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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a view of autumn foliage through a sliding door.

1. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo
4.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 reviews)
"The open-air private onsen in our room was the absolute best! The food was like artwork. The surrounding area was so beautiful. If you have any mobility issues, make sure you call for a pick-up from the bus stop, as it is an uphill hike to get to the ryokan. Also there are steep stairs inside."
United States
Priestly
The price is ￥57,809
￥64,131 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

2. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ryokan Yamazaki
3.0 star property
Ukyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (669 reviews)
"Only stayed one night but hospitality was great and so was our room"
United States
Rosana
The price is ￥8,078
￥8,894 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Ryokan Yamazaki
A modern outdoor pool area with a glass enclosure, wooden deck, and a view of the surrounding forest.

3. Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou

Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou
3.5 star property
Ukyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Baekcheol
The price is ￥43,349
￥47,684 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

4. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Ryokan Nenrinbo
3.5 star property
Kita Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Beautiful room and scenery, we loved it!"
United States
Jack
The price is ￥19,243
￥21,207 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Ryokan Nenrinbo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden dining table, and a shoji screen door.

5. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）
4.0 star property
Ukyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Perfect place to enjoy Japanese Onsen and Foods Great staffs!!!"
Japan
Charles
The price is ￥53,466
￥59,911 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）
A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

6. Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel
3.0 star property
Ukyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"This hotel was better than expected and the staff was outstanding."
United States
Tony
The price is ￥32,294
￥35,856 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel
A dining area with a piano, wooden furniture, and a cat on a table.

7. Yadoya Nishijinso

Yadoya Nishijinso
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (44 reviews)
"Great hosts at a very calm and relaxing place. "
Sweden
Johan
The price is ￥24,485
￥26,934 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Yadoya Nishijinso
A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

8. Ohara no Sato

Ohara no Sato
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (259 reviews)
"The onsens are beautiful. The staff is incredibly friendly. Could use a more regular dusting but overall our stay was amazing. The food is fabulous! "
United States
Gabrielle
The price is ￥24,263
￥26,989 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ohara no Sato
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a tea set, and a cushioned seating area by a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

9. Ryokan Tori

Ryokan Tori
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"The food and the hot bath were AMAZING. The room was beautiful too. Would be nice they were a little more understanding with scheduling issues, but overall very good✨"
Mexico
Pamela
The price is ￥36,585
￥40,244 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ryokan Tori
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

10. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan Sawaya Honten
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (548 reviews)
"I would particularly recommend the breakfast and the bath! A great ryokan I definitely recommend!"
France
EVELINE
The price is ￥16,666
￥20,274 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Ryokan Sawaya Honten
A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden staircase, a stone lantern, and a small garden area.

11. Togetsutei

Togetsutei
3.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (142 reviews)
"Such a wonderful stay in a beautiful location. Absolutely would recommend to anyone!"
United States
Emily
The price is ￥61,680
￥68,288 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Togetsutei
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a small pond.

12. Toshiharu Ryokan

Toshiharu Ryokan
3.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay at this Ryokan. The staff were so friendly, kind and informative. They showed us around the facility and made sure we had everything we needed. They have the best breakfast and tea. I love the private bath options and the quaint library and Japanese garden. Highly recommend this gem of a place and hope to return again in the future."
United States
Jade
The price is ￥42,960
￥47,389 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Toshiharu Ryokan
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and large windows offering a view of a garden and mountains.

13. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku
3.5 star property
Gion
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (393 reviews)
"Very convenient location, close to the main attractions."
Australia
Rahul
The price is ￥19,188
￥21,107 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Gion Ryokan Karaku
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

14. Heihachi Tea House Inn

Heihachi Tea House Inn
2.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Such a beautiful venue with very attentive staff. The food was delicious and we were lucky enough to have the onsen to ourselves!"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ￥96,643
￥115,199 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Heihachi Tea House Inn
A spa area with a hot tub, arched alcoves, and a tiled floor.

15. Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
4.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (521 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing."
Canada
A IN
The price is ￥44,182
￥48,900 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a table with chairs.

16. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
4.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"We have been return guests at Yoshida Sanso for many years. it is the easily the best ryokan in Japan. "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥148,760
￥180,000 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

17. Ranzan Hotel

Ranzan Hotel
3.5 star property
Arashiyama
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Wonderful location and environment, good food and staff"
United States
Yanbing
The price is ￥25,140
￥28,800 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Ranzan Hotel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

18. Ishicho

Ishicho
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (476 reviews)
"We enjoyed our overnight stay there. Love the futon and low tables,"
United States
Shue
The price is ￥21,250
￥26,012 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Ishicho
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

19. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only
3.5 star property
Gion
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"be aware that english is very limited otherwise it's a wonderful place to stay.."
United States
Jacques
The price is ￥88,000
￥96,800 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only
A wooden table and chairs in a room with large windows overlooking a garden with rocks and greenery.

20. Ryotei Rangetsu

Ryotei Rangetsu
4.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (334 reviews)
"Unforgettable. Just try it."
United States
John
The price is ￥74,482
￥84,482 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Ryotei Rangetsu
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Northern Kyoto Ryokans information

Number of reviews
3,062
Accommodation
72 Ryokans
Lowest Price
￥8,894
Highest Price
￥180,000

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