Yu No Yado Shoei — Hotel in Kyoto

Selected this ryokan for its reviews and very competitive price. It definitely defied my expectations. |* Location|Though it's relatively close on map to Kyoto station, it's probably best to get there by taxi if you have many bags as it's well embedded in its labyrinthine neighborhood - which adds to the "authenticity" and the peaceful quiet. It is however just 8-9 minutes' walk away from Tambaguchi station from which it's a direct shot to Kyoto's north-east drags like Arashiyama (Tenryu-ji, monkey park, bamboo forest, etc). Post office is also very close.|* Staff|Nothing less than exceptional. Not only very accommodating at all hours of the day, but also very mindful, at all times, of things like food allergies without being told twice.|* Room|We got a nicely set tatami room for three folks and had enough space for all our suitcases. The food that came with the deal was breakfast and dinner, all kaiseki-style, and was fantastic. I mentioned the allergies - the staff prepared sesame-, peanut-, bean-, nut-free food and looked and tasted amazing. Nice bathroom and tub. Very quiet and warm. Loungewear that can be used within the whole ryokan are provided.|* Facilities|The bath facility was also very good. There are two sets of facilities with an enclosed area with 2-3 pools (cold, hot, super hot) and an outdoor area with one hot pool - one set per gender, and they switch genders every day. The facility is open to paying customers that are not the ryokan's customers so it may happen to be crowded at times, but generally we had no issues at all. |Nice lounge with snacks on the first floor.||Bottom line, I would definitely come back if given the chance. The price vs the amazeness of what you get is a complete steal in my...

Selected this ryokan for its reviews and very competitive price. It definitely defied my expectations. |* Location|Though it's relatively close on map to Kyoto station, it's probably best to get there by taxi if you have many bags as it's well embedded in its labyrinthine neighborhood - which adds to the "authenticity" and the peaceful quiet. It is however just 8-9 minutes' walk away from Tambaguchi station from which it's a direct shot to Kyoto's north-east drags like Arashiyama (Tenryu-ji, monkey park, bamboo forest, etc). Post office is also very close.|* Staff|Nothing less than exceptional. Not only very accommodating at all hours of the day, but also very mindful, at all times, of things like food allergies without being told twice.|* Room|We got a nicely set tatami room for three folks and had enough space for all our suitcases. The food that came with the deal was breakfast and dinner, all kaiseki-style, and was fantastic. I mentioned the allergies - the staff prepared sesame-, peanut-, bean-, nut-free food and looked and tasted amazing. Nice bathroom and tub. Very quiet and warm. Loungewear that can be used within the whole ryokan are provided.|* Facilities|The bath facility was also very good. There are two sets of facilities with an enclosed area with 2-3 pools (cold, hot, super hot) and an outdoor area with one hot pool - one set per gender, and they switch genders every day. The facility is open to paying customers that are not the ryokan's customers so it may happen to be crowded at times, but generally we had no issues at all. |Nice lounge with snacks on the first floor.||Bottom line, I would definitely come back if given the chance. The price vs the amazeness of what you get is a complete steal in my...

We wanted to stay at a traditional Japanese inn and eat traditional food because we had the opportunity to travel to Japan. We searched for several Ryokans on the Internet, found a place with reasonable prices and facilities, and made a reservation.|Everything from reservation to accommodation went smoothly, so we didn't have any inconvenience.|We made a reservation including dinner and breakfast. The Ryokan was not far from Kyoto Station, so we arrived quickly by taxi.|We were guided by the kind manager in front of us, and we went into the traditional Tatami room and visited the restaurant to have dinner wearing traditional Japanese gowns. We were directed to a reserved restaurant, where we were able to eat traditional Japanese kaiseki food for the first time in our lives. We made good memories by eating neat and deliciously prepared food and drinking traditional Japanese alcohol. We also appreciated the kindness of the restaurant staff.|"We went into the public bath in the Ryokan late in the evening. we were able to relieve all the fatigue of the day in the hot bath of the Ryokan, and we were able to go to bed after relaxing in the open-air bath (rottenburo) on the second floor."|we were able to have a traditional Japanese breakfast the next morning, and it was a more enjoyable trip because it was chilly and I could greet a good morning with my eyes even though it was spring. Everything from reservation to accommodation to check-out was very good, and it seems to be an accommodation I want to visit again.|Especially, it was good to experience the culture of human...