Yuzuya Ryokan

Would definitely recommend. The facility and the food with the garden view inside

吃的簡直不要太好，非常細心周到的服務

超級棒的體驗

This traditional ryokan is a bucket list experience. Sleep on fluffy futon on tatami mats, wear yukata and geta, and relax in the soaking tubs scented with yuzu. Breakfast is generous and can be either Japanese or Western style. Western style breakfast includes yuzu jam that is a must! The staff are gracious and provide welcoming hospitality and impeccably clean and thoughtfully decorated rooms.

It was so nice for us to immerse ourselves in the Japanese Culture by spending one night in the Ryokan with the 2 meal options. The Ryokon is a bit hard to find since there are no signs in English to indicate that it is behind a gate. It is to the right of the Yasaka Shrine. Great location for walking through Gion ( the old part of Kyoto). I will include a picture of the entrance with this post. Once you step inside it's an amazing place. It brings you back to a time when I envision the Japanese people lived like this. We were treated very warmly, and shown to our room where an attendant prepared some tea for us and explained a few things about our stay there. There were hot tubs, one for women and one for men, since bathing suits are not allowed. The water is extremely hot in the hot tub. There is a shower and toiletries there to use. We had our own bathroom with a tub and shower. We had our own toilet which was in a separate room. There were lots of toiletry items in the bathroom, including toothbrush/toothpaste, hair brush, etc. The rooms are a very nice size, they are converted to the sleeping quarters when we are at dinner. We slept on futons on the floor, but it was more comfortable than many beds we slept in. The pillows and comforter were fluffy, there was a nightlight and even a TV. There's a fridge in the room with carbonated water and still water. I will include some room pictures with this post. We dressed in the robes that we were given and headed to the dining room for our dinner. The dinner was plentiful, lots of small dishes, but we were full by the end. It did take 2hrs from start to finish. You do need to be an adventurous eater to enjoy some of the selections. If you let them know ahead of time they will accommodate certain diets. I do not eat anything raw, so I was given a few different things that were all cooked. Breakfast was equally extensive, with lots of small portions, but enough to fill us up. We had a very relaxing stay at this Ryokon.

My husband and I traveled to Kyoto during our holidays and stayed for several nights. The staff went far beyond expectations and even helped us when the Shinkansen service was disrupted delaying our arrival. The food, quality of the rooms, the onsen and the location and of course the amazing staff make this an ideal pick for couples or families visiting Kyoto. Thank you again to the front desk staff and manger for your help and kindness.