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Matsumoto Ryokan

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Spa
Garden
Lift

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Higashishiokouji-Cho 579, Chimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About this property

Matsumoto Ryokan

Ryokan with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free ryokan has spa services and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, a garden and a TV in a common area are on-site.
Matsumoto Ryokan offers 55 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages. 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 5:00 PM to midnight.
During your stay at Matsumoto Ryokan, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto Tower. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and spa services are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • 7 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street and a 4-minute drive from Yasaka Shrine
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Matsumoto Ryokan.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

Matsumoto Ryokan 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

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
The entrance to the property closes between midnight and 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

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 200-10,000 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.
  • Sanitation services: JPY 72.62 per night

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 access to the public bath facility
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
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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Matsumoto Ryokan Kyoto
Matsumoto Kyoto
Matsumoto Ryokan Kyoto
Matsumoto Ryokan Ryokan
Matsumoto Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto

Reviews

Matsumoto Ryokan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

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

Ryokan experience

This is a place for people looking for a Japanese Ryokan experience. You sleep on a thin futon on a tatami mat floor, and the room is pretty spartan. That said, the staff is very helpful and kind and while the place could use some updating (especially the door & lock to the rooms and the number and location of plugs), this was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only reason I’d recommend this place would be its location so close to the Kyoto station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great little ryokan steps away from Kyoto Station

It was so nice to only have to walk across the street from Kyoto Station to get to the ryokan hotel. Enjoyed the traditional hot springs baths and the free hot drinks vending machine in the lobby. Rooms were dated but clean and cosy. Staff were attentive and friendly. I'm not a fan of sleeping on futons, but my family loved it. Perfect spot for people to explore Kyoto all day, and have a hot soak in the traditional (naked) hot springs at night. Would stay there again, as it was quite affortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. This is a traditional Japanese hotel so read carefully. Bathroom in my room was good enough although a bit budget. Not sure what the basement bath facilities were about but it didn’t matter Slept fairly well. Wanted to see what a ryokan was about. Mission accomplished
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nyssa

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

Very central, but needs better soundproofing

We stayed in a Japanese style room, situated on the train station side. The room was comfortably sized for two, but not a lot of luggage space. Thankfully there were extra futon mattresses in the cupboard as the single layer was a bit thin. The staff were all very polite and willing to help - communications were a bit halting but we got by with our decent (if rudimentary) amount of Japanese. Breakfast was well worth it, and the communal baths were very restorative (if not as hot as we expected). There was significant general noise from the street (people being loud, traffic). We were unfortunate enough to have roadworks directly under our window for two nights (no fault of the property, just a terrible coincidence). No noise issues within the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay that was close to the station. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

kyusik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good acess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengheang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pristine and the hotel was quiet and peaceful. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ya-Feng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, staff are all professional and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across from train station. Great staff and very peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

waiian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and price!

Great location and amazing hospitality. Really loved the authentic experience. Thank you for all your attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

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

8/10 Good

Rorie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so close to transport, dining and shopping yet we felt like we were a world away in a traditional ryokan with beautiful breakfasts and futon bedding with rice paper walls blocking out the cold and street traffic noise. Front desk assistance was kind, friendly and helpful. The onsen experience was very clean and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mhd louay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the location was great and the stuff very nice but the rules are too difficult so the check in at 4pm and the check out 10 am so they deduct 6 hours its the longest period I ever seen and also you can't keep your luggage after 3 pm otherwise they will charge per piece.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

edina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right outside Kyoto station so super convenient. Traditional ryokan very well maintained. Breakfast was great too. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Siddartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cosy & tidy

The room was much smaller than we had anticipated. But it was tidy & clean & conveniently located opposite the station & food establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's tidy, comfortable and charming, and within a short walk of Kyoto station to boot. Will surely repeat stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elika

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

Traditional Interior, Modern Building, Central Loc

Clean, conveniently located ryokan in a modern building across the street from Kyoto station whose interior nonetheless feels like an old-style building due to the way the rooms are constructed with traditional materials. The breakfast was great, the public baths were nice, and while it doesn't quite have the character of a genuine historical ryokan, it has a lot more than any other modern-built ones I've seen, as well all the advantages of a modern building. I would recommend Matsumoto Ryokan to anyone wanting a traditional-style stay with modern convenience in a transit-connected location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbins

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

Good place to stay

Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed my stay

Enjoyed my one night stay. Location is great, near the train station, which also has many shopping and dining options. It is not a non-smoking establishment so I was worried that the room would smell of cigarette smoke, but I was pleasantly surprised to not detect this at all. Stayed in a traditional Japanese style room but the hotel also offers western bed style rooms. The futon was not very comfortable to sleep on, though I understand that most hotel mattresses in Japan are not, by western standards. Be aware that the hotel charges a fee if you want them to hold your luggage past 3 pm after checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut
Stayed 1 night in May 2025