When you stay at Yuzuya Ryokan, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Higashiyama Station is 10 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (13 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Kaiseki meal
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in reception
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Tokonoma (alcove)
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3630 to 6050 per person
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Yuzuya Ryokan Kyoto
Yuzuya Kyoto
Yuzuya
Yuzuya Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Yuzuya Ryokan Kyoto
Yuzuya Ryokan Ryokan
Yuzuya Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Yuzuya Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Yuzuya Ryokan?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Yuzuya Ryokan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yuzuya Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Yuzuya Ryokan and nearby?
Yuzuya Ryokan has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Yuzuya Ryokan?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Yuzuya Ryokan like?
Yuzuya Ryokan is a short 10-minute walk from Higashiyama Station and 15 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.
Yuzuya Ryokan Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2024
Excellent service and wonderful kaiseki breakfast and dinners. Location extremely convenient near many shrines, temples, dining, shopping, transportation. Only downside is facities are on the older side and air conditioner is loud and always on in the room during the summer.
Yifan
Yifan, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Great attention to detail and very helpful staff. Great first time experience especially with the dinner and breakfast options.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Not to be missed
Fantastic stay steeped in Japanese tradition. Rooms beautiful, welcome wonderful, beds comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, prehaps a bit too much for 2 teenagers, but still amazing and delicious regardless.
C
C, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2024
Staff service and Ryokan rooms are fantastic.
Japanese Breakfast is five stars.
Paul
Paul, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Amazing stay.
Erika
Erika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2024
The food is excellent, the location is perfect.
Danilo
Danilo, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
Artisinal authentic Japanese ryokan with superb yuzu themed food! Central location and lovely well-maintained property! Warm hospitality! Check dinner times since we almost missed ours..
Yumi
Yumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2024
Surpassed my expectations
Great location, beautiful property, and tremendous food. The staff was tremendously helpful and had great senses of humor. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Jaime Ryan
Jaime Ryan, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2024
The best ryokan experience in Kyoto
We had the most wonderful stay at Yuzuya Ryokan, it provided the true traditional ryokan experience from beginning to end. The staff are so friendly and always willing to help and look after us. The room was huge and so comfortable. And the Japanese breakfast was absolutely delicious.
The location was also very conveniently based in Gion, close to the temples in the area and in walking distance to the main Gion district where we found many shops and restaurants.
We will definitely be back!
Terry
Terry, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Xia
Xia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2023
Kheng Leong
Kheng Leong, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2023
Neil
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8/10 Very good
16 Nov 2023
Great experience of Japanese lifestyle, sleeping in futon beds in a tatami room. Highlight of the stay is the Japanese breakfast , wearing a yukata garb. staff are very helpful. They are like family, assisting us from the start until the end.
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2023
Best Japanese food I have ever had.
Marcus
Marcus, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2023
This was a true Japanese experience. The place is magical and the food is amazing. I loved being able to try multiple authentic Japanese dishes in one meal
Juan
Juan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2023
Wonderful Ryokan at the heard of Kyoto
Absolute wonderful Ryokan to harbor at the heart of Gion! From amenities to services to dinings, everything is knitted to the smallest details. Definitely would be back again in the future should availability allows.
Yijing
Yijing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2023
A truly Japanese experience. So wonderful.
Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2023
Secily
Secily, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2023
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2023
Exceptional service and food in a fantastic location in Kyoto!
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2023
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2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2022
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Nov 2022
Yuzuya is a nice classic ryokan in the heart of Gion. We stayed at a number of other Ryokan in Japan and we enjoyed this one as well. Room was smaller than expected, I will say, though the wooden bath tub in the room was great. The best thing by far about Yuzuya, though, was the incredible food. Really next level dinner and breakfast - some of the best food we had in Kyoto. But the main drawback is the price, which I don't think matched the quality of the services provided. Don't get me wrong: it's a gorgeous property and the food was fantastic. But it still felt overpriced. Nevertheless, if you aren't getting the Ryokan experience in another city, stay here 1 night (no longer is needed).