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Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Nishiki Market

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Property grounds
Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room | TV

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Western Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Twin Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪立呑み すずなみ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WEEKENDERS COFFEE 富小路 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪cafe Aalto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大極殿本舗六角店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ヤキニク甲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

Upscale ryokan near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley, Matsui Honkan provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals). Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Matsui Honkan boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • Down comforters and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 200-1,000 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 full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1100 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

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
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

Property is also known as

Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsui Honkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matsui Honkan?

This ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Matsui Honkan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsui Honkan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsui Honkan located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is 10 minutes by foot and Karasuma Station is 10 minutes.

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Matsui Honkan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. Beautiful Onsen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Warm hospitality. Very helpful and knowledgeable of everything guests want to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaojing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsui Honkan is our first experience at Ryokan. It was a fantastic stay. The staff were supper friendly. The served breakfast and dinner were not only delicious but also looked great in the presentation. The location of the property is excellent. Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley are all within minutes of walking distance. I would recommend anyone who would like to experience a traditional Japanese Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful and nice! The food was amazing and the experience a 10/10 would recommend for anyone traveling and looking for a relaxing stay. In the morning they shipped our bags to the next location and we were able to enjoy the location for the rest of the day bag free. So awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely experience and we are so glad we got to stay in a Ryokan! I would not order the breakfast option again, only because it was quite the affair and with our tourist plans, it was not possible to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

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

Beautiful renovated ryokan with traditional food!

This is a lovely renovated ryokan with fantastic traditional breakfast (we had a tofu specialty dish) and impeccable service!
Amazing breakfast spread!
Special tofu dish!
Warm thank you & send off!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Quan Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet. And it’s very convenient to go anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome taste of Japanese hospitality and culture
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace Pei Lin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic ryokan situated in the heart of Kyoto, perfect location with lots around. However, the room was not the cleanest. We found a messy, unfolded duvet thrown in the closet and a few strands of hair in the bedding. Assuming the duvet was used by the previous guest and not folded by housekeeping after guests checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A Must

Amazing hotel, warm staff, a great way to enrich yourself with Japanese customs. Had the breakfast each morning. It was fresh, presented beautifully & a fun treat. Kyoto is so lovely, this hotel was perfect walking distance to many shops & restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Ryokan hotel. We spent 2 nights and could enjoy great and unforgettable experiences. Room with Tatami floor was spacious and clean and we had slept perfectly well. Hotel staff was lovely and friendly. Thank you very much. Food was brilliant. Hot bathroom in the basement used to refresh and relax. Great location to discover Kyoto. We were totally happy for such fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Trad

Very traditional ryokan. Futons and low tables. If you are there for a couple of nights its fine. Not much storage space if you need to unpack. Staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. Proper old style japan experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

NAWAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of my best hospitality experiences ever. The service was excellent and the room was bigger than I thought, as well as very clean. They prepared some small care packages for every guest of our group with hygiene and care products, which i thought very thoughtful. Our room had extra blankets and pillows, which was practical. The breakfast is beyond amazing - as beautiful as it is delicious. The only thing is regret is that although we turned off the heating system, the room was still very hot and dry during the night (outside was cold), to the point that we had trouble sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常に良いサービスを受けたのですが、お部屋のお風呂の排水口が故障したままだったのが残念でした。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Haydé

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
綺麗で、部屋での食事も美味しく、働いている方の笑顔のサービスも、最高でした。 旅館の醍醐味を実感しました
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil extraordinaire! Chambre de type japonaise très confortable pour une famille de quatre. Déjeuners incroyables servis à la chambre. Nous avons profité de la proximité du quartier de Gion où nous sommes allés tous les jours à pied. Également à deux pas du marché Nishiki. Nous avons hâte à notre prochain séjour au Matsui Honkan!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024