웠습니다. 교토에 대한 좋은 추억을 간직하고 돌아갑니다.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2024

Areum

첫 일본 여행의 완벽한 료칸

너무너무 친절하시고 청결하고 좋습니다! 욕실도 너무 좋고 물을 따뜻하다 못해서 진짜 익을 수도 있을정도 였어요!! 진짜 뜨끈해요ㅎㅎㅎ 하나하나 다 신경 써주시고 차 내리는 방법과 하나하나 어떻게 해야하는지 진짜
자세하게 알려주세요ㅎㅎㅎ 달달한 모니카도 너무 맛있었어요. 테라스에서 창문을 열고 있는데 마당 풍경이 너무 이뻐서 진짜 황홀했어요! 또 오고 싶습니다.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Talita

Experiência incrível

Eu amei tudo! Uma experiência incrível numa casa tradicional, a família tem a casa a varias gerações e são super atenciosos e cuidadosos. Futon, banho e comida tudo ótimo!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

Arjen

The people running this place are the most helpful hosts and know what hospitality is. Beautiful rooms, nice breakfast, nice inner garden.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2022

KYEONGSEOK

너무나도 행복했던 하루 였습니다.

한가족이 운영하는 업소입니다, 다른 후기에서 보았듯이 구성원 모두 친절하셨습니다^^ 머무는 내내 행복하였고 챙김 받았습니다! 화장실은 공용인데 전혀 불편함 없이 사용하였습니다. 다만 샤워나 목욕은 마음대로 할 수는 없는게 단점 입니다. 헤어드라이기는 비치되어 있지 않아 여쭤보니 빌려주셨습니다^^

Partner