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Matsubaya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, 4-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Matsubaya Ryokan in Kyoto's historic district offers a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Relax in the Japanese garden after sightseeing and enjoy free in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff provide attentive service and helpful concierge assistance, highly appreciated by visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 426
AED 469 total
17 Dec - 18 Dec

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

  • 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
  • Shijo Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Matsubaya Ryokan boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, 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

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is 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

Is Matsubaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsubaya Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 386 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aprilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

The

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lineker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SAKI

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
設備不備がありそこは残念でしたが、対応は良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhaoxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が綺麗で、帰った前にお箸のプレゼントを頂戴しまして、心から感謝しております。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025