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Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a hot tub, a short walk to Yasaka Shrine

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM) | Terrace/patio
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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Family Room With Private Bathroom

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

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Suite With Garden View

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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:
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 344 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

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended if you want to stay in ryokan type of hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une superbe adresse très bien située et service impeccable
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracias una gran experiencia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the food was amazing. Thank you to the friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic. Amazing service, very friendly. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the staff were very kind. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles, ruhiges Ryokan mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Herausragende japanische Küche sowohl morgens als auch abends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a pretty property and their food is amazing. The staff were always kind and helpful. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful We had half board The food was great Dinner is served inYour room I do not eat meat and the hotel made a substitution Very kind of them
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saidul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyeongyeon

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

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay I've ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful authentic Japanese style inn with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and amazing hospitality. Would come back here again. Mind you, you may need to take the city bus here from Kyoto station but recommend uber if you have large luggage’s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Jingmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. The tatami rooms were in very nice condition and the staff was helpful. They do not forward luggage but the Kuroneko office was in front of the hotel. It was everything we were looking for within our budget.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Amenities
It was a great experience and the best breakfast ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rieko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed there one night with my mother because it is a very traditional ryokan and serves traditional Kyoto cuisine.
Dinner Menu
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamini

Liked: Amenities
Great location and super helpful staff. The dinner and breakfast were superb. We all enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so quiet and peaceful. Recommend for a hotel to relax in!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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