Muromachi Yutone Serving Kyoto Cuisine Ryokan

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Jonathan

Great and friendly staff. We asked for a birthday sign upon arrival and they confirmed they would have it but didn’t receive it. The breakfast could have been better with an explanation presentation

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Ali

Very professional staff very relaxing environment and clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Julie

Very authentic ryokan experience. Very helpful staff who pointed us to attractions we would have missed otherwise. Great stay, thank you!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Mario

A gem in Kyoto. A short walk from Kyoto station, Kyoto Tower, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Shōseien Garden, this place is like stepping back in time to the classical Japan architecture, interiors and culture that drew me to visit. The staff were simply amazing. I stayed in a premium room, which was spacious and had an ensuite 2 piece bathroom. A traditional Japanes breakfast was served in my room. It was delicious and a great way to start each day in Kyoto. If you want an immersive experience of the charm of 19th century Japan, this offers that ambience amd experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Kinga

Highly recommend! Traveling back to the past! This hotel is one of the best I have ever stayed in. Welcoming, the staff is wonderful! Loved my stay

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Lia

Excellent traditional Ryokan experience. The staff was excellent and the food service was incredible. This was a special and memorable experience for our family in Kyoto.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Mary

A complete highlight of our trip! This inn has a rich 187 year history, it's impeccably maintained, with an excellent staff. Every day when we returned from our adventures our traditional room was crisp and tidy with a new flower arrangement, and hot water for tea and coffee. We had a traditional kaiseki-style dinner with the owner/chef, which was fantastic!! After dinner the owner gave us a light talk about the inn and answered questions. Lastly, the staff- the front desk and the manager of the inn were top rate! They helped us endlessly from more amentities, to luggage, to ramen recommendations. All of the rest of the staff was very kind and respectful too. Although the bath does not come from hot spring water, it was glorious to end the day with the most perfect warm, relaxing bath.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Joanna

Our stay was beautiful and a fantastic experience as a family to get a small taste of traditional Japanese culture. Everything from sleeping on futons to sitting on tatami mats to our own private onsen made for a memorable stay . Thank you so much for having us and I will be highly recommending this accommodation to family and friends .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Avery

Kyoto Ryokan 2025

The entire team was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. The bathing and curfew gave us some trouble a few days but the overall experience was excellent.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful stay and will gladly stay again. The decor has beautiful old world charm. Breakfast was excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Luis

Beautiful Ryokan located near Kyoto station with almost 200 years of history. Breakfast and dinner options were superb. Staff was super friendly and attentive. It was also really nice meeting the Chef and Owner. Will definitely stay back here again on my next visit to Kyoto.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Fadia

Our stay was a beautiful experience comprising a great welcoming ( especially with Holly ), excellent service, great room with plenty of amenities and last but not least delicious food.

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2025

Kianna

1 night stay for traditional experience

Understand what you are signing up for with this hotel- if you are taking trains to get to this hotel, be ready for a bit of a walk on some very narrow streets. But convenience store is nearby, staff is very attentive and personable and bath experience was a 10+.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Tammy

Staying here, and opting for the absolutely amazing dinner, was the highlight of our first time trip to Japan! If you want to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle, this is the place to stay. The room, the private bath, the traditional clothing provided, and the breakfast and dinner meals were all top quality.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

Breanna

This by far was my favorite experience in Japan, I wish I had stayed more than one night. The private onsen was amazing, and the room was big and cozy. The staff was also so great and very kind and helpful! I highly highly recommend staying at this ryokan!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Jan

Wonderful people and wonderful place to stay!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2024

Laura

Very close to train station and easy to get to. Staff were very friendly and kind. Room was impeccable and very comfortable. Showers/Onsen are small private rooms that can be time reserved. Breakfast was a good traditional meal. Although beautiful, The place is noisy both from inside and street noises. They do provide earplugs. Do find it to expensive for the experience provided. The onsen experience being just a hot tiled bath and nothing more. In hindsight wouldn’t have spent this much for it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Jonathon

