Accommodations in Shimmachidōri

Rooms are stunning, big surfaces, full facilities and amenities, extremely clean. The most comfortable bed (futon on tatami) we have ever had. The hotel is elegant and stylish, contemporary in traditional Japanese beautifulness. Best location in town. The terrace is the cherry on the cake offering an amazing view. Staff is very professional, kind, helpful, always smiling and offering the perfect customer care, perfectly English speaking. A true GEM in Kyoto and the perfect getaway to celebrate special journey!

Staff was really helpful and they have really good english. The room was clean and not that bad space-wise either. It was also really quiet! We were there with our 2 year old daughter and the kitchen floor also has a “play” area with some plushies and a big space, so it was great to relax there at night.

Kyoto and Japan are amazing and this inn is in a great location with an exceptional staff who work hard to make sure your needs are fulfilled as their guests. I was given a complimentary free of charge bottle of sake as bonus! Thumbs up!

Amazing experience from the lobby smelling like a million dollars to the room decor (and pajama quality) to the "bath" and of course the super helpful staff

This staff was just exceptional, made us feel at home and paid attention to this one as details

Excellent experience. Great staff. Great service. Transportation:bus and train close by

Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms.

Well-trained staffs and excellent service. Ideal location for holiday.

It was very comfortable, close walk to bus/subway.

The location, clean, tidy, great facilities

Very clean and quiet but convenient location.

It felt very historic and it looked awesome. The house was put together very well for lodging. It did not feel old at all. House was always heated and insulated. Heated floors were nice too

Very authentic japanese ryokan experience. We loved it.

This house is managed by a nearby hotel and was in top condition, prime location and well stocked. We enjoyed the short walk to restaurant and shops, the availability of a fully stocked kitchen and a water/dryer combo. It was interesting to stay in a traditional Japanese home. The bathroom was to die for! The shower/tub combo in one room was new to us and the hot air ventilation inside was great. I would highly recommend this place, I wish we would have stayed longer

This was actually my second time staying at Kyo no Ondokoro, and it still blew me away. The first time I visited, my family was awed. This time, I decided to bring my parents along, and they fell in love with it too! The house is honestly huge - big enough to comfortably host two whole families, but even with just the three of us, we felt it was worth every penny. If you appreciate a mix of history and modern comfort, you’ll love this place. It’s a beautifully restored traditional Japanese townhouse that actually won a major design award. They did an incredible job keeping that classic Japanese style while making it feel totally fresh and refined. Everything from the interior design and the decor to the stunning little garden and the traditional tatami room is just amazing. The location is another huge plus. It’s tucked away in a quiet, authentic neighborhood filled with local shops and cozy izakayas, so we get a real taste of local life. At the same time, we are only a few minutes of walking distance away to tons of highly rated restaurants, the Imperial Palace, and the beautiful Kamogawa River. Running in the Imperial Palace and along side the Kamogawa River in the early morning is a mesmerizing experience. And of course, the staff there has always been friendly and helpful. I can’t recommend this place enough.

The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The facilities were great, specifically the bath house.