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Ryokan MOTONAGO

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kodai-ji Temple

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Ryokan MOTONAGO, steps from Kodai-ji Temple, offers a genuine Japanese experience with a serene garden, indoor public bath, and in-room WiFi. Guests enjoy local cuisine breakfasts and appreciate the staff's helpful guidance for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩406,964
₩447,660 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
511 Washio-cho, Koudaijimichi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン やよい - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪長楽館カフェ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan MOTONAGO

Ryokan near Kodai-ji Temple
Located close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner, Ryokan MOTONAGO provides a Japanese garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a reception hall, and a gift shop
  • A water dispenser, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and smartphones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 per person
  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who wish to order dinner (surcharge) during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days prior to arrival.

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Motonago
Motonago Inn
Motonago Inn Kyoto
Motonago Kyoto
Motonago Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan MOTONAGO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan MOTONAGO on Dec 10, 2025 start from ₩406,964, 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.

What time is check-in at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan MOTONAGO located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Kodai-ji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Kenninji Temple and Gion Corner are also within 10 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 16 minutes.

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Ryokan MOTONAGO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene and authentically sweet! Gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morten Zink

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay at a traditional ryokan

Very cozy Ryokan with very nice staff. The bath was very good. We got the kaiseki dinner, and it was a bit too much fish for us. The western breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, with very generous portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, service is on point, close to attractions, and comfy beds. Would def come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yadin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best Ryokan

We had the best experience with this beautiful Ryokan. The staff was so sweet, the food was amazing, and the room was 10 out off 10. I definitely recommend this amazing Ryokan. I do recommend to know the basics of Japanese to better communicate with the staff. The location was as well perfect, walk distance from the main attractions and that made it easier for us to visit them without having many tourist around.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very authentic, which is what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan was elegantly beautiful in its simplicity. The food was delicious and artfully arranged. The staff was helpful and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motonago was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. Small, intimate ryokan located near major temples and shopping. The services was excellent, our room and property quiet, and the meals were delicious. The bath requires prior reservations, which the staff made easy, and it was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time in Japan we wanted to try a ryokan and this one did not disappoint. the most fabulous thing about it was the thoroughly attentive and kind staff who went out of our way to make our stay comfortable and really treated us like royalty. They even held our bags all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was great. Service was very good and staff were excellent. I did not think the quality of the dinner was great and the pillows were not very comfortable to me, but loved the experience other than that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy and the service was exceptional. I wasn't very familiar with Ryokan etiquette, but they were very helpful in answering my questions. The staff was also very accommodating! All in all a very neat experience. あらゆる点でこの場所をお勧めします 優れたサービス
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Fantastic service and lovely facilities. We had the Kaiseki dinner and it was a wonderful and memorable experience despite the many Japanese flavors that honestly did not suit our tastebuds. The plating was beautiful and the service so kind and gentile that we still loved the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A family reunion trip of 10 with 8 adult children and spouses. It was their first time to Japan and staying at Motonago couldn’t have been more perfect. Truly we felt treated by the staff, the location, the food, the authentic courtesies like we experienced the absolute best of traditional Japan. Several party members were moved to tears. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly the traditional ryokan experience we were looking for. Kind and attentive staff tended to our every need. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and quiet with the beautiful smell of cedar permeating the ryokan. Scheduling the bath was done at check in. The shower and bath were fantastic. Very relaxing. Dinner was a phenomenal experience. What a wonderful way to try new preparations and flavors we would typically not know to order. The whole broiled fish was a favorite, along with the one pot course. Skillfully prepared and presented. We chose the traditional Japanese breakfast to round out a traditional Japanese experience and despite it being a very different breakfast than what we would typically have, we loved it! One night was sufficient for us but well worth it. We would gladly come back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True Ryokan experience

