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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

4.0 star property

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Traditional Japanese entrance with a stone lantern, flanked by a small rock garden and a bonsai tree.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table, chairs, and a side table with a candle.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a gravel pathway, bamboo poles, and a stone wall, featuring a bench and table for dining or relaxation.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low table, and sliding door.
Experience serene tranquility in this traditional Japanese-style room, featuring a large bed, shoji screen, and cozy dining area.

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
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room (Check-in before 9PM)

Two beds with matching bedding, a sofa, and a small table make this room a comfortable retreat.

Twin Room (Check-in before 9PM)

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

View all photos for Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM)

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and chairs, television, and decorative hanging scroll.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and chairs, television, and decorative hanging scroll.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and television.

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

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

Traditional meeting room with tatami mat floor, low table, and two chairs.

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

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

About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. .This ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン勝鞍 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪納豆創作料理夏豆 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪にしぶち飯店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪真ん中つるる - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

Ryokan with a hot tub, a short walk to Yasaka Shrine
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Take advantage of the ryokan's room service.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. Limited parking is available onsite.
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 200-10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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. 243 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 336 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

Nam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuehan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rieko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed there one night with my mother because it is a very traditional ryokan and serves traditional Kyoto cuisine.
Dinner Menu
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a great experience and the best breakfast ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamini

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location and super helpful staff. The dinner and breakfast were superb. We all enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so quiet and peaceful. Recommend for a hotel to relax in!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay I've ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

oana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean. Beds comfortable. Breakfast was traditional but good. Minimal English from hotel staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and the kaiseke dinner offered in your room was incredible, the location is great as well as you can walk to Ninenzaka in less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and very helpful. The kaiseki dinner was very good and portions were generous. The Ryokan is as advertised!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful authentic Japanese style inn with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service in a very comfortable dueling. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

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