Lovely experience - amazing food

This was an amazing experience. The room was comfortable and staff was friendly. The food was unmatched.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Priti

Beautiful and traditional, we had a lovely experience in this ryokan. The place was so peaceful. Staff were very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Heather

Amazing ryokan. It was mind blowing to be served a 7 course meal by the seventh generation owner/chef. The dinner was amazing. The property is beautifully decorated. Everything is centered around the guests’ comfort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Mariam

Gorgeous historical property with a superb staff. Clean and very comfortable. Shared bathrooms weren’t an issue as there were only a handful of guests. Close to Kyoto Station. Nino was at the desk during our stay and made sure we were comfortable. Great Ryokan experience in Kyoto. Thank you!!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

ROBERT

My stay here has been nothing short of pleasant. Every member of their staff I had the pleasure of interacting with has been so welcoming and helpful. They made the stay feel calm and relaxing. The breakfast was delicious! Only wish I got to try the dinner

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Michelle

Unreal experience. The 7 course meal is not to be missed. DO IT!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Angela

The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The breakfast each morning was so enjoyable and the staff catered to all of our needs. I would highly recommend this ryokan to any traveler visiting the Kyoto area!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

lei

5 stars

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Carly

Wonderful stay. We ordered massages and it was some of the best we had experienced. We hadn't realized that the kitchen was closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, so that was important to know ahead of time as we had missed the opportunity for the traditional dinner

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Janet

Excellent. The staff and the owner were very hospitable. The dinner was an event.A must do experience while visiting Kyoto

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Jenny

What a beautiful experience in a real, traditional atmosphere! I loved the Owner’s philosophy of carrying on traditions by means of making it relevant for each generation. The attention to detail in the architecture, design, even the sogetsu ikebana flower arrangements, and of course, the seasonally unique kaiseki meal, was wonderful.

The Yukatas and most comfortable pajamas added to the feel of authenticity and calm.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

John

Our three-night stay at Izuyasu was one of the highlights of our three weeks in Japan.

As soon as we stepped through the ryokan's doors, we were greeted by Izuyasu's warm and attentive staff. who welcomed us with genuine kindness and a deep commitment to ensuring our stay was nothing short of exceptional. A special bow to manager Nino who epitomized this remarkable hospitality.

A short walk from Kyoto Station, the inn is on a quiet street. It's steps away from a Family Market convenience store and a post office for mailing post cards.

The guest rooms are well appointed, featuring tatami mats, shoji screens and futon bedding, We had a small powder room with Toto toilet and sink. Bathing was well-orchestrated by staff; it was never difficult finding time to get in a long soak!

Breakfast in our room was a treat and really added to the experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2024

Jonny

Very cute, authentic experience!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Siu Wai

Amazing traditional inn with lots of history. Brilliant staff that you could wish for. Relaxing atmosphere, your own private onshen and we Would definitely recommend having the traditional breakfast and seven course meal for dinner, you wouldn’t want to miss it. Great location to get to places. This place comes very highly recommended. We would have loved to stay longer but we had plans back in Tokyo. Next time we will stay longer!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2023

Judith

A lovely traditional room and a relaxing private bath, The staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Jacek

Beautiful and traditional.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Justine

Wonderful proprietors and staff. We separately booked a dinner with them (highly recommend) and the owner is the head chef. He's very passionate about cooking and it showed in this wonderful 7-course meal, as well as in the delicious kaiseki breakfast that is included with the room rate. Bathing arrangement is much easier than it originally sounded from their email, and all in all a very memorable stay with kind and welcoming hosts.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Eliana

Blown away!

This place was absolutely incredible. Every detail of my stay was extremely thought through by the hotel staff. I had no idea how personal the experience would be or that the property would have such a rich history. The owner is the chef, and he cooked the dinners in front of us, explained several Japanese culinary traditions, showed us the artwork collection on the property, and gave us the history of his hotel and his family. The food was top-notch, traditional, and different each night and morning (great for seafood lovers!). I don't speak any Japanese unfortunately, but there are enough English speaking staff members on-site to provide translations for everything.

