Matsubaya Ryokan puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is only 4 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 1000 per night)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Piano
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
Parking
Self-parking costs JPY 1000 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Matsubaya Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Matsubaya Ryokan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1000 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Matsubaya Ryokan and nearby?
Matsubaya Ryokan has a garden.
What's the area around Matsubaya Ryokan like?
Matsubaya Ryokan is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 4-minute walk from Gojo Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
4 September 2024
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
It was a very nice ryokan in a residential area, walkable to the Kyoto Station. The only complaint was the AC in the room was not strong enough and the room was kinda stuffy and warm with the 3 of us.
Jean
Jean, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
As far as price for what you get, this Ryokan offers incredible hospitality and service for a fraction of the price of some the pricier Ryokan around town. You can rent a private onsen for a mere ¥1000 per hour, a nice reprieve after a day out and about on your feet. With breakfast included, this location should be well consideree for your Japanese Ryokan experience. Thank you from my wife and I.
Clifford
Clifford, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
Great Ryokan experience. I’ve stayed in my fair share of Ryokans and this offers that experience with a western flair.
Each room has private bathrooms but there is a private onsen bath on location you can reserve.
We stayed in a more traditional room which had a tatami room with futon beds.
It’s a good compromise if you’re not ready to be in a shared onsen!
Lineker
Lineker, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
Walkable.
KATHERINE
KATHERINE, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2023
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
James
James, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 November 2023
Matsubaya Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station where many food options are available. There is a convenience store in between. We split our time in Kyoto between this ryokan and a modern hotel near Kyoto Station. The modern hotel was wonderful, however, it will in time be blended in with all the other wonderful hotels we've stayed at, while it's unlikely we'll forget the traditional Japanese experience we got at the ryokan. We had a deluxe room with garden view. It was clean and had everything we needed. The futon beds were very comfortable. The only issue we had was that we couldn't turn off the lights at night while keeping the air-conditioning on at the same time. We opted for a Japanese breakfast - booking ahead of time is a must - and we really enjoyed it (we even learned from our host the correct way to eat the rice, namely, wrapping it in the seaweed wraps provided). In short, we recommend this ryokan if you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience in a reasonably-priced ryokan.
Salome
Salome, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2023
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Ali
Ali, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2023
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2023
Very Friendly.
Ming-Hsiang
Ming-Hsiang, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2023
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2023
Cozy Japanese style rooms with table, futons, water kettle, fridge, Yukata. Excellent host - super warm, welcoming and helpful. Friendly staff. This Ryokan is very convenient to Gion and the Kyoto Station. Bathroom is not large but it's not too small either.
Dianna
Dianna, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2020
The property and service was lovely. The private bath was very relaxing.
Denise
Denise, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 January 2020
Location to the train station my second time saying here
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 November 2019
Excellent and kind staff. Even helped us order food in the rain.
Only complaint is that the bathrooms are a bit cramped.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2019
Very quaint, old world style. Clean, well located.
Jo
Jo, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2019
We stayed here 15 years ago, although the building has been renovated it still retains the charm of a Ryokan.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2019
I had the pleasure of staying at Matsubaya with my class a week and a half before my stay with my wife and both times were a true pleasure. The staff there is phenomenal and quite kind. I will definitely return the next time I find myself in the Kansai area.
Tim
Tim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2019
Part Traditional
Great stay but rooms modern and renovated not Ryokan however traditional breakfast was excellent! Staff great, location a little confusing but original old area