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Matsui Honkan

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Property grounds
Exterior
Lobby
Spa
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Western Room

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds

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Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Superior Room

  • Sleeps 6

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 1

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Matsui Honkan

Family-friendly ryokan in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are available at this ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, gift shops/newsstands, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Matsui Honkan offers 25 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. 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 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Matsui Honkan. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nishiki Market. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and 2 meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Nishiki Market and 7 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of Matsui Honkan, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. There are 2 meeting rooms available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Matsui Honkan also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours).
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 100–10,000 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1100 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • 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

Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Matsui Honkan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property right in the center of the city with very nice and attentive cheerful personal sharing tradinal Japanese way of living and food.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incrdible location with wonderful staff and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, West Hempstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Matsui Honkan was truly unforgettable—one of the most special experiences we had in Kyoto. From the moment we arrived early to drop off our bags, the staff treated us with such kindness. We were welcomed with cool towels and paddle fans—such a thoughtful touch on a hot summer day! When we returned to check in, we were seated in the lobby and served drinks with snacks while the staff explained everything with care—from breakfast service to the onsen. It felt more like a warm welcome than just checking in. One of our favorite surprises? The daily giveaway gifts in cute Japanese drawstring bags. It made us smile every time and showed how much they cared about the little details. Breakfast was a highlight—Kaiseki-style meals delivered to our room each morning, beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The servers were so kind and respectful—it made our mornings feel calm and special. Our room was spacious, clean, and traditionally styled with tatami mats and a private bathroom—perfect for our family of four. We loved wearing the provided yukata and winding down in the public bath, which had separate areas for men and women. The location is also fantastic—just steps away from shopping streets and a short walk to the Samurai & Ninja Museum. We didn’t just stay here—we made memories. Matsui Honkan is pure Japanese hospitality, and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique traditional experience of Japan. The staff is so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a Ryokan. Hotel was clean, beautifully kept and customer service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Warm hospitality. Very helpful and knowledgeable of everything guests want to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. Beautiful Onsen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaojing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsui Honkan is our first experience at Ryokan. It was a fantastic stay. The staff were supper friendly. The served breakfast and dinner were not only delicious but also looked great in the presentation. The location of the property is excellent. Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley are all within minutes of walking distance. I would recommend anyone who would like to experience a traditional Japanese Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place to stay!

Very hospitable and helpful staff. Cool way to experience traditional Japanese culture with family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely experience and we are so glad we got to stay in a Ryokan! I would not order the breakfast option again, only because it was quite the affair and with our tourist plans, it was not possible to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful and nice! The food was amazing and the experience a 10/10 would recommend for anyone traveling and looking for a relaxing stay. In the morning they shipped our bags to the next location and we were able to enjoy the location for the rest of the day bag free. So awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace Pei Lin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic ryokan situated in the heart of Kyoto, perfect location with lots around. However, the room was not the cleanest. We found a messy, unfolded duvet thrown in the closet and a few strands of hair in the bedding. Assuming the duvet was used by the previous guest and not folded by housekeeping after guests checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil extraordinaire! Chambre de type japonaise très confortable pour une famille de quatre. Déjeuners incroyables servis à la chambre. Nous avons profité de la proximité du quartier de Gion où nous sommes allés tous les jours à pied. Également à deux pas du marché Nishiki. Nous avons hâte à notre prochain séjour au Matsui Honkan!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

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

Beautiful renovated ryokan with traditional food!

This is a lovely renovated ryokan with fantastic traditional breakfast (we had a tofu specialty dish) and impeccable service!
Amazing breakfast spread!
Special tofu dish!
Warm thank you & send off!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023