Kioto hotellit Sakyo

Plussat: The staff are very nice. It's run like a small modern ryokan - it's a family business and they're passionate about treating their guests well. It's extremely clean, and they give you extra perks like free washing machine use if you're staying for a long time. I especially like how they've thought of everything - they have free-to-take towels near the sinks, tissues and paper towels everywhere, modern japanese toilets, utensils to eat and cook with, a microwave, a convection oven, coffee, tea, an electric kettle, free detergent, etc. It's was also a great experience for me since I got to meet people from several countries during my stay there. I was a research student at kyoto university during my stay, and it took only 5 mins to walk to my building in campus. You also have many restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Its 2-3 min away from the Hyakumanben Cross which is has a bus stop. Its also within walking distance from Demachiyanagi station - a subway station which connects all over kyoto - my favorite way to travel there. One more plus was the super fast wifi. It steadily gave me speeds of over 150Mbps, which was helpful since I had to attend 3 skype interviews when I was there. The restaurant is good too, but a bit expensive considering all the options nearby. You get very good japanese home style food here. I'd stayed for around a month and they were very friendly people. They lent me a scarf for free when they were concerned about me going out without one in the winter. I'm a heavy sleeper, and they made sure I was awake to leave for my flight early morning, and even surprised me with a packed vegetarian breakfast when I left which was very handy. This is definitely the place I'm staying in when I go back to kyoto.

Plussat: 23mins to walk to the University. There are Public bath and places to eat nearby. Clean

Plussat: Very clean property, all beautiful, comfortable, tidy, quiet. Close to the train station. You can go to a lots of interesting place from there. This was the best hostel I went in japan, I totally recommended and I will come back for sure if a go to japan again. The staff is perfect with good indications and very helpful, I love all this place and the staff

Plussat: Very clean hotel. Staff is very nice. Near to Demachiyanagi station( 7 minuets walk) and Kyoto University ( main campus 9 minuets).

Plussat: The staff is really nice and lovely, very helpful. The guesthouse is clean n comfortable

Plussat: Staff, clean, good atmosphere

Plussat: The welcoming, friendly and helpful staff made my stay very enjoyable. The hostel is kept very clean; plenty of space in the bunk bed; and there's a nice vibe to this college area - which is served well by bus routes.

Plussat: The place is very clean and stylish, the house is newly built and equipped with a lot of love for design and details. The place is by far the cleanest guesthouse I've ever stayed, everything is flawless! There's free hand towels in the bathroom any time, the kitchen is a stylish, cosy and well equipped community place. And it has a foot massage machine! :)

Plussat: Japanese breakfast!Very warm hosting! Everything is fine!Everyone should stay here!

Plussat: From the service, attentiveness, room to the food, I like them all

Plussat: Every minute at this Ryokan from check in to check out was incredible. The Ryokan itself is beautiful, and sits atop a quiet hill with amazing views- it truly provided us with an oasis of comfort and relaxation. The rooms were beautiful and the bath truly made our experience relaxing. The history of the building adds to how special it felt to stay there. The staff was so wonderful to us, and were so accommodating throughout our stay. I have never had more excellent service anywhere I’ve stayed, and they truly went above and beyond at every opportunity to make our stay more comfortable. We opted for a Kaiseki dinner and were so delighted by every course. We were excited to wear the Yukata provided to make the experience feel even more authentic. Their Japanese breakfast was one of the best meals we had during our whole time in Japan. Overall I would recommend the Yoshida Sanso to anyone visiting Kyoto. While it is definitely not the choice for a traveler on a budget, it was an incredible experience that we found to be so valuable and will provide us with memories to last a lifetime.

Plussat: Ryokan Yoshida-Sanso is an extraordinary experience and a worthwhile decision if you are in Kyoto. We stayed one night in the Hanare, which is the private house next to the main house. The facilities are traditional but have many modern upgrades that make the stay very comfortable. The privacy was welcome after a busy week in Tokyo. The dinner is recommended, as it is an additional charge, but wonderfully presented and delicious. The breakfast is the real treat though, as you sit in a private room in the main house to enjoy the array of little bites and bowls with tasty preparations. The staff is warm, welcoming, friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The care in which every task is completed is really special and makes you feel like you're staying in a home (which you are). The location is perfect since you're close enough to town if you want to dine out, but still secluded from the bustle of the city.

