Name: Kiyomizu Kyoto Higashiyamasou
Address: 4-159,Kiyomizu,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0813, JP

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Lloyd

The staff was extremely helpful with anything we needed. I had a problem with a train ticket that I bought and they helped me to figure out how best to fix the problem and then helped me to coordinate a trip to the train station so that I could fix it. The staff was accommodating with coordinating our schedule for the breakfasts and for the baths. If you want what is likely a traditional ryokan experience, this feels like the right place to get it. It’s in a great location, too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

riki

Breakfast option is a must. If you want traditional Japanese stay experience this is the place. The staff goes out of the way to make your stay special.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Matthew

Fantastic experience

Our stay at Kyoto Higashiyamasou was amazing. The hotel staff were so friendly and welcoming. The rooms were quaint and cosy. The traditional setting was just what we were looking for, a great experience. Overall fantastic would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Hayley

A perfect visit and a wonderful staff, the view, the onsen, and the breakfast. Magnificent!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2023

Makoto

My favorite part about this ryokan is that you can visit many landmarks by walking, one of which is Kiyomizu-dera. The ryokan is located within a picturesque part of Kyoto. It's a 20 minute walk from the nearest train and 5 minutes from a bus stop.

The staff were nice and understood English. You can request dietary needs for your included traditional breakfast. The breakfast is served at their restaurant and you can choose a time between 7 am and 8:30 am.

I didn't realize when reserving our stay that there is no shower in the room, instead there is a shared onsen. You can request a private time slot if you prefer.

Overall, the ryokan was a great choice for our historic Kyoto experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2023

Nicola

Amazing staff and great ryokan experience

We stayed for 5 days and the thing that really made our stay were the staff! So lovely, always looking after us and very patient with our kids. We loved the ryokan experience and using the onsen every evening. The location is also great for visiting the town. Thanks again for all the tips, the warm welcome and for looking after us so well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Matthew

This hotel is outstanding! The staff were the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever experienced at a hotel. The building itself is very clean and our room offered a stunning view of the Yasaka Pagoda. It is in the perfect location if you wish to visit Kiyomizu-dera. Also, the breakfast was delicious and beautifully prepared. I would definitely recommend this hotel and if I visit Kyōto again, this is where I will stay.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Sandra

Perfect Kyoto Experience!

This wonderful ryokan provided the perfect Japanese-style hospitality while we visited Kyoto. Upon arrival we were created by several staff who welcomed us and got us into our slippers and the yukatas they provide all guests (a casual Japanese garment generally worn around the home). The onsen (communal spa) downstairs was a warm treat for our tired tourist bones and again, an interesting Japanese experience. The hotel was actually very quiet and we didn't run into any other guests at the spa or shared bathrooms. The hotels.com website says that there is one futon mattress per room, which caused me some pause when booking but that really should say one mattress per person. Our teenage son wanted a bit more softness so he actually took several mattresses from the room's cupboard and created his own version. We are vegetarians so sometimes meals are a challenge in places like Japan where folks use a lot of meat and fish sauce in most dishes, but their breakfast was a delicious work of art that everyone (including two super picky teenagers) loved (many pictures were taken!). The area is perfect; there are several sites within 5 minutes along with great restaurants and we used the hotel as the starting point for a number of walking tours. When we left, four staff followed us outside to see us off and wish us a pleasant journey. Overall, a really delightful and uniquely Japanese experience for the entire family!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2017

osa

very nice and traditional

stayed in a traditional room and went in the onsen. breakfast was amazing.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2016

James

19th Century Kyoto experience!

Wanted to experience a Ryokan, and it was as expected. Entirely different, beautiful Onsen (mineral pool) total Japanese experience, excellent Japanese breakfast, respectful staff. If you have frequent bathroom needs, get a room with its own toilet. Directly in Higashiyamasou (exuding charm). Replicates living in 19th Century Kyoto!

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2015

linda

great neighborhood hotel in eastern Kyoto

We stayed just one night, but enjoyed a quiet, restful night and wonderful Japanese breakfast. The manager was informative and helpful (carrying our big suitcases up three stories!) There was a gorgeous view of the hills and Yasaka pagoda out our window. There is only a little English spoken; we are Japanese speakers and found everything easy to deal with. Traditional futons, kept spotlessly clean and fresh. Best ryokan, if a little older, that I've stayed in recently.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2014

Kristie

Excellent position.

This Ryokan was in an excellent position, close to 4 main temples and beautiful cherry blossom lined streets.
The Ryokan was very nice and the staff were good. Nice little touches.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Denise

Bellissima esperienza, staff gentilissimo, struttura pulita con posizione nel quartiere storico a due passi da Kyomizu-dera e dalle celebri Ninenzaka e Sannenzaka. Possibilità di prenotare l’onsen privatamente così che possano entrare anche persone con tatuaggi. Camera con vista sulla pagoda stupenda! Colazione tipica molto buona!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

ilsoo

청수사와 매우 근접해서 도보로 주변을 둘러보기에 너무 좋습니다. 직원이신지? 사장님이신지? 너무 친절하게 대해주셔서 좋았습니다. 단 화장실이 객실에 없어요, 공용도 엄청 깨끗한데 좀 당황 ㅎ 지하1층에 시간지정할수있는 욕실이 있어요.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

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