Great location and the road noise wasn't too bad. Wonderful kind, helpful, serene staff. Incredible Japanese multi-course dinner and even if you don't like tiny tastings and odd things it is a real experience. The down sides for us were a terribly noisey room next to the kitchen fans which went all night and the place is a bit cold.... More

My mother, though Japanese, had never actually visited Japan so for her 70th birthday we treated her to a whirlwind Japan adventure. Kyoto was naturally on the list of places to visit and the Yuzuya Ryokan - although we only stayed for one night - was probably one of the best parts of our visit to Kyoto. The staff was... More

This is a luxury boutique Ryoken with a very good location in Kyoto. It's pricey, but quite a unique experience. The property itself is very small, set in compact but lovely grounds. Most (or maybe all) the rooms are on an upper level only accessible by a narrow set of steps. The rooms are compact but spacious, multi-dimensional unlike the... More

Our fellow travellers are right. This is a gorgeous and well located Ryokan and the room are as spaciousas the staff is fiendly and helpfull. But it is very very expensive, especially for a couple travelling with an adolescent child. Rooms are inconvenient for three people: no place to sit during the day (the futon are back in the cupboard... More

I don't have much to add - the food was great and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Location (next to the Yasaka Shrine) was very convenient. My only nitpick is that i stayed with two friends and they put us all in one room. I get the impression that if we had booked separately rather than in one... More

The Mrs chose this hotel because she wanted to experience a real Ryokan. Well, I think she got it. For the record, my wife STILL talks about this place even after a year has passed. The service was absolutely amazing. We had already been in Japan for over a week and thought we were used to the Japanese ways, but... More

This Ryokan is very expensive but also one of the best locations in Kyoto. The atmosphere is so peaceful that you almost cannot believe there's any traffic outside (and there is!). Great loction for both couples and business trips.

Excellently located, right next to the Yasaka Shrine in the heart of Gion, Yuzuya Ryokan is the perfect place to experience traditional Japanese hospitality. The setting of the Ryokan is amazing, once through the street gate, you enter a place of true tranquility and beauty. Our room was delightful, with antique furnishings and Hinoki bath of Japanese cyprus. We were... More

Top-5 of boutiques at which I have stayed in the world. Not cheap, but worth it if seeking a special time away. Incredible staff, beautiful/chic/simple property. Well located. Authentic beautiful food.