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Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property
This serene Kyoto ryokan blends Japanese tradition with modern comforts, creating a peaceful sanctuary for travelers seeking authentic relaxation

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Matsui Honkan offers a peaceful escape in central Kyoto with rejuvenating massages and indoor public baths. Guests enjoy practical amenities like WiFi and free newspapers. Previous visitors consistently praise the property's excellent condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 1,108
AED 1,218 total
1 May - 2 May

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room | TV

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Traditional Twin Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 6

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Matsui Honkan is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Traveling with kids? Consider Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113

What's nearby

  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station
    10 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station
    10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Weekenders Coffee
    2 min walk
  • ごはんや一芯 京都店
    2 min walk
  • Common Well
    2 min walk
  • むらじ
    1 min walk
  • 京都一の傳
    1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

Upscale family-friendly ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley, Matsui Honkan provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals). Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Matsui Honkan boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • Down comforters and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1100 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsui Honkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsui Honkan?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsui Honkan on 1 May 2026 start from AED 1,108, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Matsui Honkan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsui Honkan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsui Honkan located?

This family-friendly Kyoto ryokan is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is 10 minutes by foot and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Matsui Honkan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exceptional with very warm staff members who make you feel at home, to a traditional, old school Japan that we craved for, to a very delicious traditional Japanese breakfast! I just wished, I was able to reserve for a traditional in-room dinner ahead of time as they ran out of spots. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incrdible location with wonderful staff and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a Ryokan. Hotel was clean, beautifully kept and customer service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Very hospitable and helpful staff. Cool way to experience traditional Japanese culture with family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique traditional experience of Japan. The staff is so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful renovated ryokan with traditional food!

This is a lovely renovated ryokan with fantastic traditional breakfast (we had a tofu specialty dish) and impeccable service!
Amazing breakfast spread!
Special tofu dish!
Warm thank you & send off!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful and nice! The food was amazing and the experience a 10/10 would recommend for anyone traveling and looking for a relaxing stay. In the morning they shipped our bags to the next location and we were able to enjoy the location for the rest of the day bag free. So awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaojing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsui Honkan is our first experience at Ryokan. It was a fantastic stay. The staff were supper friendly. The served breakfast and dinner were not only delicious but also looked great in the presentation. The location of the property is excellent. Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley are all within minutes of walking distance. I would recommend anyone who would like to experience a traditional Japanese Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace Pei Lin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic ryokan situated in the heart of Kyoto, perfect location with lots around. However, the room was not the cleanest. We found a messy, unfolded duvet thrown in the closet and a few strands of hair in the bedding. Assuming the duvet was used by the previous guest and not folded by housekeeping after guests checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NAWAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of my best hospitality experiences ever. The service was excellent and the room was bigger than I thought, as well as very clean. They prepared some small care packages for every guest of our group with hygiene and care products, which i thought very thoughtful. Our room had extra blankets and pillows, which was practical. The breakfast is beyond amazing - as beautiful as it is delicious. The only thing is regret is that although we turned off the heating system, the room was still very hot and dry during the night (outside was cold), to the point that we had trouble sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Matsui Honkan was truly unforgettable—one of the most special experiences we had in Kyoto. From the moment we arrived early to drop off our bags, the staff treated us with such kindness. We were welcomed with cool towels and paddle fans—such a thoughtful touch on a hot summer day! When we returned to check in, we were seated in the lobby and served drinks with snacks while the staff explained everything with care—from breakfast service to the onsen. It felt more like a warm welcome than just checking in. One of our favorite surprises? The daily giveaway gifts in cute Japanese drawstring bags. It made us smile every time and showed how much they cared about the little details. Breakfast was a highlight—Kaiseki-style meals delivered to our room each morning, beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The servers were so kind and respectful—it made our mornings feel calm and special. Our room was spacious, clean, and traditionally styled with tatami mats and a private bathroom—perfect for our family of four. We loved wearing the provided yukata and winding down in the public bath, which had separate areas for men and women. The location is also fantastic—just steps away from shopping streets and a short walk to the Samurai & Ninja Museum. We didn’t just stay here—we made memories. Matsui Honkan is pure Japanese hospitality, and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property right in the center of the city with very nice and attentive cheerful personal sharing tradinal Japanese way of living and food.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. Beautiful Onsen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Warm hospitality. Very helpful and knowledgeable of everything guests want to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome taste of Japanese hospitality and culture
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Quan Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet. And it’s very convenient to go anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely experience and we are so glad we got to stay in a Ryokan! I would not order the breakfast option again, only because it was quite the affair and with our tourist plans, it was not possible to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Must

Amazing hotel, warm staff, a great way to enrich yourself with Japanese customs. Had the breakfast each morning. It was fresh, presented beautifully & a fun treat. Kyoto is so lovely, this hotel was perfect walking distance to many shops & restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Ryokan hotel. We spent 2 nights and could enjoy great and unforgettable experiences. Room with Tatami floor was spacious and clean and we had slept perfectly well. Hotel staff was lovely and friendly. Thank you very much. Food was brilliant. Hot bathroom in the basement used to refresh and relax. Great location to discover Kyoto. We were totally happy for such fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Trad

Very traditional ryokan. Futons and low tables. If you are there for a couple of nights its fine. Not much storage space if you need to unpack. Staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. Proper old style japan experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023