Shimogyo Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward ryokan, you'll find Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Kiyamachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Shijo Station - 8 min walk
Gojo Station - 10 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
麺屋猪一離れ - 1 min walk
Yulala - 1 min walk
おうちごはん 中島家 - 2 min walk
ピザハット 烏丸店 - 1 min walk
Goichi Pizza - 2 min walk
About this property
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei
3-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto ryokan.
32 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
Newspapers for purchase
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei offers 32 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 500 to 1,200 per person
A bar/lounge
Tea service
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1200 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.
Additional fees may apply to children under 5 years of age for items such as extra bedding and meals.
We should mention
Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Property is also known as
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei Kyoto
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Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei Kyoto
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Reviews
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this traditional ryokan. We opted for the tatami mats which were extremely comfortable and provided an authentic experience. All of the staff were so helpful and attentive, the Japanese breakfast was delicious, and we really enjoyed the selection of drinks at the in-house bar. If you stay here, I’d recommend taking advantage of the activities offered by the hotel - we took part in a traditional tea ceremony and loved it! The lady who ran this was so lovely and made this experience one of the highlights of our trip.
The location was also fantastic; we were within walking distance of so many great shops, restaurants and things to do. If I had one tiny gripe, it would be that the air conditioning unit in the room was a bit noisy and might bother you if you’re a light sleeper. That being said, this is vastly outweighed by the many other pros to staying here. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a traditional stay in a lovely part of Kyoto!
This stay was the perfect place for our first night on Kyoto. A blend of authentic and tradition, with a helpful staff as well. We loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.
My stay here was amazing definitely my favorite place I stayed at while I was exploring Japan for 2 weeks. The rooms were gorgeous with the tatami mats and traditional decor. The whole staff was incredibly kind and accommodating special shoutout to Sana for helping me find fun things to do around the city and for making my bed lol. Even when I accidentally missed the breakfast that I scheduled and showed up 3 hours late they were all very nice and still gave me excellent food and service sorry if I stressed y’all out! I had an amazing time the staff made me feel very welcome and at home and I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance!
Very traditional inn, but loved that the bathrooms have been updated. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this establishment for anyone looking to stay at a more traditional inn in Kyoto.
This hotel was quite pricey and was not worth the currency spent. Though it was very clean and the staff were kind, it was very inconvenient to travel to and locate. The Wi-Fi’s reach was very poor and didn’t live up to its expectations.
I very rarely give ratings this low but let me explain. The location of the Ryokan has the highest marks from me. It is very walkable to the Nishiki market in a quiet neighborhood. The lowest marks comes from the service. Don't get me wrong. The staff was pleasant, but most were not very competent regarding our reservations and the check in and out process. We had three rooms and our bags were all mixed up, which resulted in our having to switch rooms and bags. They also couldn't get the invoices correct upon checkout. I want to emphasize that they were all very friendly, but they just need additional training. Pierre especially, I felt, tried so hard to make things right, but again, even our invoices after we left were not correct. The Ryokan itself was very nice; the futon mattresses were very comfortable. I recommend NOT taking advantage of the bath. Save yourself the 500Y and skip it. It is just a large bath and not a traditional furo bath that I've experienced in the past. And regardless, it only fits one person comfortably.
The staff is stellar!! They go out of their way to make things so easy for you. After 26 hours travel time and a sick partner, they went out of their way to help me. And I’m confident this is how they treat everyone all the time. I couldn’t say enough nice things about the staff! So friendly, helpful and very fluent in English! The room was immaculately clean, and the comforter was so warm and high quality! I was incredibly impressed and hope to stay with you again!
This is a fantastic little hotel that gives one a taste of the traditional Ryokan experience. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, especially Pierre-san at the front desk. We stayed here three nights just before Christmas.
Rooms were clean, large and quiet. Near the Nishiki Market. Large common room and roof deck for DIY meals or cocktails. Highly recommend.
The hotel room we stayed in isn’t big enough for 3 people. Although we were looking for a traditional ryokan experience there was very limited space. We had to take turns getting ready and packing because the area for luggage is the same as the walking area/ clothing area. There is no microwave or eating area. 3 futons on the ground took up the entire hotel room and it essentially felt like camping. There is no furniture besides the porch chair. It’s very small, after 4 nights we were more than ready to leave. Not worth the price at all, location was great though
Our stay at this ryokan was enjoyable yet lacking. First off, the included breakfast was, as we were told upon arrival, not actually included and was 13 000 yen per person and only available upon reservation with very restrictive time slots. The reason we were given for not providing the included breakfast (which was a major reason I booked here) was that “nobody uses Expedia anymore so we haven’t changed it” even though “we have 3 reservations from Expedia every week.” In addition, we were charged for the use of the private bath without being informed it was an extra charge and we were charged for laundry? This “laundry” was just the regular changing of our sheets and towels, which we either had to fully opt out of for the entire stay or be charged extra for? The reasoning this establishment gave for everything was strange. Also, the room was quite nicked up and dark. The staff did their best within the weird parameters around everything and the room was comfortable, but I would not return. I would not recommend you stay here.
Lovely place with excellent staff making for a wonderful, authentic experience during our stay at Kyoto. Plus, very centralized to many locations we wanted to visit whether it he by foot, by bus, or by train
We had a traditional Japanese room, and it was a great experience. The mattress was too thin for us on the first night, but we were offered extra mattresses for the second night and we were comfortable. Highlights were the amazing staff, and delicious Japanese breakfast.