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Tazuru

3.0 star property
Riverfront Kyoto ryokan in Shimogyo Ward with free parking

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Public bath
Exterior
Room | Living area | TV
Outdoor dining
Public bath

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
179-1 Minoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8015

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストラン グランカフェ フォション - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Base BnA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Len - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪山よし 四条河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amore 木屋町 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tazuru

Ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Tazuru provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and bidets

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Spa

  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 200-1,000 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees may be incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ryokan Tazuru
Ryokan Tazuru Kyoto
Tazuru
Tazuru Kyoto
Tazuru Ryokan
Tazuru Inn Kyoto
Tazuru Inn
Tazuru Kyoto
Tazuru Ryokan
Tazuru Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Tazuru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tazuru?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Tazuru?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tazuru located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is 7 minutes.

Tazuru Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, beautifully appointed room, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent Japanese breakfast, different every day. We (family of four) really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Traditional Ryokan
There were many ladies we met during our stay and each was helpful and accommodating. It was a very rainy day so they let us borrow umbrellas and one of them went outside and hailed a cab for us. The sleeping arrangements are mats on the ground but it was one of my best nights of sleep of our 2 week honeymoon. Breakfast was okay. No westen options. Not my favorite and not the worst. I’d say very average but the hospitality was excellent, the area was so cute with lots of little shops and restaurants. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
General review
The place is dated. Some general update to the building will be more acceptable. The food is exceptional good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinating.
We had a great time a close walk to the place where all things happen in Kyoto...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Ariel, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional Japanese Experience with Lovely Staff
I stayed at Tazuru with my brother and a friend for one night in April 2017, and we had a lovely time. The three of us shared one room. This was my first experience in a traditional Japanese Ryokan, and it did not disappoint. We brought our suitcases to the ryokan a few hours early before our 3pm check-in, and they happily let us leave them in the lobby. When we returned after dinner that evening, they had already moved our bags into our room and placed our sleeping futons out, and had hot water for tea ready. There were Japanese pajamas, slippers, shampoo, soap, and everything you could need. In the morning, we had an unbelievable breakfast - it's absolutely worth including in your room. The best breakfast I had all trip. When we got back to our rooms after breakfast, the futons were put away and we had a table in the middle. The only downside to the hotel is that it's a bit older of a structure, not renovated recently. So if you're looking for a brand new building, this isn't your place. But the wonderful hospitality makes you forget that.

8/10 Good

Amanda , Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ryokan in the heart of Kyoto!
We stayed here for 2 nights during the cherry blossom season in Kyoto and it was a wonderful experience! This ryokan is located on a quiet street but it is within walking distance to a lot of Kyoto attractions such as Gion and Nishiki Market. There were also a lot of restaurants/options to eat nearby. Convenience stores and grocery stores were located nearby as well. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. We had free breakfast for both days and chose to have dinner at the ryokan for one night. The food served at the restaurant was extremely delicious and beautifully made!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodation. Particularly recommend the breakfast option.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A Bit Pricey
I'm not sure what prices should be and maybe Expedia takes too much, but I thought it was just a bit pricey @$250./ night. Drop the price make a few improvements on the facility and I could give it 5. The location is great and a view of herons on the river was worth some money I reckon. And the breakfast was extremely charming

10/10 Excellent

Edo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice and traditional Japanese hotel.
A really good and relaxing time spent in this hotel. The staff was really nice with us. Every bit of the hotel was explained with a lot of details so no one got confused

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy access to train station/markets/shopping. breakfast was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view Nice Staff Nice furniture I will definitely book this Ryokan if I come back to Kyoto again. Very nice Ryokan with reasonable price.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely ryokan with a nice view over the river
We had a lovely stay at Tazuru. We used the public baths at night - a very unique experience and the baths were clean and a good temperature. Breakfast was lovely as well. I would highly recommend Tazuru for a ryokan stay.

10/10 Excellent

m, new york ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ryokan
Great experience staying in this ryokan. Rooms were very comfortable in size and were very clean. Breakfast was Incredible and we enjoyed the ryokan's convenient location. The staff was also extremely helpful. Overall, A wonderful stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan. Highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Ekasit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed there for 2 night, great location for shopping & dinning. The breakfast is excellent, very traditional Japanese style, love it.

8/10 Good

Jung bum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable ryokan
the location was excellent, just by the kamogawa. The ryokan was quiet old but it was clean. Breakfast was nice as a kyoto home style meal.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great modern traditional hotel
A really good experience in a great size traditional room with good view. The staff didn't speak much English but tried hard and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Good traditional breakfast so long as you like fish. Great area with lots of great places to eat and drink.

10/10 Excellent

yuri l.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
suitable for family trip
good location, staffs are kind. their service was quite enough to touch our mind.

8/10 Good

TravelDoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value
Compared with other ryokans in the area, the Tazauru is reasonably priced, and staff are attentive.

10/10 Excellent

altamira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel for a family to enjoy a real Japanese experience
We got a family room at the hotel and were a bit nervous about staying in a "Japanese style" hotel. The staff at the reception did speak very good English and provided excellent recommendations for activities and restaurants around. The room did include a bath, but we also used the public baths to enjoy the Japanese culture.The hotel is a 10-minute beautiful walk from Gion, with lots of restaurants. The street the hotel is located in is really nice for a stroll. Overall, great experience!

8/10 Good

Julian, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Ryokan, but a bit pricey for what you get
My wife and I were on our honeymoon and she wanted a ryokan experience. We stayed 3 nights at the Ryokan Tazuru. The futons were comfortable, but we were hoping that breakfast would be included in the price. When the woman at the front desk said "no breakfast," we were a bit confused. Staff were friendly, but it would also help to have more English-speaking staff at the ryokan. During our checkout there was a woman who lost her wallet and credit cards. I felt sorry for her because the woman at the front desk smiled and said "No English." A younger staff member was eventually called to the lobby to attempt to translate. I would probably recommend staying 1 or 2 nights here if you want to ryokan experience because you can probably get "more for less" elsewhere in Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Dahee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
만족스러운 숙소
주변거리도 조용하고, 그렇다고 해서 쇼핑거리나 식당가가 먼 것도 아니라 편리했습니다. 공용목욕탕에서 보이는 밤풍경과 바람 그 느낌은 잊을 수 없을 것 같습니다. 무엇보다 아침 일찍부터 짐을 맡기러 갔는데도 흔쾌히 징보관을 해주셨으며 나중에 체크인할 때 짐을 다 이미 방에 가져다 두셨다는 이야기를 듣고 서비스가 정말 좋구나를 느꼈습니다. 가족단위나 친구로 보이는 한중일 손님이 있었으며, 영어소통에도 무리가 없어 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

KA SON

Stayed 1 night in May 2018