I stayed in the Luxury Suite “Taka” on December 5th, which is their largest room. The good thing was the staff. They're exactly what you'd expect from a traditional Japanese ryokan. The building itself is charming, with doors and furniture that reflect its history elegantly, along with well-kept Japanese gardens.
However, at ¥343,000 per night for two guests, I expected something exceptional. However, the room was extremely basic and the interior felt less sophisticated than other ryokans in Kyoto. The reservation agent attributed the high rate to peak season, although the single dried maple branch in the garden clearly tell it's past season.
The meals were also below expectations. The kaiseki dinner was barely fine, but the Western breakfast was disappointing. A scrambled egg, one stale croissant, and few pieces of fruit.
Overall, it feels as though the ryokan is relying solely on the shadow of its history, as the experience does not justify the cost.
We stayed here one night and it was amazing! The staff is so friendly - they really make it feel like home. I was a little sad to say goodbye! The little details they thought of were exquisite. We ate dinner in our room and then slept on the most comfy bedding. I could have stayed there a week. Such a grounded peaceful retreat from day to day hustle bustle.
Absolutely incredible experience to stay here. Peaceful is an understatement and changing into our robes for dinner was wonderful and cozy. We stayed with friends and had a lovely big table in the room so we could all eat together. Unforgettable.
This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Stay a night or more at this ryokan and you'll not only experience a most serene relaxation but also the best in traditional Kyoto cuisine.
Probably one of the most amazing stays I've had. The personalized service here is what only the rich can afford in western resorts. Every room gets a dedicated attendant who'd serve your (elaborate in-room) meals with the exemplary courtesy of Japanese culture, and take care of all your concierge needs. From the moment you get in, the staff rushes to your attention in a very polite manner. Location is amazing too...very quiet street with access to a lot of boutique businesses.
