Matsubaya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, 4-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Daily English breakfast for a fee
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$347
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Guesthouse in Kyoto, 4-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street
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)

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

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

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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$347.38, 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.

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.