Hifumi Ryokan

Japanese Room 6 Tatami mats | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Japanese Room (10 tatami mats) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

4.5

Excellent(112 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

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About this ryokan rental

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 air conditioning and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include towels, slippers, a mini-fridge, and a desk.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.2 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Room (10 tatami mats)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

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

Japanese-Style Room, Shared Bathroom (7 Tatami Mats)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

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Japanese Room 6 Tatami mats

Beds not specified • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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Hifumi Ryokan

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4.5

Excellent(112 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV 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 ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.2 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Room (10 tatami mats)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

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

Japanese-Style Room, Shared Bathroom (7 Tatami Mats)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

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

Japanese Room 6 Tatami mats

Beds not specified • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(112 Reviews)

4.5

Jul 2024

Pros and Cons. Pros: The hotel staff is very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. The food is plentiful and they go out of their way to give a full range of traditional Japanese food. Cons: The hotel is dated and while the rooms are clean, they are somewhat worn and run-down. For example, holes in the screens, worn carpet, older fixtures, stains on walls, etc. The location is excellent (5 min walk from Kyoto station and a block away from a convenience store). The food experience was fun for our family of 5. Our only food suggestion would be to have more of an explanation for what we were eating (but it was a bit of an adventure to try new things). Overall, staying here is not a bad choice. It just seems that for the money, it should have been a little better maintained.

4.5

Jul 2024

Staying at Hifumi Ryokan was awesome! The staff there was always ready to help out and some even knew some English! The room itself was comfortable and sleeping on the futons was not much different than sleeping on a regular bed. The breakfast was very traditional and has good and bad points to it if you are not used to it. However, the location of Hifumi cannot be understated. It is right next to Kyoto Station so it is very easy to go to places like Osaka or Nara for the day and come back.

4.5

May 2024

We spend almost 30 minutes at the front desk for them to locate our reservations. Showed them the confirmation over and over but still have problems finding our reservations. Language is also a problem and when they finally found the reservations and show us to our room, the room was not even ready. No towels and only 1 set of kimonos. Room is very small and old, bathroom extremely small. Really not worth what we’re paying for. Only thing is location very convenient

4.5

Apr 2024

This was a great base for visiting Kyoto, near the station and easy to find. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The breakfasts were delicious and had lots of choice. Not all the front desk staff spoke English, but they were friendly and helpful, and we got sorted everything out, including sending our luggage back to Tokyo successfully.

4.5

Apr 2024

Visited with my family of 4 and had a wonderful experience. Very close to the metro and lots of restaurants. The area was very walkable and convenient. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything as this was our first ryokan experience. The facilities were clean and comfortable. I would definitely come back and would recommend to others!

4.5

Mar 2024

The employees were very friendly and helpful. The room were very clean. Restaurants are close by. About 5 minutes from Kyoto Station.

4.5

Sep 2023

It was our first time staying at a Ryokan. The room was clean and very comfortable, especially the beds. The dinner and breakfast was phenomenal. Service was smooth and very good. It was an amazing experience. We left feeling well rested.

4.5

Sep 2023

The staff was very helpful. Nice ryokan amenities.

4.5

Aug 2023

Beautiful, peaceful even if very close to the station. Great location, great dinner and breakfast. Thanks!

4.5

Aug 2023

We enjoyed our stay. Close to train and bus stations. Close to shopping and dining.

4.5

Jul 2023

Pros: Walking distance from Kyoto station Breakfast was excellent If you pick the half board option, you will also be served a traditional Japan dinner which is an amazing experience Cons: Shared public bath might come as a cultural shock to some

4.5

Apr 2023

Convenient location very close to Kyoto station. Staffs are very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast and dinner are unforgettable. We are happy to stay in ryokan instead chain hotel in Kyoto. Unique experience!

4.5

Apr 2023

I booked the room with board (meals) and emailed them a month early with my food allergies (sesame and nuts) and also provided them a list of my allergies along with the translation of it in Japanese the day I arrived. I asked multiple staff members if they could accommodate my allergies. They assured me yes. I ate their meal and immediately had an allergic reaction. I called the waitress over and said "does this have sesame?!" and she said "oh yes, that food does, don't eat that"! I spent the next 10 hours throwing up in my room and could not enjoy the facilities. This was unbelievable to spend almost $150 on the meal - and to have their staff lie to me after I checked 1 month early, the day of, and even provided them the list in Japanese, and to immediately eat something with sesame in it. They assured me the food was safe and clearly they could have cared less. I wish I could get my money back. DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES.

