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Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

4.5 star property
Adults-only ryokan with a restaurant and a bar

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Building design
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Hanare - private cottage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Property grounds
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso offers a tranquil retreat in central Kyoto. Guests enjoy the indoor public bath, garden views from the terrace, WiFi, authentic local cuisine in the restaurant, and a bar for evening refreshments.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Japanese Style Main Building (Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Hanare - private cottage | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Hanare - private cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
59-1 Yoshida Shimo-ooji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8314

What's nearby

  • Kyoto University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 3 min drive
  • Keage Station - 3 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かふう - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪OHARU - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪キッチンハウス キャラバン - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪中華そば みみお - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪モンパン食堂 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Luxury ryokan near Kyoto University
Heian Shrine is located near Ryokan Yoshida-sanso, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Wedding services, a gift shop, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Yoshida-sanso
Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Yoshida-sanso Ryokan
Ryokan Yoshida sanso
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Ryokan
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Yoshida-sanso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ryokan Yoshida-sanso located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this luxury ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto University and Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Keage Station is 23 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 24 minutes.

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Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable experience — if you want a peaceful and immersive experience in Japan, could not recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rojdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my girlfriend stayed here for 2 nights we had the private residence. Beautiful place, fell in love with it but the moment we stepped foot init
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. We stayed in the Detached house “Hanare”, very magical place. The breakfast is delicious and the coffee shop was all for us before it opens to guests at 11:00AM, they even gave my son a small lovely gift. The staff are really dedicated and treated us very warmly, just like a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow - we have just checked out from a 1 night stay at this Yoshida Sanso and we were truly amazed at both the place itself and even more so the lovely people that looked after us so well! We are celebrating our honeymoon in Japan and the family who run the Ryokan couldn’t have done more to make our stay a more memorable one! Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful and authentic Ryokan experience! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
昭和初期に作られた建築を大切に丁寧に使い続けられるお部屋を使わせていただき感動と共に宿泊しました。静かで、お部屋からの眺めもよくゆったりと過ごせました。お料理もとても美味しくいただき器も楽しませていただきました。古き良き時代を感じつつ、快適に過ごすための最新機器を取り入れています。カフェの真古館も素敵でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional stay from start to finish. Gracious hospitality, a true time capsule with updates in all the right places. The japanese breakfast every day was truly memorable, and the coffee shop on the property was beautiful as well. I could not recommend more, 10/10 stay, worth the price! We stayed in the private cabin and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hideyuki

Liked: Staff & service
上品。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
In original condition. Maintained from 1930's. Expensive but price of heritage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
紅葉の人手のなか、別世界のような静寂と美。部屋の窓からの額縁紅葉＆ステンドグラスも素敵。もてなし・対応も自然で柔軟。また行きたくなります。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing experience. Refined elegance in every way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHIGERU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とてものんびりと素晴らしい非現実的な時間を過ごし、歴史ある建築物に出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

???

Liked: Cleanliness
大変手入れの行き届いたお部屋と御庭に大満足です。 庭師さん、おもてなしのスタッフさんがいらして、まるで自分が、館の主人になったかのような貴重な疑似体験ができました。 アメニティグッズが少なかったのと、お部屋のスタッフコール電話にでていただけなかったのが、少し残念ですが、これも、主人の疑似体験の一つと思えるほどでした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
様々なところに活けてあるお花がとても素敵でした。また、今回は残念ながら夕食はいただけませんでしたが、朝食もとても美味しかったです。コーヒーもゆっくり楽しむことができ、心からリラックスできました。また、伺いたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and perfect location close to the university.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a historical place once belonging to a member from the Imperial family. The current members try to uphold some of the old traditions. Our room overlooked the garden as was very spacious. Our first breakfast was served in a sitting room upstairs which was private. The second morning in a beautiful room overlooking their beautiful garden. Beautiful service and delicious food Japanese one morning and Continental the next. A gorgeous Ryokan experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible in every way, so serene and perfect service. The breakfast and dinner were superb. Such an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Expensive and touristy

We had a nice stay at this ryokan, but it was extremely "touristy" as opposed to genuine. Service was good and food was ok but nothing was excellent. The house is beautiful and in a great spot for visiting some nice temples and the philosophers walk along the small river branch. Nice for couples that the bath is private and thus can be gender shared. Everything very clean. However, in total, this was extraordinarily priced (both the lodging and the food) for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Magical and Historic

Yoshida sanso is a magical place and the proprietors are wonderful people. Also, you can walk to the Philosophers Path which is one of the most beautiful walks in Kyoto. The food was incredible, I highly recommend trying their dinner and breakfast, though we only had the breakfast. Be sure to arrive on time to allow yourself plenty of time to experience and enjoy the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience all around. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An experience of a lifetime, impossible to rate on a computer. It was warm, wonderful, authentic, clean, caring, delicious food and one of the most special and meaningful stay of our entire Japan vacation, top 3 lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harrison, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan! A very unique experience with some of the best dining found in Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luca, New York, Ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable experience — a dream of a hotel! Most highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inés, Spain

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

Un Ryokan increíble en Kyoto

Sé que esta será una de las mejores estancias de mi vida. Inmejorable la belleza del lugar y el trato del personal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

eva, Hong Kong

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

Beautiful traditional Japanese building.

love the location, the view. All the staff is very kind, especially the Japanese style breakfast, definitely made my day. the last day we booked a shuttle service to the Kansai Airport, they helped us to storage luggage till late afternoon and served us their delicious Japanese coffee in the small but cozy tea house. that's very warm and thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

すー, 東京

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

かつての宮さまの別荘地

お料理、おもてなし、お部屋など随所にきめ細やかな配慮や温もりが感じられ素晴らしい滞在でした。また、ぜひ宿泊したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

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