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Matsubaya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Traditional Japanese hospitality meets modern comfort at this peaceful Kyoto retreat where guests can enjoy English breakfast before visiting nearby temples

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Matsubaya Ryokan in Kyoto's historic district offers a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Relax in the Japanese garden after sightseeing and enjoy free in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff provide attentive service and helpful concierge assistance, highly appreciated by visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩214,732
₩236,205 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Matsubaya Ryokan is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Shoseien Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150

What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden
    Shoseien Garden
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 京都市四条河原町�交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto, Japan Skyline at the Tower
    Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • 餃子の王将七条烏丸店
    4 min walk
  • スペインバル Santres
    5 min walk
  • Craft Beer & Pizza 100K
    4 min walk
  • おうどん一
    4 min walk
  • 大宝
    3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

  • Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
    • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a water dispenser
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Matsubaya Ryokan boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 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
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 English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsubaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsubaya Ryokan?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on Jun 16, 2026 start from ₩214,732, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsubaya Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Shoseien Garden and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Shijo Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 19 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

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 396 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, great breakfast, good location. Everything about our stay was good. You should be proud of your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very well maintained property, very friendly helpful staff, staff also knew good english so it was very easy to get suggestions for getting recommendations from hotel staff. overall very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sleeping room and bathroom were very clean. Having laundry facilities was a bonus after being a week in Japan - and very reasonable! The futon mattress looked to be almost new and while a bit hard (that could be just me as I’m almost 60 and used to a Tempurpedic bed), the futon coverlet was divine (super puffy). My son (a first time visitor to Japan) found it to be a very cool and unique experience. For my husband and me (who both lived in Japan 35 years ago), it brought back fond memories of our apartments. For those who want a more authentic Japanese experience, we would recommend this ryokan for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice ! Super friendly staff, showed me around the hotell and explaind everything. Really thin walls. Could hear everything between. But my neighbours where quiet so it was still a pleasant stay. Would book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very caring. They went the extra mile and helped us a lot. People working at the property were super nice and great. Breakfast was fantastic. Very quiet and easy to find. Very near many places to shop and eat. Easy access to Kyoto station but if you have luggage it's slightly farther than you would think, without luggage very quick access. Beautiful temple across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we experienced this. Clean small room, provided us with nightwear and mattress and blankets to sleep on the floor. Station is 8 mine away connecting to tourists sites bamboo forest. Hotel is next to a beautiful temple and is 15mins away from Kyoto station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as price for what you get, this Ryokan offers incredible hospitality and service for a fraction of the price of some the pricier Ryokan around town. You can rent a private onsen for a mere ¥1000 per hour, a nice reprieve after a day out and about on your feet. With breakfast included, this location should be well consideree for your Japanese Ryokan experience. Thank you from my wife and I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lineker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan experience. I’ve stayed in my fair share of Ryokans and this offers that experience with a western flair. Each room has private bathrooms but there is a private onsen bath on location you can reserve. We stayed in a more traditional room which had a tatami room with futon beds. It’s a good compromise if you’re not ready to be in a shared onsen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsubaya Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station where many food options are available. There is a convenience store in between. We split our time in Kyoto between this ryokan and a modern hotel near Kyoto Station. The modern hotel was wonderful, however, it will in time be blended in with all the other wonderful hotels we've stayed at, while it's unlikely we'll forget the traditional Japanese experience we got at the ryokan. We had a deluxe room with garden view. It was clean and had everything we needed. The futon beds were very comfortable. The only issue we had was that we couldn't turn off the lights at night while keeping the air-conditioning on at the same time. We opted for a Japanese breakfast - booking ahead of time is a must - and we really enjoyed it (we even learned from our host the correct way to eat the rice, namely, wrapping it in the seaweed wraps provided). In short, we recommend this ryokan if you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience in a reasonably-priced ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aprilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a perfect location, a few blocks from Kyoto station it is quiet but close enough to explore the areas around Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was worth it to see. loved that it was different and had the japanese cultural element. building was not traditional but i was won over by the breakfast staff and robes. near to every where
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023