My recommendation for staying here is that guests plan their stays in Kyoto around spending a significant amount of time at Izuyasu in the evenings to fully appreciate the experience. For those looking to stay here but also experience night life in Kyoto, I recommend splitting the trip between Izuyasu and another simpler hotel (unless cost is no object). Note that Izuyasu has an 11 PM - 7AM curfew.

My only suggestion for improvement is that the hotel add an explanation on their guest book about how massage payments work. I was unaware that I was supposed to pay the massage therapist directly, rather than through the hotel, and I was lucky that I had enough cash on-hand.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Mark

I had a phenomenal experience of a traditional ryokan in Kyoto, minutes walk from Kyoto main station. The property and staff are impeccable, I’ve not slept so well in weeks nor woken feeling so refreshed. The one of three on-site onsen I relaxed in were perfect following much exploring of sights in Kyoto and set me up for another full day of sightseeing. When I come back to Kyoto I will stay here again without doubt or hesitation.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Frances

Staff was very friendly and the place was so peaceful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Alathea

Great ryokan experience in Kyoto

I recently stayed at the Izuyasu ryokan for 2 nights with 3 friends in the Ki superior room. We had an excellent time during our stay in this traditional inn. We were provided with yukata to wear while we were there. We enjoyed the Japanese breakfasts served at the inn, but did not do the kaiseki dinner so that we would have additional time to explore the city as there is an 11:00 PM curfew as a courtesy to the other guests. The staff were very accomodating to any requests that we had and I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for this experience while in Kyoto.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Thomas

Wonderful staff. Very traditional ryokan living. Convenient location.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2023

Aidan

Underwhelming, given the extraordinary price.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Lisa

This was a warm and friendly experience in a traditional Ryokan, but with all the modern conveniences, including electronics chargers and air conditioning. It was delight to enter the cool and serene spaces from the sticky hot city streets. The staff was lovely and the room was too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Great traditional Japanese experience

We were all happy we tried this traditional Japanese experience. We stayed one night and took the dinner option. The presentation was beautiful, and the food was delicious. The (included) breakfast was also fabulous.
Note, the taxi drivers are not familiar with the location of this ryokan. I pulled the address from the Hotels.com site and was told that is incorrect. Also, note in Google, this ryokan is listed as \"Izuyasu\".

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2023

Michelle

This place is truly special. It’s been in the family for 7 generations. The dinner was amazing. It was nice to hear about the history of this place. It’s lovingly maintained. I highly recommend and would definitely stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2023

Mia Giyana

Staying in Izuyasu was the highlight of our trip, and we booked it on our last day in Kyoto. The ambiance of this place was very relaxing and peaceful. After a tiring yet beautiful trip, we got to soak in a private bath scheduled for us. After our bath we headed down to the common area and enjoyed their home made plum wine, and hot sake. The manager that day kept us company, and we definitely enjoyed chatting the night away. Our room was very spacious, and the beds were super comfortable too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2023

Caitlin

This beautiful inn exceeded our expectations. Morning breakfast service was wonderful and common areas like baths and living room area were well designed and cozy. Beautiful spirit of omotenashi here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

Katherine

Loved the kaiseki and getting to know the history behind the ryokan. Wish the onsens were a bit bigger.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Izuyasu was amazing! The kaiseki was delicious and very unique. I stayed during COVID before borders open, so I was the only guest, but even if there had been more guests, I expect the experience would not have been much different. Excellent hospitality!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2020

Verified traveler

Traditional experience.

