Yamadaya Ryokan

Yamadaya Ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style ryokan in Kyoto, first opened in 1911 and renovated in March 2019. Guest rooms are fitted with tatami flooring and futon bedding, and a public bath looks out over the garden. Free WiFi is available throughout. The property sits in Shimogyo-ku, a 5-minute walk from Higashi Honganji Temple and a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

Location
The ryokan stands in Shimogyo-ku, a central district of Kyoto within easy walking distance of the main rail hub. Kyoto Tower is an 8-minute walk away, and To-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple with a towering pagoda, lies about 1.7 km from the door. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.4 mi away, while Nanzen-ji Temple is roughly 3.7 km off. Farther out, Daigo-ji Temple sits about 7 km away and Enryaku-ji Temple around 11 km. Osaka Itami Airport is a 50-minute drive.

Rooms
All guest rooms come with tatami flooring, Japanese futon bedding, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms with a bath and shower are standard in most, while some rooms share facilities. Certain rooms add a seating area or open onto city or garden views. Upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Facilities
Traditional Japanese cuisine made with local Kyoto ingredients and organic Koshihikari rice is served for an additional fee, with dinner and breakfast taken in a private room or the banquet hall. A wine cellar and on-site sommelier and sake expert pair wine, sake, craft beer and champagne with the food. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out from 07:00. Free WiFi, a bar, a garden, laundry and daily housekeeping are provided, and the property is smoke-free with a designated smoking area.