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Ryokan Yamazaki

3.0 star property

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Interior
Property grounds
Family Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Suite with Private Japanese Garden, Non Smoking | Balcony view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$88
$80 nightly
$88 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Explore the area

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11 Takahana-cho Umegahata Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6168261
  • Place, Ninna-ji Temple
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Toei Kyoto Studio Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ryoan-ji Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room with Working area, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Compact Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Suite with Private Japanese Garden, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite with Private Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Standard Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Ryokan Yamazaki in Kyoto (Ukyo Ward), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Ryoan-ji Temple and 6 minutes from Togetsukyo Bridge. .This ryokan is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Nijō Castle and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Ninna-ji Temple - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Toei Kyoto Studio Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ryoan-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shunkoin Temple - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ritsumeikan University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Utano Station - 2 min drive
  • Hanazono Station - 3 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪永田珈琲店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪サンメンバーズ 京都嵯峨(Sun Members) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪来来亭太秦店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪和食さと 嵯峨店 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ryokan Yamazaki

Suburban ryokan in Kyoto with free parking
Ryokan Yamazaki offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
At Ryokan Yamazaki, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Ryokan Yamazaki has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,250 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 4,000; reservation required

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Futons and bedding are included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking. Extra beds cannot be provided onsite for room occupancy changes.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 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 continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1250 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 4000

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Property is also known as

Ryokan Yamazaki
Ryokan Yamazaki Kyoto
Yamazaki Kyoto
Yamazaki Ryokan
Ryokan Yamazaki Hotel Kyoto
OYO Ryokan Yamazaki
Ryokan Yamazaki Kyoto
Ryokan Yamazaki Ryokan
Ryokan Yamazaki Ryokan Kyoto

Ryokan Yamazaki Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 624 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Ryokan experience

Great Ryokan experience for our family. Our space was very spacious with two rooms and a large clean bathroom with the toilet, sink and shower/bath areas separate which helps when there are four in your party! Fresh towels were delivered daily. We had a private garden to enjoy in the morning and although further out of town, there were a few bus options that worked for us and we would definitely stay here again if we found ourselves in Kyoto again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maahi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ulysses

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Disliked: Amenities
Was a nice area to avoid the city life and be closer to nature. A few of the hotel amenities were not present even though it says it’s there. Photos of the hotel make it look bigger than what it really is. Staff were kind and friendly but a lot of their own equipment is left all over hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A traditional ryokan experience, but with the modern conveniences of a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely gorgeous! The gardens are amazing, and the traditional room was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed a breakfast and a dinner there and found the quality and variety of dishes to be outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edisson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, it is slightly out of the way, but very recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two weeks and everything was wonderful! Amazing staff and facilities, great food and the staff was polite and lovely! I will absolutely be staying here again on my next trip to Japan.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a bit farther from home the usual but it was nice, enjoyable and a quiet neighborhood too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing!! Lots of windows, beautiful zen areas, very immersive experience with tatami floors. Hosts were very kind and attentive. 10/10 recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful location with easy access to bus stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, keep in mind it is retired to the city downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing: shared living room.

Living room is shared by several units, and there’s a need to climb steep stairs tot he second floor where the living room and bedroom are. Take note there is no onsen bath. At this price point, the food is not of amazing quality, quantity or variety. My previous night ryokan stay had onsen and MUCH better food, at USD100 less per night. Although the garden was nice and bathroom was in nice condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super unique experience off the beaten path to stay in a beautiful Ryokan. Would be great for a value with larger families, but be prepared to understand the busses or get a taxi, not a ton to do in the immediate area. On the other hand, staff was nice, limited but plenty of English with my terrible Japanese. Food was excellent and beautifully plated. Rooms were truly amazing, one of my favorite things on my travels.

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the restaurant has a good chef.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The place is not a nice Ryokan, food is mediocre, service non existent, far from any restaurants or amenities, ok transportation, and good for early start by can to the Bamboo Forest but really not ideal for any other places or activities. In need of work, 0 amenities in terms if toiletries etc. could not match any of the other places we stayed. Disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually don't review stays, but i had to for this Ryokan Yamazaki! The property is clean, quiet, beautiful and peaceful. Above all, the service we received was outstanding. The staff are very kind and patient. They were very understanding with foreigners as well, and explained everything we needed. I was very sick to my stomach when i arrived, due to motion sickness. My husband went to ask for directions to a pharmacy, and the staff drove him there personally and helped him pick out medicine! He didn't ask, and they insisted. Akagi was so wonderful and sweet. I firmly believe the rest, peace and kindness here turned around my health and helped me enjoy the rest of my trip. i can't wait to come back. Arigato gozaimasu!! 🙇‍♀️

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm and easy going place to stay, I felt at peace here. Great service. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne Charmaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I believe that their rates are too overpriced for what they offer. We stayed in a room with our own amenities which I understand is priced more than the shared baths rooms. However, I was expecting the food to be more indulgent as I’m personally okay with a more traditional and less than perfectly manicured space. But the dinner and breakfast was honestly the most disappointing thing. I’ve had many kaiseki style meals before in varying level of quality and I was expecting more for the price we paid. The lighting in the restaurant is also awful so even though the closed off garden is beautiful, the overpriced not-so great food and the poor ambience just made the overall experience not that great. I was okay to trek over to the countryside as that was what we were looking for as I see that’s most of the people’s issue with the place. Honesty location was fine for us because we wanted to be farther away. We did have to take a bus and a taxi so it was a mission but it was part of the experience. The room we were in was good for us as we had our own bath rooms. Unfortunately the disappointing meals overshadows the rest of our experience. If they were priced cheaper then that makes more sense.

8/10 Good

LESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing opportunity to stay in a proper ryokan during my trip. The hotel itself is lovely, the facilities are excellent, the staff are brilliant too. For the two nights I stayed there I had my evening meal in the restuarant downstairs, the meals being excellent value for money. My only issue was really the transport links. I ended up having to walk (up hill) from the tram station for about half an hour to get to the hotel. I tried to call the hotel beforehand to let them know I was going to be late checking in and could they help at all with my journey to actually get to the them, however the phone number didn't work which at the time was a bit of an issue. The hotel is in a beautiful area, it's quite residential but the nearest combini is about 10-15mins uphill. The walk is kind of interesting though so y'know pros and cons. The room I stayed in was beautiful. It was a large traditional tatami room and they provide yukata to wear which was very nice. Great bathroom facilities too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024