I was dissapointed by the lack of privacy at Yonbanchi and all the reviews I'd read were so good. The location is good but the downstairs room opens at the ceiling level and with the owners living in the next room, you cannot have a private conversation. The room doesn't have a kettle nor hot water and it is clear... More

The house of the Samurai puts one in the spirit of visiting nearby Shinnyo-do temple and the many other sites of sacred grounds in Kyoto; owners Divyam and Yosuka are the ultimate guides to a remarkable experience in Kyoto. When I left Yonbanchi after a ten-day stay, it felt as though I was leaving home.

The ryokan stands in a quiet alley located between 2 temples. The house has a traditional taste with authentic minimalist rooms. The ground floor round has a good space, and has a view on a small and cute garden; The bedding is very confortable, I'll let you find out why. Our host Divyam was more than welcoming: we were taken... More

In addition to its excellent location the guesthouse is a beautiful, traditional Japanese dwelling. The owners went above and beyond in both hospitality and advice for sight seeing. Follow their advice and you will be sure to have a memorable trip. Staying in this type of lodging sets the tone for the sights that you will visit in the city.... More

The location of this home is excellent and the rooms are clean and lovely. The house itself is very clean and has lovely decor. Our host went above and beyond giving us advice about where to go, what to see, what to eat, etc... On our first night he gave us advice about where to use a public bathhouse and... More

Kyoto was the highlight of our trip to Japan and Divyam's sage advice made sure we made the most of our short stay. Highly recommend taking Divyam's advice on where to eat and what to see. We will be going back next time we're in Japan.

Yonbanchi was our first stop in our Japan stay & it was a great introduction to staying in a Ryokan as it is clean, homely & peaceful, a great place to come back to after a long day of walking or cycling around the sights. The hosts Divyam & Yasuko are welcoming & full of the best information & local... More

The best part of the Yonbanchi experience is the conversation and insight from your hosts, who speak English, are knowledgeable about Kyoto, how to get around, and what places are worth seeing. Accomodations are not luxurious, but are not meant to be. You'll find yourself with more room than a business hotel, and the comfort and feel of a home.... More

Me and my spouse were initially thinking of taking a ryokan, but when we saw reviews of Yonbanchi, we wanted to give it a try. And i must say, we made the best choice. Yonbanchi is a traditional samurai house with only two guest rooms. We took the one on the first floor. The house is quite nice and we... More