Nagomi Ryokan Yuu — Hotel in Kyoto

We chose this ryokan because of the affordable price and location. When we arrived, our bags had been placed in our room (we'd sent them from our previous hotel via the takkyubin service), which was a nice touch. The room felt very small for the two of us. There was basically just enough floor space for our two futons laid out right next to each other. However, there is a large closet where they normally store the futons that we were able to use to store our luggage and other items when we rolled out the futons.||||The futons were very thin; I felt like I was pretty much just sleeping on the floor and it was rather uncomfortable. We got one of the private rooms so we would have our own bathroom but again, the bathroom was very small. Of course, we didn't spend a ton of time in the room anyway as we were out and about most of the time so the small space was not a dramatic downside.||||The neighborhood was quiet, which we liked, and the staff were very friendly. We had the western-style breakfast a couple mornings and it was quite good! All in all, it is an affordable stay in Kyoto, but I can't say that it is the most comfortable option. I would also warn that if you are looking specifically for a great ryokan experience and not just for a place to crash, this might not be the type of place you're...

We chose this ryokan because of the affordable price and location. When we arrived, our bags had been placed in our room (we'd sent them from our previous hotel via the takkyubin service), which was a nice touch. The room felt very small for the two of us. There was basically just enough floor space for our two futons laid out right next to each other. However, there is a large closet where they normally store the futons that we were able to use to store our luggage and other items when we rolled out the futons.||||The futons were very thin; I felt like I was pretty much just sleeping on the floor and it was rather uncomfortable. We got one of the private rooms so we would have our own bathroom but again, the bathroom was very small. Of course, we didn't spend a ton of time in the room anyway as we were out and about most of the time so the small space was not a dramatic downside.||||The neighborhood was quiet, which we liked, and the staff were very friendly. We had the western-style breakfast a couple mornings and it was quite good! All in all, it is an affordable stay in Kyoto, but I can't say that it is the most comfortable option. I would also warn that if you are looking specifically for a great ryokan experience and not just for a place to crash, this might not be the type of place you're...

Awesome experience. Small, Japanese style rooms with tatami and futons, great location (close to the train station, bus and subway - a good hub for sightseeing all over Kyoto while being located in one of those cool, quiet Japanese alleys) and amazingly friendly and helpful service. They go out of their way to make you enjoy your stay in Japan and really experience it. I don't want this place overrun by snobby, spoiled tourists complaining about lack of luxury (for 45$ or so) because this place doesn't deserve it so Ill set this straight - You will have to share the bathrooms and might have to forget about city views out the window and lavender smell in your room (although rooms are clean), but this place will help you experience Japan and genuine local hospitality way better than 100$+ dollar hotels and Ryokans , that is if you're a polite and open minded person and that's what you're after. Thinking about my stay there makes me feel warm inside and it was my best guest house/hostel staying experience, despite coming from K's house which is also great and rated the best hostel in Asia. Its just big and western, while this place is a true Japanese gem, that speaks...