The place is hard to find but totally worth it once you arrive! It is quaint, warm, beautiful, very Japanese in style. We loved wearing our yukatas & robes. The host is a very kind man who let us sample soup he was making for breakfast the following morning, served us breakfast 45 min after the end of breakfast cos... More

Both of us enjoyed our stay at Kyoto Yoshimizu. The location was a little of a headache initially as we had large luggages/backpacks. However this was resolved by getting there by taxi (as recommended on the ryokan website). Later on, the ryokan staff also helped call for a taxi at no extra charge. All that remains about the location is... More

it's a bit quirky if you haven't experienced a traditional japanese inn before. you make your own bed up and bathing times are regimented. this just adds to the experience. wonderful staff - helpful, friendly and knowledgable of local restaurants and sights - complement this amazing stay. the location, on top of the hill is great if you don't mind... More

First the bad news - yes it is about a gentle 15 minute walk from the very bottom of the hill (from on the street in front of the first shrine gate, to the front door) It is only 15 mins (I timed it one day) and it can be a little bit tiring if you've had a long day.... More

High on the forested hillside above Yasaka shrine and Maruyama park, Yoshimizu is a peaceful traditional ryokan in a 100-year-old former Buddhist monks' residence. Simple natural materials are used throughout, from tatami mats on the floor to woven bamboo on the ceilings.Sheets and blankets are of fine organic cotton. For those who don't want to sleep on the floor on... More

We had a great stay recently at Ryokan Yoshimizu, recommended to us by an ex-pat friend living in Osaka. The proximity to Kyoto's eastern sites simply cannot be beat. And the hospitality put forth by the helpful staff was an added bonus. We were allowed an early check-in, and our bags were kept nearly the entire day when we checked... More

I love this place. This was my second visit in a few years and was welcomed back warmly. It is located at the back of Maruyama Park & the Yasuda Shrine in Gion. it is very very convenient for Gion, central Kyoto shopping, the eastern temples and experiencing a traditional ryokan. A forewarning - if you do not like thin... More

We had a lovely evening here and would definitely recommend. The roykan has lots of character and is a calm retreat after a hectic day of lots of sight seeing. We arrived in the dark which is a bit daunting to navigate and i would recommend arriving via taxi after dark rather than walking through the park although i:m sure... More

My partner and I stayed at Yoshimizu in September. In choosing to stay there I was hopeful of the following - a lovely cultural experience, a calm and relaxing atmosphere and something memorable. While Yoshimizu ticks all my expectations it didn't always do so for the right reasons. As a lovely cultural experience Yoshimizu definitively provides a chance to 'breathe'... More