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Matsubaya Ryokan
3.0 star property

Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Matsubaya Ryokan

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Daily English breakfast for a fee
Garden
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Reception

Overview of Matsubaya Ryokan

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150
  • Popular Locationしょうずや1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Station8 min walk
  • Popular LocationShijo Station15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Kawaramachi Station3 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Western-Style Standard Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Western-Style Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen

In-room dining

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom

In-room dining

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room

In-room dining

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Single Room

In-room dining

Japanese-Style Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View

In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom

In-room dining

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower

In-room dining

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Matsubaya Ryokan is located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is in a shopping district and near the boardwalk. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 8 min walk
  • Shijo Street - 16 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • 餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - 4 min walk
  • 牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - 5 min walk
  • スペインバル Santres - 5 min walk
  • ピザーラ京都中央 - 4 min walk
  • ザ キッチン カンラ - 3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a water dispenser
  • A TV in reception, a vending machine and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Matsubaya Ryokan feature perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and desks

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500–1,100 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 200–1,000 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately JPY 500 to 1100 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Matsubaya
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Ryokan Matsubaya
Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsubaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsubaya Ryokan located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kyoto Station is 8 minutes.

Matsubaya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 354 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room had a nice garden view. The location was nice, about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, making it easy to get to all sides of town and see the major sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Salome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matsubaya Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station where many food options are available. There is a convenience store in between. We split our time in Kyoto between this ryokan and a modern hotel near Kyoto Station. The modern hotel was wonderful, however, it will in time be blended in with all the other wonderful hotels we've stayed at, while it's unlikely we'll forget the traditional Japanese experience we got at the ryokan. We had a deluxe room with garden view. It was clean and had everything we needed. The futon beds were very comfortable. The only issue we had was that we couldn't turn off the lights at night while keeping the air-conditioning on at the same time. We opted for a Japanese breakfast - booking ahead of time is a must - and we really enjoyed it (we even learned from our host the correct way to eat the rice, namely, wrapping it in the seaweed wraps provided). In short, we recommend this ryokan if you're looking for a traditional Japanese experience in a reasonably-priced ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed a short period of time, but it’s a nice little property that’s a short distance from the station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Japanese style rooms with table, futons, water kettle, fridge, Yukata. Excellent host - super warm, welcoming and helpful. Friendly staff. This Ryokan is very convenient to Gion and the Kyoto Station. Bathroom is not large but it's not too small either.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Sunnyvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and service was lovely. The private bath was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to the train station my second time saying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and kind staff. Even helped us order food in the rain. Only complaint is that the bathrooms are a bit cramped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019