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About this property
Just a 5-minute walk to Higashihongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station, Matsubaya Ryokan has provided comfortable rooms to tired travellers since 1884. A cosy Japanese garden is located on site. JR Kyoto Train Station and Nishihongan-ji Temple are about 1 km from the hotel. Shosei-en Garden is only 300 metres away. Kiyomizu Temple is about a 10-minute taxi ride. The recently renovated rooms at Ryokan Matsubaya include a refrigerator, hairdryer and electric kettle. Most rooms are Japanese-style, featuring traditional futon bedding, tatami (woven straw) floors and yukata (Japanese-style robes). All rooms are non-smoking. Computers with free internet access are provided in the lobby. Baggage storage and a safe are available at the front desk.
Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a stay with kids.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Angie
Australia“The traditional feel and experience of the ryokan, everyone was lovely and it was an overall exceptional experience” - Muhammad
Netherlands“I came from Tokyo to Osaka first of all this locations is nearby the central station. Second you got a nice room in a old style which makes it a fun stay :)” - Rosanna
United Kingdom“We loved this place. Everything about it was lovely: the room was beautiful and traditionally shaped and decorated, the cleanliness was flawless and the staff was absolutely wonderful. We booked their private bath with yuzu and it was one of the...” 
Marcus United Kingdom“We wanted to stay in a Ryokan during our Japan trip and this place delivered, the staff were lovely and very welcoming, the room we stayed in offered a tatami mat and futon sleeping arrangement with an ensuite all very nice and very clean, you can...”- Paul United Kingdom“A cool authentic Japanese Ryokan place to stay, and a fun Instagram set-up. I also enjoyed the private Onsen (bath)”
- Ahmed
Egypt“Amazing people ,so helpful and respectful. I love the stay and people so much . Thanks” 
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Germany“Great room, spacious, cheap Washing machine, great location close to Kyoto station”- Alessandra
Italy“Honestly, just lovely. Very professional staff and service. Room was beautiful and bath was so relaxing! Breakfast and dinner were fantastic as well, the chef is amazing. Would definitely book again!” - Mike
Czech Republic“Everything was perfect! And I do not use that word lightly. The ladies at reception have great english, all is great. My room ( samurai style ) was authentic. The care very much and nothing is a problem. I was mindblown.” - Laura
Portugal“It is a beautiful space, very typical and in a very tranquil area of the city”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
If you are travelling with children under 12 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please contact the property in advance to enquire about child rates for children over 4 years old.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
