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Reviews of Japanese Inn Yoshimizu

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Japanese Inn Yoshimizu
Bentendo Ue, Maruyama Koen, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

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9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an excellent stay In Yoshimizu-inn. It is very well situated just next to Gion The service was outstanding and the landlord extremely nice. I highly recommend this accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Business traveler
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
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Bathrooms were amazing, the tub was greatly appreciated after a long day walking around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

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Traveled with family
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The building was beautiful and felt like a traditional inn. It’s up on a hill, and secluded from the bustle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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this is the place
The best part of my vacation. Magical quiet and private. Inside of historic park on top of a hill. I love this special place and will come back. The hosts are very helpful. The bath is great. Breakfast is delicious. Very close to walk to temples and shops. I am so happy here, looking into the garden and listening to the birds. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find: traditional B&B in historic area
Great location on a peaceful, forested hillside spotted with temples and shrines. Easy walking to major sites and Gion. What really made it excellent was the high level of service from the staff, who were very accommodating and helpful (and speak English). Traditional style with tatami mats, futons, yakuta, a couple Japanese-style baths, etc. Great place to relax and have easy access to historic/cultural sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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Kyoto Inn
It was great to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this inn. Kyoto was much busier than I imagined so staying here was a nice change and felt homely. Would recommend staying here but maybe arrange for a shuttle to get up the hill. It was a bit of a walk with luggage but not an unpleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

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Traveled with partner
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Traditional and welcoming. We loved our 3 day stay and the breakfast each morning was so lovely - it’s personal. The view up to the hotel is amazing and it feels so tucked away. Staff are all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Chun

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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Wish I had stayed longer!
I was so pleasantly surprised by this little inn. Removed from the bustle of the busy areas, it’s only a short walk to all kinds of Kyoto attractions. The hosts were most generous and kind. The breakfast was excellent. I would highly recommend this ryokan and would definitely also return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with family
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Very typical JP accommodation with all what you need for your stay. Hospitality of the staff is outstanding and very helpful for all the question you need to explore in Kyoto. Great to have no TV and all this overdone useless electronic staff what you find in the most of the hotels today. Simple and traditional room with a view to trees absolutely quite. Can highly recommend for people looking to get out of standard accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ashley

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
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Tucked away in a Japanese park surrounded by woodland and bamboo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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I loved the staff, they were very friendly and helpful and answered all our questions. One of the staff (unfortunately we did not get his name), was particularly helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amin

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Authentic Feel and Superb Hospitality
Amazing! The service is another level! Not only are you greeted with kindness they really go above and beyond to ensure your stay is good! They helped us plan our next trip to Mt. Fuji, scheduled our buses for us and even would help us order food. It was so amazing we had to extend the stay! The location is nice and underrated while allowing easy access to some AMAZING sites and historical locations that are all pretty much a 20-30 minute walking radius. The fact they share their authentic history and rich culture by opening their doors to foreigners is honestly the best part. It really felt like home and that you grew up in the area with how friendly and caring they are. If you are staying in Kyoto to experience the culture of Japan and are looking for assistance beyond just your stay I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

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Traveled with family
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Fantastic location near the park. Cool traditional style rooms. But the place was freezing and you could hear everything going on in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

kurtis

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Great location, great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Vancouver Canada

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Very friendly staff. Very traditional Japanese style. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holakou

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Absolutely LOVED the traditional Japanese room!
I had a wonderful stay here for 2 nights. The building is located inside a temple in Gion area in Kyoto. If you want to experience staying in a traditional Japanese room, this is it! Very calm and serene environment. The staff are very warm and welcoming. They dedicate energy and care to every single person staying in the place. Loved my stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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We had a great experience and absolutely loved it! Place was clean, breakfast was delicious and staff was outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about them. They were attentive and super helpful, they showed us maps with the attractions and how to get there using different transportation (I.e bus, train, etc). We will definitely go back if we’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kurt, San Diego

