“Best Part of my Trip”

It’s true, they really do make you feel like family here. Their service goes above and beyond, and the food is so delicious. At dinner served by the riverside another group invited me to join them; the owner helped to translate and we had a great time laughing and sharing stories. It was the highli… more

It’s true, they really do make you feel like family here. Their service goes above and beyond, and the food is so delicious. At dinner served by the riverside another group invited me to join them; the owner helped to translate and we had a great time laughing and sharing stories. It was the highlight of my entire trip and I want to thank the staff for making it happen! Come here and spend at least two nights so you can really take in the scenery, walk to the local temples, relax in your yukata by the river and get away from the crowds. I went in early September- later in the autumn may be more busy with people coming to see the leaves change. I felt safe in the area as a solo female traveler and will definitely be back!

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“Nice ryokan ”

Nice ryokan in Takao, surrounded by rivers and mountains, a nice escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Took JR bus 3 from central exit of Kyoto station, takes about 45mins ride, 520yen. We called the hotel when boarding the bus, and they arranged to pick us up from the bus stop, every… more

Nice ryokan in Takao, surrounded by rivers and mountains, a nice escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Took JR bus 3 from central exit of Kyoto station, takes about 45mins ride, 520yen. We called the hotel when boarding the bus, and they arranged to pick us up from the bus stop, everything is perfect. We stayed for one night, and when we checked out, there is a shuttle bus service to Saga Arashiyama JR station. Dinner and breakfast are included, which taste wonderful! A great experience, trying out the public bath, and wearing the Yukata. A few famous temples nearby, but many steps to climb up. Overall an awesome ryokan experience which one should try out at least once for any visit to Japan! Not forgetting to mention, all the staff are very very friendly and give a homely kind of feel! Highly recommended! Really value for money!

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“Treated Like Family”

We stayed here for four nights while visiting the Kyoto area. Situated about 30-40 minutes outside of Kyoto, the area is full of beautiful nature and scenery away from the crowds of tourists in Kyoto. The hotel is older, but is impeccably clean and has a vintage charm as if you were staying with … more

We stayed here for four nights while visiting the Kyoto area. Situated about 30-40 minutes outside of Kyoto, the area is full of beautiful nature and scenery away from the crowds of tourists in Kyoto. The hotel is older, but is impeccably clean and has a vintage charm as if you were staying with a traditional Japanese family. They truly go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable through their generous hospitality. Need a ride into Kyoto? They have a daily 10am shuttle to take you there. Need laundry done? The owner’s sister will provide you a laundry basket for your dirty clothes and return it to you the next morning nicely washed and folded for no charge. Get sick? They will hand deliver you water, Japanese medicine, and provide you your meal directly in your room. Enjoy their delicious breakfast in the morning, catch their comfortable hotel shuttle to your Kyoto destination, then come back to the hotel afterwards to enjoy their onsen and soothe your tired body from a day of sightseeing. After the onsen, enjoy a delicious dinner and get a good nights rest. Or spend the day hiking up the hills to see some incredible views in absolute peace and tranquility far away from the crowds. Don’t forget to open the windows and listen to the sounds of the gentle river flowing 15 feet from your window. But more than the service, you truly feel their sincere warmth and kindness. It is the perfect relaxing retreat during your time in Kyoto. Come with a heart of gratitude and leave feeling relaxed and loved. A truly amazing and unforgettable experience.

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“Beautiful place to experience Japan”

This beautiful place is located in a picturesque village an hour outside of Kyoto, reachable by JR bus from the Kyoto station. The ryokan is a bit dated like other reviewers mentioned but to me that did not take away from the charm. We had a balcony facing the river and fell asleep listening to rus… more

This beautiful place is located in a picturesque village an hour outside of Kyoto, reachable by JR bus from the Kyoto station. The ryokan is a bit dated like other reviewers mentioned but to me that did not take away from the charm. We had a balcony facing the river and fell asleep listening to rushing water outside - so peaceful. The onsen on site was very nice and I definitely recommend checking it out. Breakfast was tasty and so was dinner - we opted in for the first night we were there. But what really makes this place is the staff - they are welcoming, friendly and will go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. They gave us rides to the station, helped us navigate the area despite the language barrier. Make sure to check out the three temples that are so close to the ryokan and dedicate a day to just being in Takao area. Location was a struggle for us. There is nothing around the area and it takes an hour by bus to get there. We wanted to explore some touristy places very early in the morning but that was made impossible due to bus schedule/distance of the ryokan. I would only recommend staying here one night and booking a more centrally located hotel for the rest of your stay. Definitely experience this and enjoy the area but do it just for Takao and save the rest of your Kyoto explorations for when you're staying close to downtown.

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