Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a hot tub, 3-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Exterior
Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM) | Terrace/patio
Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Kinoe ryokan, steps from Kiyomizu Temple, offers a tranquil Kyoto escape. Relax in the indoor public bath, stroll through the Japanese garden, or unwind in the spa tub. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff earns praise for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Triple Room With Private Bathroom

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About the neighborhood

Map
605-0812, Kyoto, Kyoto, 44-8 Bishamon-cho, Higashioji-dori, Matsubara-agaru, Higashiyama-ku

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪特級ラーメン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 勝鞍 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪豆水楼祇園店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪真ん中つるる - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

Upscale ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, coffee/tea makers, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 onsite parking and access to the public bathing 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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 onsite public bathing facilities

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe located?

Located in Gion, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Yasui Konpiragu, Yasaka Shrine, and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 346 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property for couples or families, walkable to anything you’d need. 7-11 and family mart, key bus routes and the major attractions of Gion. The half board is a great experience although westerners will struggle with breakfast. The staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyeongyeon

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great and dinner was great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First, and last, Ryokan Just not for me Could easily get a luxury hotel with a nice bathroom and comfortable beds for same price. Nothing appealing to me about this space
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

connie

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

10/10 Ryokan and Kaiseki experience :)

Perfect location, close to Yasaka shrine and Hokan-ji. The Kaiseki dinner is a must-have for first-time ryokan experience! Very friendly and attentive staffs with fluent English. Bonus: Kimono rental places are just around the corner - the classic photo spots are within 5-10 minutes walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very comfortable room for the 4 of us. Walkable area to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay. Staff was extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fumiyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed the attentive, kind, and professional service from the staff. I was pleasantly surprised that most of the staff spoke English, even though this was a traditional Japanese ryokan. The food, presentation, and service were all exceptional—every detail was beautifully done. I’m definitely going back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was large. There is very little AC in the hallways. It took a long time to cool off the room, but then it was ok. There was no room service cleaning, we just got clean towels. If you want to experience this type of accommodations- and experience, one night will be more then enough. Location is great - walking distance to Gion district, geisha theater, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean, and very caring staff. Dinner service was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A beautiful, traditional Japanese experience. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Lovely public bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to experience the Ryokan and Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and staff! The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, so much food! Very conveniently located in the Gion area of Kyoto around many tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all amazing, but we especially loved the young lady who served us our evening meal - she was an absolute delight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Great way to experience Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ryokan experience with Kaiseki dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff with a comfortable, traditional room. Food was delicious and well prepared and staff were helpful with everything we asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuexin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to restaurants and tourists spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience of a more traditional style ryokan. Very much enjoyed the comfort of our stay and the kindness of the staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first experience in a ryokan and I enjoyed it a lot: the traditional room, the bath, the super, breakfast and the friendliness of the staff. A great place to relax in Kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and rooms, served tea on arrival and private onsen available. Well placed to see tue amazing temples and shrines around Gion and lovely boutique shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional Ryokan in a popular location for easy walking distance to lovely shrines, parks and temples. Access to rapid transit within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Walking distance to many points of interest. Hotel itself very interesting experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful atmosphere right near the heart of Kyoto. Very close access to several historic sites (Yasaka-jinja, Kiyomizu-dera) as well as public transportation. Public bath is very nice and well kept. Breakfast served was traditional and varied every day as well as delightful. Would easily recommend and would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023