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Matsubaya Ryokan

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

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | Living area
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | Garden
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$225
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking | In-room dining

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room dining

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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | In-room dining

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
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room dining

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward guest house, attractions include Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley.
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What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬5 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$225.28, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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.

Reviews

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

The

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very caring. They went the extra mile and helped us a lot. People working at the property were super nice and great. Breakfast was fantastic. Very quiet and easy to find. Very near many places to shop and eat. Easy access to Kyoto station but if you have luggage it's slightly farther than you would think, without luggage very quick access. Beautiful temple across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaohong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Japanese style bed. Shared shower. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadiza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we experienced this. Clean small room, provided us with nightwear and mattress and blankets to sleep on the floor. Station is 8 mine away connecting to tourists sites bamboo forest. Hotel is next to a beautiful temple and is 15mins away from Kyoto station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and the property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aprilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially loved the whole experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, but ryokan is definitely no frills. Any of the traditional accommodations (onsen, breakfast) are additional fees. Massage was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice ryokan in a residential area, walkable to the Kyoto Station. The only complaint was the AC in the room was not strong enough and the room was kinda stuffy and warm with the 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Greenfield Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as price for what you get, this Ryokan offers incredible hospitality and service for a fraction of the price of some the pricier Ryokan around town. You can rent a private onsen for a mere ¥1000 per hour, a nice reprieve after a day out and about on your feet. With breakfast included, this location should be well consideree for your Japanese Ryokan experience. Thank you from my wife and I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lineker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan experience. I’ve stayed in my fair share of Ryokans and this offers that experience with a western flair. Each room has private bathrooms but there is a private onsen bath on location you can reserve. We stayed in a more traditional room which had a tatami room with futon beds. It’s a good compromise if you’re not ready to be in a shared onsen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really looking forward to staying at an authentic Ryokan and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay in a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with tatami mats, yukata (that you can wear) and Japanese traditional breakfast! Also very convenient to Kyoto station and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsubaya Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station where many food options are available. There is a convenience store in between. We split our time in Kyoto between this ryokan and a modern hotel near Kyoto Station. The modern hotel was wonderful, however, it will in time be blended in with all the other wonderful hotels we've stayed at, while it's unlikely we'll forget the traditional Japanese experience we got at the ryokan. We had a deluxe room with garden view. It was clean and had everything we needed. The futon beds were very comfortable. The only issue we had was that we couldn't turn off the lights at night while keeping the air-conditioning on at the same time. We opted for a Japanese breakfast - booking ahead of time is a must - and we really enjoyed it (we even learned from our host the correct way to eat the rice, namely, wrapping it in the seaweed wraps provided). In short, we recommend this ryokan if you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience in a reasonably-priced ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Japanese style rooms with table, futons, water kettle, fridge, Yukata. Excellent host - super warm, welcoming and helpful. Friendly staff. This Ryokan is very convenient to Gion and the Kyoto Station. Bathroom is not large but it's not too small either.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023