Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

3.0 star property
Ryokan with a bar, 5-minute walk to Shijo Street

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Dining
Restaurant
Junior suite (Urushi) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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425 Kichimonjicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8069
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-style 7.5 tatami-mats

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style 6 tatami-mats

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Western-style twin beds room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior suite (Urushi)

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Junior suite (Sakura)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei is within a 5-minute walk of Shijo Street and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street. This 32-room, 3-star ryokan welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麺屋猪一離れ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yulala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪おうちごはん 中島家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ピザハット 烏丸店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goichi Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Ryokan with a bar, 5-minute walk to Shijo Street
At Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. This ryokan also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).

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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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 500 to 1,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1200 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

This ryokan is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

No, this ryokan doesn't offer parking.

Does Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei have a casino on the premises?

No, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What do couples enjoy most about Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a bar and concierge services.

Does Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.

Does Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei.

Are there connecting rooms at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

The closest major airport to Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this traditional ryokan. We opted for the tatami mats which were extremely comfortable and provided an authentic experience. All of the staff were so helpful and attentive, the Japanese breakfast was delicious, and we really enjoyed the selection of drinks at the in-house bar. If you stay here, I’d recommend taking advantage of the activities offered by the hotel - we took part in a traditional tea ceremony and loved it! The lady who ran this was so lovely and made this experience one of the highlights of our trip. The location was also fantastic; we were within walking distance of so many great shops, restaurants and things to do. If I had one tiny gripe, it would be that the air conditioning unit in the room was a bit noisy and might bother you if you’re a light sleeper. That being said, this is vastly outweighed by the many other pros to staying here. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a traditional stay in a lovely part of Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was the perfect place for our first night on Kyoto. A blend of authentic and tradition, with a helpful staff as well. We loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was amazing definitely my favorite place I stayed at while I was exploring Japan for 2 weeks. The rooms were gorgeous with the tatami mats and traditional decor. The whole staff was incredibly kind and accommodating special shoutout to Sana for helping me find fun things to do around the city and for making my bed lol. Even when I accidentally missed the breakfast that I scheduled and showed up 3 hours late they were all very nice and still gave me excellent food and service sorry if I stressed y’all out! I had an amazing time the staff made me feel very welcome and at home and I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

piero

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional inn, but loved that the bathrooms have been updated. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this establishment for anyone looking to stay at a more traditional inn in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was quite pricey and was not worth the currency spent. Though it was very clean and the staff were kind, it was very inconvenient to travel to and locate. The Wi-Fi’s reach was very poor and didn’t live up to its expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would recommend this ryokan anyone traveling to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Want to experience a mini onsen and this was perfect. Friendly staff. Enjoyed a bath. Convenient to all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were excellent!!! If I could I’d give them 10 stars. This stay was everything and more than expected. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

WAYNE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I very rarely give ratings this low but let me explain. The location of the Ryokan has the highest marks from me. It is very walkable to the Nishiki market in a quiet neighborhood. The lowest marks comes from the service. Don't get me wrong. The staff was pleasant, but most were not very competent regarding our reservations and the check in and out process. We had three rooms and our bags were all mixed up, which resulted in our having to switch rooms and bags. They also couldn't get the invoices correct upon checkout. I want to emphasize that they were all very friendly, but they just need additional training. Pierre especially, I felt, tried so hard to make things right, but again, even our invoices after we left were not correct. The Ryokan itself was very nice; the futon mattresses were very comfortable. I recommend NOT taking advantage of the bath. Save yourself the 500Y and skip it. It is just a large bath and not a traditional furo bath that I've experienced in the past. And regardless, it only fits one person comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

They really take pride in what they do! 5-stars!

The staff is stellar!! They go out of their way to make things so easy for you. After 26 hours travel time and a sick partner, they went out of their way to help me. And I’m confident this is how they treat everyone all the time. I couldn’t say enough nice things about the staff! So friendly, helpful and very fluent in English! The room was immaculately clean, and the comforter was so warm and high quality! I was incredibly impressed and hope to stay with you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kislay

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic little hotel that gives one a taste of the traditional Ryokan experience. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, especially Pierre-san at the front desk. We stayed here three nights just before Christmas. Rooms were clean, large and quiet. Near the Nishiki Market. Large common room and roof deck for DIY meals or cocktails. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Quinn

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room we stayed in isn’t big enough for 3 people. Although we were looking for a traditional ryokan experience there was very limited space. We had to take turns getting ready and packing because the area for luggage is the same as the walking area/ clothing area. There is no microwave or eating area. 3 futons on the ground took up the entire hotel room and it essentially felt like camping. There is no furniture besides the porch chair. It’s very small, after 4 nights we were more than ready to leave. Not worth the price at all, location was great though
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quy Duong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at this ryokan was enjoyable yet lacking. First off, the included breakfast was, as we were told upon arrival, not actually included and was 13 000 yen per person and only available upon reservation with very restrictive time slots. The reason we were given for not providing the included breakfast (which was a major reason I booked here) was that “nobody uses Expedia anymore so we haven’t changed it” even though “we have 3 reservations from Expedia every week.” In addition, we were charged for the use of the private bath without being informed it was an extra charge and we were charged for laundry? This “laundry” was just the regular changing of our sheets and towels, which we either had to fully opt out of for the entire stay or be charged extra for? The reasoning this establishment gave for everything was strange. Also, the room was quite nicked up and dark. The staff did their best within the weird parameters around everything and the room was comfortable, but I would not return. I would not recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024