Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Hanare - private cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom) | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(63 Ratings)

Ryokan in Kyoto

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a toilet with electronic bidet, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include towels, bathrobes, a dining area, and multilingual staff.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

3.8 mi

Available Rooms

Hanare - private cottage

Beds not specified • 592 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Run of House (Room Selected at Check-in, Shared Bathroom)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom)

Beds not specified • 1023 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

$$$$

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(63 Ratings)

Ryokan in Kyoto

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

3.8 mi

Available Rooms

Hanare - private cottage

Beds not specified • 592 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Run of House (Room Selected at Check-in, Shared Bathroom)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom)

Beds not specified • 1023 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(63 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Wow - we have just checked out from a 1 night stay at this Yoshida Sanso and we were truly amazed at both the place itself and even more so the lovely people that looked after us so well! We are celebrating our honeymoon in Japan and the family who run the Ryokan couldn’t have done more to make our stay a more memorable one! Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful and authentic Ryokan experience! ❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

In original condition. Maintained from 1930's. Expensive but price of heritage.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

In original condition. Maintained from 1930's. Expensive but price of heritage.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very beautiful hotel. We stayed in the Detached house “Hanare”, very magical place. The breakfast is delicious and the coffee shop was all for us before it opens to guests at 11:00AM, they even gave my son a small lovely gift. The staff are really dedicated and treated us very warmly, just like a family.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Simply amazing experience. Refined elegance in every way.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Simply amazing experience. Refined elegance in every way.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

beautiful and perfect location close to the university.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

beautiful and perfect location close to the university.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

It is a historical place once belonging to a member from the Imperial family. The current members try to uphold some of the old traditions. Our room overlooked the garden as was very spacious. Our first breakfast was served in a sitting room upstairs which was private. The second morning in a beautiful room overlooking their beautiful garden. Beautiful service and delicious food Japanese one morning and Continental the next. A gorgeous Ryokan experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Incredible in every way, so serene and perfect service. The breakfast and dinner were superb. Such an enjoyable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Incredible in every way, so serene and perfect service. The breakfast and dinner were superb. Such an enjoyable stay.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2019

We had a nice stay at this ryokan, but it was extremely "touristy" as opposed to genuine. Service was good and food was ok but nothing was excellent. The house is beautiful and in a great spot for visiting some nice temples and the philosophers walk along the small river branch. Nice for couples that the bath is private and thus can be gender shared. Everything very clean. However, in total, this was extraordinarily priced (both the lodging and the food) for what it was.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2019

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Yoshida sanso is a magical place and the proprietors are wonderful people. Also, you can walk to the Philosophers Path which is one of the most beautiful walks in Kyoto. The food was incredible, I highly recommend trying their dinner and breakfast, though we only had the breakfast. Be sure to arrive on time to allow yourself plenty of time to experience and enjoy the property.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Excellent experience all around. Highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Excellent experience all around. Highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

An experience of a lifetime, impossible to rate on a computer. It was warm, wonderful, authentic, clean, caring, delicious food and one of the most special and meaningful stay of our entire Japan vacation, top 3 lifetime.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan! A very unique experience with some of the best dining found in Japan.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan! A very unique experience with some of the best dining found in Japan.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Unforgettable experience — a dream of a hotel! Most highly recommended

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

Calm, peaceful and relax, warm welcome, friendly and good service.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

Calm, peaceful and relax, warm welcome, friendly and good service.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

This 'hotel' is not like anywhere else I have ever stayed. The service was so personal, with private dining rooms etc., that most of the time it felt like the entire focus of the place was on you alone. Altogether a unique experience.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

It was truly an amazing experience for the 2 of us and our 7-year old kid. This mansion used to be the home of a prince and was mentioned in one of the documentary books of Kyoto. It should be one of those top-serviced Ryokens in town. We were assigned for literally a "house" with 40 years of history and own front garden and gate, spacious living of about 2,000 sq. feet of room, comfortable trad. Japanese futon style, all necessary amenities (even come with iron & ironing board and kimono dressing). A special gratitude to all the smiling staff & their hospitality at the mansion, especially Tomoko, who explained everything well to us. At breakfast time, we were treated a private room and a full set delicious trad. Japanese style breakfast, and Japanese times daily newspaper, which was supplemented with complimentary coffee/tea in their relaxing tea shop, caused us certain delay in activity schedule because it was just so luring to stay a little longer in the mansion for the good mood and ambiance.... There are parking space as well in case you drive. The only thing you need to be aware is that since the surrounding is nature, you just can't avoid the chance of having "special" visitors such as the naughty spider which was attracted by our room lights and came visiting on the first night of arrival.... therefore my kid's comment would be different from us because he would opt for no insects in the future.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

If you are in Kyoto this is a must. The staff is friendly, the grounds are immaculate and the food is wonderful. The best accomidation in Kyoto by far!

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

If you are in Kyoto this is a must. The staff is friendly, the grounds are immaculate and the food is wonderful. The best accomidation in Kyoto by far!

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

I have always wanted to stay in a Ryokan, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Hosts were warm, welcoming, and very helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

I have always wanted to stay in a Ryokan, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Hosts were warm, welcoming, and very helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2016

Accommodations are traditional but perhaps could be updated. We stayed in the hanare, which is a separate building from the main house. The food was terrific and the people were wonderful. You are made to feel like either visiting family or royalty. The Japanese gardens are beautiful. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet. The property itself is serene.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2016

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2016

We stayed at the Yoshida-Sanso for one night after spending 3 nights at the Westin in Kyoto. Obviously a very different experience from a Western hotel, but very happy we did it and highly recommend to others. We arrived in the evening around 6pm and immediately went to enjoy our multi-course dinner that was included in the price of our hotel room. My friend is a vegan and they were able to accommodate her with a delicious meal as well since we gave them advanced notice. Our room was spacious, and we shared a bathroom with another room that was on the same floor. It was not an issue at all, as we never seemed to need to use the bathroom at the same time. Breakfast the next morning was just as elaborate and delicious as dinner the night before. After breakfast we walked a short 10 minutes to the Philosopher’s Path and enjoyed the beautiful cherry blossoms that were blooming. We made a quick stop at the Silver Pavilion. The staff spoke relatively good English and one woman was almost fluent as she spent a few years in NYC. All were very attentive and helpful. Overall, the Yoshida-sanso was a great, unique experience and I would highly recommend for anyone who is looking to change up the traditional Western hotel stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2016

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2016

Shared bathroom was not a problem at all but the fact that the bathrooms are not in the guestrooms was a bit inconvenient. But excellent services by the staff who make you feel at home and the fact that this actually was a home (to a member of Japanese royal family) gives it a truly unique experience.

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $1,603 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

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

Is Ryokan Yoshida-sanso pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hanare - private cottage

Run of House (Room Selected at Check-in, Shared Bathroom)

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom)

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hanare - private cottage

Run of House (Room Selected at Check-in, Shared Bathroom)

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Ryokan Yoshida-sanso pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?

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