Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary on-site parking is available for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A Japanese breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 3300 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM. Check-out time is by 11:00 AM.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Yunohana, Kameoka, near local landmarks such as Kameyama Castle Ruins and Shojiji Temple. It is also close to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Ruri River Valley Natural Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer cribs or rollaway/extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan in Kameoka

Average nightly price at Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$338
February	$292
March	$327
April	$309
May	$290
June	$279
July	$285
August	$341
September	$291
October	$372
November	$391
December	$402

What guests think

Across many reviews, Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan is praised for warm, attentive service, excellent kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts, and relaxing onsen options including private, in-room, and communal baths set amid beautiful, well-kept grounds.

Rooms are spacious, quiet, and traditionally styled with tatami and shoji, offering comfortable bedding. The setting is remote and peaceful; a scheduled shuttle connects to Kameoka Station, and reaching central Kyoto can take time. A few drawbacks include high prices for some and isolated mentions of road noise and a musty room. Overall, expect a calm, restorative ryokan stay.

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Location

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Facilities

Multiple guests praise the onsen facilities, with private, in room, and communal baths that are relaxing; some rooms have their own open air tubs. The property and grounds are also described as beautiful and well maintained.

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Brendan

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was an absolutely godsend for our group after an intense week on our feet walking around Tokyo and Osaka. The staff were incredibly welcoming, the food delicious, and the onsen baths deeply relaxing. Also loved their gift shop! We want to come back for sure.

10

Gerald

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our full dinner option was nothing short of fantastic. The breakfast was amazing as well. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. Our private onsen was open to the outdoors and lovely.

10

Anna

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures and website don't give this place justice, it was one of the most amazing and relaxing experiences I've had. I had a group of 4 and we booked a room with a private hot spring and foot bath. The room was traditional with the shoji doors and windows, everyone at the hotel is given yukata robes and sandals to wear which were comfortable and fun. We opted for the meals in the restaurant, I loved everything they served and the staff was so professional and kind. I recommend you eat everything with an open mind, it was delectable. We paid extra to visit the mountainside hot spring, it was a small outdoor walk and my favorite part. It's big enough for a group but I went with just my husband and it was a vibe. It was rainy and the sun was setting but I still loved it. I highly recommend staying here, and shout-out to the shuttle guy for driving everyone back and forth seamlessly from the train station

10

??

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

落ち着いた雰囲気と非日常を味わえる温泉でした。リニューアルした設備でしたが、それを感じさせないほど、キレイで落ち着く空間でした。温泉付きの部屋でしたが、早朝から自然を感じながら和やかで豊かな時間を過ごさせていただきました。オススメのお宿です。

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Steve

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was exactly what my wife and I were looking for in the Ryokan experience. The in-room onsen, private onsen, and communal onsens were excellent. Our in room meal was excellent and the traditional ryokan breakfast the following morning was great as well. The only issue was we were only there for 1 night.

10

Terry

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and comfortable. The private Onsen was a treat and the public Onsen is fantastic! They sure feed you well here too!!

10

Arif

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing private onsen

10

Kazuo

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

客室が清潔、部屋風呂も最高でした！

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Soundus

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family spent one night at this traditional Ryokan during our time in Kyoto. The service was impeccable, from the moment the shuttle bus picked us up at the train station and throughout our stay. A designated staff member greeted us, offered us tea, and then went over the amenities of the property with us. We reserved the private onsen so we could enjoy it as a family (regular communal onsen is not coed). The onsen is a natural outdoor hot spring with medicinal benefits! Dinner and breakfast were nutritious and delicious, and the mats we slept on on the tatami floor offered a comfortable night of sleep. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Rene

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was our first stay at a rhyokan (spelling!)and we were blown away by the beauty, The comfort (personally I felt sleeping on tatami mats on a futon perfect). The attentive service was welcoming and spot on. We ate breakfast and dinner here and the local food was abundant, gorgeously presented and flavorful. We had a room with a private Onsen on a deck. Highly recommend. This was a unique, peak experience and I am a seasoned traveler. Do it.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and baths are generally very clean and well kept. There is an isolated report of a mouldy, smelly room.

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Wooseok

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

깨끗한 객실과 아주 친절한 직원들. 그리고 저녁의 카이세키와 아침 교토식 조반이 너무 맛있고 가격대비 앚. 좋았음

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??

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

落ち着いた雰囲気と非日常を味わえる温泉でした。リニューアルした設備でしたが、それを感じさせないほど、キレイで落ち着く空間でした。温泉付きの部屋でしたが、早朝から自然を感じながら和やかで豊かな時間を過ごさせていただきました。オススメのお宿です。

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Drew

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing experience. It’s out of the way to get to, and there isn’t anything else really around, but that’s kind of the point….. you go for this hotel to just relax and dine at the hotel. The in room meal was amazing and the onsen was super clean and relaxing. Highly recommended.

