The place, as the photos show, is enchanting – and conveniently located for exploring the city. We recommend trying the traditional Japanese breakfast (with fresh products and new specials every day). During our trip to Japan, we stayed in different establishments, each with charming and attentive staff, but at Toshiharu Ryokan the team showed the highest levels of thoughtfulness and kindness. Dear team, thank you for your warm welcome, this experience will live long in our hearts – merci beaucoup, ありがとうございました ♡

The place, as the photos show, is enchanting – and conveniently located for exploring the city. We recommend trying the traditional Japanese breakfast (with fresh products and new specials every day). During our trip to Japan, we stayed in different establishments, each with charming and attentive staff, but at Toshiharu Ryokan the team showed the highest levels of thoughtfulness and kindness. Dear team, thank you for your warm welcome, this experience will live long in our hearts – merci beaucoup, ありがとうございました ♡

Perfect place to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Staff were considerate and delightful.

Perfect place to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Staff were considerate and delightful.

Wonderful stay at this charming ryokan with exceptional hospitality. Our room had a private garden and the onsen is relaxing and luxurious experience. The staff are kind, generous, welcoming and attentive to every detail. The owner and all staff care deeply about your experience. This is a must for your Kyoto visit.

Wonderful stay at this charming ryokan with exceptional hospitality. Our room had a private garden and the onsen is relaxing and luxurious experience. The staff are kind, generous, welcoming and attentive to every detail. The owner and all staff care deeply about your experience. This is a must for your Kyoto visit.

Historic Ryokan, with the most lovely staff. They managed to organise a late sitting for tempura 10 mins walk away and even dropped by to give us an umbrella for the journey back. Truly above and beyond expectations

Historic Ryokan, with the most lovely staff. They managed to organise a late sitting for tempura 10 mins walk away and even dropped by to give us an umbrella for the journey back. Truly above and beyond expectations

This was a wonderful stay! close to all amenities and sights of Kyoto, but a quiet and calm restful stay; gracious and efficient staff whose care and attention was faultless.

This was a wonderful stay! close to all amenities and sights of Kyoto, but a quiet and calm restful stay; gracious and efficient staff whose care and attention was faultless.

We loved our stay. The service and experience was impeccable. Breakfast is a must and the most beautiful and delicious meal we’ve had in Japan. Would recommend and return every time we visit Kyoto! Thanks to the staff for an amazing stay!!

We loved our stay. The service and experience was impeccable. Breakfast is a must and the most beautiful and delicious meal we’ve had in Japan. Would recommend and return every time we visit Kyoto! Thanks to the staff for an amazing stay!!

Very traditional but good

Very traditional but good

The staff was amazing and the property was very beautiful and had such an authentic feeling. Definitely recommend!

This ryokan is tucked in a narrow street of nice 'laneway' houses just north of the Kyoto Station, Can wald but easy short taxi ride. It is one of the few old style houses and gives a very authentic feel of Japanese homes. It is small but nice onzen, breakfast and gardens. Lots of nice dining options nearby and very central to use public transit to the tourist sites. Good english and VERY attentive staff. Highly recommend.

This ryokan is tucked in a narrow street of nice 'laneway' houses just north of the Kyoto Station, Can wald but easy short taxi ride. It is one of the few old style houses and gives a very authentic feel of Japanese homes. It is small but nice onzen, breakfast and gardens. Lots of nice dining options nearby and very central to use public transit to the tourist sites. Good english and VERY attentive staff. Highly recommend.

The staff was amazing and the property was very beautiful and had such an authentic feeling. Definitely recommend!

One of the best places I have ever stayed. Beautiful, comfortable accommodation with the most fantastic hosts who were so kind and thoughtful. We were so sad to leave!

One of the best places I have ever stayed. Beautiful, comfortable accommodation with the most fantastic hosts who were so kind and thoughtful. We were so sad to leave!

Staying here was one of our favorite experiences in Japan. You feel like you are staying with a family. The ryokan is very clean and modern, the private onsen is incredible, and the breakfast is delicious. I would highly recommend staying here!!

