During our tour of Japan, we wanted to experience a more traditional style of Japanese accommodation. Takasegawa Bettei, is a 'ryokan' (villa) style property on a quiet residential street. On arrival we received the warmest welcome from very helpful, kimono wearing, English speaking staff who taught us about the etiquette of wearing 'uwabaki' slippers everywhere inside the building. The bedrooms were modest but gorgeous with wood panelling, paper blinds, 'zaizu' chairs, and lcaquerwear ornaments. The bathroom was wood panelled with a traditional cypress wood bath and everywhere was spotlessly clean. Yet we had all the mod-cons with good wi-fi connection, amazing automatic bathroom, flat screen TV, fridge, safe, tea/coffee making facilities and light switches and sockets in all the right places etc. Most importantly the large bed was comfortable. The location was great with the historic district of Gion about 15 minutes walk away including the Kyoto National Museum and numerous temples. It was easy to reach the centre of Kyoto on foot or via Shichijo station (2 stops on the Keihan line). There were plenty of good places to eat nearby plus 2 very good craft beer micro- breweries within a couple of minutes walk from the front door! We really couldn't recommend this place more.

It's not a 5 star Western style hotel, but it's lovely, clean, comfortable and great value so you won't be disappointed - Just go-ahead and book!

We had an incredible stay at this hotel and cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and stress-free. The location is also unbeatable – centrally located with easy access to major attractions and transport links. What truly set this hotel apart, though, was the exceptional care and attention we received from the staff. My wife was in her first trimester of pregnancy and unfortunately became unwell after a long flight. The hotel staff immediately stepped in to help, offering us ginger tea to help with her nausea and making sure she was as comfortable as possible. They even allowed us to use their phone to contact the airline and rearrange our flights without any hesitation – a gesture that truly saved us from a lot of stress. Another highlight was the breakfast, which was not only delicious but also handled with impressive attention to detail. One morning, the staff noticed that we weren’t eating the vegetarian sausage that came with our meal. Without us even mentioning it, they kindly asked if we would like to replace it with something else. This level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail really stood out and made us feel genuinely cared for. Throughout our stay, the staff consistently checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Their warmth and genuine care made a huge difference in our experience. If you’re looking for a hotel with top-notch service, a convenient location, and staff who truly care about their guests, this is the place to stay. We will absolutely be returning on our next trip!

Stayed here for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. The hotel is in a quiet location about 15 minutes walk from Kyoto station. You are greeted at reception where you remove your shoes and leave them in a locker. Sandals are provided for walking around the hotel. The room was a traditional style room with tatami flooring. It was large, very clean with a big, comfortable bed. The bathroom has an amazing, deep cyprus wooden bath and a shower. Breakfast was served to the room and was a choice of Western or Japanese, both were excellent but we preferred the Japanese breakfast. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Would recommend this hotel and would stay here again.

This is one of the best hotel I ever stayed. The staffs are really professional and they really prioritise the guest alot. Offering hand warmer everytime we head out as it is winter. Greeting and bowing each and everytime they see the guest. There are no communication barrier as they speak really good English. Top notch customer service.

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Very modern take on a traditional Japanese room, the tatami in the room was nice, the hinoki tub is excellent and the western style bed was appreciated. The lighting in the room is dimmable with multiple zones to get it exactly right. The windows have the traditional sliding screens to cover them but a blackout shade pulls down to get total darkness.

The light in the bathroom is motion activated which means if you get up in the middle of the night to use it, you get blasted with light. You have to leave your shoes at the door of the hotel (in a locker which is nice) but it can be a bit inconvenient to have to swap to slippers if you just need to run in for something, overall the stay was great.

I can't say enough great things about this property! The location is good. It is about a 15 minute walk from the Shinkansen train station. It is located along a small creek on a quiet back road in a neighborhood that is absolutely delightful to walk around and explore. There are many great restaurants and services nearby, including restaurants, shops, and coin laundry. The subway is a very short walk away. The main shopping district is about a 15-20 minute walk away. The hotel staff were some of the most warm, personable, and kindest folks I have ever met. They made us feel welcome and special from the moment we walked into their facility. The rooms were beautiful and the views of the surrounding neighborhood and mountains in the distances were very quaint. I love the traditional ryokan vibes, but with modern comfort. The cypress bath tubs were stunning. And the room was so big! My friend ordered the traditional Japanese breakfast and raves about it constantly. We ended up buying ourselves the yukatas from this place so we can put them on and remember our time here. This place is special

This is a fantastic hotel. Traditional but so comfortable and whisper quiet. The rooms are huge and we loved the bath and breakfast too. The staff were incredibly helpful and ordered us Taxi so easily. I was unwell during my stay and they were very attentive and let us check in early which is absolutely not normal practice so this was much appreciated. The cute canal out the front has a gorgeous cafe and a delicious Lebanese fusion gem of a restaurant very close by so a fabulous option when wanting to say close by for lunch or dinner. The staff are really excellent and make your stay so easy. The philosopher's path was the most beautiful experience of our trip as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Go early .. 9 am is ok and enjoy this magical experience…actually quite surreal.

Nothing we loved it all.

Very nice, quiet location on the side of a small canal, very close to the Kamo river, less than 15 minutes walk from Kyoto Station (with lots of bags!). Easy access to many mainstream Kyoto attractions either on foot or via railway/bus (5 minutes away). New building with large, bright, well-appointed room and well-designed bathroom. Tatami floor and very comfortable Western-style bed. Kind and helpful staff who speak good English, remember you by name and know your room number if you ask for anything. Super-fast and cheap (for a hotel!) laundry service. Room service for breakfast. Excellent quality toiletries (L'Occitaine), and complimentary mineral water, Nespresso capsules and green tea refilled every day. Good electricals and excellent wifi, with some thinking about how people use hotels: they have provided a little phone power charger with cabling for micro-USB, USB-C and Apple/Lightning. No messing about with adaptors, finding chargers buried in suitcases, or finding that the charger doesn't work with Japanese sockets or voltage.

Breakfast wasn't bad, but not excellent either (fridge-cold hard boiled egg, sausages and bacon are hard to stomach for me) - perhaps the optional Japanese-style breakfast would have been better, but we didn't pay the extra for it, so we don't know.

The hotel is very centrally located and only a 5 minute walk to the metro, 10 minute walk to the train and 15 minute walk to the bullet train. The hotel staff are very accommodating. They offered handwarmers, umbrellas and many other convenient amenities. We even had laundry done by them at a very reasonable cost. The breakfast was outstanding. We tried the traditional breakfast and switched to the American breakfast (we liked the American breakfast better). One day we left before breakfast so they provided us a take out bag of snacks and drinks the night before. We loved the pine bathtub and the mini split in the room to keep the room cool at night. We would highly recommend!

The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was a bit far from Gion and Kyoto station, but it is in a very peaceful area close to a small stream. I opted for the Japanese breakfast, which was delivered to my room by a friendly member of staff. The food itself was delicious. I also enjoyed using the cyprus bathtub that came with my room. It was the perfect way to relax after a long day of walking around Kyoto. The location is quiet and beautiful; perfect for someone looking for relaxation and taking in the sights of Kyoto. I would definitely recommend this establishment and I hope to visit again soon!

The hotel was a bit far from Gion and Kyoto station. It took me about 25 minutes to walk to Gion. There is a subway line closeby which makes it much easier to get around, but just consider this if you are planning to only walk around the city.