friendly staff that are willing to go above and beyond to help us, they offer authentic japanese breakfast that usually contains small amounts of alcohol in their seasoning so the next day they made us breakfast without any alcohol(cuz we’re muslims), and I thought the check-out was at 11am and wanted to stay in the room until last minute so at around 10:30 Nao-san of the reception called to remind us of the checkout which is at 10am 😅 and she kept apologizing for the call when it’s us who should apologize, she was the sweetest ever. we loved the futons and tatami style room, the bath was amazing too but keep in mind it’s a traditional bathroom not the typical western one. the location was good too about 11minute walk away from kyoto station, it’s a quiet area surrounded by beautiful bakeries and cafes.

no complimentary bottled water was provided but we don’t mind.

Towa Ryokan is one of the best places I have ever stayed in, if not the very best. The front desk staff are absolutely incredible and have helped me on more than one occasion with great willingness and kindness. I am forever grateful for the hospitality they have offered me. The ryokan is of course immaculately clean and I slept very well on the comfortable futon provided. If you are a light sleeper I would recommend earplugs to mask outside noises and a sleep mask for the light in the early morning but otherwise you will sleep like a log. Especially if you visit the bath at the basement before heading to bed. I have never felt so relaxed in my life, especially after a day of sightseeing. You won't have issues locating great restaurants nearby the ryokan and the same goes for transportation links. One of the highlights of my stay in Towa Ryokan must have been the breakfast. It's truly luxurious, delicious and prepared meticulously by a lovely team who will ensure you are treated like an honoured guest. Special thanks should also go to the cleaning staff for keeping the place in top shape and for their cheerful wishes for a good morning on a daily basis.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the location is quiet, away from the busy part of town (around 40 minutes walk to Gion), easily accessible to the train station - which suited me just fine. It was nice to soak in the hot bath after a day of walking. Breakfast was really good, but personally for me, it was too much food for such an early time of the morning (7:30-8:30). They serve you some different things every morning you stay, for example soft boiled egg vs rolled omlet, freshly made tofu, different grilled fish, pickled things, rice and crispy salted seaweed to make your own onigiri.

The onsen bath is tiny - smaller than other ryokans I stayed at. I wish the breakfast was available until a bit later :)

We had a wonderful experience at Towa Ryokan. Every one of the staff was phenomenally nice, thoughtful, so helpful, and went above and beyond to attend to all of our needs. We had the five course (very delicious) keisaki dinner in our room and breakfast each morning in the basement restaurant. All of the food was delicious and such a unique experience that we will never forget. We stayed in a traditional Japanese style room and enjoyed all the space that it provided. We very highly recommend Towa Ryokan for a traditional Japanese stay.

Everything was wonderful! We were so sad to leave!

What a wonderful homebase in Kyoto! We were met with a welcome cup of tea and small suite. The location is an easy walk from the station so getting around Kyoto was quite easy. The rooms are spotless and the.furo bath in the basement is lovely. The room also had its own full bath. If you are planning to go and want to eat in, you need to reserve dinner, a minimum of three days in advance. However, there are many good restaurants nearby. The hotel has a sustainability program that is admirable. The breakfast is delightful, both Japanese or a light granola western breakfast are available. The location is very quiet and the rooms are well insulated from noise. However, there is no view.

Location excellent, minutes away from Kyoto station and tons of eateries and localities around to browse including a huge temple. Staff were incredibly accommodating, if I hadn't pre-booked an airbnb for the majority of my stay in Kyoto I'd have definitely spent more time at this Ryokan. Breakfast was organised on time and brought to the room, facilities were explained in detail and staff do their best to communicate in English. On the day of my check out I was allowed to leave my luggage at the hotel since I needed to leave early for the day and a luggage storage place wasn't open till a bit later which was a huge help and relief. I will definitely be back!

This place really exceeded my expectations. It was super conveniently located, near Kyoto station, but still had a very traditional ryokan feeling to it. The staff were excellent, very friendly and considerate. I also liked the aesthetic of the place. The breakfast was excellent too, a filling traditional salty Japanese breakfast, with the menu changing slightly every day. My travel companion is vegan and she thought the breakfast they made her was really great. I think it was definitely a strong point too, since some places don't offer good vegan alternatives. I think this place is definitely worth it, and I thought it was very good value for money. Unfortunately we didn't have time to try out the public bath house. I also think the photos listed at booking.com show off the charm of the place enough.

Fantastic staff (English was good), fantastic breakfast, fantastic room and public onsen was available to use. Great decor, aesthetics were beautiful. Really appreciated the aesthetic, the welcoming staff and the accommodations the staff gave, especially as we had come in early and soaking wet from the rain (they gave us warm tea and towels to warm up, and even though we were hours early, the room was prepared already).

The location was a bit out of the way and the inn itself was a bit hidden. Thankfully they have a bright sign to signify where they are so it was easy to find.

The best thing in this hotel is the staff. They are absolutely fantastic and Nao is out of this world. I just want to come again to visit her. We stayed in a Japanese style room and was what we expected , although I thought it would be a bit bigger since it was 5 of us, pretty tight. Hotel is dated but very clean. The breakfast is an amazing traditional Japanese breakfast and they have an alternative in case you don't want that. It has a great location , easy access to train and bus and plenty of good restaurants around. The onsen is in the basement but amazing, not private though. However, I was the only one there when using it.

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I stayed at the Towa Ryokan for my first 2 nights in Japan. The ryokan is in a great location, close to the station and many sights and the hosts were incredibly welcoming. The room was wonderful, very comfortable and quiet. I'm vegetarian and was given the most wonderful breakfast on both days. I can't recommend this ryokan enough. Thank you so much!

Nothing! The Ryokan was a wonderful place to stay in Kyoto the location, facilities, room and food were all first rate and the hosts were wonderful.