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Ryokufuso

3.5 star property
Kyoto retreat offers tranquility with indoor baths, soothing massages, and delicious breakfasts, near iconic landmarks.

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs. A large window reveals a cityscape and a tower at night. - Ryokufuso (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, low wooden walls, and bamboo plants. - Ryokufuso (Kyoto)
A man in a swimming pool with large windows and a wooden ceiling. - Ryokufuso (Kyoto)
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A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a pathway leading to a reception desk. - Ryokufuso (Kyoto)
Ryokufuso offers a peaceful haven in central Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street. Guests can enjoy massages, relax in the indoor public bath, and start each day with a full breakfast. The helpful staff earns praise, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby Kyoto Tower.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese Style Room, 8 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a green chair.

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 14 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese Style Room, 14 Tatami-mats, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Non-smoking (Japanese-style room with 6 tatami mats Renovated in February 2023)

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

Japanese room, Non-smoking (Japanese-style room with 6 tatami mats Renovated in February 2023)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Non-smoking (Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) Renovated in February 2023)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television, and a sliding door.

Japanese room, Non-smoking (Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) Renovated in February 2023)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Newly renovated Japanese Style room, 14 Tatami-mats, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Newly renovated Japanese Style room, 14 Tatami-mats, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of the city through large shoji screens.

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Ryokufuso. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
490 Kanaya-chou, Shimogyou-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8323

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern indoor space with a curved ceiling structure, multiple levels, and a central open area.
    Kyoto Station Building
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishihonganji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • 京料理 たん熊北店
    7 min walk
  • ラーメン魁力屋 堀川五条店
    8 min walk
  • 六条新町招福亭
    2 min walk
  • 大宝
    6 min walk
  • Ninuki
    6 min walk

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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 full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 full breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokufuso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokufuso?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokufuso?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokufuso located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Shijo Street, and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 18 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

Ryokufuso Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 419 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ma Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and helpful. The rooms were amazing. They provided yukata which was so cool. My daughter loved the onsen. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely such an amazing stay! The staff was super welcoming and kind! And the onsen is a must-go-to! Truly had the best time and service for my stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. I will be back. So amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing onsen and staff! The only thing different I would do for next time is not pay for breakfast and eat out since breakfast is only served until 8:30am. Other than that amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I greatly appreciated the experience of sleeping in a ryokan this nice. That said, I’m glad I booked only a single night as I didn’t sleep well on the futon mattress on the floor. The rooms and property are gorgeous and immaculately maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here. All the staff were very helpful and the facilities were all great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and attentive staff. Great Japanese breakfast that changes the food varieties every day. Quiet onsen area and I was a single person all three times I did it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and welcoming, onsen was very relaxing after a long day of walking and everything was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful Japanese style tatami mats to sleep. We had our own onset style wooden bath tub. The staff were friendly and welcoming. It was our favourite hotel during our two week Japanese adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can honestly say this was the nicest place I have stayed in my entire trip in Japan. The place was immaculate and I would definitely stay here again. Also plus for the friendly staff and good recommendations for local places to go for coffee etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay here, the bathhouse is so nice after a long day of walking. The staff were helpful and welcoming. We had dinner here one night and it was one of the best meals we had on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent & helpful service from reception staff. And giving us a very early checkin time too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 2 nights and loved every moment at the hotel. Every staff member I met were so incredibly nice and welcoming and even gave me an umbrella when I checked out as it was raining which I wasn't expecting at all (thank you for the gentleman that gave it to me on check out, saved me from getting wet going to the store to buy one!) The room was so nice and it really felt like I was staying in a traditional inn. Thank you to everyone for making my stay so comfortable. Worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Excellent Ryokan with wonderful food.

Excellent traditional Ryokan, half board dinner and breakfast was excellent quality and a lovely experience. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Spacious room. Wonderful and friendly staff. Excellent dinner. Easy to get to from train station, but it’s not a convenient location to access most tourist sites in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You MUST have the traditional Japanese breakfast! Beautiful AND delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice traditional Japanese in meals included breakfast and dinner. Staff were outstanding and taking care and answering my questions. Will stay there again on since we’re excellent. several onset were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the room was clean and cleaned daily. The public bath was was also very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sindre

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

Very good

All is very nice and very kind staff with high level of service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hoi Sin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! The suite was beautiful, the service was brilliant and the breakfast delicious. We only wish they could have accommodated us for dinner. We also highly recommend trying the bath house upstairs. Absolutely loved it here !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kuo-How

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful room, onsen, and the meals were amazing. Highly recommend spending a night here. Staff was very nice and patient. Might be difficult for kids, but is a very romantic and well-thought getaway from the busy downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nyousha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest Ryokan ever!! A perfect way to get introduced to traditions of Japanese culture. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Enjoyed every second of the stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very good dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted a getaway from all the hustle and bustle and to experience a Ryokan. Great accommodation. Bus stop across the street, walking distance to the metro stop. Dinner and breakfast available and an Onsen on site. Staff is so kind and sweet, we loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025