I was actually very pleased with my experience at this guesthouse. Riverside Takase helped to make our time in Kyoto convenient, comfortable, and affordable. The value is absolutely unbeatable - you get a large, clean room all laid out in the traditional way a mere ~15 minutes walk from the train station. It's like a ryokan experience minus the extras... More

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our honeymoon travelling round Japan. To be honest we didn't think much of Kyoto at all & wished we had visited Osaka instead. Eventually, after walking for hours & asking locals, who had no idea where it was, we finally found the guest house after getting a taxi. It's situated next... More

Pleasantly surprised by our stay here, as the reviews I had read before we went to Kyoto led me to believe the accommodation would be sub-par. While the outside of the building may not be much to look at, the rooms inside were clean, comfortable, well-equipped and spacious. I was impressed by the clever use of the small amount of... More

We were a bit disappointed. The owner was very curt and now welcoming when we arrived. It looked like he was not happy that we were using his business. The rooms were tidy, but the beds not very clean. There were the random hairs on the pillows and the bedding was very old and worn out. I had to inquire... More

Cheap backpacker-style accomodation in a very good location in Kyoto (albeit a little difficult to locate initially). The rooms are minimal, but comfortable enough, though the bedding wasn't as spotless as I would have hoped. The owner is somewhat snappy and was the only rude person I encountered throughout my entire stay in Japan. Overall, an entirely average experience, but... More