Ryokan vacation rentals in Higashiyama Ward

Great stay, lovely traditional house in an authentic Japanese neighbourhood, far from the crowds. Highly recommend.

This house is located in a fantastic location, only a 6 min walk from the nearest station. Shiho, the host, was very accommodating. She greeted us as we arrived and gave a house tour. She also asked how we were going and made sure everyone was okay, something that is rarely done for Airbnb hosts. Everything in the house was clean and organised, the beds and futons were comfortable, and overall we had a great time staying at this place.

A wonderful experience. The house adjoins the To-ji temple which is a must to visit especially on the 21st of the month. We slept very well on the modern futons, the bed clothes smelled so good and the onsen was such a pleasant moment. The house is big and w modern equipment. The room at the back is quiet and really nice. We asked Maya some restaurant tips and trips we wanted to do and we always got a super fast answer. Very helpful.

Very nice place with clean and hot tub including place! Drinks, gifts, and quick communications are great to feel welcome at place.

We loved our stay in this Airbnb! So perfectly located in the center of all we wanted to see. Walkable distance to many things or cheap taxi ride. The wash room was so cute! We just loved the wallpaper and that it had a nice shower and bath. Every night I walked to the local onsen alone late at night and felt totally safe. Restaurants close by were delicious. I highly recommend the ramen shop on the same street. The sleeping mats were very comfortable and the home quite warm and shower as well. We really appreciated the guide books which we used to find the best spots for cherry blossoms. Thank you so much for easy instructions and a comfortable stay! We would love to return again.

Very warm and helpful household (luggage room option). Good location (quiet and few minutes to Kyoto Station). Rooms very clean, spacious and cosy; beds very comfortable. Everything as described. I highly recommend it!

We loved our stay— peaceful place within walking distance to great restaurants, wonderful breakfast and top notch hospitality. Some of the best sleep I got on my trip, even sleeping on mats on the floor. Highly recommended!

Yoko is an amazing host, kind, helpful and responsive. The place is amazing and definitely an unique gem

This was a great place to stay and access different parts of Kyoto. Access to trains and buses was good. The person who did the check in was great. The space was well designed and decorated.

We had a great time in Kyoto, and enjoyed our stay at this house. Host was very friendly and responsive. The house itself was very clean and well taken care of. Its close location to the train station made travel easy, and local food spots were within walking distance. I would recommend this stay for anyone visiting the area.

A beautiful, traditional house overlooking the river. Shops, restaurants and bus/train close, we felt very much at home. Highly recommended.

Our airbnb was the highlight of our trip to Kyoto. The house is amazing, it’s very delicate so you have to be careful but if you are looking to stay in a traditional japanese house I would definitely recommend Malcom’s place. It does get quite cold in the house so make sure you bring some warm pyjamas if staying in the colder months - there are heated blankets on the futons which is a lovely added touch. I can only imagine that in the summer the house is nice and cool. You get to fall asleep to the sound of the river and are also woken up by it, it’s so peaceful and relaxing. If you go in the summer you could take a dip in the river to cool down - I wish I had the time to do that. I hope to be back in another season and maybe then It will be warm enough to swim. Malcom is an incredibly generous guest and we felt very at home. The airbnb is slightly out of Kyoto’s central location however if you don’t mind getting public transport I do feel like it’s so worth it.

A delightful, charming building within easy reach of trains, buses and restaurants. Located centrally to the top tourist destinations made it easy to travel in any direction and have an enjoyable day and was quiet enough to be away from the really busy tourist areas. We loved our stay and would definietly recommend to friends. Thank you!

Such a lovely stay, felt right at home, first time sleeping on the futons and they were so comfy! Close to the bus stop and an easy walk to some great eats. Highly recommend

Yuri and Hori’s guest house offers an authentic experience in Kyoto. The house truly gives you the feeling of living in a quaint home inside of the city. Situated near a large train station (5min walk), the location is great. As far as communication goes, Yuri and Hori are proactive, kind, and welcoming hosts. I wholeheartedly recommend staying here!

Kiraku’s place was just as described. I love the traditional house with a modern style. Kiraku’s was always super responsive and helpful.

The home was stunning, the pictures don’t do the room or the garden justice! And the host was lovely. I had a great stay.

Thank you!It was a very nice accommodation!

A beautiful traditional machiya house, super clean, rooms were fantastic (I stayed in two different rooms), host were very helpful and welcoming, food was so delicious, location very central (walking distance to Kyoto Station, restaurants, cafés). I had a wonderful experience overall; surpassed my expectations!

Unforgettable stay in this property. The setting is beautiful, and we were also extremely well received by a thoughtful team. Without a doubt the high light of our trip to Kyoto. Thank you again.

Albeit brief, this was my favorite stay of my entire Japan trip. The hosts were incredibly friendly and always proactive in making sure we felt at home not just in our accommodation but also in Kyoto and the lovely and peaceful neighborhood the townhome resides in. They made sure to follow up every question we had and made sure we were able to travel and make our next destination smoothly. We had some stressful travel beforehand, but they were extremely flexible in made our trip much easier. Also their cute daily breakfast was delicious and every single room had so much personality. It has a shared common space and bathroom but it never felt inconvenient and also allows you to get a one of a kind experience in Kyoto. The price was also incredibly reasonable and a great value. I look forward to returning next time I’m in town!

Our stay at Yamashita’s beautiful 100-year-old Japanese villa in Kyoto was the perfect way to end our 2 week vacation in Japan. The house is spacious, very clean, and well-equipped, perfect for our group of 12. It has everything you need and more. It has a serene garden, jacuzzi, and sauna—the kids especially loved the jacuzzi! Yamashita is an EXCEPTIONAL host—very warm, helpful, and accommodating. She drove us to supermarkets and places we wanted to go and even picked us up for a small fee. She prepared simple yet delicious breakfasts. She was quick to respond to messages and even guided us on using local buses. Though the house is a bit far from the touristy areas, the peace and quiet of Yamashita’s home made it the perfect retreat. It offered a more authentic and relaxing experience of Japan. I highly recommend Yamashita’s villa to anyone looking for comfort, culture, and outstanding hospitality. And to anyone looking for a truly memorable stay in a traditional Japanese home.

What a beautiful traditional Japanese home to stay We totally loved the old house, beautiful decorations, the inner courtyard and our room. Everything was perfect! Chieri is a great host, we felt very welcomed and home right away. We were on a road trip, so we also enjoyed that we could wash our clothes. And we tried out the traditional japanese bath. Perfect! Chieri, thank you for everything! Hope to see you someday again!