4.5

Apr 2023

We (family of 4) stayed two nights in a room with private bath. We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend for a family vacation or weekend getaway.

4.5

Apr 2023

Fantastic Ryokan experience, the breakfast was terrific and the staff was great. Highly recomend.

4.5

Apr 2023

Proximity to Kyoto railway station is excellent.

4.5

Mar 2023

Extremely convenient location (5min walk from JR Kyoto Station), and they will help to store baggages for you after checkout! Lovely staff. Dinner was also delicious.

4.5

Feb 2023

The entire time in this ryokan was amazing. such a convenient location to the Kyoto Station - made it easy to travel around. English is somewhat minimal with staff, but they understood us and they were so accommodating. Everyone was so friendly and nice! We had such a great time there. We appreciated the kimonos/yukatas we got to wear. The bath house was great, not too hot. AMAZING! Highly recommend to anyone!

4.5

Nov 2022

Loved their breakfast

4.5

Jan 2020

I like this tradition Japan hotel. It is near the Kyoto station and shopping malls. The dinner is great.

4.5

Apr 2019

A friendly ryokan very close to the station and to the bus terminus you'll need to reach any of the main sites in Kyoto (it's too big to walk around). Big japanese breakfasts!

4.5

Mar 2019

The staff were so nice and friendly! The room was clean and comfy! My kids enjoyed dressing up in the yukata. Close to the train station so we had no trouble getting around the city.

4.5

Feb 2019

The area around Kyoto Station is a very convenient place for shopping and sightseeing. also, Hifumi Ryokan is a just 5-minute walk from Kyoto Central Station Exit. The facilities in Ryokan are a little old and the public baths are a bit inconvenient, but the staffs were very friendly and the ryokan's meal (kaiseki) was fantastic. add, if you visit Kyoto with your kids, I strongly recommend visiting the Kyoto railway museum.

4.5

Jan 2019

close to station

4.5

Nov 2018

I enjoy ryokans. The tradition is refreshing and authentic

4.5

Nov 2018

2 blocks distance from the Kyoto station, which makes it extremely convenient. Staff are very helpful and everything is very clean and organized. I recommend trying breakfast and Kaiseki dinner - extreme detail is put in preparing the food. Make sure you come hungry for the Kaiseki dinner. :) Make sure you select the right room type - some do not have private bathrooms. We chose the one with private bathroom and it was really good!

4.5

Oct 2018

Great service. Lovely dinner and breakfast. The lady serving was very attentive so impressive.

4.5

Oct 2018

整體覺得是個相當不錯的住宿經驗，整理幾個以下優點: 1.離京都車站很近，但鬧中取靜，逛街、交通轉乘都相當方便。 2.有著傳統塌塌米的房型、男女分開的共用中小型澡堂與獨立食堂，雖不算真正的溫泉旅館，但卻有令人身在溫泉旅館的錯覺。 3.旅館老闆與員工都很親切、服務良好，每天旅館人員都會幫你鋪(收)好床墊、整潔乾淨 4.餐點有很有日式風格，可以體驗看看店內溝通以日文為主，少數員工會少量英文，而此次住宿看到的大多是日本人在地人，若會說些日本，應該會有更棒的住宿體驗。 We had a great time living here. It's quite a nice Japanese hotel located close to the Kyoto train station. For tourists who are looking for a quiet and convenient place to stay, the hotel is definitely meet your needs. The staffs are all very nice and the house keeping services are terrific! Though they speak little English, they are all willing to help you with everything. The Tatami and the mattress were so comfortable that we don't want to wake up in the morning. We would like to recommend this hotel to everyone who wants to experience a traditional Japanese style of living.

4.5

Sep 2018

Fantastic location a few minutes walk from Kyoto Station down a narrow street with lots of ryokans and some good restaurants. Excellent Ofuro on the ground floor. Spacious tatami room. We didn’t have meals there but dinner looked very good. Staff extremely helpful. Would have stayed longer if they hadn’t been fully booked for the extra days we wanted.

4.5

Aug 2018

Nice and Quiet Place close to Kyoto Station. Friendly staff.

