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Matsubaya Ryokan

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Daily English breakfast for a fee
Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View | Living area | TV
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View | Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower
    8 min walk
  • Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Western-Style Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Western-Style Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom | In-room dining

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Single Room | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower | In-room dining

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Matsubaya Ryokan, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 8 minutes by foot from Kyoto Tower. .This guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Biwa.
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What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shijo Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ピザーラ京都中央 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ザ キッチン カンラ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
Matsubaya Ryokan offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Matsubaya
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Ryokan Matsubaya
Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 366 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice ryokan in a residential area, walkable to the Kyoto Station. The only complaint was the AC in the room was not strong enough and the room was kinda stuffy and warm with the 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Greenfield Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as price for what you get, this Ryokan offers incredible hospitality and service for a fraction of the price of some the pricier Ryokan around town. You can rent a private onsen for a mere ¥1000 per hour, a nice reprieve after a day out and about on your feet. With breakfast included, this location should be well consideree for your Japanese Ryokan experience. Thank you from my wife and I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lineker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan experience. I’ve stayed in my fair share of Ryokans and this offers that experience with a western flair. Each room has private bathrooms but there is a private onsen bath on location you can reserve. We stayed in a more traditional room which had a tatami room with futon beds. It’s a good compromise if you’re not ready to be in a shared onsen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsubaya Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station where many food options are available. There is a convenience store in between. We split our time in Kyoto between this ryokan and a modern hotel near Kyoto Station. The modern hotel was wonderful, however, it will in time be blended in with all the other wonderful hotels we've stayed at, while it's unlikely we'll forget the traditional Japanese experience we got at the ryokan. We had a deluxe room with garden view. It was clean and had everything we needed. The futon beds were very comfortable. The only issue we had was that we couldn't turn off the lights at night while keeping the air-conditioning on at the same time. We opted for a Japanese breakfast - booking ahead of time is a must - and we really enjoyed it (we even learned from our host the correct way to eat the rice, namely, wrapping it in the seaweed wraps provided). In short, we recommend this ryokan if you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience in a reasonably-priced ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Japanese style rooms with table, futons, water kettle, fridge, Yukata. Excellent host - super warm, welcoming and helpful. Friendly staff. This Ryokan is very convenient to Gion and the Kyoto Station. Bathroom is not large but it's not too small either.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Sunnyvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and service was lovely. The private bath was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to the train station my second time saying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and kind staff. Even helped us order food in the rain. Only complaint is that the bathrooms are a bit cramped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Tel Aviv

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, old world style. Clean, well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 15 years ago, although the building has been renovated it still retains the charm of a Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Brooklyn, NY

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of staying at Matsubaya with my class a week and a half before my stay with my wife and both times were a true pleasure. The staff there is phenomenal and quite kind. I will definitely return the next time I find myself in the Kansai area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Part Traditional
Great stay but rooms modern and renovated not Ryokan however traditional breakfast was excellent! Staff great, location a little confusing but original old area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tatami room had a strong smell bcoz of the bamboo mats... so you might need to keep the window open all day.. not recommended if you stay during winter or summer coz u can't open window all day... the ryokan said to be opened in 2016 but everything inside is old style... the tv is like the size of my android tablet ... and toilet is old style as well..lol... but overall was ok if you want to try out Japanese ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019