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Ryokan MOTONAGO

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kodai-ji Temple
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Garden view
Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking
Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)
Interior entrance
Courtyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$487
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
511 Washio-cho, Koudaijimichi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    1 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine
    4 min walk
  • Kenninji Temple
    6 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    57 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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The price is AU$386
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kyoto

Ryokan MOTONAGO places you in the centre of Kyoto, steps from Kodai-ji Temple and within a short 5-minute stroll of Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this ryokan include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a garden, free newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Higashiyama Ward ryokan include Kenninji Temple and Gion Corner.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 2 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ジュヴァンセル祇園店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストランやよい - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶いし塀 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪AWOMB 祇園八坂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪しぇりークラブ 京都・石塀小路 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan MOTONAGO

Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kodai-ji Temple
Ryokan MOTONAGO offers its guests multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ryokan MOTONAGO also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Ryokan MOTONAGO offers 11 accommodations with a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 per person
  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 1650 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Motonago
Motonago Inn
Motonago Inn Kyoto
Motonago Kyoto
Motonago Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Ryokan MOTONAGO serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan MOTONAGO on 4 Jan 2025 start from AU$487.14, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

No, Ryokan MOTONAGO does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ryokan MOTONAGO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ashby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly the traditional ryokan experience we were looking for. Kind and attentive staff tended to our every need. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and quiet with the beautiful smell of cedar permeating the ryokan. Scheduling the bath was done at check in. The shower and bath were fantastic. Very relaxing. Dinner was a phenomenal experience. What a wonderful way to try new preparations and flavors we would typically not know to order. The whole broiled fish was a favorite, along with the one pot course. Skillfully prepared and presented. We chose the traditional Japanese breakfast to round out a traditional Japanese experience and despite it being a very different breakfast than what we would typically have, we loved it! One night was sufficient for us but well worth it. We would gladly come back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was great. Service was very good and staff were excellent. I did not think the quality of the dinner was great and the pillows were not very comfortable to me, but loved the experience other than that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very authentic, which is what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, with very generous portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A family reunion trip of 10 with 8 adult children and spouses. It was their first time to Japan and staying at Motonago couldn’t have been more perfect. Truly we felt treated by the staff, the location, the food, the authentic courtesies like we experienced the absolute best of traditional Japan. Several party members were moved to tears. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motonago was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. Small, intimate ryokan located near major temples and shopping. The services was excellent, our room and property quiet, and the meals were delicious. The bath requires prior reservations, which the staff made easy, and it was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan was elegantly beautiful in its simplicity. The food was delicious and artfully arranged. The staff was helpful and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time in Japan we wanted to try a ryokan and this one did not disappoint. the most fabulous thing about it was the thoroughly attentive and kind staff who went out of our way to make our stay comfortable and really treated us like royalty. They even held our bags all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, service is on point, close to attractions, and comfy beds. Would def come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd never stayed at a traditional ryokan before, and this definitely exceeded my expectations! The multi-course dinner was beautifully presented and delicious (though it's a set menu with a lot of fish, so you might not enjoy it if you don't like fish or seafood). Breakfast was equally good. Both were served in a room with a view of a beautiful little Japanese garden. The room was very spacious - it was divided into three chambers (which was great because my husband and I were staying with a friend, and she moved her futon to the third chamber to avoid my husband's snoring, haha). There was also a space in the middle with a table where we were served tea when we first arrived. The bath was delightful as well - it's similar to a mini onsen, but you get your own personal time to soak in the hot bath after showing. The staff were all lovely and catered to our every need. I think we would have been able to manage without speaking Japanese, since everybody spoke some English, but my friend speaks Japanese pretty well, so she made it much easier. Overall it was a very cool stay and I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
True Ryokan experience
Ryokan Motonago was a perfect place for us to spend our first night in Kyoto. Location is excellent in the Gion area,it’s a charming neighborhood of winding streets and shops. we could walk to the Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. We opted for the Kaiseki dinner and found it a great experience. We ate in our room sitting on the floor, and slept on futons they prepared after dinner. For bathing you make an appointment to use the communal bath. It’s a room with showers and a large tub- you clean off at the shower then can have a soak. It’s private to your party. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We took a taxi there from Kyoto station, which was good because not sure we would have found it on our own. In front are sliding wooden slotted doors and he had to show us we could just open them and go in. One night was perfect for us. We moved to a western style hotel for the rest of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy and the service was exceptional. I wasn't very familiar with Ryokan etiquette, but they were very helpful in answering my questions. The staff was also very accommodating! All in all a very neat experience. あらゆる点でこの場所をお勧めします 優れたサービス
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dyllian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Ryokan Experience
This small Ryokan is located in the Gion area of Kyoto. Housed inside a very old wooden inn, a single host family runs the establishment. Check in opens kind of late, but the staff were nice enough to allow us to check in a few hours early to drop off our bags, made our trip so much easier. The location itself is a little difficult to find at first, but it is very centrally located within the Gion/neighboring districts with easy access to two of Kyoto's biggest temples. After a long day of exploring, we returned to the ryokan and were immediately greeted and taken care of by the wonderful staff. From the get go they were friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us in our room. The evening began with green tea and establishing a reservation for the private onsen downstairs. The room itself was spacious and filled with personality. From the artwork on the walls, to the meticulously arranged flower setting, to even the small origami left on our bed mats, every detail was exquisite. Although we did not opt for dinner, we did request the japanese breakfast option. All I can say is that it was spectacular. The hostess set the table and brought out a big spread of traditional food and even went as far as to help us with actual serving etiquete and the ideal combinations for plates. I would definitely reccomend purchasing the meals whenever possible. When we finally checked out, the staff helped us with our bags and even took our pictures outside. Wholeheartedly reccomend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

A.Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great example of Japanese hospitality. We only stayed one night, but I felt spoiled from the time we arrived to when we left. The staff are all so courteous and try to fulfil your every wish. When we checked out, they called a taxi for us and wanted to take a picture of us in from of the ryokan before the taxi arrived. The staff will remain with you until the taxi arrives and even help you into the car! I can’t say enough great things about this experience. All the food is wonderful as well. If they give you a choice of continental breakfast or Japanese style, go Japanese, because why wouldn’t you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are super friendly. Wonderful traditional Japanese experience. You’ll have to reserve the onsen/shower room, but it’s worth it! Super relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Motonago was great, from the service to the food, we tried the breakfast, and the dinner, which is kaiseki style, and it was all amazing. It made our stay in Kyoto unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible ryokan experience in Kyoto! So close to Gion! Beautiful, hospitable hosts who went out of their way to make us feel welcome! Delicious breakfast. Private onsen was just amazing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018