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Yamadaya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Travelers soak in the indoor public bath or wander through peaceful gardens at this ryokan, just steps from the energy of Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto

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Yamadaya Ryokan provides a quiet escape in central Kyoto with its indoor public bath and garden sanctuary. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, connect with in-room WiFi, relax at the bar, and make use of convenient laundry facilities during their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩195,430
₩236,470 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14

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Japanese-Style Twin Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese-Style Twin Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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JapaneseStyle Standard Room with Shared Bathroom (No toilet and shower in the room) Check in by 10pm | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

JapaneseStyle Standard Room with Shared Bathroom (No toilet and shower in the room) Check in by 10pm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese-Style Superior Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese-Style Superior Room with View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Suite Room with Garden View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite Room with Garden View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Standard Twin Room With View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese Style Standard Twin Room With View (Check in by 10pm), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for JapaneseStyle Standard Family Room,SharedBathroom(No toilet and shower in the room) Check in by 10pm

JapaneseStyle Standard Family Room,SharedBathroom(No toilet and shower in the room) Check in by 10pm | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

JapaneseStyle Standard Family Room,SharedBathroom(No toilet and shower in the room) Check in by 10pm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Yamadaya Ryokan is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
Shimogyo-ku Kamemacho 6, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8159

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    6 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • 餃子の王将七条烏丸店
    3 min walk
  • iSOiSM
    5 min walk
  • 立呑処へそ 京都駅前店
    4 min walk
  • 糖太朗
    5 min walk
  • Craft Beer & Pizza 100K
    4 min walk

About this property

Yamadaya Ryokan

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Yamadaya Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, children's dinnerware, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 11,000; reservation required

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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
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 3300 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 11000

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Yamadaya Ryokan Kyoto
Yamadaya Kyoto
Yamadaya Ryokan Kyoto
Yamadaya Ryokan Ryokan
Yamadaya Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamadaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamadaya Ryokan?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamadaya Ryokan on Mar 13, 2026 start from ₩195,430, 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?

Yamadaya Ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yamadaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yamadaya Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yamadaya Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Yamadaya Ryokan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Wonderful bathing amenities and area. Perfect and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable experience, staff was accommodating. Great views and close walk from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly top notch place. The room was beautifully traditional, comfortable and I love the small things they had. Like they had fresh tea for us to make in the room, snacks to have with the tea etc… the staff was exceptional and very warm/friendly. I would recommend this 100 out of 100 times if you want a traditional stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majerle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and area, had the best meal of our trip just down the road!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff give this a home vibe that cant be beat by checking into any other regular hotel. I will definitely be coming back for a longer stay at this Ryokan in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Elena

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

Lovely and cute ryokan

Super beautiful and cute ryokan, we loved it so much! The staff was lovely and kind and gave us great recommendations both for Kyoto and for our next stop in Osaka. Their breakfast was amazing and everything was just so wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really wonderful location, easy to get to from Kyoto station. The staff were very nice and incredibly helpful. And the hotel itself was very pretty and I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful. Really makes you feel like a samurai or ninja! Highly recommend!!! 5 Stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at many great hotels and rarely write reviews, but Yamadaya Ryokan truly stood out and went above and beyond in every way. My wife and I stayed here while visiting Kyoto, and from the moment we walked through the door, we could feel the warmth and character of this family-owned and operated ryokan. The rooms were lovely, and the baths were extremely well maintained and relaxing. I highly recommend the authentic Japanese breakfasts and dinners offered by the hotel, which feature seasonal ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the area. They created unique experiences that my wife and I will cherish forever. The staff also recommended excellent wine and shochu options to enjoy during our stay. We will absolutely return the next time we’re in Kyoto and highly recommend this wonderful ryokan to other travelers!
Breakfast
Dinner's first course
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The staff were nothing short of amazing and super helpful. Beautiful place to stay. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thiam Poh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very sweet and helpful, giving us a thorough orientation of their property upon check-in, including use of the public bath. They answered our questions about everything down to the Tanuki statue guarding the entrance patiently and showed interest in our days there. We felt very welcomed. Just a little that it’s a traditional house so there’s no lift for guests. However they helped with bringing our luggage up and down. They do have luggage check-in after guest checkout😅. Highly recommended for stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel experience i’ve ever had. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Location very close to public transportation and popular landmarks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yamadaya Ryokan is absolutely amazing! The staff are welcoming and the stay was a great experience. If you can, try to get the room with the hearts!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dailen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location near the Kyoto station. One of the best experiences we had in Japan. Loved the public baths!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we stayed for longer as this Ryokan was amazing. Although we only stayed for one night, the staff were incredibly welcoming despite us being gaijin and the room came prepared with traditional tea and sweets. The ryokan is opposite a large temple which was amazing to have in the doorstep. We will definitely return (hopefully for longer)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best service I've ever experienced in a hotel. Staff were incredible, friendly and spoke very good English. The breakfast was exceptional, well worth the price, and the onsen was clean and had a good view. Rooms were tidy and in good condition. There's also a coin operated washing machine and dryer on site which came in useful. Would highly recommend, and would gladly return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and attentive. The room was way too small and uncomfortable. The set breakfast was too expensive for what was given. Dissapointing at best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was absolutely lovely. All of the staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Language barriers were almost zero as the staff all have pocket translators. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sung Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hospitality. Location is close to Kyoto station however off the main road therefore road noise is an issue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing here! We checked in late after a long day of travel and were immediately greeted with such kindness. Everything was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful. They were eager to answer our questions about the city and offer recommendations for our stay. My husband and I were blown away and will come back on our next trip to Kyoto, as well as would recommend this Ryokan to any of our friends! Thank you, Yamadayan Ryokan, for an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely ryokan to experience. We stayed in a Superior Japanese room, 4 in our family and it was spacious to sleep us all in, as we were out most of the day as it's an easy walk to Kyoto station and surrounds. Our hosts were incredibly attentive and gracious, making our stay welcoming and easy. Recommend and will stay there again when in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed here for one night, but loved the hostess. We were immediately greeted with enthusiasm and tea! Definitely recommend staying here. We got the room with the view so you could see the reflection of the heart shades. My partner went into the onsen and enjoyed that as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, accommodating staff. Chika went out of her way to explain how to use the facilities, as many guests may not be aware of Japanese protocols. The room was large, and futons were comfortable. We enjoyed the public bath - good long soak in the hot springs. Great location, short walk to the Kyoto train station. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing experience! Location could not be better, yet you feel like a local living in a good neighborhood. Staff was more than friendly, always extremely helpful and trying to make guests have a memorable experience. Ask for the hearts room if you’re a couple looking for an extra dose of romance. <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024