59-1 Yoshida Shimo-ooji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8314
What's nearby
Kyoto University - 11 min walk
Heian Shrine - 15 min walk
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive
Nishiki Market - 5 min drive
Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive
Getting around
Itami Airport (ITM) - 62 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 103 min drive
Jingu-marutamachi Station - 21 min walk
Demachiyanagi Station - 24 min walk
Mototanaka Station - 25 min walk
Keage Station - 23 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 24 min walk
Sanjo Keihan Station - 30 min walk
Restaurants
WOVEN - 6 min walk
きゃらばん - 7 min walk
まんぷくおにぎり米都北白川本店 - 9 min walk
Indigo - 8 min walk
茂庵 - 7 min walk
About this property
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto University and Heian Shrine. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious ryokan include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Kaiseki meal
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Tokonoma (alcove)
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Yoshida-sanso
Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Yoshida-sanso Ryokan
Ryokan Yoshida sanso
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Kyoto
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Ryokan
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryokan Yoshida-sanso offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Yoshida-sanso does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Yoshida-sanso and nearby?
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ryokan Yoshida-sanso?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ryokan Yoshida-sanso like?
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso is located by the river in Sakyo Ward, a short 11-minute walk from Kyoto University and 15 minutes' walk from Heian Shrine.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
An exceptional stay from start to finish. Gracious hospitality, a true time capsule with updates in all the right places. The japanese breakfast every day was truly memorable, and the coffee shop on the property was beautiful as well. I could not recommend more, 10/10 stay, worth the price! We stayed in the private cabin and it was perfect.
Phil
Phil, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Myself and my girlfriend stayed here for 2 nights we had the private residence. Beautiful place, fell in love with it but the moment we stepped foot init
Rojdan
Rojdan, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Youngju
Youngju, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Wow - we have just checked out from a 1 night stay at this Yoshida Sanso and we were truly amazed at both the place itself and even more so the lovely people that looked after us so well! We are celebrating our honeymoon in Japan and the family who run the Ryokan couldn’t have done more to make our stay a more memorable one! Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful and authentic Ryokan experience! ❤️
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Huyen
Huyen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
In original condition. Maintained from 1930's.
Expensive but price of heritage.
Tony
Tony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2023
Very beautiful hotel. We stayed in the Detached house “Hanare”, very magical place. The breakfast is delicious and the coffee shop was all for us before it opens to guests at 11:00AM, they even gave my son a small lovely gift. The staff are really dedicated and treated us very warmly, just like a family.
maitha
maitha, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2022
Simply amazing experience. Refined elegance in every way.
Charles
Charles, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2019
beautiful and perfect location close to the university.
Verified traveler
5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2019
Amy
Amy, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2019
It is a historical place once belonging to a member from the Imperial family. The current members try to uphold some of the old traditions. Our room overlooked the garden as was very spacious. Our first breakfast was served in a sitting room upstairs which was private. The second morning in a beautiful room overlooking their beautiful garden. Beautiful service and delicious food Japanese one morning and Continental the next. A gorgeous Ryokan experience.
Monica
Monica, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2019
Incredible in every way, so serene and perfect service. The breakfast and dinner were superb. Such an enjoyable stay.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 22, 2019
Expensive and touristy
We had a nice stay at this ryokan, but it was extremely "touristy" as opposed to genuine. Service was good and food was ok but nothing was excellent. The house is beautiful and in a great spot for visiting some nice temples and the philosophers walk along the small river branch. Nice for couples that the bath is private and thus can be gender shared. Everything very clean. However, in total, this was extraordinarily priced (both the lodging and the food) for what it was.
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1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2019
Magical and Historic
Yoshida sanso is a magical place and the proprietors are wonderful people. Also, you can walk to the Philosophers Path which is one of the most beautiful walks in Kyoto. The food was incredible, I highly recommend trying their dinner and breakfast, though we only had the breakfast. Be sure to arrive on time to allow yourself plenty of time to experience and enjoy the property.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2019
Excellent experience all around. Highly recommended.
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2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2018
An experience of a lifetime, impossible to rate on a computer. It was warm, wonderful, authentic, clean, caring, delicious food and one of the most special and meaningful stay of our entire Japan vacation, top 3 lifetime.
Dana
Dana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2018
Beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan! A very unique experience with some of the best dining found in Japan.
Harrison
Harrison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2018
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2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2018
Unforgettable experience — a dream of a hotel! Most highly recommended
Luca
Luca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2018
Beautiful traditional Japanese building.
love the location, the view. All the staff is very kind, especially the Japanese style breakfast, definitely made my day. the last day we booked a shuttle service to the Kansai Airport, they helped us to storage luggage till late afternoon and served us their delicious Japanese coffee in the small but cozy tea house. that's very warm and thank you very much.
eva
eva, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 5, 2017
Calm, peaceful and relax, warm welcome, friendly and good service.