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Matsubaya Ryokan

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large window, and a view of the city.
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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a double bed with white bedding.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and cushions.
A garden with a water feature, rocks, and plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $133
$121 nightly
$133 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Semi Western-style Room

A small, single-room accommodation with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, and a light switch on the wall.

Semi Western-style Room

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a television, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table with a tea set, a cushion, and a wall-mounted scroll.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, two cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, and a sliding door with calligraphy.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a small wooden table, a vase with flowers, and a calligraphy scroll on the wall.

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cushions, and sliding doors with paper partitions.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a coffee maker.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

A room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, a window with a blind, and a kettle on the floor.

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a television.

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a double bed with white bedding.

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Matsubaya Ryokan, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 8 minutes by foot from Kyoto Tower. .This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪すし岩 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ザ キッチン カンラ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪七乃家 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Matsubaya Ryokan offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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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 100–10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Matsubaya

Matsubaya Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan

Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto

Ryokan Matsubaya

Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse

Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 407 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, great breakfast, good location. Everything about our stay was good. You should be proud of your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aprilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very well maintained property, very friendly helpful staff, staff also knew good english so it was very easy to get suggestions for getting recommendations from hotel staff. overall very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a perfect location, a few blocks from Kyoto station it is quiet but close enough to explore the areas around Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sleeping room and bathroom were very clean. Having laundry facilities was a bonus after being a week in Japan - and very reasonable! The futon mattress looked to be almost new and while a bit hard (that could be just me as I’m almost 60 and used to a Tempurpedic bed), the futon coverlet was divine (super puffy). My son (a first time visitor to Japan) found it to be a very cool and unique experience. For my husband and me (who both lived in Japan 35 years ago), it brought back fond memories of our apartments. For those who want a more authentic Japanese experience, we would recommend this ryokan for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was worth it to see. loved that it was different and had the japanese cultural element. building was not traditional but i was won over by the breakfast staff and robes. near to every where
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice ! Super friendly staff, showed me around the hotell and explaind everything. Really thin walls. Could hear everything between. But my neighbours where quiet so it was still a pleasant stay. Would book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kadiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we experienced this. Clean small room, provided us with nightwear and mattress and blankets to sleep on the floor. Station is 8 mine away connecting to tourists sites bamboo forest. Hotel is next to a beautiful temple and is 15mins away from Kyoto station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very caring. They went the extra mile and helped us a lot. People working at the property were super nice and great. Breakfast was fantastic. Very quiet and easy to find. Very near many places to shop and eat. Easy access to Kyoto station but if you have luggage it's slightly farther than you would think, without luggage very quick access. Beautiful temple across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice ryokan in a residential area, walkable to the Kyoto Station. The only complaint was the AC in the room was not strong enough and the room was kinda stuffy and warm with the 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as price for what you get, this Ryokan offers incredible hospitality and service for a fraction of the price of some the pricier Ryokan around town. You can rent a private onsen for a mere ¥1000 per hour, a nice reprieve after a day out and about on your feet. With breakfast included, this location should be well consideree for your Japanese Ryokan experience. Thank you from my wife and I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lineker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan experience. I’ve stayed in my fair share of Ryokans and this offers that experience with a western flair. Each room has private bathrooms but there is a private onsen bath on location you can reserve. We stayed in a more traditional room which had a tatami room with futon beds. It’s a good compromise if you’re not ready to be in a shared onsen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024