Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property
Family-friendly ryokan in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Property grounds
Spa
Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$472
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Kyoto

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kyoto awaits you at Matsui Honkan. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include free newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff and a gift shop. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Kyoto ryokan include Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weekenders Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪むらじ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Common Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Marita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ヤキニク甲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

Family-friendly ryokan in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Matsui Honkan, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. There are 2 meeting rooms available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Matsui Honkan also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours).
  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1933
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
Matsui Honkan offers 25 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 200-10,000 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 full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1100 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Matsui Honkan?

Matsui Honkan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsui Honkan?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsui Honkan on 13 Oct 2025 start from AU$472.48, 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 Matsui Honkan family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Matsui Honkan is a hit with families.

Does Matsui Honkan serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Matsui Honkan?

No, Matsui Honkan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Matsui Honkan?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Matsui Honkan?

No, pets are not allowed.