Kinkaku

7.0Good76 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Room service
Laundry
Terrace

About this place

Nature-Focused Retreat Kinkaku, a sustainable ryokan in Kyoto, offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in nature and make eco-friendly travel choices. The property's garden and eco-conscious initiatives provide a serene escape for environmentally-conscious travelers. Convenient Sightseeing and Relaxation Located near popular attractions like Shoren-in Temple and Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kinkaku offers easy access to sightseeing opportunities. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind on the sun terrace or enjoy a peaceful picnic in the ryokan's picnic area. Effortless Travel Experience With staff available to arrange shuttle services and sightseeing tours, Kinkaku ensures a seamless travel experience for guests. Additionally, the option of a paid airport shuttle service to Itami Airport adds convenience to your stay at this 2-star ryokan. Experience tranquility and sustainability at Kinkaku - book your stay now for an unforgettable eco-friendly retreat.

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9 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
102 Tatami Triple Suite 25 m²Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
201 Quadruple Tatami Room with View 23 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
202 Traditional Tatami Double Room 14 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
203 Duplex Triple Room 14 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Family Two-Bedroom Suite with View 38 m²2 × Double bed, Futon	Sleeps 6	Show prices
Superior Double Room 13 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
104 Double Room with Garden View 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room with Mountain View 10 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
103 One-Bedroom Suite 25 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Food & drink

Bar
Room service

Services

Laundry

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Misasagikuroiwa, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8402, Japan
3.8 km from the center of Kyoto
Nearby landmarks
- Kiyomizu-dera1.6 km
- Ginkaku-ji3 km
- Kyōto Station4.3 km
- Fushimi Inari-taisha4.5 km

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 16:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

7.076 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 76 reviews.

Cleanliness6.1

Service7.1

Location8.6

Room quality7.1

Amenities7.6

Value for money8.0

Food and drink5.6

Barry
United States · Couple · November 2025
7.0
“fair”
+no breakfast
−no staff on site
Ramsey
Australia · Group of friends · November 2025
10.0
+Quiet location adjacent to nature and hiking.
Barry
United States · Couple · October 2025
5.0
“Reasonable facility. No personnel on site. No one to help or answer questions”
−Far away from central Kyoto. No personnel on site!
Janos
Hungary · Group of friends · October 2025
7.0
“good price”
+nice area, well equiped apartment
Elisabeth
Netherlands · Couple · October 2025
4.0
“No staff guesthouse at end of 10 minute steep climb up the hill.”
+Guesthouse without staff, cleaning not done every day, chaos at check-in. House wide open, no locks , no security. Backpackers pad , but for hotel prices. Description not accurate.
−Guesthouse is at the end of a steep 10 minute climb up the hill. Garbage not picked up every day, so garbage bins are overflowing. You expect a ryokan but get a no-staff guesthouse. Kitchen has a few badly scratched teflon pans and 2 plates and bowls for 20 guests. Top floor rooms share 2 toilets and 2 showers between 10 people. Without adequate cleaning. Rooms share paper thin walls, so you can hear each other perfectly through the walls. No front door lock, so people can come in. No staff to prevent this. Flimsy locks on guest doors. No value for money.
Elizabeth
Australia · Family · October 2025
2.0
“Great if you book a big enough room and the house is not full to the brim.”
+A lovely Japanese house turned into a guest house. Situated in a nice Japanese suburb. Birds singing in the morning from the forest behind house.
−The woman who runs the guest house is obviously too busy with other guest houses as she confused our booking and when we arrived there were no instructions and no lights on and it was very arranged. We called her and she had mixed up our booking (not a huge deal) but she kept yelling and screaming on the phone to us, leaving many messages too. Seemed a little busy, scattered and crazy. When we had the place to our selves it was lovely and clean but then the over booked it to a too full house and there were hairs and dirty things in showers and bathrooms left by other guests. Too hard for the cleaner to clean.
Nikolaos
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2025
9.0
“A great Japanese experience.”
+The Ryokan is nested up on the hill and the neighbourhood was really pretty with nice walks to go around and see temples, nature etc. Not far from the station and a lovely Izakaya called "Ippin". It is a modern day Ryokan, but it's all self check-in, so it is definitely different from a traditional one. Small and big rooms with nice windows, they were all really pretty and looked traditional, so if you are looking for tatami mats and futon beds that will be the right place. There is a good sized communal kitchen that you can use and the shared bathrooms are good too. We stayed at the small room that doesn't have an ensuite bathroom and it was perfect for the 2 of us. At least some of the larger bedrooms had ensuite bathrooms that might someone prefer.
−The room with aircon was warm and cosy in the cold Japanese weather, but the rest of the "house" was quite chilly. Especially using the kitchen was a problem, because they had an issue with the aircon that they were going to fix. There was good communication though between the manager and us, so everything was fine.
David
Portugal · Solo · May 2025
7.0
“A real Japanese Rayokan experience”
+A real Japanese Rayokan experience
−Very far from the city and from the subway
Neele
Germany · Couple · May 2025
6.0
“Pleasant”
+We enjoyed the spacious room and the bathtub. The room had everything we needed. The neighborhood was a nice and quite area and to the Metro Station was 10 minutes walk.
−The first two nights were very noisy because of the thin walls and there was a family staying in the room next to us. The communication was alright. Before check-in we got a message with all necessary information which was good but it also included "warnings" like we would have to pay extra if we unpermittedly would use other rooms. I guess the hosts had some bad experiences with guests but still it made us feel unfairly mistrusted and unwelcome. When we arrived the house was quite crowded with guests but no hosts and the door to our room was open so that anybody could have entered which felt a little weird. I would recommend using key lock boxes for self-check in.
Aoife
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2025
10.0
“An amazing experience with perfect access to Kyoto”
+A sanctuary in the most peaceful place I've ever seen, we found ourselves spending time just enjoying the location and the peace around us. If you have the chance to stay here you should in a heartbeat.
−Local area might be tougher for those with no Japanese.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 16:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

9 room types

102 Tatami Triple Suite

201 Quadruple Tatami Room with View

202 Traditional Tatami Double Room

203 Duplex Triple Room

Family Two-Bedroom Suite with View

Superior Double Room

104 Double Room with Garden View

Double Room with Mountain View

103 One-Bedroom Suite

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews