WOW!!! This was my big hotel splurge for my trip to Japan, and it did NOT disappoint! The staff spoiled us rotten and even accommodated an extra person added to my travel party at the last minute. They greeted us on the road leading in and showed us where to park, then they carried our bags in for us. One of my friends had dietary restrictions, and the staff was so accommodating and prepared special food for her. The private bath in our room was PHENOMENAL, and the public baths were clean and so relaxing. The food was incredible, and they will feed you till you pop. The location was gorgeous. I can't rave enough about this place!!!

The meals were DELICIOUS - the food, value/portions, and service all really exceeded our expectations. It was fun to learn about the traditional garments and wear those while on site. The room was comfortable and clean. The outside tub at our room was pre-heated and lovely. The welcome we received was warm and the tea service in our room was also welcoming and a nice touch. They also offered a shuttle to/from the train station, which was a nice feature.

The room was a bit less luxurious than it appeared in the fish-eye pictures on the Booking.com page. The tub was a bit smaller than expected, the decor was a little shabby, but overall we really enjoyed our stay. Overall worth the price, but a little under expectations based on the photos we had seen.

The location is absolutely beautiful - you will immediately feel at peace. We went in August so the foliage was a bright vibrant green. Though communal baths are available - highly recommend getting a room with a private onsen. The accommodation is what you’d expect of a traditional style ryokan - charmingly rustic. Dinner was served outside by the river, making it feel so special. The kaiseki on the first night was delicious, but the portions were much smaller than what we previously experienced at a different ryokan. Bring some snacks with you if you have a big appetite (there is a small fridge in the rooms to keep your own food/drinks in). Thoroughly enjoyed the sukiyaki dinner on our second night - it was our first time having this dish and loved the theatre of watching the food cook in front of you. It was a lovely surprise being able to chat and take a photo with maiko (apprentice geisha) before their performance. Seeing their immaculate makeup and kimono up close makes you appreciate the effort involved. I believe this is only available Friday - Sunday so definitely plan your trip ok these days if it’s something you want to experience. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Overall a magical place. Highly recommend!!!

Would be nice if they could have reached out after booking to advise on how to get there. Though my fault - I only realised the day before that the location wasn’t within walking distance of public transport. Give them a call and request a shuttle pick up from Hanazono station. I was given the option of 3:10, 4:10 or 5:10. The driver arrived promptly and was very friendly. They can also drive you back to the station on your last day, so long as you check out at 10:15.

Beautiful location and experience. Very very peaceful. The surroundings are stunning, make sure you take a walk around! The private bath was fabulous, and the room was very clean. The set meal was nice, and well prepared. If you don’t like “traditional” Japanese foods (tofu, pickled veg etc.) /set meals, I would enquire about the options. You can get a shuttle to and from the property from the JR station - just enquire to find out the information. I would recommend bringing some drinks and snacks (if you like that type of thing) as there isn’t much around if you want this.

The bus arrived on time to fetch us from the station. When we arrived at the Annex it was like we had stepped into another world. It was so peaceful and quiet. Staff were friendly and efficient. Dinner and breakfast were exceptional. The room was comfortable and we loved having our own private hot tub.

Check-in and check-out times were quite restrictive. We had hoped to go on some of the walks and enjoy the surroundings but didn't have enough time because of the late check-in and early check-out and shuttle to the station. The check-in form said that there would be entertainment during dinner, however, this did not take place. It was other guests and not staff that told us that there was nothing else on because it was a weekday.

Amazing work, really good value for money, a best in class experience. We loved the yukata included, the lunch service was amazing and we loved the maiko's dance. I really loved the private onsen which was already prepared when we got there. On top of it, the beds were really comfortable, the included ammenities were really nice as well All I hoped after a day of travel was to be taken care of, have a long onsen session, go to eat and sleep! and here at Momijyia thats what I got, from the moment we arrived at the check in counter till we departured. I can't recommend it enough!

Staying at Momijya was one of the top highlights of our Japan trip! The nature surrounding us was beautiful and we enjoyed our traditional ryokan experience with an outdoor bath tub. There was also a free shuttle bus service which was useful and the staff were super friendly. The meals included with our stay were amazing too (so much food!) and they were attentive to our dietary requirements (we messaged prior to our trip). May be pricey, but I think it was worth it :)

Had to do our own research regarding the shuttle buses based on reviews, would have been helpful if this information was readily available. I would message them to enquire about this information prior to your stay. Shuttle buses to the location are from 3pm onwards and the check-out shuttle bus back is quite early so we didn't have much time to explore due to only staying 1 night.

The staff were so kind & polite! Loved our private onsen and getting to see a different side of Kyoto. Everything felt intentional & authentic. Dinner and breakfast were excellent! We recommend possibly staying 2 nights if you enjoy hiking. We only got to see 1 of the local mountain shrines and underestimated how long it would take to hike up all of the stairs 😅 definitely take advantage of their shuttle service. Only other way I can think of would be to taxi. Stay here if you’re looking to see a more pampered & authentic version of Kyoto!

Thin walls! Not a ton of privacy in that regard.

One of the most amazing places we’ve ever stayed. We would come back in a heartbeat. The shuttle picked us up and dropped us off, and the staff were so helpful and lovely from start to finish, even serving us tea in our room to welcome us. The location was like a fairytale, the private onsen was divine and the room itself was gorgeous with comfy futons. The food was absolutely amazing at breakfast and dinner. We hope to come back!!

This hotel and its location were stunning! I loved that the hotel offers a free shuttle bus to and from train stations. The scenery on the drive to the hotel was beautiful! The room was beautiful and very comfortable. The private outdoor spa bath was perfect, surrounded by well maintained gardens. Staff were so kind and welcoming and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were delicious. Staff were able to provide a vegetarian option (asked for in advance) and double checked dietary requirements before serving meals, which was very much appreciated.