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Matsumoto Ryokan

3.0 star property
Traditional ryokan offers peaceful retreat with indoor public bath and massage services near Yasaka Shrine and other Kyoto temples

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Matsumoto Ryokan offers a serene escape near Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto. Enjoy the indoor public bath, book a massage, or wander the garden between temple visits. Free WiFi in all rooms and an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine are available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Superior Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Matsumoto Ryokan is near a metro station and near theme parks. Yasaka Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keage Incline and Lake Biwa. Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Higashishiokouji-Cho 579, Chimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Umekoji Park
    Umekoji Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station
    1 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • カフェ・ベローチェ
    2 min walk
  • CRAFT BEER MARKET
    2 min walk
  • 小川珈琲 京都駅中央口店
    1 min walk
  • ティーハウス リプトン ポルタ店 (Tea House Lipton)
    3 min walk
  • HUB
    1 min walk

About this property

Matsumoto Ryokan

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Matsumoto Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 55 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The entrance to the property closes between midnight and 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

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 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.
  • Sanitation services: JPY 72.62 per night

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 access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Matsumoto Ryokan Kyoto
Matsumoto Kyoto
Matsumoto Ryokan Kyoto
Matsumoto Ryokan Ryokan
Matsumoto Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsumoto Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Matsumoto Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matsumoto Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsumoto Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kawaramachi Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Matsumoto Ryokan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Shauhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonably priced, staff are friendly. A good mix of western amenities and traditional Japanese style.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small room for a single person, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and courteous staff. Would reccomend if you want the Japanese ryokan experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel allowed us to experience a Ryokan. It is very traditional and simple but clean and suited all of our needs. The breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and was well done. The location is perfect as it is just across the street from Kyoto Station. It is not fancy but neat to try while in Japan. The public bath was also clean, warm, quiet and refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the absolute highlights of my Japan trip. Everything felt authentic, refined, and exceptionally well prepared. The food was outstanding, the service was prompt and gracious, and the entire experience carried a real sense of class and care. The onsen was fantastic, and being just steps from the hotel made it even more special. It is definitely expensive, but the premium room was superb in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dr Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with traditional vibe. Neat and clean. Very courteous and responsive staff. Have all modern facilities and cultural mix.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liazahira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless traditional lovely rooms. The staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room | Staff | Proximity to railway station
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ryuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, location, location! Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across from train station. Great staff and very peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, staff are all professional and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's tidy, comfortable and charming, and within a short walk of Kyoto station to boot. Will surely repeat stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location and price!

Great location and amazing hospitality. Really loved the authentic experience. Thank you for all your attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mengheang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pristine and the hotel was quiet and peaceful. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right outside Kyoto station so super convenient. Traditional ryokan very well maintained. Breakfast was great too. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

James

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

Ryokan experience

This is a place for people looking for a Japanese Ryokan experience. You sleep on a thin futon on a tatami mat floor, and the room is pretty spartan. That said, the staff is very helpful and kind and while the place could use some updating (especially the door & lock to the rooms and the number and location of plugs), this was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bastiaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It may look like a budgethotel at first for my European eyes, however the friendly staff give it a better experience than a 5-star European hotel. A very good start in Japan for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sanna

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

Really good

Really, really good experience. Onsen 6/5 and staff 10+. If you ever have a change go here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so close to transport, dining and shopping yet we felt like we were a world away in a traditional ryokan with beautiful breakfasts and futon bedding with rice paper walls blocking out the cold and street traffic noise. Front desk assistance was kind, friendly and helpful. The onsen experience was very clean and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great little ryokan steps away from Kyoto Station

It was so nice to only have to walk across the street from Kyoto Station to get to the ryokan hotel. Enjoyed the traditional hot springs baths and the free hot drinks vending machine in the lobby. Rooms were dated but clean and cosy. Staff were attentive and friendly. I'm not a fan of sleeping on futons, but my family loved it. Perfect spot for people to explore Kyoto all day, and have a hot soak in the traditional (naked) hot springs at night. Would stay there again, as it was quite affortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. This is a traditional Japanese hotel so read carefully. Bathroom in my room was good enough although a bit budget. Not sure what the basement bath facilities were about but it didn’t matter Slept fairly well. Wanted to see what a ryokan was about. Mission accomplished
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Mhd louay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the location was great and the stuff very nice but the rules are too difficult so the check in at 4pm and the check out 10 am so they deduct 6 hours its the longest period I ever seen and also you can't keep your luggage after 3 pm otherwise they will charge per piece.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Siddartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cosy & tidy

The room was much smaller than we had anticipated. But it was tidy & clean & conveniently located opposite the station & food establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Nyssa

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

Very central, but needs better soundproofing

We stayed in a Japanese style room, situated on the train station side. The room was comfortably sized for two, but not a lot of luggage space. Thankfully there were extra futon mattresses in the cupboard as the single layer was a bit thin. The staff were all very polite and willing to help - communications were a bit halting but we got by with our decent (if rudimentary) amount of Japanese. Breakfast was well worth it, and the communal baths were very restorative (if not as hot as we expected). There was significant general noise from the street (people being loud, traffic). We were unfortunate enough to have roadworks directly under our window for two nights (no fault of the property, just a terrible coincidence). No noise issues within the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

DANGUI

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff. Room is clean and quiet. Great location , right across Kyoto Station
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026