Love the traditional Japanese experience. Breakfast and dinner were amazing. Family had a great time. 8 min walk to Kyoto station but nested in a quiet neighborhood with a Family Market across the street.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2019

Megan

Quiet peaceful and lovely

This place was lovely! Quiet and spacious, toilets and sinks in the rooms with shared private showers. Stayed here for 2 nights with our kids 10 and 12. Not necessarily the ideal place to stay with kids (it’s a quiet, peaceful place, had to try to keep our youngest from jumping around) but we wanted the experience at least for a few nights and they made us all feel welcome.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect for experience

Amazing hospitality and stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Bri

Izuyasu is an incredible property about a 10-min walk from Kyoto tower and station. The staff was excellent at taking care of our every need and made sure we were comfortable during our stay. We were only able to stay one night here but wished it could’ve been a lot longer - the breakfast was excellent and we’ll be sure to try the kaiseki dinner (we heard rave reviews) next time we’re here! Highly recommend this ryokan for anyone looking for a more traditional stay in Kyoto!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2019

Michael

We felt as if we were invited into this family’s home. They pampered us in every way possible. If you are looking for a traditional ryokan experience in Japan without sacrificing any of the comfort, this is the best choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent service, good location, wish I stayed longer

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

James

We heard about the tradition of staying in a ryokan in Kyoto and stayed for one night. We were greeted with tea and sweets and they helped bring our suitcases up to our rooms right away. We had a relaxing experience and enjoyed using the private onsen (bath). Note that each room also has a private bathroom while the 3 onsens are private but shared. We also were provided with a tea set and hot water. The accommodations were clean and comfortable and we slept on mattresses that were placed on the tatami mats. The central garden was peaceful. We did not sign up for the kaiseki dinner (which is extra $) but enjoyed the included breakfast. Overall it was a nice to experience for 1 night, but we stayed at a more modern hotel for the remaining trip to give us more freedom, as there is an 11pm curfew (I believe most ryokans we looked at have one).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Sonali

Delightful

Lovely traditional hotel. Dinner was fantastic and the service exemplary. Highly suggest a visit to round out a true Japanese cultural experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2019

Kheng Choon

Nice property quiet. The staff were courteous. The dinner was nice but took a little bit to long to serve the dishes. Took about 2-3 hours for each course to be served.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2019

MatthewR

I was a fantastic stay. The staff and property exceeded our expectations. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Kyoto!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2018

Peter

This is a charming Japanese style inn and We cannot expect too many in-house amenities. But, the location is excellent. Almost in front of one of the major Kyoto tourist attractions and a walking distance to JR Kyoto station. We enjoyed our stay.

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

Raewyn

A lovely traditional style Japanese building. However, if you are in a room on the ground floor you can experience significant noise from guests moving about in their room on the floor above.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

Daryl

We had a fantastic experience at the hotel. The staff was very friendly and spoke English well.We were really pleased with the private dinning experience while overlooking the garden. The cost was not inexpensive but the experience was outstanding. If you want a real old Japan experience stay at this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2018

Peter

Traditional experience

A very traditional experience with amazing and unique food. So happy to have stayed at this well located and charming inn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2018

Luke

Really friendly staff & perfect ryokan experience

Hotel staff were so friendly and nice to us all, with the limited english skills they had they still made conversation with us and were always smiling and helping us out.

The breakfasts were delicious, an amazing sample of traditional Japanese cuisine. Unfortunately we weren’t able to experience their dinner since we did not book three days in advance but I’m sure it would have been just as nice.

As for facilities, the shower and bath room are located a short walk from the room with traditional wooden and black tiled look. The hot baths were the perfect way to end the day. An iPad was provided for use within the room and they have a fast free wifi.

We only got to stay here 2 nights but if I planned again I would make sure to stay longer since I enjoyed it so much. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to a friend or to stay again if I ever come to kyoto again. It was amazing!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2018

Andrew

great experience in a traditional Ryokan.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

Verified traveler

Spacious and clean room. The best part of the experience was the dinner. I highly recommend this ryokan!

