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Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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413 Minami machi, Shimogawara dori, Kodaiji Kudaru, Higashiyama ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6050824
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Byakugun Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Byakugun Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nabana Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a television, and a small table with a cup and saucer.

Nabana Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gunjou Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area with chairs, and a large window.

Gunjou Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Usubeni Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Usubeni Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Moegi Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Moegi Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Byakugun Doublebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Byakugun Doublebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nabana Doublebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Nabana Doublebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kikyo Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Kikyo Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gunjou Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Gunjou Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kurumi Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Kurumi Twinbedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kikyo Triplebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Kikyo Triplebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Moegi Triplebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Moegi Triplebedroom, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Byakugun Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Byakugun Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nabana Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Nabana Double Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gunjou Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Gunjou Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kurumi Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Kurumi Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Moegi Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Moegi Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Usubeni Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Usubeni Twin Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Moegi Triple Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Moegi Triple Room, Special Dinner Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gunjou Twin Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Gunjou Twin Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Byakugun Double Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Byakugun Double Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kurumi Twin Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Kurumi Twin Room, Beefsteak Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Usubeni Twin Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Usubeni Twin Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gunjou Twin Room, Kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Gunjou Twin Room, Kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Moegi Triple Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Moegi Triple Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nabana Double Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

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Nabana Double Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Byakugun Double Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Byakugun Double Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Kurumi Twin Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Kurumi Twin Room, kyoto beef kaiseki Plan, Non Smoking (Guests must be at least 7 years old.)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

A restaurant, a library and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, designer toiletries and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

During your stay at Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a library.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and library
  • Steps from Yasaka Koshin-do Temple and Kodai-ji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado also features a library and a front desk safe.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado has a restaurant on site.

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

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property at least 3 days prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
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

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado Hotel
Kyokoyado Yutone Hotel
Kyokoyado Yutone Hotel Kyoto
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Kyokoyado Yasaka Yutone Hotel Kyoto
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Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado Hotel
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Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado Hotel Kyoto

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Very comfortable and clean. Helpful staff. Breakfast and traditional Kyoto kaiseiki dinner was exceptional. Located in an area close to shops and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely stay! The service was excellent and the hotel is very charming. Dinner and breakfast are beautiful and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ryokan in heart of old Kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with many amenities. Beautiful natural wood bath. Staff was phenomenal. The food was excellent. This stay has been the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lication. Small ryokan with wonderful staff. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with plenty of amenities. Breakfast was delicious and nicely plated. Conveniently located to walk to tourists attractions, public transportation and dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Located in the Gion district with temples, shrines, the Hokan-Ji Temple just steps away. The rooms are very nice and beds are extremely comfy. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located right inside the historical district.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dharti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely phenomenal accommodations! The chef provided a wonderful dinner and breakfast! The room was serene and cozy! We loved our stay! The service was extraordinary!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Froilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience and exceeded expectations Japanese traditional living, multiple course kaiseki meal, and insuite cedar onsen bath tub
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

A wonderful stay in Kyoto

Service was great and the meals were amazing. Staying in this Japanese style hotel has been a great experience. Best part is the location as it’s in the midst of the historical landmark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, super clean, i am very satisfied with my stay good work!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and wonderful food! We were able to have the dinner as well as the breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very few rooms and is very quiet and has a private feel. The location is steps from ninenzaka and sanenzaka and within walking distance to kiyomizudera. The Gion Starbucks is also very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, service and food were exceptional. The location was perfect for what we wanted out of a four night stay in Kyoto. But, it was the staff that made the experience memorable. Some of the key spots are just around the corner from the hotel. Given the crowds during the day, it was easy to see them early in the morning or after dinner when the crowds were much smaller. If you are looking for the perfect atmosphere from a traditional small Japanese Ryoken then look no further!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you would like to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle and cuisine. Minutes walk to Yasaka Kaze Temple.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complete comfort and luxury in a classic ryokan style. So worth having this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. All details, even the small things were flawless
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very special stay for us. The hotel was in an amazing location, right in the heart of the historical area of Kyoto. The design and feel of the hotel gave a really true luxury royken experience. The food was impeccable and the staff were incredibly polite and helpful. Would highly recommend for anyone who would want to have a traditional experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful experience staying here. We were warmly received and the hosts were thoughtful and considerate. Everything was very clean and well organized. This ryokan is located on a lovely street, close to areas for shopping and temple visits. We loved our stay here and look forward to returning. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful 3-night stay at this traditional Japanese inn. We appreciate the warm hospitality of all the front desk and restaurant staff. It made us feel so welcomed at this beautiful boutique inn. The traditional breakfast and kaiseki dinners were delicious and artfully presented. Our tatami bedroom was cozy and offered all the comfort and convenience for our days of exploring Gion. The relaxing in the wooden bath tub was truly a blessing after a full day of sightseeing. Most importantly, the inn’s location really can be beat. Being within only a few steps from the popular spots like Ninnenzaka and Sennezaka paths, Yasaka Shrine, allowed us to stroll around the empty streets during the quiet morning and evening hours. I highly recommend this inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado is exactly the kind of place I love staying in Kyoto: small, quiet, and incredibly clean, with just enough design flair to feel special without being flashy. The rooms are spotless and thoughtfully put together—tatami floors, a proper soaking tub, great linens, and all the little accessories (tea set, pajamas, amenities) that make it feel more like a curated boutique stay than a generic hotel. The location is the real win for me. You step outside and you’re basically in the middle of Higashiyama—Yasaka Pagoda, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera are all an easy walk, so it’s perfect for just wandering around, especially in the evening. It’s tucked on a quieter side street, but you’re still close to convenience stores and casual spots, so grabbing late‑night snacks or a quick bite after exploring is no problem. Breakfast and hospitality match the setting. The Japanese breakfast is beautifully done and feels like an experience, not just a meal to start the day. The staff are genuinely friendly and helpful in that low‑key, attentive way—happy to help you navigate uour foest time with japanese “how to’s”, suggestions, or logistics, but never overbearing. Overall, it’s a great home base if you want to walk everywhere, eat well, and come back to a calm, very clean room at the end of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights with a family of 4 (two rooms) and absolutely loved the whole experience of this intimate scale, modern-yet-authentic Kyoto Ryokan. Great location near Gion district just steps away from Kiyomizu Temple shopping streets, and perfect as a base to explore Kyoto. Friendly and very helpful staff. Japanese breakfasts were on point and bonus points for the service drinks and local treats in the room! Highly recommend if you prefer authenticity over touristy comforts. Read reviews/descriptions carefully to choose the right room/floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado was remarkable from beginning to end! From the moment I stepped into the reception area, I experienced impeccable customer service and became immersed in an authentic Japanese hospitality experience. My room was the perfect retreat from a day of sightseeing, especially the cedar bath!! The photos don't do the beauty of this ryokan justice. Everything is thoughtfully designed and placed to make the stay comfortable and culturally genuine. The bed was super comfortable and the linens were soft. The closet was fully stocked with everything I may need: tabi socks, pajamas, and yukatas. I did not have any issues with noise whatsoever—none. My dinner was an 8-course adventure that was both beautiful and delicious! Breakfast was really wonderful as well, though not served in separate courses so it's much briefer to help get the day started. And the location? Pure perfection! The best of Gion is right outside the front door. I had 2 days of sightseeing and never had to take a taxi (though they're plentiful in the neighborhood, if needed). As a solo, female traveler, I felt very safe and well taken care of. I cannot recommend this ryokan enough—and I cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025