Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Superior Twin Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

4.5

Excellent(183 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a bidet and a garden. Other amenities include down comforters, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Beds not specified • 366 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Superior Twin Room

2 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Superior Double Room

1 Double • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

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4.5

Excellent(183 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Beds not specified • 366 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Twin Room

2 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 Double • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(183 Reviews)

4.0

Sep 2024

Absolutely wonderful people at SAKANOUE, made me feel so welcome and special. I loved the unique, traditional vibe and peaceful atmosphere here. Only slight downside is outdated bathroom, and there is only an AC unit on the wall which isn’t very powerful so the room is quite stuffy at night (in here in September so it’s hot & humid).

2.5

Aug 2024

The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, the amenities offered were great quality. We enjoyed the in room baths and the serene feeling that the Ryokan provided.

4.0

Jul 2024

Staffs in Sakanoue are very nice. Room is a bit old but clean, very spacious compare to hotels. Location wise, the ryokan is located in Gion, right by Yakasa shrine. Gion is very pretty but it does take around 15 mins walk to all the shops in the CBD area of Kyoto. And FYI there is 12am curfew at sakanoue! They alsoprovide variety of free food (curry, Chaka and some western food options) for breakfasts, we ordered the Japanese breakfast and it was a bit disappointed tbh considering the price :( but overall very good experience and definitely will come back

5.0

Apr 2024

Friendliest people ever! Our stay was special from the moment we walked in, until the very last part when we left. It was conveniently located where everything was a perfect walking distance. I was sad to leave, but hope to come back many more times ❤️

1.5

Apr 2024

The hotel and service average.

4.0

Nov 2023

Great place to experience an authentic Ryokan stay at the heart of Kyoto. Quite walkable to public transportation and sightseeing places such as Kiyomizu-dera and Kodaiji. Night visits to Yasaka shrine were great - just a 2 min walk from the Ryokan. I did not like that there were no vegetarian options provided for breakfast. Breakfast is a traditional egg, fish, vegetables and rice. Even the vegetables and rice are cooked with fish broth and hence cannot be consumed by vegetarians. I feel the meals can be made vegetarian friendly - at least the rice and vegetables.

5.0

Nov 2023

Amazing experience staying in a Ryokan. Hosts were very friendly people and only too happy to help.

5.0

Sep 2023

We loved staying at Sakanoue. It is in the heart of Kyoto, which was very convient and perfect to wake up early to get beautiful pictures in the empty streets. The temples were a walking distance. Lots of good cafes and restaurants around. The floor bed was very comfortable, only pillows were a bit hard to sleep on. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back to this hotel!

2.0

Apr 2023

Threadbare, futon mattress single and hard, futon laid and kept laid throughout visit, bathroom wooden slab black with mold. Staff were helpful but short staffed to whit not putting away futon each day. Overall overrated and overpriced.

5.0

Mar 2023

Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!

2.5

Mar 2020

Comfortable ryokan in lovely part of Kyoto. Friendly welcoming team and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese style room. Found a great cosy restaurant to eat in nearby and had a delicious full Japanese breakfast at the ryokan before leaving.

2.5

Jan 2020

Overall, I was assured that I made a great choice to stay here. Their service was superb, and the facilities were nice and cozy.

2.5

Jan 2020

Very good location, in the heart of gion. Breakfast and dinner is incredible, super nice service

4.0

Jan 2020

Like the bathtub in the room, could have included some bath salt to add into the tub. Overall it is a good experience. Great service.

4.0

Jan 2020

Overall it’s a nice property in a good location. It was very cold in the bathroom and it was not nice to take a shower there. Heater remote was in Japanese and I had to call the lady for help. Wish they wrote something in English for us to control. We couldn’t figure it out over night and had to wait until morning to call the lady. Dinner was just ok but breakfast was good. Staff were all friendly and nice.

1.5

Dec 2019

Kind staff as like other Japanese people but facilities are too old. If someone wants to experience Japanese traditional accomodation then it is good choice but if they want to stay maintained hotel, it is not good choice.

5.0

Dec 2019

Staff is very friendly. Some speak English fluently. Even those who don't speak English well do their best to communicate. The building is old so can't fault it if certain things look old and dated. Part of the charm. The rooms are kept spotlessly clean. Ryokan is in a quiet location and a short walk to the popular Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park. Dining is still accessible along the road leading up to the shrine. There's also the option to have a kaiseki meal right inside the Ryokan.

2.5

Oct 2019

The location was unbeatable - turn left and you’re footsteps away from a great temple walk past Kodaiji all the way to Kiyamizu-dera. Turn right as you exit the ryokan and you’re a few blocks away from shopping, restaurants, and convenient train lines, as well as the famous streets of Gion. But most impressive were the staff who were very attentive, kind, and obviously cared deeply about the experience of their guests. The room was beautiful. And the breakfasts were delicious.

