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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

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Exterior
Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)
Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM) | Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
44-8 Bishamon-cho, Higashioji-dori, Matsubara-agaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0812
  • Gion Corner
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room (Check-in before 9PM)

Twin Room (Check-in before 9PM)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About this property

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

Ryokan with a hot tub, steps from Gion Corner
Along with a hot tub, this ryokan has a garden and a front-desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a hot tub.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and a water dispenser
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Gion Corner and 13 minutes by foot from Kiyomizu Temple
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto ryokan.

Room service is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 8:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide vegetarian, halal meals, or gluten free and most dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.
This property cannot accommodate requests for dietary restrictions. Any special meal requests must be received at least 7 days in advance of arrival. Special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first ryokan experience and it was excellent. The place offered authentic Japanese living, dining, and bathing experience. The warm and care hospitality was most impressive. Highly recommended to stay if you visit Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very comfortable room for the 4 of us. Walkable area to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lilian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very wonderful Ryokan expierence! We paid for both the dinner and breakfast, both of which were very sensible and delicious. I do believe that it is worth the extra added cost, especially the dinner, which is served in our room. The breakfast was served in a dining room on the 2nd floor, which was still nice but definitely a different feeling. We had the choice to choose from three different time slots: I think we ate at 6:30PM (latest available) and 8:00 AM (2nd option). I will say in terms of service, that I did not feel like the staff was very involved in the process of the expierence as much as I had hoped. For dinner we had a little English menu to explain the dishes in front of us, but this was not true for breakfast. For some members of our party who were unfamiliar with Japanese food, a little explaination would have been wonderful. I felt similarly about the lack of explaination about the public baths and our yukatas. Perhaps this expection was unrealistic and imposing of me, but something to note for those who had a similar expectation. For my party, we were shown our rooms, explained the TV remote and left alone for the entirety of the stay. Note on public bath- it is TINY. Do not come with the expectation of a proper onsen type bath. It comfortably fits 4 ppl MAX. Bedroom was beautiful and clean, futon beds were firm but comfortable. They allow you to store luggage after checkout which was very wondeful. We stored until 3PM for free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A beautiful, traditional Japanese experience. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Lovely public bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinoe staff were all so very kind and helpful. The room was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience here. The staff was absolutely amazing and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dariy, Sofia

Travelled with family
Overall it was a bit overrated. The pictures did not exactly correspond to the real situation, probably it used to be like that once upon a time, but it needs to be updated for sure. The experience was ok. The area was comfortable and quiet. The hotel was warm and clean, the room was spacious, but a bit worn. The ratio price-service was acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, great traditional food, beautiful traditional onsen and Japanese sleeping experience. Gave it a low rating because over priced at $350 per night. Would have given 5 stars if everything was the same, but price was $100 less. I wish the women's onsen had a English language directions (apparently the men's did).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean, and very caring staff. Dinner service was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay. Staff was extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all amazing, but we especially loved the young lady who served us our evening meal - she was an absolute delight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool ryokan, breakfasts were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Very nice traditional Japanese hotel that provided a beautiful experirence.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eriko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really beautiful with a zen garden in the lobby area. The staff was so kind and accommodating. We experienced authentic tatami floors and enjoyed the public bath which was very relaxing. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan was nice but knocking off a star since you could not add food to your stay if you did not request prior to your visit when booking. Noticed in Japan a lot of food places do not open until 10 am and will close around 3 pm before reopening for dinner so not having the option to add breakfast to our stay was a problem. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. I like that the Ryokan was close enough to walk to a lot of shrines and temples. Would I stay at this Ryokan again probably not since it was not super close to train transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poh Hong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and staff! The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, so much food! Very conveniently located in the Gion area of Kyoto around many tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to have the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024