Teahouse ROUJI — Local services in Kyoto

Somewhat bicycle friendly. This place doesn't have a designated bicycle parking but due to it's Japan - so people don't steal stuff. We have faith for the Japanese so we locked both our bikes outside the Ryokan for two nights and it's still there in the morning. Alternatively, there's a B&B place across the street that has a bike parking you can just lock your bike there. Anyways, this place is great. Mid smack in the middle of town and within walking distance to Sanjo road. Lined with loads of eateries, pubs and food market. Its quiet at night, shared single ground floor toilet, with water heater, wifi and a small kitchenette with microwave and hot water dispenser. Each room is lined with tatami mat and has that Japanese bedding thing + thick blankets. No complaints, will stay over again. The only problem, is that you cant lock the door of your room. So bring everything of valuable with you...

Great experience. The room and the rest of the facility was very nice and clean. The host was helpful and recommended us a local annual festival which we loved.

Walls are super thin so you can hear everyone else in the property but luckily other guests weren't noisy and there's no possibility to lock the room (this isn't a negative point as we...

I stayed here in October and had a good experience. It is a traditional Japanese tea room which gives it a different touch. It had everything we needed (washing machine, kitchen, umbrellas, etc.) It is relatively close to the center of Kyoto, easy to get to by public...