Yamadaya Ryokan
600-8159 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Kame-cho 6, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Everything. The lovely and attentive staff. The attention to detail. The ambiance. The tatoo friendly onsen. The in-room japanese style breakfast. Everything is just perfect. Staying in this place is an experience itself and a highlight of our Kyoto trip.
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First opened in 1911 and recently renovated in March 2019, Yamadaya Ryokan offers a traditional calm Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath with views of the garden and free WiFi in Kyoto, just a 5-minute walk from Higashi Honganji Temple and a 10-minute walk to JR Kyoto Station. Featuring local Kyoto ingredients and organic Koshihikari-rice, guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine for an additional fee on site. Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast can be ordered if requested in advance, at an additional charge. Dinner and breakfast is served in the another private room or the banquet hall. With a wine cellar and on-site sommelier and kikizakeshi sake expert, an array of wine, Japanese sake, craft beer and champagne is available at the ryokan to pair with the cuisine. Tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding are provided in all guest rooms. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your comfort. Kyoto Tower is an 8-minute walk, while Kyoto Aquarium is an 8-minute bus ride away. Kyoto Railway Museum is 9 minutes by bus. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.3 km from Yamadaya Ryokan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
- Breakfast
Property highlights
Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Asian
Public Bath
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Yves
Australia“Everything. The lovely and attentive staff. The attention to detail. The ambiance. The tatoo friendly onsen. The in-room japanese style breakfast. Everything is just perfect. Staying in this place is an experience itself and a highlight of our...”
Danilo
Brazil“The staff is so nice! They try their very best to accommodate you any way you can and their service is top notch. I specially liked how the owner of the place was there for both the dinner and the breakfast! It was something surprising and very...”
Wioletta
United Kingdom“The place is amazing. Perfect location, very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are very clean and the breakfast was simply delicious. The onsen was the best part of the stay - such a relaxing place to be and a very private one.”
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English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
Facilities of Yamadaya RyokanGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Clothes rack
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Public Bath
- English
- Japanese
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.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Yamadaya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is no lift and that you may need to climb stairs to reach your room.
Please note, breakfast must be reserved at least 2 days prior to check-in. Breakfast is served between 07:30-09:00 in banquet hall.
Please note that breakfast reservations are non-changeable and non-refundable after 2 days prior to check-in.
Please note, dinner must be reserved at least 1 week prior to the check-in date. Dinner is served between 17:30-18:30 in other private rooms or banquet hall.
Please note that dinner reservations are non-changeable and non-refundable after one week prior to check-in.
Please inform Yamadaya Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Yamadaya Ryokan
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Yamadaya Ryokan is 0.8 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Yamadaya Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Yamadaya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yamadaya Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Public Bath
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Check-in at Yamadaya Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Room options at Yamadaya Ryokan include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Suite
- Family
