The food was absolutely amazing! The staff was incredible! This was a highlight of our trip! The entrance is right next to Yasaka shrine. GPS doesn’t have exactly the right location and if you don’t know what you’re looking for you might miss it. See the picture of the outside for reference!

Amazing staff, service, and meals. The space is gorgeous.

Remember to duck if you are tall.

The ryokan experience was great!

We were a bit shocked to know that the drinks during dinner are paid separately. If the dinner is included, one would expect to include drinks. The ryokan is not cheap, I think the value we paid for should be enough for a couple of drinks during dinner, it made no sense to not be included.

Friendly, helpful staff. Incredible food. Yuzu juice in the morning gets the motor running!

Noise from street. It would be great to have slippers that didn’t slip off.

I thought the variety of food that they provided was all delicious. I believe they have a rotating menu daily, and every breakfast meal I had was exceptional and delicious. The location was very nice since it was right next to a big temple and a popular shopping area. The bus stop was only a few minutes walk from the entrance to this ryokan which was really convenient!

I had wished that there were clearer instructions on how to find the ryokan. I'm sure that if you knew how to read Japanese, you would have been able to find it pretty easily, but for foreigners who don't know any Japanese, it was a little difficult. I wish I had taken pictures of the front entrance for future guests.

This ryokan was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The room was stunning—spacious and thoughtfully designed, with separate areas for the bedroom and living room, plus a balcony overlooking the lively main street. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help. The public hot tub was incredibly relaxing, beautifully enhanced with fragrant yuzu fruits that added a special touch. But the real standout was the dinner—what an incredible surprise! It felt like dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, with every dish crafted to perfection. The breakfast was also excellent—flavorful, varied, and a perfect start to the day.

Finding the entrance to the ryokan was a bit tricky at first—it would be helpful if the booking included clearer directions or even a photo of the entrance to guide guests. That said, while the stay was on the pricier side, I genuinely believe it was well worth it for the experience, comfort, and service we received.

This is indeed a traditional Japanese hotel, in every aspect - the bed (surprisingly, it was really comfortable), the shower (I had a hard time figuring out how to use it), and the breakfast (I tasted a variety of foods for the first time). The hotel service was courteous and the location was perfect.

After check-in, they brought me tea to my room, which was nice. After that, I went outside the hotel and when I returned, I saw that the tea tray was gone. I felt uncomfortable that they entered the room without my knowledge when I wasn't there/didn't ask/wasn't told... But other than that it was magical.

The bountiful mutli-plate breakfast was overwhelming and charming. the location for meals was gorgeous and I loved the yukata and sandal dress code. I was nervous at first about sleeping "on the floor" but the mattress, pillows, and duvet were very comfortable. was grateful for the "modern" bathroom facilities. highly recommend trying this type of hotel at least once in Japan. Yasaka shrine is literally next door and the hotel grounds are lovely.

I did correspond a few times about breakfast and dietary but had to remind the front desk again upon arrival. I am 178cm 5'9" and banged my head on the doors so many times! this is my fault not the hotel's but tall people, beware! we did not know how to use the complimentary tea set, again my issue not the hotel.

We had a wonderful experience at the Yuzuya Ryokan. The establishment has an authentic charm that takes us on a journey into Japanese culture. Everything is luxury, calm and voluptuousness. The Japanese-style rooms are pleasant and comfortable with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Common places are attractive and aesthetic, particularly the bath which allows you to try Japanese culture in yuzu-flavored water. Regarding gastronomy, we had a Japanese dinner and breakfast, we were not disappointed. The dishes are delicate, refined and elegantly presented. 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 at the yuzuya ryokan. I will definitely stay there again during a new trip to Kyoto.

I had dinner and breakfast during my stay at Yuzuya Ryokan, and the food was incredible. The ingredients were top quality and super tasty. I highly recommend eating here! The location is superb and easy to get to via bus - being right beside the Yasaka Shrine further emphasises the traditional feel of the ryokan and its beauty.

I can't seem to find anything wrong with the hotel. It was a great experience staying at a traditional ryokan, and the service was excellent.