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great traditional inn

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2018

Anne

Great location, friendly staff

Easy stroll from Kyoto train station - 7 minutes. Stayed in family room for 4 with traditional breakfast included which was an excellent and wonderful experience. Staff were very polite, friendly and helpful including assistance with problem with damaged suitcase from luggage forwarding service. Definitely recommend this place and next time would try to book earlier to try the traditional dinner !!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2017

Tony

Great experience, enjoyable dinner

Great overall experience. Conveniently located on a quiet street only 10 minutes from Kyoto main station. Clean, as pictured, good bathing facilities and a comfy bed. Dinner was especially enjoyable – delicious food and the chef explained his process and vision following the meal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

It's an amazing place. Cozy, clean and wonderful. We got the package with dinner and it was a lovely experience. Highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2017

IZ

Nice hotel and good food

Good location service n authentic Japanese cuisines

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Ryokan in city. Better experiences available at top rated hotels in Kyoto for less money.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2017

Brent

Authentic and unbeatable service

Fantastic place. I could not recommend it more highly. It was not cheap but the service, staff, facilities and overall experience can't be beat. Even if you are on a budget it is worth splurging for one night here!

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2017

Haruo

Good traditional Inn

Since it was advertised as a traditional Kyoto Inn with Kyoto cuisine, we were somewhat disappointed the first night since the dinner was not the traditional \"Kai Seki\" style. We were able to have very good conversation with the owner of the Inn and understood the history and his enthusiasm for his business. The service was excellent and staff were very courteous. Otherwise we enjoyed what we expected to find in a traditional Inn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2017

Christopher

Come for the Experience and don't miss the FOOD!

We wanted to stay in a traditional ryokan for the experience. But when booking we didn't realize how AMAZING the food (both dinner and breakfast) was going to be. After check-in, we put on the room's yukatas and headed down to the on site, private onsen for a nice hot bath. It felt great. Then at 7pm we went to the dinner room to take part in probably our best meal of the trip and certainly deserves to be in the same category as other michelin star rated restaurants we have been to. After dinner we walked around the grounds which were immaculate and then retired to our rooms to sleep on some pretty comfortable mattresses on the floor. Absolutely loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2016

Joyce

Cozy Japanese Ryokan

Very nice and friendly staff. Breakfast is good but is vegetarian (don't opt for breakfast if you are meat lover). You have to take turns with other guests in the ryokan for the shower. The 11pm curfew is not too bad as there is nothing much to explore in Kyoto by that time. Walkable distance to Kyoto station (would recommend taking the bus instead of train if you would like to do temple/shrine hopping)

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Best thing is the food! Quite noisy and for the cost not having a shower in room seems not to good value!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2016

Kimberly

Loved everything except for the curfew.

Amazing staff, bath was clean majority of the time. The Ryokan provided yukata and PJs, which made the experience so much better. The only downside is the strict 11pm curfew, which restricts the ability to explore Kyoto's nightlife.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2016

David

Beautiful hotel, great staff, well located

This hotel combines modern creature comforts with traditional Japanese hospitality. It's fairly new, and built with attention to detail. Almost all rooms come with a private garden. The staff was exceptionally eager to help and answer questions. Guests are also loaned a private i-pad to facilitate internet access and emailing. The beds are futons, but much more comfortable. Access available on site to an onsan, a remarkable hot bath. The complimentary elaborate Japanese breakfast was .delicious. It's only three long blocks walk (maybe eight minutes) from the train station. One block away from Shosei-en Garden, one of top Kyoto attractions. My wife was delighted with the entire experience and so was I.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2016

Mike

this is an amazingly serene ryokan right next to kyoto station run by 7th generation family with a perfect balance of traditional old ryokans with modern comforts.

not recommended for children as there are rules regarding noise.

food is sublime kaiseki with a nice wine list to paur with.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2015

JT

Perfect little Ryokan near Kyoto Station

This family run Ryokan gives the perfect Ryokan experience. The staff are courteous and super helpful. The facilities are clean and nice.

You can also have the kaiseki dinner at the Ryokan but it must be ordered 3 days in advance. The breakfast is nice.

