The host is extremely friendly and helpful. I'm pretty sure he runs the place by himself and he does a great job. The facilities are beautiful: traditional look, sliding doors, antique furniture and decorations, tatami mats, heated floors, large family bathtub room with auto-filling tub large enough for 2 people (private bathroom in the room too). If you want the traditional feel this place delivers. Great location near transit and many restaurants. Nice riverside walk about 2 minutes away. Lots of supplies in the shared kitchen area: dishes, cutlery, coffee, mineral water, some spices and sauces, even sake you could try. The host provides a little instruction book that answered all the questions we had (for example, translated instructions for remote controls, recommendations for places to go, etc.). As a final note, the host even drove us to the train station when we left! We hope to stay here again!

The only downside we could think of for this place is that due to the style of building sound carries: you can hear other guests. Any place with this kind of design will have the same problem though, so I think you just have to be okay with being quiet and hope other guests show the same respect. As an after thought, it would be nice to have some microwave safe dishes and a tray for the toaster over to make heating up food easier.

Perfect location if you want a scenic stay near the river that’s walking distance to sights while avoiding the crowds. Great private soaking tub and spacious rooms. The owner was very gracious when we foolishly locked ourselves out of our room late at night.

It may be better suited for adults and couples than families as I think the owner is aiming for a meditative stay. There are a lot of rules regarding bringing food in the room and leaving by a certain time every afternoon for cleaning- all reasonable but challenging if traveling with a kid or teen who needs down time.

My boyfriend and I stayed for 6 nights. The host/hotel manager is absolutely phenomenal. We loved his presence and were very easy to contact via WhatsApp and ask about or tell anything. There were a washing machine for free use and he was taking very good care of his guest. No noise between neighbors or any other annoying sounds from the streets. Very calming and felt at home after just 3 nights. Sleeping on the futons on the floor was amazing for my back, had to get used to it the first 2 nights else it's been absolutely amazing. 10/10 would recommend everyone to go here and would gladly go again if I come to Japan again!

Very few things I didn't like.. It was only things that had nothing to do with the stay or the hotel - like the mosquitos when you went outside for a walk in the evening (that's the hit weather in Japan in September) or when it rained one day when we had to do laundry. Again this has NOTHING to do with the hotel or the stay, just life hahaha

The tatami beds were so comfortable and very easy to fall asleep on, i did not have any problem. I liked that it was very traditional so we got to experience staying in a historic traditional japanese room. My favorite thing about the property was the host. He was very communicative and friendly. He went out of his way to help one of us communicate with the police and embassy about a lost passport which led to us being able to retrieve our lost passport. I would stay here again and recommend anyone staying in kyoto to experience Hazuki Kyoto. He also has a cute sweet dog named Shin who was friendly with guest. (: We really enjoyed our stay.

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This hotel is a fantastic place to stay in Kyoto. It is in a traditional Japanese style. Super comfortable and the host was always available via text to answer any questions we had. It is also very well situated, walking distance from the popular Gion district and many other amazing areas of Kyoto. In particular, the communal bath tub that is available by reservation was a highlight, making our stay extra relaxing. The staff also went above and beyond for us - they returned a water bottle we had left behind by posting it to our next hotel in Tokyo free of charge. A truly friendly, comforting and relaxing experience.

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We loved our stay at Hazuki Kyoto! The location was perfect. A 5 minute walk to Kiyomizu-gojo station on the Keihan line. This provides great access to Tofuku-ji temple (a must), Uji and Demachiyanagi station for the connection to the Kuruma - Kibune walk. As Kyoto gets more crowded and busy these are great spots to escape the crowds. Top tip - get out early to enjoy Fushimi Inari. If you don't mind walking Kyoto Station is an easy 20 minute walk away. Nishiki market also very close by. The owner of Hazuki Kyoto is a superstar, very friendly and helpful. He organised our bags to be transported to our next travel spot. For travelers new to Japan, Yamamoto Transport can be a life saver to get heavy luggage around your travel spots. We had a bag transported up to Hokkaido, took 2 days and only cost ¥2,500. We have visited Japan, Kyoto numerous times and always use Yamamoto Transport. The room was more spacious than we thought it was going to be, clean towels every day, room was spotless, beds comfortable, great shower and 2 big windows to open and let the fresh air in. Hazuki Kyoto is on a quiet street so could leave the windows open at night. Air con available but we didn't need it. Yes the walls are thin but all the other guests were quiet and respectful so was not an issue. This place is beautiful and a must stay in Kyoto. We would definitely stay here again.