Plussat: The location was excellent for our purposes allowing us to walk to locations and temple complexes we had wanted to visit.

Plussat: Gorgeous; incredible service; once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not cheap.

Plussat: Phenomenal Ryokan experience; wonderfully attentive, friendly staff and simply glorious room and grounds. It was like being transported back in time, but with a turn of the century European hint to it. Back to the days when travel was still glamourous and utterly relaxing. The food was also delicious.

Plussat: Everything was incredible! The staff was kind and extremely helpful, the grounds and room were beautiful, and the breakfast was delicious. It’s expensive, but it’s worth the price.

Plussat: The staff were AMAZING, lots of attention to small details, food was delicious, the place is very special. One in a million traditional hotel

Plussat: Yoshida-Sanso was a luxurious splurge for my husband and me. While we only spent one night here, it was the best accommodation we've ever experienced. We were welcomed with hot tea, a traditional sweet, and a handwritten poem in Japanese calligraphy. We were given a personal tour of the ryokan before settling into our spacious room with a breathtaking view of the garden and the surrounding forested hills overlooking Kyoto. The room came with many nice amenities, including a tea set and comfortable yukata that we wore on the property. The futon beds were very comfortable and luxurious. While the bathrooms and onsen were technically shared, we never ran into anyone else using them during our stay, and so it felt like we had it all to ourselves. I really enjoyed relaxing in the hot onsen. There are several shrines and temples within walking distance of the ryokan, including the famous Ginkaku-ji temple (we actually preferred the less-touristy ones though). We had the traditional kaiseki dinner, which was offered in a private room next to the garden. The kaiseki dinner, while expensive, was an absolute culinary delight! The 9-course meal was made with the freshest ingredients and cooked with a delicate, sophisticated touch. The complimentary breakfast (we chose traditional Japanese style) was also delicious as well. We enjoyed freshly brewed coffee and spiced cookies in the cafe after breakfast. Our host was incredibly helpful, held our luggage after checkout, and arranged a taxi to come pick us up when we were done exploring and needed to travel to our next hotel.

Plussat: Excellent property with only 4 guest rooms. Good ’onsen’. Staff very friendly and curteous.

Plussat: The whole experience was fantastic. They prepared a special vegan dinner hotpot and vegan breakfast for me. The onsens were very relaxing. Yuta was an incredible host. I only wish we planned to stay longer than one night.

Plussat: Great remote location.

Plussat: Everything we want to experience in Japan.the onsen.the traditional room style.the food.the scenery.

Plussat: The food they were offering for breakfast was incredibly good. It was delicious! The room is really spacious and the bathrooms are really clean.

Plussat: Silent, nice, clean, great staff, amazing food and a lovely Onsen

Plussat: Love the experience of this traditional Japanese Ryokan. And kids love the onsen.

Plussat: The Onsen was lovely. The room was quite big. The village was beautiful. It was only a 15 - 20 minute taxi ride from Kyoto station and didn't cost that much - highly recommend considering that if you're travelling as a group.

Plussat: An amazing little hotel in the middle oh nowhere. Great staff, great facilitates and a great place to get away from the world. Amazingly only a bus ride away from the centre of Kyoto.

Plussat: It’s our favourite place in the whole of Japan!

Plussat: So beautiful.

Plussat: Everything good. Bathrooms upstairs and downstairs. New clean and efficient. Friendly and relaxed.

Plussat: The staff, the Japanese rooms, the bath, the neighborhood, & Ginkakuji temple itself were all great. The restaurants nearby were outstanding (Udon shop, Ramen shop, and the Okonomiyaki place right across the street). The bus stop is close by as is a grocery store so very convenient. The shared bathrooms were top notch and very clean, as was the room we had. We really enjoyed the Japanese style rooms. We were able to get our laundry done and the place felt homey.

Plussat: English Speaker was available. The bathroom is clean and easy access to commodities. Hotel is very close to the bus stop

Plussat: Close to Ginkaku-ji and hiking trails.

Plussat: The price was unbeatable for a japanese style private room and the bathrooms were clean.

Plussat: It’s was really beautiful and clean and comfy and in a great location by the mountains.

Plussat: Very friendly place, staff is nice and was really clean!

