Matsubaya Ryokan

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Daily English breakfast for a fee
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Matsubaya Ryokan in Kyoto's historic district offers a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Relax in the Japanese garden after sightseeing and enjoy free in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff provide attentive service and helpful concierge assistance, highly appreciated by visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is S$207
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Western-Style Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Deluxe Room, with Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Family Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Suite Japanese Western Style Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Suite room Kinran, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Garden View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Bathroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Standard Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Matsubaya Ryokan is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8150

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Takashima brewpub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Matsubaya Ryokan

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Matsubaya Ryokan provides a Japanese garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Matsubaya Ryokan feature perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 to 1,800 per person

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 to 1800 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Matsubaya
Matsubaya Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Ryokan Matsubaya
Matsubaya Hotel Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Kyoto
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse
Matsubaya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsubaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsubaya Ryokan?

As of 18 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsubaya Ryokan on 22 Sept, 2025 start from S$207.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsubaya Ryokan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 22 minutes.

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