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This is a traditional Japanese Ryokan in the Giom district of Kyoto tucked away at the back of Maruyama Park. You feel like you are in the countryside surrounded by nature miles away from a city but only 10 min walk to shops. The staff are amazingly friendly and take great care of their customers. Rooms are traditional Tatami floor and you sleep on a futon. Best authentic traditional Japanese hotel for travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Portland

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Amazing location, great staff, comfy rooms and amenities. I will certainly stay here again, given the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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Amazing spot!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

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Perfetto!!
We loved this place! The staff was kind and welcoming, the location was superb, at walking distance from many sightseeing spots, it was clean and peaceful! Perfect under every aspect! We couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Thibaud

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Good Experience
+ nice experience in a typical ryokan based in the park + The little hot bath + The spacious room and the calm around the area - Hard futon, careful if back problems - No dinner, only a frugal breakfast. Pricey for what you get - Our room entrance was a tunnel of 3 feet...so you had to bend to go in and out. Very bad for the back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

thomas, Murrieta, CA

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Great traditional inn
Excellent authentic feel, great hospitality, would highly recommend. A little bit tricky to find, so I would definitely print out the information that the ryokan provides to give to the taxi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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Amazing experience @ Ryokan in a park
The service is exceptionally well! Staffs are all professional, friendly and thoughtful, prompt to our requests. The place is very clean, we could walk on the floor on bare feet but didn't feel any dust. Toilets and bathrooms downstairs are shared but never needed to wait, and they are very well maintained and very clean. The environment is quiet (as it is situated in a park, on a hill), and it takes just a few minutes to walk down, and it is actually a wonderful and unique experience to enjoy a short walk in a natural park! Convenient to visit other temples and Gion area by walk.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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8/10 Good

Jessie

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Spent 4 nights at Yoshimizu, my first time at a ryokan. Staying in a ryokan is an essential experience for anyone traveling to Japan, and I can't imagine a better place that Yoshimizu to do so. Perfectly situated just 20 minutes walk from downtown Kyoto, you have easy access to Nishiki Market, Pontocho Alley, the river and nearby train stations. The inn itself is set in a gorgeous park, near several shrines. It is a meditative experience to wake up every morning for a home-cooked breakfast by the exceedingly hospitable staff, walk the beautiful streets of Kyoto, and come home to a warm soak in the ryokan bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

cf, san francisco

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Just wonderful
We are very very happy to stay with wonderful owner of the this family style hotel. And it really gives the “Japanese experience” that the owner really cares about their guests. We will certainly come back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Liane , Ontario, Canada

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Charming Ryokan
Yoshimizu Inn is a gem tucked away in Marayuma Park in Kyoto. The staff who run this rustic ryokan were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to ensure we were looked after. The location is perfect if you are looking for quiet but want to be close to important temples and the historic Gion district of Kyoto. A short, pleasant walk through the park and you can stroll day or night, through this lovely part of the city or walk to a busier area where there are many restaurants. The room we stayed in was not luxurious but perfectly adequate, and the washroom was just outside our room. Our only complaint was the futons were very thin and we didn't think to ask for a few to make a more comfortable bed. Breakfast always included a homemade soup, hard boiled eggs, toast and fruit. This ryokan may not be for everyone but it sure was for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

MARINA

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Good location for visiting Gion and hagashiyama
Great staff with hospitality. A hidden quiet place in the maruyama park. Cozy Japanese Ryokan experience. A comfort stay. However, the room is a little bit humid that makes my eyes and nose allergy. Will be back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel

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Great experience! We're ready to visit again!
This hotel is amazing. It's an experience sleeping in a traditional Japanese bed and using their bath. Service was amazing, the staff really want you to enjoy your stay. It's at the end of a beautiful park, a bit hard to find but nestled in the woods. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

James

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Nice scenic Ryokan with friendly staff
Enjoyed our stay at this Ryokan. It was in a very serene location which was nice to walk to. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the room was a traditional delight. We loved the feel of the place and we're glad we got to experience the special Ryokan ambience.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Bavaria, Germany

