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Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property

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A traditional Japanese-style courtyard with stone pathways, lanterns, and a reception area.
A traditional Japanese building entrance with a wooden structure over the doorway, a sign with Japanese characters, and a well-lit interior visible through the open door.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a red and black patterned table runner, and a bed with black bedding and red accents.
A waterfall cascading down a stone wall with a view of a building in the background.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$351
12 July - 13 July

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, Pontocho Alley
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral table runner, and a television mounted on the wall.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with red and black bedding, a small table, and a window with wooden blinds.

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wheelchair, two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, a hanging light fixture, and a shoji screen.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral tablecloth, a sliding door, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weekenders Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ごはんや一芯 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Common Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪むらじ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sanwa Coffee Works - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 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
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 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsui Honkan on 12 July 2026 start from AU$351, 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.

Matsui Honkan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese breakfast was very good. We enjoyed the stay. Staffs were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable experience. Attention to detail. Outstanding cuisine. Staying at Matsui Honkan was an experience of a lifetime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exceptional with very warm staff members who make you feel at home, to a traditional, old school Japan that we craved for, to a very delicious traditional Japanese breakfast! I just wished, I was able to reserve for a traditional in-room dinner ahead of time as they ran out of spots. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incrdible location with wonderful staff and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a Ryokan. Hotel was clean, beautifully kept and customer service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Very hospitable and helpful staff. Cool way to experience traditional Japanese culture with family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property right in the center of the city with very nice and attentive cheerful personal sharing tradinal Japanese way of living and food.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique traditional experience of Japan. The staff is so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. Beautiful Onsen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful renovated ryokan with traditional food!

This is a lovely renovated ryokan with fantastic traditional breakfast (we had a tofu specialty dish) and impeccable service!
Amazing breakfast spread!
Special tofu dish!
Warm thank you & send off!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Warm hospitality. Very helpful and knowledgeable of everything guests want to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome taste of Japanese hospitality and culture
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Quan Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet. And it’s very convenient to go anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful and nice! The food was amazing and the experience a 10/10 would recommend for anyone traveling and looking for a relaxing stay. In the morning they shipped our bags to the next location and we were able to enjoy the location for the rest of the day bag free. So awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely experience and we are so glad we got to stay in a Ryokan! I would not order the breakfast option again, only because it was quite the affair and with our tourist plans, it was not possible to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaojing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsui Honkan is our first experience at Ryokan. It was a fantastic stay. The staff were supper friendly. The served breakfast and dinner were not only delicious but also looked great in the presentation. The location of the property is excellent. Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley are all within minutes of walking distance. I would recommend anyone who would like to experience a traditional Japanese Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Must

Amazing hotel, warm staff, a great way to enrich yourself with Japanese customs. Had the breakfast each morning. It was fresh, presented beautifully & a fun treat. Kyoto is so lovely, this hotel was perfect walking distance to many shops & restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Ryokan hotel. We spent 2 nights and could enjoy great and unforgettable experiences. Room with Tatami floor was spacious and clean and we had slept perfectly well. Hotel staff was lovely and friendly. Thank you very much. Food was brilliant. Hot bathroom in the basement used to refresh and relax. Great location to discover Kyoto. We were totally happy for such fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Trad

Very traditional ryokan. Futons and low tables. If you are there for a couple of nights its fine. Not much storage space if you need to unpack. Staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. Proper old style japan experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace Pei Lin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic ryokan situated in the heart of Kyoto, perfect location with lots around. However, the room was not the cleanest. We found a messy, unfolded duvet thrown in the closet and a few strands of hair in the bedding. Assuming the duvet was used by the previous guest and not folded by housekeeping after guests checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024