This was the most expensive ryokan we stayed at during our travel to Japan - almost 600 euro per night - which delivered on location (close to major sites), interior, and food. It does have a few luxurious details: the yuzu theme (soaps, refreshments, decoration) and the modern glass design meets traditional decoration with beautiful decorative details. The food was... More

Yuzuya Ryokan is located just next door to Yasaka Shrine. Staffs are very helpful and speak English fluently. You can leave your luggage before check-in and after check-out. Staying here gives you a unique authentic experience in a Japanese traditional style.

From the moment we stepped off the busy street, through the doors of Yuzuya, and climbed the old stone steps up to the lobby, it felt as if we were transported to another time. We were greeted by the scent of that evening's dinner, cooking in large pots to the right as we entered, mixed with the sweet smell of... More

We arrived there at 12.30. Its a very impresive entrance as if we went to a rural area in Japan. The building entrance is really traditional style with good reception area; unfortunately our good feeling changed drastically when we were welcomed by a cold face Manager. She was not like the other hotel receptions we met before, which were warm,... More

When you climb the ancient rock steps to Yuzuya ryokan, you are leaving the hustle-bustle of Kyoto's busy streets and stepping back in time to a mountain retreat that is calming and beautifully maintained by its staff and owners. We recently stayed in Yuzukan Ryokan for several days and with each passing day became more and more enchanted by the... More

Beautiful place, although it located on one of the most busy road-cross. But when the moment I entered the entrance, everything comes so peaceful. The staff all speak good English and really polite and friendly. Meals are so delicious and the elegant Japanese garden scene made the experience even more fantastic. The bath is lovely with yuzu smelling, the room... More

We had only 1 nite at Yuzuya Isshinkyo ryokan. We wish we cld stay longer but it was fully booked. So do book well in advance esp since end nov is the season to see the autumn leaves!! The entrance is right next to the Yasaka shrine, off the main road of Higashioji St. It is a very discreet entrance,... More

Anyone reading these reviews has already decided they want to invest in a full cultural experience, so at this point it's a matter of personal taste and preference. While looking for Ryokans I found those offering attached bathroom started at 27,000 yen pp. If you're going to do a Ryokan, do it right - book a high end one. We... More

I stayed here for one night in October 2012. The building, the rooms, and the facilities are understated, elegant, luxurious and beautiful. The welcome is warm, the service is impeccable, the atmosphere is calm and unhurried. From the moment I arrived, slid the screen door across, and walked into the cool, muted, yuzu-scented lobby, I had the feeling of time... More