This was a true gem! A historic inn with two guest rooms and extremely welcoming hosts. Near a train stop and a bus stop. Perfect for our family with two teens.

This was the first ryokan we ever stayed at and we loved it. Yoko is so warm and welcoming! She speaks perfect English and is a perfect host. She helped us find a good bike rental and forward our luggage, and it's obvious that she cares a lot about her inn and taking care of her guests. We enjoyed talking to her about our day and learning about the ryokan. Yoko's colleague was also super sweet and lovely. We loved the traditional breakfast, it was so tasty and carefully prepared. The room was gorgeous and very clean, and the futon was very comfortable. There was air conditioning which was great since we had hot weather. The location is also excellent in a charming neighborhood with many dining options. When we come back to Kyoto one day, I would love to stay at Mitsuki again.

Everything was wonderful.

I could not recommend this place enough. The ryokan is traditional style but newly made with very high quality and super clean. Great quiet area with lovely small restaurants, tea shops and wine bars near by. Also lovely walking or running in imperial park near by. We slept super well (unlike at other ryokans we stayed at). Breakfast is also AMAZING. You can choose Japanese or western - both fantastic. But what really makes this place is Yoko who runs it. She speaks very good English and gives an amazing service and recommendations and is lovely to talk to. She runs a tiny cute bar downstairs which is great for a nightcap.

Everything was 10/10

Host Yoko has impeccable taste. This ryokan is just gorgeous, a masterpiece of old Japanese woodworking. There are only two guest spaces in the house. The one we had was a large bedroom, separate bathroom, additional toilet room, dressing room, and connecting hallway. All of the fixtures are modern and beautiful, including a deep bath and a high powered shower. Wearing kimonos downstairs for Japanese breakfast was a treat. If you're looking for a traditional experience with fully modern comfort, Yoko's house cannot be beat.

This was truly a wonderful experience! As both a "Ryokan stay" as well as a great place to relax, all expectations were met and exceeded. Coming up from running the Tokyo Marathon, a Kyoto Ryokan is a great place to chill out from frenetic Tokyo. If you've not stayed at a Ryokan, make sure to look at the pictures to understand what a Ryokan is meant to represent. Having stayed at Ryokans before, I can confidently say that Mitsuki was the best of all. There is a loving attention to detail, super clean, and above all a great feeling of peace. Yoko and Tomomi san were the absolute best hosts and encompassed the spirit the well defines Mitsuki. Plus they helped me with my beginner Japanese. :-) Kyoto is a wonderful town to visit, and Mitsuki is well placed for easy access to both attractions and transit. The actual location is on a peaceful street, it was great to be able to sleep in a very quiet place. I enjoy sleeping on a futon, that's generally part of staying at a Ryokan. Also, the provided Japanese breakfast was first class, I really enjoyed that. Believe they bring in a professional chef to make that meal. All the photos on Booking show well what you will get when you arrive and stay. I look forward to coming back, I've set it as a goal for next year. Many thanks to Yoko and Tomomi san! 最高でした -Tom

Nothing other than booking a longer stay. I'll do that next time.

This is a beautiful, traditional place to stay and we will never forget it. The flower arrangements and wall hangings are lovely, as are the pieces of pottery at breakfast and for tea. The neighborhood has several historical sites and incredible places to eat within walking distance, and is great for access to local transportation to get to various palaces and pavilions. Yoko is a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome. The traditional Japanese breakfast was beautiful, tasty, healthy and filling.

For us, sleeping on traditional futon mattresses on the tatami mat floor was very comfortable and added to the experience. This is just something to be aware of if you have mobility challenges.

Yoko and the whole staff were so kind and gracious to us. They were very accommodating for our needs. The home itself is lovely and located in an awesome spot. Really close to the train station and the Imperial Palace. The Japanese style breakfast was beautiful, relaxing, and delicious. The staff were also very gracious in letting me practice my Japanese with them (even teaching me some words and phrases). However, they also speak English which was great for my non-Japanese speaking travel companions. Honestly, it was such a pleasant experience that we were sad to leave. We will absolutely return when we visit Kyoto again.

The property felt very authentic and was beyond great service. Yoko was fabulous and it was an absolute treat to spend time Together She offered me many resources, including a beautiful local steak dinner and made the reservations on my behalf. The most amazing feature, though was the beautiful traditional breakfast that she brought for me to enjoy. In so many ways, it felt like staying at the home of a beloved cousin. This was my first time using Booking.com and it was an absolute pleasure

The property itself was absolute perfection, beautifully maintained, and with an authentic and traditional feel. There was nothing about the property that I could suggest for improvement. It was absolute perfection.

Beautiful traditional Japanese ryokan which was spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The best place we stayed during our 2 weeks in Japan. What truly made it special was Yoko who was the perfect host. She was very welcoming and friendly, spoke great English and gave us some fantastic recommendations of places to eat in the local area which we would never have found otherwise (Yoko even contacted the restaurants to make reservations for us). We would definitely stay again!

The location was pretty close to the metro station, and the location was right next to my favorite matcha place - Yugen! The ryokan stay was absolutely amazing! Yoko was such a great host, always providing us with so much advice and tips to explore our first trip to Kyoto! The staff are also super friendly, and I highly recommend eating the breakfast. It's $15 additional per day, but it was worth! The stay was so peaceful and comfortable with such clean rooms and many amenities, and having the garden view in our room made our stay extra special!