YADORU KYOTO Mαtcha No Yado — Hotel in Kyoto

Wow, this place is amazing! It’s a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, and a hidden gem in Kyoto! It has that simplistic Japanese elegance, and it’s modern and brand new. Our room was extremely spacious— large seating/living area with the traditional low table, a separate bed area (and the bed is comfortable!), and a huge walk-in shower with a massive bamboo soaking tub. The staff members were all so accommodating—welcome green tea made on arrival, in-house traditional Japanese breakfast by request (my husband loved this), and recommendations on where to go in Kyoto. They even called and made us reservations in Japanese for a restaurant we were trying to get into. The location is about a mile away from the main sites, which is probably why the price is still affordable/much less expensive than other similar ryokans. But it’s literally a block from the Umekoji train station. We usually just took a taxi to the main areas like Gion, and it was about 10 USD each way (also just tell the driver Umekoji bc they typically don’t speak any English). There’s an Izakaya a couple doors down, which had good food. They didn’t speak much English, but it wasn’t difficult to point at which skewered meat we wanted. They also have an English menu you can access online with a QR code. Overall, loved this ryokan and would...

My recent stay at Yadoru Kyoto Matcha No Yado was nothing short of exceptional. This charming ryokan offers a perfect blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern comforts in a great location.The room was very clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed and had all amenities required including a washing machine.What truly set our experience apart was the warmth and attentiveness of the hosts. They went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, always with a smile and genuine care. When we found ourselves unable to secure a last-minute kimono rental and tea ceremony booking, the team took it upon themselves to arrange both for us, ensuring we didn't miss out on this lovely experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this ryokan to anyone seeking an authentic and comfortable...

The room was amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You get a real matcha yea as well! Great experience, I highly...