Amazing hospitality and beautiful property. We were sad to leave. A unique cultural experience that felt like stepping into the past. All the employees were beyond kind and helpful. Truly a magical night and a highlight of our trip. Could not recommend more highly.

Amazing hospitality and beautiful property. We were sad to leave. A unique cultural experience that felt like stepping into the past. All the employees were beyond kind and helpful. Truly a magical night and a highlight of our trip. Could not recommend more highly.

Staying at this Ryokan was the highlight of our entire Japan trip! If you are looking for a traditional Japanese experience/stay, this is the perfect fit for you! From the moment we stepped in the door, we were greeted with warmth, hospitality, and hot tea/mochi. Our room was beautiful and the layout beds were very comfortable too. Our room had walk out access to the beautiful garden. The shower/bath area was incredibly clean and I had the most relaxing bathing experience ever! You must have the traditional Japanese breakfast as well, as this will complete your whole stay! If I’m ever back in Kyoto, I’d love to stay here again! The hospitality, food, and staff were beyond amazing.

Staying at this Ryokan was the highlight of our entire Japan trip! If you are looking for a traditional Japanese experience/stay, this is the perfect fit for you! From the moment we stepped in the door, we were greeted with warmth, hospitality, and hot tea/mochi. Our room was beautiful and the layout beds were very comfortable too. Our room had walk out access to the beautiful garden. The shower/bath area was incredibly clean and I had the most relaxing bathing experience ever! You must have the traditional Japanese breakfast as well, as this will complete your whole stay! If I’m ever back in Kyoto, I’d love to stay here again! The hospitality, food, and staff were beyond amazing.

The staff here is amazing. I've been travelling across Japan for 3 weeks and the staff here was the best I've ever encountered! They were very accommodating, friendly, and energetic. I highly recommend this Ryokan to anyone!

The staff here is amazing. I've been travelling across Japan for 3 weeks and the staff here was the best I've ever encountered! They were very accommodating, friendly, and energetic. I highly recommend this Ryokan to anyone!

Our stay at Tohshiharu Ryokan was amazing. The entire family of staff was just that - like family welcoming us into their home and treating us like honored guests. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and even managed to do the impossible: they set up a kaiseki dinner for us at the last minute with less than 12 hours notice. We chose the smallest of the rooms - the Satsuki - because it had its own private wash room (sink and toilet) off the private Japanese courtyard garden. Despite the fact the wash room was cold because it was an unheated, outdoor room, the heated toilet seat made up for it in addition to the fact that we had our own wonderful kotatsu (table with heat underneath) to warm up if our toes got chilly. The futons were super comfortable and the down comforters were indulgent beyond belief. The daily traditional breakfasts were amazing, as were the lovely baths. And there was a little library with snacks, tea, and coffee. We couldn’t have had a better stay.

Our stay at Tohshiharu Ryokan was amazing. The entire family of staff was just that - like family welcoming us into their home and treating us like honored guests. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and even managed to do the impossible: they set up a kaiseki dinner for us at the last minute with less than 12 hours notice. We chose the smallest of the rooms - the Satsuki - because it had its own private wash room (sink and toilet) off the private Japanese courtyard garden. Despite the fact the wash room was cold because it was an unheated, outdoor room, the heated toilet seat made up for it in addition to the fact that we had our own wonderful kotatsu (table with heat underneath) to warm up if our toes got chilly. The futons were super comfortable and the down comforters were indulgent beyond belief. The daily traditional breakfasts were amazing, as were the lovely baths. And there was a little library with snacks, tea, and coffee. We couldn’t have had a better stay.

Wonderful, friendly staff; great attention to detail everywhere. Delicious breakfast. Definitely would recommend!

Wonderful, friendly staff; great attention to detail everywhere. Delicious breakfast. Definitely would recommend!

What a beautiful, lovely place run by kind people. Such a special experience. We didn’t want to leave! We’ll be thinking about our stay at this ryokan forever!