Kinoe Ryokan

Ideal location for visiting Kyoto. Easy access from Kyoto station (10min cab drive) and walking distance to several temples and the Gion and Higashiyama old districts. Staff was very helpful and spoke good English. Rooms in traditional Japanese style (with tatamis and futons) were spacious and comfortable. We had the traditional Japanese breakfast they serve in the room and it was very good. They have a small onsen and it was good to be able to enjoy that at the end of the day too. Excellent stay overall.

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Very nice tatami rooms and Japanese breakfast

Very nice traditional Ryokan experience. Breakfast was amazing. The onsen is very clean and nice to use. The rooms are very traditionally Japanese, comfortable and stylish.

The hotel can accommodate vegetarians for breakfast however this wasn’t that straight forward to arrange and they need a good amount of notice. In the end the vegetarians in the group were catered for and really enjoyed the food.

Service was beyond exceptional, breakfast was cooked to accommodate dietary restrictions. Front desk was helpful with planning busses, trains, dinners, and anything we needed. Location is fabulous, walking distance to shrines, temples, shopping, and Gion. Also excellent access to busses and subways.

The futons were a little harder than some I've slept on, but I was okay with that. Walls were a little thin, so when the room next to us was occupied we heard some talk and laughter.