Matsumoto Ryokan, Kyoto

Matsumoto Ryokan - A traditional ryokan with tatami rooms, seasonal kaiseki dining, and proximity to Kyoto Tower

Matsumoto Ryokan provides simple air-conditioned rooms featuring tatami flooring, Japanese futon bedding, and an LCD TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath and shower, free WiFi, and a safe. The second-floor dining area serves kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients, though dinner reservations must be made at least two days in advance. Guests can relax in the indoor public bath, open from 5:00 PM, or unwind in the garden. The property is a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and 4 minutes from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, with luggage storage available at the front desk. Check-in is strictly from 16:00, and the hotel enforces a 24:00 curfew. Free WiFi is accessible in the lobby, while parking is available nearby.

Pros

Traditional tatami rooms with Japanese futon bedding and a low table with floor cushions.

Kaiseki dining featuring seasonal ingredients, served in the second-floor dining area.

Close proximity to Kyoto Tower (1-minute walk) and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (4-minute walk).

Indoor public bath and garden for relaxation.

Luggage storage and massage arrangements available at the front desk.

Cons

Dinner reservations require advance booking (at least two days prior).

No on-site parking; guests must use nearby public parking.