This was our first visit to Kyoto and first time staying in a ryokan and wow, this was better than we could have imagined! The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had the most pleasant stay. It was the best service we have ever had at any hotel ever! The room was spacious, beautiful, and clean and had lovely amenities for us during our stay. We stayed in the Gyokuro room on the top floor with two incredible baths and plenty of space. It was lovely! We had the sukiyaki dinner, Japanese breakfast, and Ochazuke and would highly recommend it all! The dinner and breakfast were both intimate experiences filled with delicious food, relaxing environment, and gracious hosts. The presentation of the food and the taste of each dish was amazing! This was the perfect way for us to relax and recharge as we continue to explore Japan. Highly recommend booking with breakfast and dinner and prepare to stay from check in to checkout - you won’t want to leave the property once you are here! Special thank you to Mana, Akara, and Shota for making this the highlight of our trip. Your warmth and hospitality made us feel so special. We so greatly appreciate each of you and hope we can one day come back again!