The only downside I can think off is the curfew. It actually locks its doors at 11pm and the shared shower facilities are also shut at 11pm. This can be a bit of pain if you are out at night for dinner and come home late and need a shower.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2015

Sindy

Authentic Japanese Yokan experience in Kyoto

My husband and I stayed at Traditional Inn Kyoto for only one night. It was very memorable Japaneses experience. It is only about 10 minutes walkfrom the Kyoto station.The room was quite big with separate bedroom, dining area, bathroom with toilet and basin only. To have shower or bath there are several huge bathrooms available and great bath.Ropm was spotlessly clean, all your needs are provided and very comfortable with a small Japaneses you can see from your room. I heard that only ground floor rooms have garden view. There is one problem if you stay longer than one night as rooms are not fully insulated, you can here everyone around you especially the noisy ones. For one night stay it was not a big problem and they eventually fell asleep. Beautiful breakfast was served in the room, mostly vegetarian food but lots of them and delicious. If you want authentic Japanese Yokan experience I highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2015

Say Kai

Great Ryokan experience!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2015

Leo

Owner and staff were amazing! Superb service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

For one night in a traditional inn, this was close to train but very quiet. Large Japanese style breakfast included and by US standards very reasonably priced for two. Lovely garden, several hot bath rooms with showers too. Great experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2015

christina

Spotless Ryokan, beautiful bathrooms, great staff

As to be expected in Japan, from the second we walked in, we were greeted with incredible friendliness and the staff made us feel very comfortable and welcome. The room was great and the futons were very comfy. The bathrooms were arguably the best part; impeccable with nice sized black marbles baths. Some ryokans only have community bathrooms but Izuyasu offered 3 with locking doors so you have privacy. If you enjoy Japanese food, make sure you make a reservation for dinner and breakfast!! We missed the boat on the dinner which was a big bummer because it looked amazing! Breakfast was excellent. It's a short walk to Kyoto station and Kyoto tower, but other than that, not too much of interest in that neighborhood. Our stay was great though- thank you Izuyasu!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2015

DGZ

Excellent Kyoto ryokan

I discovered the Izuyasu ryokan to be a wonderful place to stay when visiting Kyoto. The staff were very polite and friendly. The room was very clean, spacious and quiet. The futons were thick and comfortable. The traditional Japanese breakfasts were very good. The air conditioning was wonderful. The baths were clean and always seemed available. Last year we stayed at the Hotel Granvia which was very nice but in the future I will choose to stay at the Izuyasu when visiting Kyoto.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2015

Elise

Beautiful Experience

Great traditional ryokan in a good location. The staff were helpful and respectful. The traditional breakfast is delicious and I highly recommend booking the dinner.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

The kaisaki dinner is excellent with the chef preparing most of the dishes in front of you behind the counter. The breakfast is not as sumptuous as other roykens I have stayed. My suite is located right by the road so have some traffic noise. There is no back out curtain for the windows so there is no control of external light coming in.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent service, great location

I did a weekend trip to Kyoto from Tokyo. I arrived in Kyoto on Saturday morning and after a day of sightseeing, checked into the Ryokan Izuyasu. From the start, the staff was very welcoming and accomodating. They spoke very good english. After check-in and a welcome tea, I was given a brief tour of the hotel and shown to my room.

I stayed in the Kou room on the first floor. Very spacious and had a view of the garden. I would recommend this room.

I opted for the kaiseki dinner which I would recommend. The dinner was prepared and served in a small by newly renovated kitchen/dinning room. The cooking was performed in front of the diners by the hotel's owner / chef. This was definitely a highly of the stay. Although simpler, the breakfast in the morning was equally as delicious.

I would highly recommend this ryokan.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Very enjoyable dinner and nice stay

It is a very small traditional property with only 7 rooms.
We stayed for a night with dinner included. We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner prepared by the owner at the counter. It was one of our best dinner experience for our trip in kyoto and Osaka. Very clean room and comfy futon. Breakfast served the next morning is nice too!

Location is great. Just 6 mins walk to the Kyoto station, so it was easy for us to walk ( and push our luggages) to the station after we check out.

