Matsui Honkan offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Karasuma Oike Station is 10 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Up to 3 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Off-site parking nearby (JPY 2500 per night)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:00 AM
Kaiseki meal
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1933
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Turndown service
Extra futon (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
Children's dinnerware
In-room dining only
High chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
Futon beds are available for JPY 1100 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 2500 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Matsui Honkan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Matsui Honkan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Matsui Honkan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Matsui Honkan?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Matsui Honkan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsui Honkan?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Matsui Honkan and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around Matsui Honkan like?
Matsui Honkan is in Karasuma, a short 10-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 7 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Matsui Honkan Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Basic ryokan situated in the heart of Kyoto, perfect location with lots around. However, the room was not the cleanest. We found a messy, unfolded duvet thrown in the closet and a few strands of hair in the bedding. Assuming the duvet was used by the previous guest and not folded by housekeeping after guests checked out.
Grace Pei Lin
Grace Pei Lin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Jonah
Jonah, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 April 2024
All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Thuy
Thuy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2024
Accueil extraordinaire!
Chambre de type japonaise très confortable pour une famille de quatre. Déjeuners incroyables servis à la chambre.
Nous avons profité de la proximité du quartier de Gion où nous sommes allés tous les jours à pied. Également à deux pas du marché Nishiki.
Nous avons hâte à notre prochain séjour au Matsui Honkan!
Sébastien
Sébastien, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2024
Winton
Winton, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 January 2024
Beautiful renovated ryokan with traditional food!
This is a lovely renovated ryokan with fantastic traditional breakfast (we had a tofu specialty dish) and impeccable service!
Yumi
Yumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2023
Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Xiaodong
Xiaodong, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2023
Awesome taste of Japanese hospitality and culture
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2023
A Must
Amazing hotel, warm staff, a great way to enrich yourself with Japanese customs. Had the breakfast each morning. It was fresh, presented beautifully & a fun treat. Kyoto is so lovely, this hotel was perfect walking distance to many shops & restaurants. Highly recommend.
Karen
Karen, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2023
Trad
Very traditional ryokan. Futons and low tables. If you are there for a couple of nights its fine. Not much storage space if you need to unpack. Staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. Proper old style japan experience
Paul
Paul, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2023
Great service and location!
Xiao
Xiao, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2023
seona
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2021
While it may feel like a long walk from the train station, the location is a good jumping off point for getting to the many sites around Kyoto and the rooms and service are great. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a more traditional experience.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2020
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2020
Lovely stay!
A lovely stay at this hotel. A bit small for us but we understand that is standard in Japan. Setvice is excellent . Staff is very friendly . Excellent stay. Good experience!
LE HOANG HUNG
LE HOANG HUNG, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2019
Nice ryokan in city center
Great room, great service. Wonderful food. Near to everything central.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2019
Nice stay
Good location. The hotel staff is very friendly, the service is more "personalized" feels rather than the chain hotel style. Make sure you pick the rate include breakfast and dinner; the food is good and is so much cheaper if you eat similar food at the near restaurant. I am not sure the water at hot shared bath on the basement floor is coming from onsen or not, but it does help to release some stress from a day of walking. Overall, I am happy with the stay; my recommendation is to order breakfast and dinner if you are staying, you will get more value out from it.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2019
The staff were so kind and welcoming. This is set up as a traditional ryokan so you will remove your shoes inside the front door of your room and sleep on a futon on the tatami mat floor. With that said it was comfortable enough that even with a bad back and hips I slept pretty well. The location is fantastic a couple blocks from Nishiki market and walking distance to Gion and its surrounding areas. My husband used the onsen and said it was great. We didn't book a dinner as we had too much on our schedule, but if our elaborate delicious breakfast was any indication of their skills I bet it would be a fantastic experience. I would stay more than one night the next time
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 January 2019
Superb hospitality, excellent location near Nishiki market and Gion. Nice room with tatami mats and great bath!
A
A, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2018
Sohan
Sohan, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
18 August 2018
enjoy an excellent service and very nice breakfast.