Surrounded by Kyoto's historic charm, Matsubaya Ryokan offers a serene oasis. Unwind in the tranquil Japanese garden, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the attentive multilingual staff and thoughtful concierge services.
Matsubaya Ryokan puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 4 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (JPY 1000 per night)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Piano
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
Parking
Self parking costs JPY 1000 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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
Does Matsubaya Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Matsubaya Ryokan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1000 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsubaya Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Matsubaya Ryokan and nearby?
Matsubaya Ryokan has a garden.
What's the area around Matsubaya Ryokan like?
Matsubaya Ryokan is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 4-minute walk from Gojo Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
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Reviews
Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Location
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
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 !
Therese
Therese, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Aprilyn
Aprilyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
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.
The
The, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 6, 2025
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Xiaohong
Xiaohong, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2025
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
Martina
Martina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Quiet and peaceful
Ethan
Ethan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
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。
Zhaoxing
Zhaoxing, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
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.
Kadiza
Kadiza, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2025
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。
SAKI
SAKI, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
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.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
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.
James
James, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2023
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2023
Very Friendly.
Ming-Hsiang
Ming-Hsiang, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2024
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
設備が整っていない印象。室内の説明も不十分だった気がする。
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??, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2023
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Ali
Ali, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Walkable.
KATHERINE
KATHERINE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
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.
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.
Clifford
Clifford, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
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!
Lineker
Lineker, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
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.
Dianna
Dianna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2023
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.