Elegant Accommodation: Ryokan Inakatei in Kyoto offers a serene garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a public bath, housekeeping service, and breakfast in the room.
Comfortable Amenities: The ryokan features air-conditioning, a hairdryer, yukata, free toiletries, and a TV. Shared bathrooms are available.
Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 46 km away. Nearby attractions include Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Shoren-in Temple.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its quietness, attentive host, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“We visited Inakatei in October during our honeymoon for 2 nights to have a real Ryokan (200 years old) experience.
Our visit in Inakatei Ryokan was wonderful. For a long time we have not met such a hospitable host - the Lady provided us with all...”
Charlie
Germany
“Amazing location, down a quiet street within easy walking distance to all the main sites of Gion. The host was very kind, always available and even gave me a gift of teas when I was leaving as I loved the ones provided so much. Room cleaned and...”
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Aisling
United Kingdom
“The house is a beautiful 200 year old home and the owner is so lovely. It’s located very close to the stunning Kiyomizu dera temple and in good walking distance of shops and cafes. The property itself has character and the sleeping arrangements...”
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Samuel
United Kingdom
“Incredible location, charming traditional style, and an incredible and attentive land lady who was so helpful and also very charming despite the language barrier.”
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Allen
United Kingdom
“The hostess was lovely, very kind and charming and would always come out to say hello when I returned.
The small teahouse I stayed in was perfect for a solo traveller, and the location was very quiet and close to several temple sites for visiting.”
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Steven
Switzerland
“This place is incredible. Right in the inner heart of Kyoto's old town, hidden among narrow streets so beautiful that photography is forbidden. I never experienced such caring and attentive service in a place to stay. It's like stepping back in...”
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Konstantinos
United Kingdom
“Ryokan Inakatei was the perfect place to stay during my holiday in Kyoto! It is located at the heart of the historic neighbourhood of Gion, near many temples and attractions, and preserves a traditional way of living. Opening my shoji-style door...”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Great experience staying in a traditional Ryokan guesthouse. Wearing kimonos and having breakfast in traditional surroundings added to a great experience.”
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Dyfed
United Kingdom
“It was completely traditional and such a beautiful Japanese building. Perfect for seeing Gion, Kyoto. Our host was the sweetest lady and so welcoming. Highly recommend. Futon beds are a dream.”
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Veronique
United Kingdom
“An ancient ryokan, owned by the same family for 200 years, set on a beautiful ‘no photo’ back street in Kyoto’s Gion district. A quick stroll to everything in the historic Gion / Higashimaya area, 10 min walk to the station and river.
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Property surroundings
House rules
Ryokan Inakatei takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:30 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
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