Plussat: It is cheap and near the bus stop

Plussat: Very very cost effective, helpful staff

Plussat: The staffs are really nice and helpful.

Plussat: I stayed in a junior suite, so I don’t know how it compares to other rooms. This room had a private garden, amazing bathtub, separate shower area, separate bathroom. Ample storage. The staff was superb. Can’t believe the garden view!!

Plussat: The property was beautiful. Staff were very accommodating, especially for our gluten free and 2 vegetarian guests travelling in our party. Will definitely be back. The dinner and breakfast were fantastic!!

Plussat: It was very good, different from what I am used to.

Plussat: Everything was perfect. The Tsurukame room was jaw dropping, the staff was amazing, the food was delicious! Even though the building is old and rich with history, it was richly appointed and full of amenities. The staff made sure we were comfortable even though we arrived before check in time. We had the kaiseki ryori which was an experience must have. They made our family feel welcome and comfortable!

Plussat: Very nice view, next to the Nanzen Temple. Our room is very traditional Japanese style, and we are also served Japanese traditional tofu breakfast. Best experience in our trip.

Plussat: The staff, especially the grounds keeper were fantastic and let me practice my Japanese with them even though they could mostly understand what I was saying in english

Plussat: The vegan (economy) dinner set was absolutely amazing and it was well worth it. It didn't NOT feel like an economy option, more like the mega luxury option. So I can't even imagine what the others where, and we got so full we rolled back to the room. Do NOT ship having dinner here.

Plussat: We stayed at the Ryokan after having an unexpected change in plans and deciding to spend five days in Kyoto. I looked at many different ryokans and we were looking for a certain level of service. The pluses about Nanzenji? The onsen in the room, which was the prime reason we booked here, was glorious. We had a luxury garden view room with semi open air onsen, and it was literally worth every penny. It was glorious to rest in the bath three times a day, and the bathroom itself was luxurious with wonderful products. In addition, the room was extremely spacious, and the view from the room just beautiful. I was also really delighted with the location. You are literally five minutes from Nanzenji temple and maybe ten minutes from the philosophers path. Also, we are New Yorkers and used to walking, so there are some delicious restaurants within fifteen minutes on foot from the property, and the staff will call taxis for you and you can get most places within twenty minutes. We didn’t use the subway, but it’s also very close. We had breakfast on our last day- western for our son and Japanese for us- and I really don’t understand some of the less pleasant reviews. No one rushed us there or out. The woman who served us was incredibly sweet and gracious, and the Japanese breakfast especially was delicious and abundant. Finally, regarding the staff, as seasoned travelers we try to be ready for cultural differences in style. The staff at Nanzenji is really lovely. Are they effusive and coddling? No. This is a traditional inn. They are polite, responsive, but also give space to guests. We found that the longer we stayed there and the more we made sure to respect the traditions of the inn, the more wonderful the service became.

Plussat: Nice, old fashion Japanese style. Good location. Great view from the window of our apartament - trees. Japanese bath.

Plussat: The room was a bit larger than the usual hotel rooms in these type of hotels in Japan. I just checked in late, went to bed and got up early the next day to go to work so I can't really comment on anything else. The room was relatively cheap for the time of year. The staff were efficient and helpful in the brief interactions I had with them.

Plussat: Close to Nanzenji Temple and Heian Shrine in Kyoto! Very comfortable room : )

Plussat: Loved the classic-modern and spacious lobby.

Plussat: This hotel has classic Kyoto touches, like magical paper lantern lighting hung in a huge comfortable oldish but still luxurious lobby.

Plussat: Good

Plussat: The closets place to Chabad house and value for money

Plussat: The location is great, especially when you are at Kyoto for Noh since it is quite near the Heian Shrine, a place where they perform outdoor Noh.

Plussat: The staff was excellent and helpful every way.

Plussat: Friendly staff and value for money.

Plussat: Hotel is located further from the city center, but close to such sights as Kyoto Zoo and Nanzen-ji Temple, and a well-known Yachiyo restaurant. The air in that part of the city is very fresh and clean. Also, the area is quieter than the city center. Still, the subway lines are fairly accessible in case you'd need to get to the city center.

Plussat: Large comfy bed. Huge room compared to most for the same price. Clean and our room didn't have any smell of smoke. Don't let the fact that it is a love hotel put you off.