Along with Access to hot tub, this ryokan has a garden and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include Access to 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 and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. Features include free WiFi in public areas and 1 hot tub.
Free WiFi
Amenities include a front desk safe and a water dispenser
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Steps from Gion Corner and 13 minutes on foot from Kiyomizu Temple
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto ryokan.
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 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 200–1,000 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.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the public bath 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
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 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
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.
Alcohol isn't allowed at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe.
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 on-site public bathing facilities.
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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 333 reviews
10 - Excellent
241
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 333 reviews
8 - Good
62
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 333 reviews
6 - Okay
21
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 333 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 333 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Harley
Travelled with family
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Amenities
It was a great experience and the best breakfast ever.
Harley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kamini
Travelled with family
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Amenities
Great location and super helpful staff. The dinner and breakfast were superb. We all enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
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.
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.
Ching
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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.
Lilian
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Helene
1 Mar 2025
Helene
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A beautiful, traditional Japanese experience. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Lovely public bath.
Had a wonderful experience here. The staff was absolutely amazing and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Jessica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Dariy, Sofia
Travelled with family
11 Jan 2025
Overall it was a bit overrated. The pictures did not exactly correspond to the real situation, probably it used to be like that once upon a time, but it needs to be updated for sure. The experience was ok. The area was comfortable and quiet. The hotel was warm and clean, the room was spacious, but a bit worn. The ratio price-service was acceptable.