Matsubaya Ryokan

City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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Surrounded by Kyoto's historic charm, Matsubaya Ryokan offers a serene oasis. Unwind in the tranquil Japanese garden, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the attentive multilingual staff and thoughtful concierge services.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$164 nightly
$181 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | Garden
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons
Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

Very good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150

What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 101 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 7 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 19 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Matsubaya Ryokan puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 4 minutes by foot.

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite 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 refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Matsubaya
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Ryokan Matsubaya
Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto
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 to 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.

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Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, pleasant staff, great breakfast, good location. Everything about our stay was good. You should be proud of your hotel.
john, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Gregory, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Aprilyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

it was worth it to see. loved that it was different and had the japanese cultural element. building was not traditional but i was won over by the breakfast staff and robes. near to every where
Claudia C, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is in a perfect location, a few blocks from Kyoto station it is quiet but close enough to explore the areas around Kyoto.
Kyle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great.
Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful
Ethan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super nice ! Super friendly staff, showed me around the hotell and explaind everything. Really thin walls. Could hear everything between. But my neighbours where quiet so it was still a pleasant stay. Would book again !
Therese, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Xiaohong, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent and very caring. They went the extra mile and helped us a lot. People working at the property were super nice and great. Breakfast was fantastic. Very quiet and easy to find. Very near many places to shop and eat. Easy access to Kyoto station but if you have luggage it's slightly farther than you would think, without luggage very quick access. Beautiful temple across the street.
The, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved that we experienced this. Clean small room, provided us with nightwear and mattress and blankets to sleep on the floor. Station is 8 mine away connecting to tourists sites bamboo forest. Hotel is next to a beautiful temple and is 15mins away from Kyoto station.
Kadiza, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Walkable.
KATHERINE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Ali, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Friendly.
Ming-Hsiang, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

La struttura è a 15 Min a piedi dalla stazione di Kyoto e 30 Min a piedi dalla zona centrale. Il futon abbastanza comodo, era presente un po' di polvere sul pavimento. Va bene per soggiorni brevi di 2-3 notti
Martina, 3-night trip