Kyoto Ryokan Sakanoue – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan Sakanoue provides rooms with tatami flooring, futon bedding, and private bathrooms that include a wooden bathtub and shower. Each room is air-conditioned and contains a TV, an electric kettle, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms also offer a seating area and a separate toilet with an electronic bidet.

The ryokan offers spacious private baths that guests can reserve at no extra charge. A front-desk safe and luggage storage are available, along with 24-hour security throughout the property. Complimentary WiFi is accessible in all areas of the inn.

A Japanese breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM in the dining area. The ryokan offers personalized assistance with dietary restrictions, including celiac needs. Rooms come stocked with complimentary beer, sake, bottled water, and an electric kettle for tea and pour-over coffee.

The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It sits on a quiet side street in the Gion district, steps from geisha culture and traditional architecture. Gion-Shijo Station is a 500-600 meter walk from the entrance.

Massage services are available upon request for guests seeking relaxation. Private on-site baths feature deep soaking tubs in a quiet basement setting. The in-room wooden bathtubs provide a private alternative to the communal bath.

Location: 5-15 minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Rooms: Private bathrooms with wooden bathtubs and futon bedding

Dining: Japanese breakfast with dietary restriction support

Wellness: Massage services and reservable private baths

Complimentary extras: Beer, sake, bottled water, WiFi