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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large window, and a view of the city.
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A garden with a water feature, rocks, and plants.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, two cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and cushions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$280
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, two cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, and a sliding door with calligraphy.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a small wooden table, a vase with flowers, and a calligraphy scroll on the wall.

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cushions, and sliding doors with paper partitions.

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a coffee maker.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

A room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, a window with a blind, and a kettle on the floor.

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a television.

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a double bed with white bedding.

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward guest house, attractions include Shijo Street and Nishiki Market.
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What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪tatsu-ya - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪すし岩 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ザ キッチン カンラ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

As a guest of Matsubaya Ryokan, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Matsubaya Ryokan also features a garden, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto guest house.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Matsubaya Ryokan offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Matsubaya
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Ryokan Matsubaya
Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Matsubaya Ryokan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsubaya Ryokan?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on 13 Dec 2026 start from NZ$280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Yep, Matsubaya Ryokan has a self car park for JPY 1000 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Matsubaya Ryokan serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Matsubaya Ryokan?

No, Matsubaya Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Matsubaya Ryokan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were extremely helpful from check in to check out and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time staying in a ryokan in Japan and I enjoyed my four nights stay in Matsubaya. Highly recommended to those wanting near the Kyoto station and nearby temples and shopping malls. Search the place in google map and find out how convenient the place is. Thanks to the helpful and friendly staff as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, great breakfast, good location. Everything about our stay was good. You should be proud of your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A free flight of sake and souvenir of a pair of chopsticks were surprising. Staff was very nice and helpful. Laundry was easy - once amount reached, no need to press start. Comfortable futon. Convenient location for shopping, trains, and 🚌.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a perfect location, a few blocks from Kyoto station it is quiet but close enough to explore the areas around Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very well maintained property, very friendly helpful staff, staff also knew good english so it was very easy to get suggestions for getting recommendations from hotel staff. overall very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good tradition Japanese hotel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sleeping room and bathroom were very clean. Having laundry facilities was a bonus after being a week in Japan - and very reasonable! The futon mattress looked to be almost new and while a bit hard (that could be just me as I’m almost 60 and used to a Tempurpedic bed), the futon coverlet was divine (super puffy). My son (a first time visitor to Japan) found it to be a very cool and unique experience. For my husband and me (who both lived in Japan 35 years ago), it brought back fond memories of our apartments. For those who want a more authentic Japanese experience, we would recommend this ryokan for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was worth it to see. loved that it was different and had the japanese cultural element. building was not traditional but i was won over by the breakfast staff and robes. near to every where
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice ! Super friendly staff, showed me around the hotell and explaind everything. Really thin walls. Could hear everything between. But my neighbours where quiet so it was still a pleasant stay. Would book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we experienced this. Clean small room, provided us with nightwear and mattress and blankets to sleep on the floor. Station is 8 mine away connecting to tourists sites bamboo forest. Hotel is next to a beautiful temple and is 15mins away from Kyoto station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025