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Beautiful and quiet Ryokan in Kyoto
Wow. What a beautiful Ryokan located in what seems to be the backyard of temple. Located in a quiet park, this Ryokan provides a quiet area to retreat from the city of Kyoto, yet only a short walk away from all of the sites. The room was setup as expected, and I was allowed early check in with hot tea awaiting me in my traiditional room. I must admit, I had spent most of my nights in Japan as a backpacker, staying in hostels, AirBnBs, and overnight buses but I wanted to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan at least one night. I must admit that after staying at Yoshimizu, I regretted not staying there for more of my time in Kyoto. The staff was very kind and willing to help me chase down all of the sites to see in the city as well as provide tips for local onsens, temples, and other points of interests off the touristy beaten path. After having such a great time in the city, I lost track of time and was out later than allowed (they lock the doors at 11pm) but with a short phone call they allowed my late return. I also was able to keep my larger travel bag at the Inn as I explored my last day in the city and upon pickup, was invited in again after a cold day and was offered hot tea and a light snack before my departure. Japanese culture and hospitality truly lives in this ryokan, from the location, the traditional style, to the kind and accomdating staff. I cannot wait to return to this return to this ryokan someday and highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit Kyoto

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Florida

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PerfectTraditional Japanese experience you want!
The Inn was nothing short of amazing ! as an American it truly gave me the authentic Kyoto atmosphere I wanted! I was so pleased with every aspect of my experience! I would do it all over again 10 times.

8/10 Good

Daria, New York, New York

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Cozy ryokan in Maruyama Park
I had a very pleasant three night stay here while in Kyoto. The ryokan staff were so kind and knowledgeable, and helped mark interesting points on a guide map (that they provided) during check-in. Communication was no issue as all of the staff spoke English. The facilities were clean and breakfast was simple, but hearty. The ryokan is up a hill in Maruyama Park but it is close to some very famous sights (Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizudera, Sannenzaka, Ninnenzaka, Chion-in, etc.) It is a 20 minute walk to Gion, the geisha district. I saw quite a few Maiko (apprentice geisha) on my trip. The rooms are tatami rooms, so they are fairly small for Western standards, but it was quite cozy. You will have to set up your futons yourself, and they provide a Yukata for you during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Louis, British Columbia, Canada

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Cannot say enough good things about this place.
I've never written a review for any hotel before, but I have to make an exception for this ryokan. This was by far, with no exceptions, the most enjoyable stay I have ever had anywhere. The staff who run the place make the phrase "going the extra mile" seem like a huge understatement. Always giving us tea, making sure we were comfortable, making sure we knew where we were going and giving us maps and directions every day, making amazing breakfasts for us, holding our bags for us after we checked out so we could go explore some more, and so much more. This alone would have been enough to make the stay there worthwhile, but I could not believe my eyes when I saw where the inn is located. Literally next door to the lion's share of Kyoto's major attractions in Southern Higashiyama, and in a park containing the amazing yasaka-jinga Shinto shrine. Two major subway stops right nearby connect you very easily to anywhere else you could possibly want to go in the city, as well as Nara, Osaka, and mount Kurama. As a bonus, the Main Street in the Gion district is about a 5 minutes walk away through the park (and there was a super fun all you can drink karaoke place for 1500 yen per person next to the Tullys coffee store!). My wife and I have no regrets whatsoever about staying here, and it was the highlight of our trip.

6/10 Okay

HSI-HUNG

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10/10 Excellent

duncan , bristol uk

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Excellent and unique experience
We stayed here for 4 nights over Christmas. Although the taxi driver didn't initially know where it was, he was able to call the inn to clarify. Check in was smooth and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The location is excellent, in a parkland setting but also good walking distance to gion shopping area. The Japanese room was superb and the building in general is extremely charming. Although it was cold outside the room was warm courtesy of a heater and electric blanket. Breakfast is good and again the staff are friendly and helpful. The only slight negative was a noisy toddler, as the walls are literally paper thin. We genuinely loved this place and highly recommend it to others. The building, setting and the staff were superb!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew WaiMen

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Staff was very nice and we had a wonderful stay