VILLAGE KIRAMACHI - 京都

I took the bullet train from Tokyo, then got a ticket for the subway - it was a few short stops and then a 10 minute walk. So easy. I left my luggage there and went exploring as check in was later. SO easy. When I checked out, I did the same, left luggage and then went to pick it up before heading to the train. All easy. VILLAGE KIRAMACHI - staff is delightful & so sweet. - 10 minute quick walk to the market and gion area, so if you want a guest house that is in the middle of it - it's not but close - The house is a traditional wood house and is beautiful, on a sweet lane full of old tradition wood homes - My room was 2 floors with an outdoor deep wood tub, loved taking hot baths in a serene small private outdoor garden - breakfast was a traditional japanese one in a bento box - i had requested coffee and they went to a coffee shop to bring me what i wanted which was such a nice thing to do. so appreciated. - Tada is the owner, she is lovely. Her staff especially FENG is wonderful and always so sweet - beds are futons on the floor, very comfortable but it's a futon on the floor - so, keep that in mind - the room is so modern, all the wonderful modern needs (no TV) buttons to press and the heat is wonderful. but in a traditional Japanese setting. Loved it. - sheets are towels were so cozy and perfect - across the street is a supermarket and a convenience store and a coffee place so easy if you need snack - the toiletries and amenities provided are fabulous.

This ryokan was amazing. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Prior to our arrival they sent us an email to give us specific directions to where they are located which helped us a lot since we just flew in from a long flight. I highly recommend this place if you're staying in Kyoto and want to stay in a ryokan.