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Our group of 8 stayed in a total of 5 rooms at the Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Uru****ei and we enjoyed our stay, thought the location of the ryokan was convenient, thought the rooms and service were good, and thought the ryokan was good value. Our experience with the ryokan started well before our actual stay as we had booked different rooms before being sure how we would use and share the rooms and so had to e-mail the ryokan to re-arrange our reservations trading rooms between members because certain rooms we had booked were already sold out. Perhaps because of the pandemic and the strong post-pandemic recovery in tourist travel to Japan, response was a bit unreliable and I had to re-send some e-mails and follow up, even sometimes using Google translate to translate my message so that it would be easier to deal with. In the end, the ryokan was able to do a relatively complicated reorganization of our reservations. The ryokan is not very large so booking well in advance is highly recommended, particularly if you are looking at one of the special rooms such as the Sakura suite or the Urushi suite or the even more unique maisonette. I had booked the maisonette for myself, which is a special two storey room with a Japanese tatami mat sleeping area on the bottom floor and a Western sitting area on the top floor with direct access to the rooftop rock garden. I enjoyed sleeping on the tatami mats with the provided Japanese bedding but must admit I found the low table and right at floor level seats difficult and uncomfortable to use, particularly if I was using my laptop. The upstairs Western sitting area came to the rescue as there is a sofa and a coffee table which were comfortable to use for work on my laptop. The maisonette is really the best of both worlds and came with additional benefits including free booking of the private bath in the ryokan and your choice of a benefit with choices including breakfast or transit day ticket. The ryokan is located about 10 minutes walk away and a bridge across from the Gion area so our group easily walked there after dropping our luggage off at the hotel prior to the standard check in time. There are lots of casual restaurants nearby and the ryokan does hand out a handy map of the area around the ryokan listing a number of restaurant recommendations. Everything seems well organized at the ryokan, check in was efficient and they have many staff of different nationalities who speak a number of languages besides Japanese and English. The ryokan stored our luggage and by the time we returned from our walk to Gion, all of our luggage was correctly placed in each member’s room. We stayed 3 nights at the ryokan but only had the ryokan offered breakfast one time. There was a choice of Japanese, Western or Continental breakfast, which has to be ordered the night before. I had the Japanese breakfast and it was the standard grilled salmon with rice, miso soup and pickled vegetables. Breakfast was fine and

I loved this hotel so much. Very affordable but amenities are the best. It is less than few minutes from Kyoto station (Hachijo exit not central exit) Entrance has relaxed resort atmosphere like you're in Hawaii. They have 2 buildings. They both have free coffee and drinks. One of their buildings has massage chairs which I used every night and community bath. You're allowed to walk around in Yukata (bathrobes) and slippers at this hotel so don't be surprised if you see many guests wearing them in public. Breakfast was excellent good selection of western and Asian food. Actually, it was more like branch I didn't have to eat until dinner, and it was perfect because you're busy all day with places to see. I would recommend going before 9am. Room is small if you're from the U.S but spotless and functional. If you at Kyoto station (Hachijo exit) cross the street If you see Ibis hotel, you're at the right place. 7 Eleven is right next to the hotel. Many restaurants and main bus stops are on the other side of Kyoto station (central exit) which is few minutes from this hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

This time, I stayed at Superior Double (Smoking): with a balcony (19 ㎡). The first impression was that the size of the TV was a little small. The room is just the right size. I am grateful to smokers that I can smoke. Points I was curious about: 〇 I want a USB port and an outlet on the bedside switch panel. 〇 There is no USB port installed in the room itself, so don't forget to charge the tap. 〇 The air conditioning and ventilation environment are a little weak, so you may be a little worried in the summer. I liked it: 〇 Thank you for the service such as smoking room, large communal bath, and welcome drink. ※ Especially the micro bubble bath in the large communal bath was unusual and very good. 〇 Breakfast is mainly bread and has a wide variety. 〇 It was very quiet because it was a little far from Kyoto Station. 〇 Location is right from subway station (Jujo Station) and bus stop (Oishibashi).

It’s rare to see and enjoy a property more beautiful than what it promises to be online but it was the case. The only downside is you have to checkin in a separate place 5 minutes away and open only during day business hours (6 pm max). Basically it’s a two floor house carefully and beautifully arranged in traditional ryokan style with excellent amenities including a very small but lovely garden and a symbolic stone path separating the bathroom from the living room on the ground floor. The 2 bedrooms are upstairs 1 Western style the other Japanese style. Everything is cased in rustic dark unvarnished Japanese wood

I had an amazing time in Kyoto, and this hotel made it even more special. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and they gave us many compliments. The hotel had a beautiful design and the room was very relaxing and cozy. I felt like I was in heaven when I rested in the room. It was one of the best moments of my trip to Kyoto. The hotel was also conveniently located, only 2 km from the famous Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets, and not far from Kyoto station. The breakfast was delicious and fresh, and we also enjoyed the light meal. I loved everything about the room, the bed, and the design. It was perfect.

Breakfast is a Japanese-style meal package, not available in the room, relative to the room price, the price is not high

The hotel is a ten-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, and all the way to see the Japanese buildings soon arrived. It is about 15 minutes away from the major buses, not about half an hour. Acceptable. The hotel service is great, the black hair beef on the ground floor is great, the service is also very nice, you can order a la carte, it is best to book in advance at check-in. There is a ramen restaurant opposite the hotel. Children in villas like it very much.

We were lucky to get the first room beside hotel entrance. This is a modern ryokan that comes with breakfast. Hotel opened only 3 years ago and has only 7 rooms. There was ample space for us to open our 20” luggage. Bathroom provides full amenities including Pola toiletries and comes with a standing shower and a private onsen. A travel adapter was provided although both sides of the headboard already has USB sockets. There's a dining room which provides unlimited Japanese snacks, ice cream, tea, coffee and beer (Premium Suntory Malt)!! Breakfast is served at 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30 daily with a choice of fish or Wagyu beef pre-ordered the day before. It's the full traditional Japanese breakfast with rice and soup. The beef is grilled on the spot according to your preferred doneness. Service was detailed as the waitress took the trouble to remember our individual preferences from the day before. Every staff speaks some English which is rare for a ryokan. They were friendly, responsive and very helpful. One of them gave us suggestions on what we could do and offered to make reservations for us. Hotel is just 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station exit 5. Just cross at the pedestrian crossing when you reach ground level and walk into the lane between the buildings. Turn left at the 3rd junction. After 50m, Hotel is on your right. This place is near Nishiki Market. Stay was really enjoyable and will definitely be back!

Gorgeous and sleek hotel all in black, beautiful communal lounge and state of the art kitchen ( and laundry) Unique and stunning lobby with relaxing library and couches - you can make a tea in the kitchen and take it to the library. A huge art book in reception to ponder, an inclusive environment for guests. Not far from the station, staff are great, rooms a little small but beds are very comfortable. The only disappointment was that the bar only serves gin, some whiskey and some beer. So if you want wine or vodka ( or anything else) you have to go elsewhere. This was a shame as we really wanted to enjoy the ambience.