But the only downside is its a little pricey. Maybe its the standard for Ryokan accommodation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2015

richard

treated us like celebreties

Super awesome hospitality. The staff was unbelieveably professional and treated us extremly well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2015

Johannes

Best value for money / Brand new functional hotel

Only opened recently, the hotel is in top condition. The facilities are very modern and the overall concept is very functional. Bed and bathroom are very nice and big enough for tall people. The staff is very helpful, speaks very good English and gave a very good restaurant recommendation in town. Highly recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2015

Verified traveler

AMAZING

A lovely ryokan! The baths were gorgeous, the rooms were large and comfortable. They had real mattresses instead of roll-out futons. The breakfast was very good and the amount of food was generous. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Bernard

Clean and well-located Ryokan

Although it was just for a one-day stay, I thoroughly enjoyed the place. Very clean, traditional ryokan located in a quiet street just blocks away from the Kyoto train station. The english-speaking staff was very nice, polite and helpful and made us feel welcome.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2015

Fae

A beautiful ryokan experience.

We arrived by train in Kyoto and were able to find the ryokan fairly easily (it's less than a kilometre from the station). It was early but we were able to leave our bags there while we went sightseeing.

The staff were always very polite and helpful during our stay. We had 2 rooms as my daughter and her partner were travelling with us. Their room was on the ground floor with a beautiful garden view. We were on the first floor at the front which was a little bit noisy as the windows let through a lot of the street noise. Fortunately it is a fairly quiet street.

There are 3 bathrooms with traditional Japanese tubs which we enjoyed as it was very cold while we were there.

Overall, it was a fantastic traditional ryokan experience. It was expensive but I guess you have to expect to pay for the traditional experience and the convenience to the train station.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

I would definitely stay again!

We spent 3 nights at Izuyasu ryokan and had a fabulous time. The decoration is a mix of traditional and modern, staff are absolutely amazing and and breakfast was delicious (we opted of course, for the Japanese option). Even though we didn't have a private shower (only a toilet and sink) the common bathroom was a delight, very clean and comfortable.

The ryokan is literally 5 minutes on foot from Kyoto station and the nearest subway station so it was more than convenient.

I would definitely recommend this ryokan and will very likely stay there again when I come back to Japan.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2014

Scottybee

Kyoto Charm

Great Ryokan. Emphasised everything great about Japan (service, food, etc.). The Ryokan is in a great location and loved the traditional bathroom. It looked like our room was recently refurbished. We were greeted with a smile and an IPAD with free wifi. Would definitely stay again if visiting Kyoto.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2014

Anthony

Traditional Bliss.

When we arrived at Ryokan Izuyasu we were greeted with a traditional tea ceremony like candy and green tea. The rooms are fabulous and the bathrooms are to die for. Better than any Hotel I have stay at for work or for pleasure. The morning breakfast is ample and the staff are respectful of space and helpfull and friendly. I totally recommend this hotel and the next time I am in Koyto I will be booking back here.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2012

Leanne

traditional

The owners were very friendly and helpful with any queries you had about how to get to where you wanted to go.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2012

MEF

A true local experience

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. It was a little hard to find (the taxi drivers all needed a map. It was close to Nijo Castle and Kyoto train station so that was very convenient. It is within walking distance of many shops and restaurants, and Kyoto Tower. On the downside, I agree with several other reviewers, the futons are very uncomfortable - and we like a firm bed. The door frames are low and the bathroom small but this is to be expected and was not a problem for us. Traffic noise can occasionally be heard but it didn't bother us too much. The inn is very clean. The hostess/owner is very gracious and friendly but speaks no English. It gave us a chance to use our Japanese and it worked out. There are 2 staff that speak enough English to get by if needed. One thing to note is the curfew (10pm) but this was not an issue for us. Check in is fairly late (4pm) so we just dropped off our bags and came back when we had finished site seeing for the day. They provide tea and a tea set in the room but that's it as far as snacks and drinks. Again, a very good experience overall. We got a true local feel and enjoyed our stay. If you do stay here, be sure to have the ryokan information (with phone number) for the taxi drivers.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2012

Aleks

Traditional experience

Service was lovely, very traditional experience & breakfast. However, bathroom could be refurbished. It is located close to main Kyoto train station but there is not much to see within walking distance (we rented bikes)