4.5

Apr 2018

Pro's: * Public bath to relax before / after a long day * Breakfast was wonderful. Definitely spend extra to get it. * Great location: very close to the subway, restaurants, and shopping. * Friendly staff that did every thing they could to help. We also received small keychains as parting gifts. * There's a little snack left for the guests every day to enjoy with tea. Con's: * Rooms were a bit small for a group of four. The tatami fits about four single-sized futons. * The public bath is on the small side and can use some updating. * Thin walls

4.5

Apr 2018

Pros:* Public bath to relax before / after a long day* Breakfast was wonderful. Definitely spend extra to get it.* Great location: very close to the subway, restaurants, and shopping.* Friendly staff that did every thing they could to help. We also received small keychains as parting gifts.* Theres a little snack left for the guests every day to enjoy with tea.Cons:* Rooms were a bit small for a group of four. The tatami fits about four single-sized futons.* The public bath is on the small side and can use some updating.* Thin walls

4.5

Mar 2018

If you want to experience a traditional room in Japan for an accesible price this is your option! Just a warning. They have two types of rooms. The majority of them is with shared shower! So double check because for 10 dls more you can have your private shower. Totally worth it!

4.5

Aug 2017

Nice ryokan. Near the station. Clean. I have loved the japanese breakfast.

4.5

Aug 2017

Great location behind a busy street and very close to Kyoto station for train and bus transportation to the sights. We stayed as a family of 4 for 3 nights and enjoyed the experience. Although the room and facilities are fairly basic but clean and tidy, staff are friendly and polite. The beds are made ready everyday, with free snacks provided on the table, which shows thoughtful attention to detail.

4.5

Aug 2017

It was a little bit challenging to find the simple location, as someone who had never been to Japan. I would have to say that the confusion was more on the transit side than the hotel location, though. Once you learn (as I quickly did) how the street system works in Japan's cities, it makes it easier to find. That said: It is very well located, and the street on which it is located is one that adds to the magic of it all. When I walked inside, I was welcomed (and subsequently upgraded to the larger slippers...lol), and then quickly checked in. In fact, they had my reservation information up in a blink of an eye. I was given the quick (in adequate English) rundown of the building layout, and ushered to my quarters with a smile. I enjoyed the half-board, which meant dinner and breakfast were included. The food was traditional, and I enjoyed the experience. I was instructed by the matron who seated and served me on how to eat certain things, fully in Japanese (and with great gesturing, which I could more easily understand.) Every one of the staff made my first experience a very warm one, in fact. The room was simple, which is what i was looking for. I pulled an extra set of futons to pile onto my first one to make it more comfortable for me, and the sleep was great. The onsen was perfect, especially after hours, and during the early part of the day. If ever in Kyoto, I think this is one of those places I would highly recommend.

4.5

Aug 2017

It was a little bit challenging to find the simple location, as someone who had never been to Japan. I would have to say that the confusion was more on the transit side than the hotel location, though. Once you learn (as I quickly did) how the street system works in Japans cities, it makes it easier to find. That said: It is very well located, and the street on which it is located is one that adds to the magic of it all. When I walked inside, I was welcomed (and subsequently upgraded to the larger slippers...lol), and then quickly checked in. In fact, they had my reservation information up in a blink of an eye. I was given the quick (in adequate English) rundown of the building layout, and ushered to my quarters with a smile. I enjoyed the half-board, which meant dinner and breakfast were included. The food was traditional, and I enjoyed the experience. I was instructed by the matron who seated and served me on how to eat certain things, fully in Japanese (and with great gesturing, which I could more easily understand.) Every one of the staff made my first experience a very warm one, in fact. The room was simple, which is what i was looking for. I pulled an extra set of futons to pile onto my first one to make it more comfortable for me, and the sleep was great. The onsen was perfect, especially after hours, and during the early part of the day.If ever in Kyoto, I think this is one of those places I would highly recommend.

4.5

Apr 2017

Very interesting experience. Breakfast is a must try.

4.5

Apr 2017

Wonderful Staff, they were gracious and helpful. We adore our dinner hostess, she was amazing!

4.5

Mar 2017

While this place is nice enough, it is the people that work here that make it a truly great place to stay. After getting caught in the rain during our recent stay we headed back to change into dry clothes. When we were ready to go again they gave us umbrellas to use and offered to dry our soaking wet shoes. The beds were pulled out of a night and tidied away again in the morning. There is always hot water available for tea in your room and the guys at reception go out of their way to help you. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a traditional stay in central Kyoto.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $134 per night. This rental is $148 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hifumi Ryokan. 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 Hifumi Ryokan pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Hifumi Ryokan?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and tv.

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Hifumi Ryokan

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Room (10 tatami mats)

Japanese-Style Room, Shared Bathroom (7 Tatami Mats)

Japanese Room 6 Tatami mats

Hifumi Ryokan

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Room (10 tatami mats)

Japanese-Style Room, Shared Bathroom (7 Tatami Mats)

Japanese Room 6 Tatami mats

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 Hifumi Ryokan pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hifumi Ryokan?

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