5.0

Oct 2019

For those looking for a traditional Japanese Inn experience, this is a fantastic choice. The room was quite large and we'll equipped, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the location is difficult to beat in the historic Gion District with several Kyoto landmarks within walking distance and transit options only a few minutes away.

5.0

Oct 2019

The staff were so lovely, they held our bags all day because we were leaving late and they even gave us a little parting gift when we checked out.

2.0

Oct 2019

Would have appreciated a mini tour of the grounds and bath house. We didn’t even realize there was one there until it was too late. Excellent service, very quaint. The dinner was just okay... not our favorite meal. We enjoyed our 1 night stay here for the experience.

2.5

Sep 2019

Very nice ryokan and good price. The staff is amazing. I though I would have a hard time sleeping in a ryokan, but it was very comfortable. Loved the experience.

2.5

Aug 2019

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Convenient location.

1.5

Aug 2019

I found other people's hair when I just entered the room, which means they had not vacuumed. And when we went out in the morning, the staff asked me when we would come back..... Basically not so bad, however I did not feel comfortable during my two-day staying.(compare to a normal hotel)

2.5

Aug 2019

Excellent service and staff. Ideal location, close to major temple and shrines.

2.0

Jul 2019

I visit Kyoto every year and this was the best Ryokan I’ve at reasonable price and services. I’ll recommend this place to everyone from couple to family.

2.5

Jul 2019

Great location for this authentic Japanese ryokan. Staff were friendly and one was American so spoke fluent English. Walking distance to several temples and shrines as well as many restaurants. Great spot for couples or families with teenage children.

2.5

Jul 2019

Sakanoue was a very welcoming and relaxing facility. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was tasty.

2.5

Jun 2019

We loved the Sakanoue. The location in Gion can’t be beat. The staff was lovely and helpful. The traditional Japanese accommodations were fabulous and we loved soaking in the tub each night after lots of walking each day.

0.5

Jun 2019

Hotels.Com as misinforming the property is NOT smoke free there were people smoking in the lobby. Nice people at hotel though but incorrect description of property.

1.3

Jun 2019

Wonderful stay with friendly staff. Even though they spoke limited English, they were so sweet. Very cool experience to stay in a traditional ryokan and enjoy a gourmet kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Neighborhood is quiet and mostly residential.

2.5

Jun 2019

Great location near excellent restaurants. Wonderful staff. Very quiet.

2.0

Jun 2019

Stay here one night to get the traditional Japanese experience, make sure to book with meals so you can try Kaiseki multicourse dinner, and Japanese style breakfast. It’s in the heart of Gion so you can see old style town homes (machiya). I recommend after one night in ryokan, change to a regular hotel for the rest of your time in Kyoto for a more comfortable stay and closer to downtown amenities. It’s not a very comfortable stay, but I think that’s typical of traditional Japanese ryokan experience. For example, the summer futon is very thin/hard so I didn’t sleep well. Lots of sitting on the floor or low to the ground (hard for my 60 year old mom). The traditional architecture means many changes in floor height, so going to the bathroom at night is a toe stubbing experience. Lots of rules- changing of slippers, curfew, being careful not to damage tatami with your suitcase or rain jacket, etc. my understanding is this is typical of all Ryokan, just set your expectations accordingly. The staff at Saka no Ue are really nice and it’s well kept, I’m glad I did it once but also was glad to get a comfortable bed somewhere else the next night.

1.3

May 2019

Tremendously friendly and helpful staff. Dinner and breakfast were excellent!

2.0

May 2019

Lovely traditional ryokan. Great service and friendly staff. Great location in Gion, close to major tourist spot.

2.5

Feb 2019

Rooms were very clean. Staff super helpful. Loved the old Japanese format. Sleeping was fun to be on floor level. Location was great to walk about Kyoto.

2.5

Nov 2018

Good experiences. Like the feeling of old traditional japanese inn. Good food

2.5

Sep 2018

Great location and welcoming, friendly staff. Everything was perfect.

2.5

Sep 2018

Staff was soooo nice! You made us feel like family. We really enjoyed the food and stay. The hotel was such a great experience and it was so close to everything.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $518 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.

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4.1

Excellent(493 Reviews)

Kyo no Minshuku Ohara no Sato

Ryokan

in Kyoto

Garden · Air conditioner · Internet / Wifi

Are you ready to indulge in a relaxing getaway? Our Ryokan in Kyoto has everything you need for a rejuvenating stay. Treat yourself to Kyo no Minshuku Ohara no Sato's exceptional amenities, such as Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and Smoking allowed.

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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

Superior Twin Room

Superior Double Room

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

Superior Twin Room

Superior Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

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