Kyoto Ryokan Sakanoue

I loved the location, in the heart of Gion. Our room looked out over a sweet little garden. I’m not used to sleeping on futons on the floor, so was a bit stiff in the morning, but that’s not their issue. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and one helped me look up a train timetable. It was nice to have a lobby with comfortable chairs and current newspapers to read.

Everything was perfect. 1. The food still stay the same like hundred years ago taste. But the culinary arts level up. 12 course menu dinner. I mean wow. 2. The room is perfect. I book the 6 tatami. Its a small place but it have a garden. I felt like i was in the anime. Samurai X. 3. The staff is older and some are young. But the old staff are so nice. They still carry our luggage care for us. Like our loving grandmother after you dont see them for a year the treatment they give you there. On they dinning room ,while checking in and out. I will come back. I want to go back. Best thing in kyoto.

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Everything about my stay was perfect. The inn and garden was absolutely beautiful with an amazing attention to detail. My room was wonderfully appointed and spotlessly clean. I arranged a private bath which allowed me to relax in comfort before the evening meal. The dinner and breakfast were excellent, the dishes were of the quality I would expect from a 5* restaurant. All of the staff we extremely helpful and ensured my stay was a magical experience.