Very friendly, helpful, and solicitous staff throughout the whole stay. The hotel is not really walking distance from the train station if you have any baggage. The sidewalks are asphalt and we both broke luggage wheels on the walk. The ryokan is in a quieter part of town, which can be good or bad depending on your desires. The facility itself is a little dated but clean and the staff is really so kind. The rooms were well-sized and the amenities sufficient. The tatami mats smell amazing, which is something I hadn't considered! We had the kaiseki dinner and also breakfast which were elaborate and full of interesting and new food items we hadn't had before. Again, this can be good or bad depending on your spirit of adventure. We utilized the onsen, which was clean and useful. If you are seeking a ryokan in Kyoto, I would recommend this one.

Very nice Ryokan with good and clean rooms - only setback was that the meals were served in a dining room rather than in the room itself.

LOVED my experience here! Extremely friendly and accommodating staff, and the rooms are extremely clean and well laid out. From start to finish, they ensure you have the best experience possible.

Average hotel

Fantastic ryokan. The staff has a really good English and everyone was nice to us. There is a little shop in front of the front desk and free coffee (If my mind is not fooling me). The room was exceptional, had a nice view and futons. Bathroom was great and separated from toilets. There is a tatoo friendly onsen on top floor open until 12 am. The gaiseki was amazing, the chef explained to us how to eat every dish in English and was fun.

Great experience. We wanted stay in Kyoto so this was a good ryokan option. Wonderful dining experience

Great traditional ryokan. If you want a gentle introduction to Japanese inns while in Kyoto city centre, you cannot go wrong with this one. We did n't manage to try the public bath, but room and service were excellent. Location is pretty good. There are a number of local "drinking holes" towards the station and a very popular ramen joint just a couple of blocks from the hotel (same street). We walked to the major Kyoto attractions although this might longer than others might willing to walk.

Incredible staff that are so friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door to the second you leave. We did meals with them that and had a great explanation of everything as well.