This Inn, built in 1909, skilfully balances a beautiful, awe-inspiring stay in the past, with modern comforts such as stunning bathrooms & air conditioning. The staff are extraordinary and lovely, with plenty of English and patience for our limited Japanese. The futons were very comfortable (with an extra layer happily provided for one of us, as desired). The Japanese breakfast is exceptional and a great experience. The library room is a place of remarkable tranquility, with delicious & complimentary tea, coffee and treats. It took our family of 5 a moment, to transition from our usually hectic, ordered, modern life to the calm and very different nature of a Ryokarn but we are so glad we did. Spending two nights was ideal.

The online photos don’t do justice to this masterpiece. The rooms contain more texture and warmth than shown.

Toshiharu is an exceptional Ryokan located in the center of Kyoto. We have never stayed in a better accommodation, anywhere. 5 Star Quality- The staff- exceptional, the breakfasts delicious and exquisite bentos each morning. The beds comfortable. The Onsen (included with your stay) prepared by the staff each night after a long day walking was amazing. This was a once in a lifetime experience. We stayed 5 nights and the service was consistent. The staff was so gracious and helped with any need we had. Dinner reservations, questions about getting places and so much more. They were so kind. We felt like we were their most important guests.

We loved everything about our stay.

This is the most tranquil, beautiful place we’ve ever had the pleasure to stay. After a crazy first few days in Tokyo, we were keen to unwind in Kyoto in line with the temple and shrine visits we had lined up. The staff in this ryokan work exceptionally hard to make sure your stay is comfortable - they spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly. We were given yukata to wear, served traditional Japanese breakfast at a time of our choosing each morning and took shared baths in one of two lovely private bathrooms. Our futons were warm and comfortable, and the room equipped with water, WiFi, tea, a hairdryer and air conditioning. I didn’t want to leave and hope to go back some day!

The staff were so friendly, warm and accommodating. We stayed in the Satsuki room so we had our own bathroom as well as private courtyard that was absolutely stunning to wake up to and really added to the overall experience. You can tell the owners and staff take a lot of pride in their business, as though the inn was old and some things weren't the most up to date, it was always very clean and fully stocked whenever we returned. The location is only a five minute walk to the train/bus station as well as a main road but somehow it still feels tranquil and quiet. Definitely one of the best parts of our stay!

We knew about the shared washrooms so this is just small negative, but booking time even just for a shower can be inconvenient when you haven't necessarily made plans for the day and don't know when you're returning. But even then, the staff are as accommodating as they can be if you want to book some time last minute (:

Loved the experience of a traditional Japanese house. After a few days you really get an insight into Japanese culture that you won't get from a modern hotel. The staff were amazingly welcoming and helpful and you get to understand the Japanese way of doing things: everything is done with precision, with a real appreciation for the guests and the atmosphere is wonderfully calm.

Having to book ahead to use the shower/bathroom was a little inconvenient and you don't have en-suite facilities (but that's part of the experience in a traditional building).

This was a beautiful Japanese Ryokan. The building is historic and has largely retained its Edo period charm, with some modern amenities for bathrooms and wash basins for comfort. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the Japanese traditional breakfast was very fresh and authentic, with fine attention to detail. Fresh flowers were placed around the ryokan, and it also has a beautiful zen garden in the centre to appreciate. The hot baths were clean and well kept.

Unfortunately some guests either don't understand or appreciate that a traditional ryokan is made from wood and paper screens, and noise travels easily. Some other guests were quite noisey late at night, and they were very audible in my room. I would suggest that the ryokan remind all guests to be mindful of other guests and keep noise to a minimum, so everyone can enjoy the peace of the setting.

We were not disappointed and got the experience we paid for. We were treated with the utmost respect and waited on like VIPs. We stayed in the main downstairs room Satsuki and felt like King and Queen, so much so, we stayed in the Ryokan all day to rejuvenate. All the guests upstairs were so happy to be there too!! The hour long baths were divine. The traditional breakfast was generous. In fact, all of the staff were so serene and traditionally accomodating we couldn't thank them enough for making our romantic stay so special. The rooms were spotless and authentic. The beds were super comfy and our gowns, socks and shoes made us feel like home. Our garden gave me so much joy just looking at it and being in it. Our outside toilet was clean and delightful and we were glad to have it.

The breakfast was amazing. I would definitely recommend this. If you have it late in the morning, you will only need to eat a snack for lunch. And we enjoyed the traditional Japanese wooden bath. All of the staff are exceptional

Unfortunately, I could not find a comfortable spot in our room to read or just relax. The seating at the small table in our bedroom, as well as in the living area, were too low. The only place in our unit I could sit comfortably was on the steps outside our door overlooking the garden. There is also a small library I could have sat but preferred something in my room

We had a wonderful experience. The establishment has an authentic charm that takes us on a journey into Japanese culture.The Japanese-style rooms are pleasant and comfortable with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Common places are attractive and aesthetic. the bath which allows you to try Japanese culture. Regarding gastronomy, we had a Japanese breakfast, we were not disappointed. The dishes are delicate. Despite our different culinary habits (notably savory breakfast is not in our culture), we were pleasantly surprised by this meal and it was an authentic experience. The staff is very helpful, smiling, attentive to our expectations to ensure that we have a pleasant stay.

This place felt absolutely magical and we loved our time so much. The staff, the building, the location, everything was just perfect. In particular the lady that gave us the tour was absolutely superb. She had such a lovely way with her wonderfully humourous explanations that we instantly felt more at home than either of us can ever really recall feeling outside of our actual house. And the building and gardens are even more beautiful in real life than they are in the pictures. Thank you so much!

We wish we could have stayed for another night or two.