I loved sleeping on traditional Japanese beds! I was skeptikal at the beginning thinking my back would hurt, but I changed my mind right away! They are really comfortable!! I slept amazing! I like also that you just fold the bed and makes much more space in the room! There is roughly a 5 minute walk to metro and bus stops. It’s located in a mostly residential area, but there are really good restaurants nearby! I liked everything!
Molto interessante...per immergerti nella loro cultura...casa stile antico giapponese... localizazione ottima.
The ryokan was definitely traditional. It was a wonderful experience, and the duvet was the most comfortable thing for the cold winter nights. We used the private open-air bath twice, once with sudden notice. The hotel staff were still happy to accommodate us despite the hour, and they were overall very kind about everything. There is a vending machine right across the street too, which was convenient, and Gojo station was a few blocks away. Overall a lovely experience, despite the older facilities, that was unique and comfortable!
Perfect for short term stay in Kyoto. Accessible to Gojo and Kyoto station, good food in the immediate area (check out Ishisei!) and the check in/out process is super easy. Room was clean and had a deep bathtub. Futon was a little thin but that appears to be the norm in most inexpensive hotels. Staff was super friendly and the amenities are great, plus they offer a lot of extra options if you're interested.
Pros: the receptionist/ manager was charming, friendly, responsive, polite, helpful, etc. The location is about 15 minutes walk from JR Station, and I liked to walk through the alleys from the station where I got to see the real Japan, not just the "touristy Japan". The narrow alley the hotel is in is quiet and safe.
Cons: the room of 3 tatami mats about 1/2 tatami of wood flooring is much too small for 2 people. The 2 futons take up the whole space so you can barely open the door, and no space is left to sit, arrange the luggage, etc. Bathroom/ restroom is as small as an airplane's. Breakfast (2500 yen) is unreasonably expensive, at least 3 fold what a similar breakfast at a restaurant would cost! You might get a much cheaper and better breakfast at 7-11. Absolutely no room services.
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