10

Cara

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very kind and attentive staff. Everything was clean and very comfortable for us.

10

Jennifer

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at this ryokan was nothing short of phenomenal - we were treated so well, the food was varied and delicious, and the grounds are extremely beautiful. If we get the chance, we’ll definitely be coming back.

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Bronte

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pro: Staff were very helpful and accommodating Food was excellent We loved the secret onsen Con Our room smelt and was mouldy It was v expensive

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felix

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was amazing, if you're looking for a typical japanese experience this is the place . The property is nice and well maintained. The rooms are not new but it add to the classical japanese experience. Overall i recommend if you are looking to live the authentical japanese experience. The staff was so polite and professional too.

10

Kazuo

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

客室が清潔、部屋風呂も最高でした！

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Chi Thanh

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and services are excellent

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, quiet, and traditionally styled with tatami, shoji, and comfortable bedding; several offer in room or private outdoor baths. One review mentioned traffic noise due to proximity to a main road.

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Anna

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures and website don't give this place justice, it was one of the most amazing and relaxing experiences I've had. I had a group of 4 and we booked a room with a private hot spring and foot bath. The room was traditional with the shoji doors and windows, everyone at the hotel is given yukata robes and sandals to wear which were comfortable and fun. We opted for the meals in the restaurant, I loved everything they served and the staff was so professional and kind. I recommend you eat everything with an open mind, it was delectable. We paid extra to visit the mountainside hot spring, it was a small outdoor walk and my favorite part. It's big enough for a group but I went with just my husband and it was a vibe. It was rainy and the sun was setting but I still loved it. I highly recommend staying here, and shout-out to the shuttle guy for driving everyone back and forth seamlessly from the train station

10

Steve

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was exactly what my wife and I were looking for in the Ryokan experience. The in-room onsen, private onsen, and communal onsens were excellent. Our in room meal was excellent and the traditional ryokan breakfast the following morning was great as well. The only issue was we were only there for 1 night.

10

Cara

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very kind and attentive staff. Everything was clean and very comfortable for us.

10

Terry

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and comfortable. The private Onsen was a treat and the public Onsen is fantastic! They sure feed you well here too!!

10

Khaled

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Location close to a main road makes it noisy. A particularly annoying issue is that you have to pay for your coffee while in the onsen.

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felix

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was amazing, if you're looking for a typical japanese experience this is the place . The property is nice and well maintained. The rooms are not new but it add to the classical japanese experience. Overall i recommend if you are looking to live the authentical japanese experience. The staff was so polite and professional too.

10

Kazuo

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

客室が清潔、部屋風呂も最高でした！

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Soundus

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family spent one night at this traditional Ryokan during our time in Kyoto. The service was impeccable, from the moment the shuttle bus picked us up at the train station and throughout our stay. A designated staff member greeted us, offered us tea, and then went over the amenities of the property with us. We reserved the private onsen so we could enjoy it as a family (regular communal onsen is not coed). The onsen is a natural outdoor hot spring with medicinal benefits! Dinner and breakfast were nutritious and delicious, and the mats we slept on on the tatami floor offered a comfortable night of sleep. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Rene

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was our first stay at a rhyokan (spelling!)and we were blown away by the beauty, The comfort (personally I felt sleeping on tatami mats on a futon perfect). The attentive service was welcoming and spot on. We ate breakfast and dinner here and the local food was abundant, gorgeously presented and flavorful. We had a room with a private Onsen on a deck. Highly recommend. This was a unique, peak experience and I am a seasoned traveler. Do it.

10

Paige

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A MUST STAY! As soon as you arrive, you are treated like royalty. The staff are truly incredible, and speak good English. The rooms are spacious and quiet. The private outdoor onsen was very relaxing ($35ish for 45 mins), the bed was comfy and the breakfast nice and fresh. I opted for the Kaiseki dinner and although very fresh and overall nice, it was quite pricey and I’m actually not a huge seafood lover so if you aren’t, I wouldn’t recommend. I loved my one night stay - I wish I had stayed another night! 100/10!

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Service

Service is consistently warm, attentive, and professional, with staff often assisting in English. Shuttle pickups and detailed room orientations are frequently noted and appreciated.

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Brendan

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was an absolutely godsend for our group after an intense week on our feet walking around Tokyo and Osaka. The staff were incredibly welcoming, the food delicious, and the onsen baths deeply relaxing. Also loved their gift shop! We want to come back for sure.

10

Gerald

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our full dinner option was nothing short of fantastic. The breakfast was amazing as well. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. Our private onsen was open to the outdoors and lovely.

