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Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only 
545, Yasaka Shrine Minamitonari(Gion-machi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku)See mapRM 1,918.28per night
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Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Historic building
A historically significant building from 1932, preserving its traditional architecture and original elements.
Traditional Japanese
Experience authentic Japanese hospitality in a traditional ryokan, featuring tatami rooms, kaiseki cuisine, and a serene garden.
Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Exploring the area
Gion Station, 500m, About 8 mins from hotel by foot
Gion-Shijo Station, 500m, About 8 mins from hotel by foot
Kyoto Gion Lamp Museum, 100m, About 1 mins from hotel by foot6
Japanese Style Room (Futon will be provided based on reserved number of guests)
2 beds
18.0 m²
Japanese Style Room
Bed type arranged at check-in
10-16 m²
21
JAPANESE, PRIVATE BATHROOM
2 beds
31
Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, City View
2 beds
22.0 m²
City view
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4.9/5.0
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Reviewed: 4 Jun 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
It's an unbeateable location, you can walk everywhere and it still feels peaceful and serene. the inside of the ryokan is stunning, the bedrooms with the private onsens are incredible and the staff (and delicious japanese breakfast!) was perfection. couldn't recommend this one enough!
Reviewed: 23 Apr 2026
5.0/5.0
Fantastic Everything was amazing, the service and staff were phenomenal! The dinner was an amazing experience.
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2026
5.0/5.0
Fantastic The room was immaculate, the staff amazingly attentive, the breakfast was so amazing, and the location and ambiance of the hotel were perfect.
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
Couldn’t have been better. Truly an amazing experience with the most wonderful staff.
Reviewed: 21 Jan 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with family · For leisure
Incredible service, spotless room, fantastic meals.
This was my family's first visit to Kyoto, and staying at Yuzuya Ryokan was a delight. Everything about the ryokan was so well kept and cared for. We arrived before our check-in time, and dropped our luggage off so we could explore Gion a little before dinner service. When we returned, our bags were already moved to our two rooms.
The staff were so accommodating, explaining how to use the rooms, facilities, and wear the Japanese outfits. They spoke enough english to make it easy for us to understand.
Be sure to email them a week or two before arrival to confirm your booking. They may ask about your meal preferences if there is more than one main course option. Avoid eating a late lunch, as the multi-course dinner is very filling. Breakfast the next morning was as impressive as dinner.
Loved every moment of my time there. Happy to stay at Yuzuya Ryokan again the next time I'm in Kyoto.
Reviewed: 15 Dec 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay · For leisure
Fantastic traditional Japanese hotel with very friendly staff. Fantastic traditional breakfast and options. Thank you!
Reviewed: 27 Nov 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay · For leisure
Located in the center of multiple tourist sites. Walkable locations for sightseeing, shopping, and food. Also walkable to local train station. Easy spot for taxi to pickup if needed transportation to kyoto station or somewhere further. Walkable to many kimono rental stores with next day drop-off return service. Perfect location for planning on visiting multiple sites and return here in-between for a quick rest.
Did I forget the authentic ryokan style rooms with impeccable service? Recommended for an immersuve japanese culture experience.
Only downside is no laundry service for all the walking and changing clothes after dipping in own bath.
Reviewed: 9 Oct 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay · For leisure
I made the right choice to stay here. One of the best experience I had in Kyoto, I wished I booked more than a night. The staff were very welcoming and courteous, they gave me a 5 star service. The room, actually it was more of a suite, was clean. I felt like I was in a different world when I was there because of the set up/ambiance. They also have a great location, just right beside the shrine.
Just don’t bring heavy luggage because of the stairs, I felt bad that they carried my heavy luggage for me. Also, not their fault, the GPS made walked around the shrine when the hotel was just located almost in front the bus stop.
Reviewed: 9 Aug 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner · For leisure
If you are looking for a traditional ryokan experience, then this is the ryokan for you. The ryokan provided comfortable yukata for guests to wear including to breakfast and the kaiseki, hosted in a beautiful restaurant with views of the garden. The traditional Japanese breakfast (included in price of stay) was different and delicious each morning, and the kaiseki was a unique experience, although expensive. The tatami beds were comfortable and the barrel style tub in the room was delightful. The only drawback of the room was that parts receiving sunlight (vanity, couch-seating area) were very hot when we visited (100+ degrees F in late July), so it required some adjustments with the doors and AC. One thing to note for Westerners - you need to take off your shoes in the lobby and put on wooden sandals and then do another change into slippers provided by the hotel before walking up the stairs to the rooms and then take off your shoes before entering your room. It makes for a tricky walk up and down the steep stairs with limited hand railings. The onsen was small, but high quality with an infinity style tub. The staff were very accommodating and patient with clumsy westerners
Reviewed: 7 Aug 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner · For leisure
I loved the traditional room (although my husband would have liked a western chair). The owners and staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were amazing!
Overview
Exploring the area
Transport
Gion Station
Higashiyama Station
Gion-Shijo Station
Attractions
Kyoto Gion Lamp Museum
Gion
Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival Gallery
Yasaka Shrine
Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art
Hanamikoji Street
Riko Kimono Rental
Gion Corner
Non-smoking throughoutNo elevatorGardenSafety deposit boxFront desk (limited service hours)Breakfast service (additional charge)