Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 61 reviews.
Jason
Australia · Couple · October 2026
“Interesting but uncomfortable.”
+Rika is a fantastic and attentive host. Traditional style.
−Lack of western comforts like a couch or recessed table for our legs. Hard sleeping for shoulders on the floor futon. No furniture in two rooms. Just floors drawers and mirrors. No knives to go with forks. No microwave.
Hicham
United Arab Emirates · Solo · October 2026
“More than perfect”
+This ryokan is an absolute masterpiece, perfect from A to Z! Spacious, spotless, beautifully organized, and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Staying here feels like traveling back in time, thanks to the exquisite antiques and thoughtfully curated traditional décor. Every corner tells a story. And Rika? She is an absolute sweetheart,so kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. Staying in this beautiful home has truly been the highlight of my visit to Kyoto. I can’t thank you enough, Rika, for such an unforgettable experience!
−Everything was more than perfect
Boileau
United States · Group of friends · May 2026
+Host was very helpful and communication was great.
Gražvydas
Lithuania · Solo · May 2026
+Loved everything, Rika was amazing host, and the old style Japaneese house was amazing
−Maybe the kitchen would need to be looked at
Luca
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“Fantastic traditional accommodation in Kyoto. Recommended.”
+Excellent traditional house in a quiet area in Kyoto. Everything was as expected. I'd stay there again.
−We visited in spring, please bear in mind thermal insulation of traditional Japanese accommodation is minimal so it may not be the best option for a family in the hot or cold season.
Mustafa
Saudi Arabia · Couple · April 2026
+Wonderful stay at Korakuan. Very clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Rika was kind and welcoming, and everything was well organized. Highly recommended!
Adam
Canada · Family · January 2026
“Beautiful Traditional Japanese House”
+Beautiful old Kyoto house. 100+ years old. Feels very authentic and traditional. Hidden staircase!!!! The whole house is yours to use! Rika, the owner and descendant of the original owners, was very accommodating and helpful -- ask her if you want ideas for anything to do or see in Kyoto.
−The shower, in winter, is a cold walk away -- but this is just the necessity of the old architecture. The location is just west of Nijo Castle, which is nice, but a bit far from Gion.
Larissa
Germany · Couple · January 2026
“A beautiful Japanese house!”
+It was a joy to stay in this lovely traditional Japanese home. Rika was very friendly and helpful and we had a great stay! We were only two people and it was a luxury having so much space. The japanese garden is also so lovely and it’s nice to just sit and take it all in. The location is great with the metro and busses just a short walk away and Family Mart is round the corner, there’s even a Muji nearby too. Thank you for having us :)
−Everything was great! A small note that the stairs are quite steep and the wifi downstairs cut out often, we didn’t mind but take it into consideration if you plan to work from there.
Jungleride
United Kingdom · Family · January 2026
“Fantastic experience of traditional Japanese townhouse.”
+The lovely authentic Japanese rooms, furniture and decor. Rika the manager was very friendly and made us most welcome. Staying at Korakuan was an amazing experiece, which gave a real taste of traditional Japan.
−Nothing - it was all p erfect.
Anna
Germany · Family · August 2026
“Stadthaus mit Flair und toller Vermieterin!”
+Ich weis nicht wo ich anfangen soll. Es war einfach ein unglaubliches Erlebnis. Das Stadthaus ist super cute, ruhig gelegen, wahnsinnig gut ausgestattet und ich fand es sehr entspannend dort zu sein. Die Vermieterin war unglaublich herzlich und hatte sehr viel Arbeit in Vorbereitungen gesteckt: 1. die Liste mit einer Karte zu Cafés, lokalen Spezialitäten, wo es leckeres Frühstück gibt, Sehenswürdigkeiten mit kurzen Infos. Auch Info zu öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln und wie schnell man an diesen Orten zu Fuß hinkommt. 2. ein Guide zu den sentos in der Nähe (2-4 Minuten vom Stadthaus entfernt), die Tattoofreundlich sind. Und zusätzlich hatte sie bereits für den Sentobesuch alles mit Körbchen vorbereitet: Shampoo, conditioner, Duschgel, Handtücher für sento und Handtücher zum im Stadthaus duschen und eine wasserdichte Tüte für die Handtücher! 3. sie kam persönlich vorbei, um das organisatorische wie mit den Reisepässen zu machen, aber was mir besonders gut gefallen hat, dass sie dann noch mit uns gesprochen hat und uns nochmal Sachen erklärt hat, auch was die Sentos angeht und hat uns dann noch beigebracht wie man lokal in Kyoto Danke sagt 😊 Fanden wir sehr cute und hat uns richtig gef