Name: Tazuru
Address: 600-8015 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Minoya-cho 179-1 , Japan, Shimogyo-ku Minoya-cho 179-1, Kyoto, 600-8015, Japan
Rating: 8.6

Tazuru

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Located beside Kamo River, Tazuru is traditional Japanese-style accommodations boasting delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. Popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. Lively Shijo and Gion areas are within a 10-minute walk, and Kiyomizu-gojo Subway Station is a 5-minute walk from the property. JR Kyoto Station can be reached in a 10-minute bus ride. Offering a historic charm, each room comes with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a low table and futon bedding. Guests can unwind in the room with a yukata robe on, while watching satellite channels on a flat-screen TV. Traditional Japanese dishes are served in the chic dining room, which offers views of the river. Tazuru restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner, and offers a riverside terrace dining experience unique to Kyoto’s summer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Room Type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Twin Room 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Triple Room 3 futon beds
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room 6 futon beds
Japanese-Style Townhouse - Annex 5 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Victor

United States

“The property was clean and comfortable! The location was also within walking distance of everything we wanted to see! The staff were great and very helpful”

Maider

Spain

“The location and the room assigned to the river from Which we could see the Pagoda.”

Abhi

United States

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. They modified the dinner for my wife who is vegetarian, with fish sauce which they made sure to point out to me. Convenient location with clean and large rooms, with lots of storage.”

Rillah

Canada

“My husband accidentally left with our room key as we departed for Hiroshima. Fortunately, Tazaru helped us to return it with no extra cost. So generous. Much appreciated. We are forever grateful. Excellent evening meal with impeccable...”

Raissa

Brazil

“The ryokan is simply awesome! Cozy and beautiful, despite being simple, this is not a trivial stay! They provide you with cold and hot water daily for matcha, fresh towels, plus there is a bath tub and the room is just so perfect sized!!!!...”

Soebroto

United States

“The location is so beautiful. Our room had a small sitting area that looked over the small river. The big river and so many cool streets and places to eat are so close. We really appreciated the tea service every day. The room is clean and so...”

Debra

United States

“How it was traditional, next to the river and quiet. I loved how charming it is and kind the staff was to us and our children.”

Niels

Denmark

“Very authentic and our host was very welcoming. Great location and view. Would stay there again without a doubt. The futons provided us with the best sleep yet on our trip.”

Ckim394

United States

“Everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay at this traditional ryokan hotel. Check-in was easy and we were able to check in a little earlier without issues. Check-in instructions were provided at the front desk and were very clear and...”

Renata

Italy

“great location and charming view of the riverside, breakfast is consistent and varied and the rooms are quite big and comfortable”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
Japanese

Amenities of Tazuru

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

Tazuru takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

Guests with a dinner-included booking must check in by 19:00. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Guests without a dinner-included booking must check in by 21:00.

Please inform Tazuru of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 京都市指令衛環第１６２号

Tazuru