Ryokan Motonago was a perfect place for us to spend our first night in Kyoto. Location is excellent in the Gion area,it’s a charming neighborhood of winding streets and shops. we could walk to the Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. We opted for the Kaiseki dinner and found it a great experience. We ate in our room sitting on the floor, and slept on futons they prepared after dinner. For bathing you make an appointment to use the communal bath. It’s a room with showers and a large tub- you clean off at the shower then can have a soak. It’s private to your party. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We took a taxi there from Kyoto station, which was good because not sure we would have found it on our own. In front are sliding wooden slotted doors and he had to show us we could just open them and go in. One night was perfect for us. We moved to a western style hotel for the rest of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd never stayed at a traditional ryokan before, and this definitely exceeded my expectations! The multi-course dinner was beautifully presented and delicious (though it's a set menu with a lot of fish, so you might not enjoy it if you don't like fish or seafood). Breakfast was equally good. Both were served in a room with a view of a beautiful little Japanese garden. The room was very spacious - it was divided into three chambers (which was great because my husband and I were staying with a friend, and she moved her futon to the third chamber to avoid my husband's snoring, haha). There was also a space in the middle with a table where we were served tea when we first arrived. The bath was delightful as well - it's similar to a mini onsen, but you get your own personal time to soak in the hot bath after showing. The staff were all lovely and catered to our every need. I think we would have been able to manage without speaking Japanese, since everybody spoke some English, but my friend speaks Japanese pretty well, so she made it much easier. Overall it was a very cool stay and I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un Ryokan parfait dans la partie luxueuse de Gion. Accueil parfait , Onsen (intérieur) privatisable et un dîner kaiseki en chambre du meilleur niveau. Seul bémol, pas de vue depuis la chambre (spacieuse) que nous avions .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
服務很好。雖然沒有大浴場，但是住得很舒服。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryujiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

伝統的な旅館の風格

伝統的な旅館の格式を今に至るまで保つのは並大抵の努力では叶わないことと思います。 それを未だに完璧に味合わせて頂ける元奈古さんには頭が下がります。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super lugar!

Estuve buscando varias opciones, y me decidí por este lugar porque me Interesaba probar La experiencia del baño publico y en este ryokan fue de los pocos que se podía reservar el horario para usarlo en privado. Vale Mucho la pena vivir la tradición japonesa en un lugar tan típico como este que tiene 100 años. Cenamos y desayunamos la comida que ofrecen ahí, que mas que buena, merece la Pena probar comida auténtica Japonesa. Lo único que no nos gustó, fue que a las 8 am entraron a literalmente despertarnos para el desayuno ya que el check out es a Las 10 Am. Muy recomendable lugar. El personal super amable! Nos Encantó! Sin duda, regresaríamos!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dyllian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Ryokan Experience

This small Ryokan is located in the Gion area of Kyoto. Housed inside a very old wooden inn, a single host family runs the establishment. Check in opens kind of late, but the staff were nice enough to allow us to check in a few hours early to drop off our bags, made our trip so much easier. The location itself is a little difficult to find at first, but it is very centrally located within the Gion/neighboring districts with easy access to two of Kyoto's biggest temples. After a long day of exploring, we returned to the ryokan and were immediately greeted and taken care of by the wonderful staff. From the get go they were friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us in our room. The evening began with green tea and establishing a reservation for the private onsen downstairs. The room itself was spacious and filled with personality. From the artwork on the walls, to the meticulously arranged flower setting, to even the small origami left on our bed mats, every detail was exquisite. Although we did not opt for dinner, we did request the japanese breakfast option. All I can say is that it was spectacular. The hostess set the table and brought out a big spread of traditional food and even went as far as to help us with actual serving etiquete and the ideal combinations for plates. I would definitely reccomend purchasing the meals whenever possible. When we finally checked out, the staff helped us with our bags and even took our pictures outside. Wholeheartedly reccomend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

riky, italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
un’esperienza entusiasmante. assolutamente da provare
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

A.Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great example of Japanese hospitality. We only stayed one night, but I felt spoiled from the time we arrived to when we left. The staff are all so courteous and try to fulfil your every wish. When we checked out, they called a taxi for us and wanted to take a picture of us in from of the ryokan before the taxi arrived. The staff will remain with you until the taxi arrives and even help you into the car! I can’t say enough great things about this experience. All the food is wonderful as well. If they give you a choice of continental breakfast or Japanese style, go Japanese, because why wouldn’t you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are super friendly. Wonderful traditional Japanese experience. You’ll have to reserve the onsen/shower room, but it’s worth it! Super relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019