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7.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Kinkaku

Yamashina-ku, Misasagikuroiwa 21-12, Kyoto, jp

Kinkaku - main view

About the Property

Nature-Focused Retreat
Kinkaku, a sustainable ryokan in Kyoto, offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in nature and make eco-friendly travel choices. The property's garden and eco-conscious initiatives provide a serene escape for environmentally-conscious travelers.

Convenient Sightseeing and Relaxation
Located near popular attractions like Shoren-in Temple and Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kinkaku offers easy access to sightseeing opportunities. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind on the sun terrace or enjoy a peaceful picnic in the ryokan's picnic area.

Effortless Travel Experience
With staff available to arrange shuttle services and sightseeing tours, Kinkaku ensures a seamless travel experience for guests. Additionally, the option of a paid airport shuttle service to Itami Airport adds convenience to your stay at this 2-star ryokan.

Experience tranquility and sustainability at Kinkaku - book your stay now for an unforgettable eco-friendly retreat.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that this property is cash only.An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.2
Very Good76 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the quiet location and frequently praise the good access to hiking.

Categories

Cleanliness6.1
Service7.1
Location8.6
Room Quality7.1
Amenities7.6
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage5.6
Overall Experience7.6

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BarryusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 5, 2025

"fair"

7.0

no breakfast

no staff on site

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RamseyauAU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Quiet location adjacent to nature and hiking.

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BarryusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 23, 2025

"Reasonable facility. No personnel on site. No one to help or answer questions"

5.0

Far away from central Kyoto. No personnel on site!

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ElenadeDE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 17, 2025

"Good"

4.0

Das es eine Gemeinschaftsküche gab, welche wohl gut ausgestattet war, da einige dort tägliche ganze Menüs gekocht haben. Der Zugang zum Wald. Waschmaschine und trockner standen zur Verfügung. Inhaberin hat uns einge tips via WhatsApp gesent.

Die Unterkunft wurde anders angepriesen als wir es vorgefunden haben. Wir hatten ein Zimmer direkt neben der Küche. Der ganze Küchegestank dringte durch die Türen. Wir waren wohl die einzigen Gäste, die ein Bad hatten, da neben dem Flur einige ihren morgenrutinen nachgingen und dort auch viele Haare rumlagen, etwas schmudelig. Das Zimmer wurde mit Strohmatten ausgelegt, welche etwas rochen. Wir hatten mit zwei "Betten" gebucht, jedoch als wir ankamen war eine Matratze auf dem Boden. Naja, hatten dann eine dünne matte gefunden, welche nicht kompatibel war. Auch hatten wir keine Terasse wie auf den Bildern, diese ist vor der Tür und allen zugänglich. Auch wurden wir durch die Behörde von Kyoto ausgefragt, welche uns sagte, dass diese Unterkunft noch keine Berechtigung hat. Mega schade so viel Geld für eine schlechte Qualität.

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JanoshuHU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 14, 2025

"good price"

7.0

nice area, well equiped apartment

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SteveauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 14, 2025

"Good"

6.0
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ElisabethnlNL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 13, 2025

"No staff guesthouse at end of 10 minute steep climb up the hill."

4.0

Guesthouse without staff, cleaning not done every day, chaos at check-in. House wide open, no locks , no security. Backpackers pad , but for hotel prices. Description not accurate.

Guesthouse is at the end of a steep 10 minute climb up the hill. Garbage not picked up every day, so garbage bins are overflowing. You expect a ryokan but get a no-staff guesthouse. Kitchen has a few badly scratched teflon pans and 2 plates and bowls for 20 guests. Top floor rooms share 2 toilets and 2 showers between 10 people. Without adequate cleaning. Rooms share paper thin walls, so you can hear each other perfectly through the walls. No front door lock, so people can come in. No staff to prevent this. Flimsy locks on guest doors. No value for money.

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KatarzynaplPL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 12, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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kimurajpJP
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 6, 2025

"お世話になりました。"

6.0

京都市内で宿泊できることを考えると値段は安い。国道に降りるとすぐ地下鉄の駅があり、移動しやすいので観光には便利。 古い民家が綺麗にリフォームされていて、清潔。 共用の洗濯機があり、雨で濡れた服を洗濯できたのは助かった。 宿の裏は遊歩道になっていて、琵琶湖から京都市内流れる水路や天智天皇陵、多くの寺院に歩いて行けるので、歴史に詳しい人はそれだけで一日楽しめるかも。 コインパーキングは24時間で700円ほど。京都市内の観光地は15分で300円の場所も珍しくないので、車で来た人は安心して停められる。京都市内は想像以上に外国人観光客でごった返しており、慢性的に渋滞するので、地下鉄やバス移動がオススメ。

坂の上にあり、最寄りのコインパーキングまでは徒歩で往復する。荷物と家族を坂の上の宿に先に降ろし、国道沿いの駐車場まで車を停めに行き、さらに徒歩で登らなくてはならない。私が泊まった日は不運にも雨で、歩くのは大変。歩いていけない距離ではないが、宿は住宅地の中にあり、すぐ近くに自動販売機等はない。ゲストハウスなので台所やトイレは共用で、他の客(外国人)が汚したものを少し掃除した。元は普通の民家なので他の客の声は普通に聞こえる。

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ElizabethauAU
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Great if you book a big enough room and the house is not full to the brim."

2.0

A lovely Japanese house turned into a guest house. Situated in a nice Japanese suburb. Birds singing in the morning from the forest behind house.

The woman who runs the guest house is obviously too busy with other guest houses as she confused our booking and when we arrived there were no instructions and no lights on and it was very arranged. We called her and she had mixed up our booking (not a huge deal) but she kept yelling and screaming on the phone to us, leaving many messages too. Seemed a little busy, scattered and crazy. When we had the place to our selves it was lovely and clean but then the over booked it to a too full house and there were hairs and dirty things in showers and bathrooms left by other guests. Too hard for the cleaner to clean.

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