Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the famous Gion of Kyoto, steps from the Yasaka Shrine. It features Japanese-style accommodations with traditional multi-course meals and free WiFi. Guestrooms at Ryokan Yuzuya feature antique furnishings and seasonal wildflowers arrangements. All rooms include tatami (woven straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Guests can relax to the scent of Japanese citron as they soak in the warm public baths. English-speaking staff will be able to assist with sightseeing arrangements. Isshinkyo Restaurant serves lunch and traditional Japanese dinners. Yuzuya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Chion-in Temple and Chorakuji Temple. It is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Train Station and a 5-minute drive from Kennin-ji Temple.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Summer
    United States United States
    Incredible location, adjacent to so many of the sights in Kyoto. The building/facilities themselves were stunning! And the staff were so kind of walk you through the nuances of Japanese ryokans
  • Bridget
    United States United States
    A beautiful ryokan. The staff were so friendly and gracious. The location is perfect for seeing the Gion area of Kyoto. And the keiseki was one of the best meals I had while in Japan. I cannot recommend this ryokan enough.
  • Kenneth
    United States United States
    Amazing place, super vibey and authentic. The yuzu in the onsen bath was a nice touch. Excellent restaurant. The staff was incredibly accommodating.
  • Surewood
    United States United States
    The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing. The waterfall garden view was serene from our Tan (red) room.
  • Timothy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful taste of Japanese hospitality and history. The food was fantastic and the spaces felt authentic (albeit with some modern amenities!), staff very friendly and welcoming, explained all the expectations around what to wear when. Very...
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    Yuzuya ryokan provides an authentic traditional Japanese experience in a great location in Kyoto. The beautiful tranquil courtyard garden sets the scene, the rooms are lovely with tatami mats where the bed will be set up and a yukata - summer...
  • Peter
    United States United States
    I thought the variety of food that they provided was all delicious. I believe they have a rotating menu daily, and every breakfast meal I had was exceptional and delicious. The location was very nice since it was right next to a big temple and a...
  • Jen
    United States United States
    The food was absolutely amazing! The staff was incredible! This was a highlight of our trip! The entrance is right next to Yasaka shrine. GPS doesn’t have exactly the right location and if you don’t know what you’re looking for you might miss it....
  • Sugahill88
    United States United States
    The bountiful mutli-plate breakfast was overwhelming and charming. the location for meals was gorgeous and I loved the yukata and sandal dress code. I was nervous at first about sleeping "on the floor" but the mattress, pillows, and duvet were...
  • Tyler
    United States United States
    Amazing staff, service, and meals. The space is gorgeous.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 一心居
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children 13 years and younger cannot be accommodated at this property.

Guests arriving after check-in hours (19:00) must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

If you wish to check-out before 08:00, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that dinner is not served after 19:00, even upon reservation. Breakfast is only provided from 07:30 until 08:30.

Meals need to be reserved at least 1 day in advance. Guests who cannot eat raw seafood need to notify the property 3 day in advance, as well. Please note, the property cannot accept any special requests for meals.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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