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Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site. JR Kyoto Train Station and Nishihongan-ji Temple are about 1 km from the hotel. Shosei-en Garden is only 300 metres away. Kiyomizu Temple is about a 10-minute taxi ride. The recently renovated rooms at Ryokan Matsubaya include a refrigerator, hairdryer and electric kettle. Most rooms are Japanese-style, featuring traditional futon bedding, tatami (woven straw) floors and yukata (Japanese-style robes). All rooms are non-smoking. Computers with free internet access are provided in the lobby. Baggage storage and a safe are available at the front desk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
2 single beds
and
4 futon beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 1

This property has told us they’re taking some steps towards sustainability that can have environmental and social impact. We’ve worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable programme – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vincent
    Singapore Singapore
    Clean rooms, convenient location and friendly staff.
  • Marine
    France France
    The hosts were so nice !! They did everything to make us feel like home. Japanese style room was good, with space for our luggage and very comfy futon. We did the private bath, it was great! It was a quick stay as we had to go back to Tokyo the...
  • Nguyen
    Australia Australia
    Everything was soo good! The futon beds were so comportable and the staff were so friendly! We also decided to do the private bath and for the cost it was definitely worth it! Room was more spacious than we thought it was going to be and everyone...

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

The breakfast is 1300yen per person (tax is included). The reservation for breakfast is needed. If the breakfast is fully booked on the day you wish to book, we are sorry that we might have to turn you down. For those guests who wish to have breakfast, we strongly recommended you to select the ``breakfast plan``. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Matsubaya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Matsubaya Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
¥2,200 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property in advance to enquire about child rates for children over 4 years old.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Matsubaya Ryokan

  • Check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Matsubaya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Matsubaya Ryokan is 0.8 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Matsubaya Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Matsubaya Ryokan include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Suite