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We absolutely loved staying here. The owner was very communicative and was around during the day if we needed anything. He also had a gorgeous, cheeky Shiba dog who hung out at the hotel during the day and brought us immense joy when we returned to the hotel weary after a day of travel. Locating and accessing the property was easy on foot - we were advised to use a taxi service, although most taxi drivers actually won’t take you all the way to Hazuki Kyoto as the street is too narrow. Public transport and google maps was absolutely fine. The building itself is comprised of five guest suites over multiple floors, including a very large bath that you could reserve and a shared kitchenette. Our room had effective under-floor heating which was easily adjustable via new control panels on the walls. There were traditional floor mattresses on tatami mats, floor cushions, a functional bathroom with a shower, and a western-style dining area with table and chairs. We found the room (including the beds) extremely comfortable - the only thing we struggled with (as Westerners) was not having a sofa or armchair in which to cosy up and read a book in the evenings (although the appeal of Hazuki Kyoto is embracing Japanese-style living anyway!). We used the large bath twice; it was very comfortable and very hot. We didn’t cross paths with any other guests during our stay, although being a traditional Japanese house, there was minimal soundproofing. Other guests themselves were very quiet, but the sliding of doors or unclocking the front entrance was rather noisy. We weren’t awoken by it - but if you’re a light sleeper, bring some earplugs. The location was excellent. Within 20m of walking were an abundance of cafes and restaurants, the Manga Museum, and Nishiki Market. A 20m train ride took us to the Inari Gates, Nara Deer Park, and many beautiful temples and shrines. The owner kindly drove us to the train station the day we checked out, and gave us a warm goodbye.

It was wonderful experience for me and for my family. The design was increadibly beatiful and simple. We really felt the traditional japanese housing from inside to outside. Not just the house but the neighborhood was also quiet and wonderful. When you get out from house you step on a beatiful tarditional housing area with an old river next to it. Hazuki kyoto is not like a standard concrete building with interiors covered with japanase style. It is itself trditional ryokan from inside to outside. We loved it. The owner is a great man and we also loved him. We came to checkin late and he was out because he should have taken one of his hotel guest to hospital. He left right messages and right notes for us to checkin flawlessly. And we did. But he felt deeply sorry for this to happen. Even though It was totally ok for us. He apologized many many times. He presented gifts to us, to my son. We are deeply honored by him and his hotel and his country. I would definetely recommend to anybody who plan to go to Kyoto By the way There was ac, floor heating, beatiful and large private bathroom, room was also clean and enough for three. Close to convinient stores and metro station.

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Very homely yet professional total 5 rooms and each room gives a traditional Japanese fit. Washington facilities available with free washing machine, a microwave, a toaster, fridge, and dishes were provided like a home ! The owner was a wonderful human being who even went ahead and extended further support in guidance on where to visit and how to get there. There was a doggo sweet Shien who visited with the owner and was excellent experience. Preferred by foreigners and we as a couple from India stayed. Very happy that we selected this hotel. Many restaurant close by which are open even beyond 9. Restaurants nearby offer foreign and Japanese food and electric atmosphere ! Very close to the metro lines and near a river ! Amazing hotel feels like you’re at home !

This place was a wonderful surprise, traditional ryokan-like inn with a big and beautiful room, which felt more like a small museum than a city-centre hotel. Old timber, traditional Japanese tatami, slippers and futon with a view on a pretty little Japanese garden. The owner was extraordinarily kind, and knowledgeable about the area. Offered to help with booking anything we wanted to visit and rushed to the resort to let us in because we showed a bit earlier than expected. This is not a fully-staffed property which makes it more cosy and human. The owner speaks good English which was extremely useful for us. The location is good, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the metro line and close to the river and restaurant. It's situated in a traditional and quiet Kyoto street. This added so much magic to our trip. Strongly recommend!