10

HOSIE

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ryokan was awesome!!! The people were amazing. I have never been to a hotel with this level of service and attention to detail. The customer service was next level and the team worked tirelessly to make the trip a pleasure.

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Anna

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures and website don't give this place justice, it was one of the most amazing and relaxing experiences I've had. I had a group of 4 and we booked a room with a private hot spring and foot bath. The room was traditional with the shoji doors and windows, everyone at the hotel is given yukata robes and sandals to wear which were comfortable and fun. We opted for the meals in the restaurant, I loved everything they served and the staff was so professional and kind. I recommend you eat everything with an open mind, it was delectable. We paid extra to visit the mountainside hot spring, it was a small outdoor walk and my favorite part. It's big enough for a group but I went with just my husband and it was a vibe. It was rainy and the sun was setting but I still loved it. I highly recommend staying here, and shout-out to the shuttle guy for driving everyone back and forth seamlessly from the train station

10

SUNGMI

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

직원분들이 친절하고 아침이 위에 부담없고 깔끔하고 맛있었습니다

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Wooseok

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

깨끗한 객실과 아주 친절한 직원들. 그리고 저녁의 카이세키와 아침 교토식 조반이 너무 맛있고 가격대비 앚. 좋았음

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Gino

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent food, super friendly staff, amazing place, highly recommend!

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Jennifer

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at this ryokan was nothing short of phenomenal - we were treated so well, the food was varied and delicious, and the grounds are extremely beautiful. If we get the chance, we’ll definitely be coming back.

10

Soundus

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family spent one night at this traditional Ryokan during our time in Kyoto. The service was impeccable, from the moment the shuttle bus picked us up at the train station and throughout our stay. A designated staff member greeted us, offered us tea, and then went over the amenities of the property with us. We reserved the private onsen so we could enjoy it as a family (regular communal onsen is not coed). The onsen is a natural outdoor hot spring with medicinal benefits! Dinner and breakfast were nutritious and delicious, and the mats we slept on on the tatami floor offered a comfortable night of sleep. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Paige

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A MUST STAY! As soon as you arrive, you are treated like royalty. The staff are truly incredible, and speak good English. The rooms are spacious and quiet. The private outdoor onsen was very relaxing ($35ish for 45 mins), the bed was comfy and the breakfast nice and fresh. I opted for the Kaiseki dinner and although very fresh and overall nice, it was quite pricey and I’m actually not a huge seafood lover so if you aren’t, I wouldn’t recommend. I loved my one night stay - I wish I had stayed another night! 100/10!

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Location

Set in a quiet, out of the way area, with a scheduled shuttle to Kameoka Station that makes reaching Kyoto possible but time consuming. One review noted road noise, but most describe a peaceful setting with little nearby.

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Anna

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures and website don't give this place justice, it was one of the most amazing and relaxing experiences I've had. I had a group of 4 and we booked a room with a private hot spring and foot bath. The room was traditional with the shoji doors and windows, everyone at the hotel is given yukata robes and sandals to wear which were comfortable and fun. We opted for the meals in the restaurant, I loved everything they served and the staff was so professional and kind. I recommend you eat everything with an open mind, it was delectable. We paid extra to visit the mountainside hot spring, it was a small outdoor walk and my favorite part. It's big enough for a group but I went with just my husband and it was a vibe. It was rainy and the sun was setting but I still loved it. I highly recommend staying here, and shout-out to the shuttle guy for driving everyone back and forth seamlessly from the train station

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Drew

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing experience. It’s out of the way to get to, and there isn’t anything else really around, but that’s kind of the point….. you go for this hotel to just relax and dine at the hotel. The in room meal was amazing and the onsen was super clean and relaxing. Highly recommended.

10

Louise

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was easily one of our highlights from our Japan trip. The staff here are extremely friendly and accommodating, food was outstanding and a shuttle to easily get into Kyoto for the day. Don’t skip!

10

Khaled

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Location close to a main road makes it noisy. A particularly annoying issue is that you have to pay for your coffee while in the onsen.

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Soundus

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family spent one night at this traditional Ryokan during our time in Kyoto. The service was impeccable, from the moment the shuttle bus picked us up at the train station and throughout our stay. A designated staff member greeted us, offered us tea, and then went over the amenities of the property with us. We reserved the private onsen so we could enjoy it as a family (regular communal onsen is not coed). The onsen is a natural outdoor hot spring with medicinal benefits! Dinner and breakfast were nutritious and delicious, and the mats we slept on on the tatami floor offered a comfortable night of sleep. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Nicholas

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An absolutely refreshing getaway from busier city centres to relax. Everyone was polite and service was exceptional. As a foreign visitor they did their best to facilitate their service in English. Breakfast was included - both I had were different and traditional (visitors should do their research on traditional Japanese breakfast). Their supper was presented beautifully and was excellent and refreshing. Be sure to call in advance for shuttle pick up from Kameoka station. The shuttle is scheduled and is spaced an hour apart. Departing shutting from the ryokan starts at 0900 for any visitors planning their next day’s travel; takes approximately 30 minutes to get to Kameoka station. Highly recommend, would come again in the future for some much needed relaxation.

