Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

3.0 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Restaurant
Junior suite (Urushi) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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425 Kichimonjicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8069
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-style 7.5 tatami-mats

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese-style 6 tatami-mats

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Western-style twin beds room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior suite (Urushi)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Junior suite (Sakura)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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About this property

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Ryokan with a bar, 5-minute walk to Shijo Street
A bar/lounge, concierge services and dry cleaning are available at this ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei offers 32 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Street and 6 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 500 to 1,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1200 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
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 under 5 years of age for items such as extra bedding and meals.
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

  • Children aged 5 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.

Property is also known as

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei Kyoto
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Reviews

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was the perfect place for our first night on Kyoto. A blend of authentic and tradition, with a helpful staff as well. We loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was amazing definitely my favorite place I stayed at while I was exploring Japan for 2 weeks. The rooms were gorgeous with the tatami mats and traditional decor. The whole staff was incredibly kind and accommodating special shoutout to Sana for helping me find fun things to do around the city and for making my bed lol. Even when I accidentally missed the breakfast that I scheduled and showed up 3 hours late they were all very nice and still gave me excellent food and service sorry if I stressed y’all out! I had an amazing time the staff made me feel very welcome and at home and I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

piero

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional inn, but loved that the bathrooms have been updated. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this establishment for anyone looking to stay at a more traditional inn in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was quite pricey and was not worth the currency spent. Though it was very clean and the staff were kind, it was very inconvenient to travel to and locate. The Wi-Fi’s reach was very poor and didn’t live up to its expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would recommend this ryokan anyone traveling to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Want to experience a mini onsen and this was perfect. Friendly staff. Enjoyed a bath. Convenient to all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were excellent!!! If I could I’d give them 10 stars. This stay was everything and more than expected. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

WAYNE

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I very rarely give ratings this low but let me explain. The location of the Ryokan has the highest marks from me. It is very walkable to the Nishiki market in a quiet neighborhood. The lowest marks comes from the service. Don't get me wrong. The staff was pleasant, but most were not very competent regarding our reservations and the check in and out process. We had three rooms and our bags were all mixed up, which resulted in our having to switch rooms and bags. They also couldn't get the invoices correct upon checkout. I want to emphasize that they were all very friendly, but they just need additional training. Pierre especially, I felt, tried so hard to make things right, but again, even our invoices after we left were not correct. The Ryokan itself was very nice; the futon mattresses were very comfortable. I recommend NOT taking advantage of the bath. Save yourself the 500Y and skip it. It is just a large bath and not a traditional furo bath that I've experienced in the past. And regardless, it only fits one person comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

They really take pride in what they do! 5-stars!

The staff is stellar!! They go out of their way to make things so easy for you. After 26 hours travel time and a sick partner, they went out of their way to help me. And I’m confident this is how they treat everyone all the time. I couldn’t say enough nice things about the staff! So friendly, helpful and very fluent in English! The room was immaculately clean, and the comforter was so warm and high quality! I was incredibly impressed and hope to stay with you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kislay

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic little hotel that gives one a taste of the traditional Ryokan experience. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, especially Pierre-san at the front desk. We stayed here three nights just before Christmas. Rooms were clean, large and quiet. Near the Nishiki Market. Large common room and roof deck for DIY meals or cocktails. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Quinn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room we stayed in isn’t big enough for 3 people. Although we were looking for a traditional ryokan experience there was very limited space. We had to take turns getting ready and packing because the area for luggage is the same as the walking area/ clothing area. There is no microwave or eating area. 3 futons on the ground took up the entire hotel room and it essentially felt like camping. There is no furniture besides the porch chair. It’s very small, after 4 nights we were more than ready to leave. Not worth the price at all, location was great though
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quy Duong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at this ryokan was enjoyable yet lacking. First off, the included breakfast was, as we were told upon arrival, not actually included and was 13 000 yen per person and only available upon reservation with very restrictive time slots. The reason we were given for not providing the included breakfast (which was a major reason I booked here) was that “nobody uses Expedia anymore so we haven’t changed it” even though “we have 3 reservations from Expedia every week.” In addition, we were charged for the use of the private bath without being informed it was an extra charge and we were charged for laundry? This “laundry” was just the regular changing of our sheets and towels, which we either had to fully opt out of for the entire stay or be charged extra for? The reasoning this establishment gave for everything was strange. Also, the room was quite nicked up and dark. The staff did their best within the weird parameters around everything and the room was comfortable, but I would not return. I would not recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place to enhance your experience

Lovely place with excellent staff making for a wonderful, authentic experience during our stay at Kyoto. Plus, very centralized to many locations we wanted to visit whether it he by foot, by bus, or by train
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Sherwood Park

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a traditional Japanese room, and it was a great experience. The mattress was too thin for us on the first night, but we were offered extra mattresses for the second night and we were comfortable. Highlights were the amazing staff, and delicious Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jun

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel unwelcomed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024