The Hayashi family has managed this inn, just east of Higashi Honganji Temple, since the late Edo Period; it's now under ownership of the fifth Hayashi generation. Long an old wooden ryokan with character, in 2008 it was torn down and enlarged, though some architectural details were salvaged. In any case, on the ground floor is a courtyard garden and lounge that's a good place to connect with other travelers or converse with the owners about sightseeing in Kyoto. Nearby is a company that rents bicycles. Rooms are mostly Japanese style, with the best overlooking the garden. Also good bets are five Western-style rooms on the fifth floor with kitchenettes and tiny balconies. For families, a combination suite is big enough for six people, with beds and futon along with two bathrooms.
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Matsubaya Ryokan
Higashinotoin Nishi, Kamijuzuyamachi Dori, Shimogyo-ku
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Neighborhood
Around Kyoto Station
Transportation
Station: Kyoto (10 min.)
Phone
075/351-3727
Prices
¥4,600–¥8,800 single without bathroom, ¥7,200–¥10,300 single with bathroom; ¥8,600–¥15,600 double without bathroom, ¥11,800–¥18,000 double with bathroom
Units
32 units (30 with bathroom)
Amenities
Wi-Fi
URL
https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/matsubaya-inn.html?aid=1254987 &label=frommers-hotelpage-deeplink
Web site
Matsubaya Ryokan

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Higashinotoin Nishi, Kamijuzuyamachi Dori, Shimogyo-ku KyotoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.