Ryokan Yamazaki

I was traveling together with a friend and she preferred to book a place a bit outside of the city. The place is still very accessible by bus (stop is almost in front of the house), or even the tram if (you don’t mind a 15 minutes walk). The staff was very kind and welcoming and you will easily get along with English, if you don’t speak Japanese. The rooms were tidy and comfortable and would also recommend to take the Japanese breakfast in the house. Cannot judge the dinner since we usually returned late and ate somewhere else. Highly recommend the ryokan!

The Ryokan was lovely to stay in. It was a little further out from Kyoto's centre but we enjoyed the quiet. We opted in for a room upgrade when arrived and checked in. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Traditional japanese accomodation located in a residential area of Kyoto, away from the crowds. Peaceful place with a cute garden and reasonably priced in site restaurant which serves japanese food. There are less known temples in the vicinity. Closest train station is about 20 min walk from the Ryokan.

Great decision to stay here. Our room was overlooking the gorge and wooded area behind the property, and I went to sleep every night hearing nothing but the babbling brook outside our window. JR and city buses will get you downtown or to the other attractions in the area. Very good Japanese breakfast.

The staff were extremely nice and friendly, and I loved the room, especially how it's a blend of traditional Japanese with modern touches. They also kept all the facilities extremely clean and well kept, which further added to the peaceful ambiance of the property.