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Matt

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I can't explain enough how much we enjoyed our stay here. The staff was super courteous and spoke very good English. The location is gorgeous and quiet and the hotel runs a shuttle to and from the nearest rail station several times a day if you want to get into Kyoto proper. That said, it's likely to take an hour to get to Kyoto by shuttle/train or 30 minutes if you take a rather expensive taxi. Plan accordingly! I think we would visit again.

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minyeong

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

료칸은 처음이었지만 만족스러운 숙소였다. 대욕탕도 좋았고 노천탕도 모두 좋았으며, 직원분들이 매우 친절했다. 숙소에 있었을 때 눈이 와서 그런지 분위기가 매우 좋았다.

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Dining

Kaiseki dinners and traditional Japanese breakfasts receive strong praise for taste, presentation, and variety; in room dining is highlighted. A few guests found the meals pricey.

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Brendan

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was an absolutely godsend for our group after an intense week on our feet walking around Tokyo and Osaka. The staff were incredibly welcoming, the food delicious, and the onsen baths deeply relaxing. Also loved their gift shop! We want to come back for sure.

10

Gerald

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our full dinner option was nothing short of fantastic. The breakfast was amazing as well. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. Our private onsen was open to the outdoors and lovely.

10

SUNGMI

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

직원분들이 친절하고 아침이 위에 부담없고 깔끔하고 맛있었습니다

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Wooseok

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

깨끗한 객실과 아주 친절한 직원들. 그리고 저녁의 카이세키와 아침 교토식 조반이 너무 맛있고 가격대비 앚. 좋았음

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Gino

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent food, super friendly staff, amazing place, highly recommend!

10

Jennifer

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at this ryokan was nothing short of phenomenal - we were treated so well, the food was varied and delicious, and the grounds are extremely beautiful. If we get the chance, we’ll definitely be coming back.

10

Soundus

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our family spent one night at this traditional Ryokan during our time in Kyoto. The service was impeccable, from the moment the shuttle bus picked us up at the train station and throughout our stay. A designated staff member greeted us, offered us tea, and then went over the amenities of the property with us. We reserved the private onsen so we could enjoy it as a family (regular communal onsen is not coed). The onsen is a natural outdoor hot spring with medicinal benefits! Dinner and breakfast were nutritious and delicious, and the mats we slept on on the tatami floor offered a comfortable night of sleep. Would definitely stay here again!

10

Rene

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was our first stay at a rhyokan (spelling!)and we were blown away by the beauty, The comfort (personally I felt sleeping on tatami mats on a futon perfect). The attentive service was welcoming and spot on. We ate breakfast and dinner here and the local food was abundant, gorgeously presented and flavorful. We had a room with a private Onsen on a deck. Highly recommend. This was a unique, peak experience and I am a seasoned traveler. Do it.

10

Omodesola

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing! Me and my friend had the Japanese style for the two days we were there and did an amazing job prepping us and giving us a tour of our room.

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Paige

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A MUST STAY! As soon as you arrive, you are treated like royalty. The staff are truly incredible, and speak good English. The rooms are spacious and quiet. The private outdoor onsen was very relaxing ($35ish for 45 mins), the bed was comfy and the breakfast nice and fresh. I opted for the Kaiseki dinner and although very fresh and overall nice, it was quite pricey and I’m actually not a huge seafood lover so if you aren’t, I wouldn’t recommend. I loved my one night stay - I wish I had stayed another night! 100/10!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $234	2 $277	3 $283
4 $233	5 $278	6 $234	7 $311	8 $329	9 $329	10
11 $420	12 $235	13 $229	14 $235	15 $229	16 $440	17 $372
18 $329	19 $312	20 $280	21 $621	22 $229	23 $1,116	24 $366
25 $234	26 $233	27 $278	28 $234	29 $234	30 $232	31 $563

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Massage Chair【Yama-No-Iori

Japanese-Style Large Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Sawarabi

Japanese-Style Large Quadruple Room with Massage Chair【Akatoki

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Kotatsu【Yama-No-Iori

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Yama-No-Terrace

Japanese-Style Room with Large Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Tougasumi

Japanese-Style Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath and Footbath【Honami

Japanese-Style Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Seoto

Japanese-Style Modern Art Suite Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Kohoo

Japanese-Style Large Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, Mountain View【Tsuki-Oboro

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath【Yama-No-Terrace

Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, Bedrock Bath【Seiyu

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