"While I am certain similar places can be found by the dozen, I doubt there are many more where one can fully enjoy the true experience of Japanese lifestyle in a 100-year old traditional house ran by a charming young octogenarian."
Jacques from Austria
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"This traditional inn gave me exactly the stay in Kyoto that I'd hoped for!"
Yasmin from United States
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"The property is a classic modest Ryokan, VERY unique and super cute."
Arianne
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Traditional family-run inn in central Kyoto, 10-minute walk from Gion
Accommodations
Ryokan Nakajimaya offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors, futon bedding, and yukata robes for guests to wear during their stay. Each room includes air conditioning, a TV, an electric kettle, and free toiletries. Guest rooms have a work desk and direct access to a shared bathroom.
Amenities
The property has a serene garden and a communal seating area for guest use. Daily housekeeping is provided, and luggage storage is available before check-in or after checkout. The inn supplies fire extinguishers and smoke alarms on each floor.
Location
Ryokan Nakajimaya sits on a quiet back street a short walk from the Shijo Karasuma shopping area. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 45 km away.
Guest Services
The inn is run by a family that has owned the property for more than 70 years. The hosts greet guests upon arrival with green tea and a Japanese cake. An 11 p.m. curfew is in place for security, and hotel staff prepare the traditional bath in the evening upon request.
Children
Family rooms are available for guests traveling with children. The tatami floors and futon bedding accommodate multiple people in a single room. The property offers a safe and quiet environment for families with young children.
Highlights
Family: Inn run by same family for over 70 years
Rooms: Tatami floors, futon, yukata robes
Location: 10-minute walk to Gion district
Service: Daily housekeeping & luggage storage
Experience: Traditional green tea on arrival
Safety: Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, 11 p.m. curfew
“Staying here felt like a genuine immersion into Kyoto culture; the traditional Japanese-style rooms are spacious, and the small garden view from the first floor is a serene touch. The hosts are remarkably kind and accommodating, offering a warm, personal welcome that extends to offering tea and ensuring guests feel cared for, even with late-night arrivals. Its proximity to Kawaramachi and local eateries makes it a perfectly situated base for exploring the city.”
Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels
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2 persons
18 sq. feet
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10 sq. feet
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