amazing view, amazing location.

The location, the staff and the ambience, very chilled. The roof is amazing, great for chilling out and looking out over Kyoto....

That it’s traditional ryokan plus the staff goes beyond their way to help. Special mention to Kazuki who provided me tea everytime I stepped in from my day out. He sorted out my taxi as I had a lot Of luggage and came to see off. Exceptional!

Amazing place. Service is exceptional. Delicious Japanese breakfasts. Beautiful location close to picturesque area of Kyoto with plenty of walkable shops and restaurants. Close to Kiyomizu-dera which is one of my favourite places in Kyoto. I loved the fact that it wasn't too central or noisy - others might want to be closer to the city centre but that is an individual thing. It's easy to get to the centre via taxi or bus (15 minutes by taxi and not expensive, around 2500 yen). Rooftop terrace offers amazing views.

“Amazing stay in beautiful historical Kyoto!”

The property was set in a beautiful, traditional ryokan in the heart of historical Kyoto. The room was spacious, the tatami mats were comfortable and the room came with all the amenities you need. The staff were very accommodating to our family and were fab throughout our stay, especially with our 1 year old and our pram etc. The traditional Japanese breakfast was exceptional and something that we would highly recommend. Such a lovely stay in Kyoto, with an exceptional location and somewhere we would recommend for others to stay during their Japan trip!

“Brilliant stay, absolutely recommend if you want a nice authentic experience.”

Brilliant property, great location and the staff were wonderful! Great authentic experience with a beautiful view from the rooftop, would definitely recommend!

The staff are very sweet and kind. The location is very great , with a great view!

“Traditional Ryokan hosted by the most amazing staff. Only a short walk from shops, restaurants and shrines. I will DEFIN”

The staff were so kind and amazing! The young lady took our luggage upstairs for us, served us snacks and traditional tea upon our arrival, and upon our departure they let us keep our luggage for a little extra before we left Kyoto. The young man was also kind enough to provide me and my brother with hand warming packs due to the cold weather, and offered to call us a taxi. There was also a beautiful view on roof which was accessible 24hrs and the location was right next to a lot of beautiful shrines and shops (including the famous Mochi Mochi). Would definitely recommend staying here next time I’m in Kyoto.

“A lovely traditional room in a fantastic location. The traditional breakfast was delicious.”

The traditional room in a great location

“Perfect”

Very nice staff!

Location fantastic, hospitality wonderful!

The hotel has a really nice traditional Japanese vibe, which made the stay a lovely and authentic experience. The room was spacious, the futon was very comfortable, and there was plenty of space to store luggage. They offer several amenities and also provide a yukata, which was a nice touch. I highly recommend the breakfast. It was delicious and prepared by a chef who kindly introduced each dish, making it a special experience. The hotel also has an ofuro, which was very relaxing. The staff were extremely kind, nice, and helpful throughout the stay. The location is excellent, close to temples and you can reach many places within a maximum of 20 minutes on foot.

“Highly recommended”

The location is fantastic. You are in heart of Gion yet in a quiet bylane. The staff is very polite and helpful. A big word of thanks to Meida Kazuki-san who was wonderful with his cheery disposition and assistance.

“Traditional comfort and welcome in a fantastic location”

The property was beautiful, amazingly located and very comfortable - we had the best nights sleep of our trip! Our host was super friendly, helpful and extremely accommodating and everything that we could’ve needed was taken care of. I highly recommend a stay here and would definitely book again if I return to Osaka.

“We loved it”

It was my second time here - Amazing stay with lovely hotel staff and a must-try breakfast! the views over Kyoto are unique!

“A peaceful and authentic stay!”

We had a wonderful stay at Ryokan Sangen in Gion, Kyoto. The atmosphere felt truly traditional yet comfortable, and everything was impeccably clean. One of the highlights was the breathtaking view from the terrace—a perfect place to unwind and take in the charm of Gion. We also loved the private hot bath, which can be booked in advance. It was relaxing, beautifully maintained, and added a special touch to the stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to help with a warm smile. A big plus was how quickly they handled the laundry—cleaned and returned in no time, which was a lifesaver while traveling. Overall, Ryokan Sangen offers a classic Kyoto experience with excellent service. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic and peaceful stay in Gion.

Amazing location. Beautiful traditional property. And an amazing view from the roof terrace. The staff were friendly, kind and helpful.

The location is perfect so close to everything! The staff were so friendly and accomodating

“We want to come back!”

Location is unbeatable as well as staying in a Japanese house hotel. We are a family of 4 and all slept on futons on the floor for 3 nights. I have to say we had some reservations about our comfort but it was great! They are unexpectedly comfortable and we all had great sleep in spite of aching backs and legs after +20,000 steps a day sightseeing walks. It was a unique experience as a family to go to sleep in the same room. Lots of chats and jokes. Additional pluses - a roof terrace with great views and they also do your laundry for free. Also, in spite being such a small hotel, they do luggage receiving and forwarding.

“Lovely little retreat in great location”

Great location, very kind and welcoming hosts. Room was a little small but very clean and authentically Japanese. The hot tub was a luxury I very much enjoyed.