Hotel di Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao, Kyoto

Highly recommended! The environment is pleasant, the service is excellent, and the staff are friendly and approachable. I am especially grateful to a Chinese counter staff member who helped us when my daughter experienced severe nose bleeding that lasted more than 45 minutes. We were extremely worried and reached out to the counter for assistance. She responded immediately, activated the ambulance, and stayed attentive throughout. The ambulance arrived quickly, and the medical staff were both kind and knowledgeable, guiding us on how to stop the bleeding. Thankfully, the bleeding stopped, and there was no need to visit the hospital. Additionally, the breakfast was a delightful experience, featuring special traditional dishes served in a private cubicle for each room. The hot spring was also unique, offering private rooms for a more intimate and relaxing experience.

My wife’s birthday trip at the Suiran was a dream come true. With successive Covid cancellations, it took us four years of planning, but it was worth the wait. With their traditional Japanese structures and landscaping, the Suiran was our oasis of calm during Kyoto’s busiest season (cherry blossoms). We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and the best breakfasts of our lives in their dining room, and blissful riverside happy hours in their cafe. Our comfortable room had all the amenities, and a soothing minimalist aesthetic. The Suiran staff is spectacular: thoughtful, gracious, attentive. Through our years of planning and days of enjoyment, we were guided by Suiran’s chief concierge, Hiromi Maruyama. Her kindness, patience, and expertise added greatly to the success of our time in Kyoto. Her suggestions and insights, and good spirits were a beacon shining our way. We are indebted to her for her efforts on our behalf.

I stayed in a western-style double room. The hotel is in a beautiful area convenient to Arashiyama Park and the bamboo way. It’s a short walk to Arashiyama station. On check in most of the front end staff spoke English and explained the hotel with some hotel literature in English. If meals are included they are served at the in house restaurant. The front end staff will provide a ticket and reservation window for you to show up and you claim new tickets each day you are entitled to a meal. Unfortunately most of the restaurant staff did not speak any English and the menus are in Japanese so those with limited Japanese may have some difficulty. Meals are kaiseki-style and I really enjoyed dinner on both nights I stayed. Breakfast consists of a combination of Japanese served dishes and buffet. The room was a good size for Japan and includes a private shower for those who don’t wish to venture to the onsen. The public bath was standard to most public baths I’ve been to. What was strange was I couldn’t find a thermostat of any sort so my only options were warm a/c or open window. There’s a small garden in the middle of the hotel however it’s nothing special when compared to the surrounding areas which are definitely worth a stroll through. Note that they have large size yukata if the standard does not fit. I am 183cm/6 ft tall and I appreciated the staff being proactive about offering the large size. Considering the price I paid for the room and half board I had a good time. Arashiyama is definitely worth a night or 2 for visitors and I would definitely consider Ranzan for the budget-minded traveler looking for a ryokan experience in Arashiyama.

We spent one night in Muni after careful research for our anniversary trip to Japan. Several Japanese You-tubers and reviews had high marks and they did not disappoint. It is located few steps from the famous Arabica coffee shop and very easy access to Togetsu bridge. There are lots of folks walking by the river, but noise is not concern at all as the soothing noise of the water from the garden erases them. We stayed on the second floor, and it had amazing view. We could see the bridge on left and Arashiyama on the right. It was very relaxing to soak in the atmosphere out on the balcony. Room was spacious and clean with some modern touch. It was really good to rest a little after the hustle and bustle in the bigger cities. Hotel service was excellent. The gentleman in the front was very professional and attentive. We opted to try some authentic Izakaya and he booked us a perfect place despite my husband's minimal and rather confusing request. Breakfast was arranged at Muni La Terrasse with a same view, but closer to the river. Food was excellent, of course. Overall, I would not categorize Muni as an inexpensive accommodation, but it absolutely met our expectation. Only regret maybe that we did not book multiple nights!

The hotel is all about the rooms as is a tiny hotel with no restaurant or facilities. But the rooms are amazing. At 38 sq metres, these rooms are huge. The fixtures are all top quality with a Nespresso Professional machine and wonderful showers. Very close to the train station as well as the main sights of Arashiyama. They welcome you with a delightful handwritten and charming welcome note. Highly recommend.

トロッコ列車の嵯峨駅の目の前で立地は申し分無し。渡月橋まではちょっと歩くけど、その途中に竹林や天龍寺、そしていろんなお店があって、退屈するものでは無い。 フロントの方の対応も良くて、設備、サービスも良かった。朝夕の食事は玄関を出てすぐのレストランでコース仕立て。給仕の方の対応でもうちょっと…というところはあったけど、概ね良かった。チェックアウト後も快く駐車場を使わせていただいて大変良かった。

I stayed there with my husband for two nights, which turned out to be one of our best stays we experienced in our lives. To be honest, we have traveled the world in luxury in our lives. But our stay at Togetsutei was unforgettable. The culture of Omotenashi (service beyond expected as business), Kaisei food and convenient location! Onsen (big bath house) was very nice, too. Usually, there’s only one/two people bathing. Meal itself will justify the $$ for lodging. Go visit Japan while strong $ lasts. Thank you Togetsutei!!!

日式庭院就在渡月橋附近 步行到商業街也不遠 服務非常好 經常人還沒到 工作人員就在遠迎了 英文交流無障礙 半食宿的晚餐懷石料理豐富且精緻 一晚上吃下來飽飽的 再去院子裏溜溜 泡個温泉 温泉是男女分開的 各有室內外兩個池子 房間榻榻米睡被窩好舒服～ 早上要起不來了 房間的洗手間還有檜木泡澡桶 早上可以再泡一下 早餐還有豐富的一整套料理 臨走時服務人員再次鞠躬遠送 服務質量都要勝五星酒店很多

We had a great experience in this hotel as a family. Their rooms are more spacious than shown in the pictures, and for the price, it is truly good value. They offer use of washer and dryer for free so you can wash your clothes during your stay as well which we found very convenient. Overall, would recommend for those driving around Kyoto and looking for a budget but cozy stay.

超級無敵的一次體驗。想體驗一下日本的町屋文化和 川床料理的話非常推薦來這家店住一住。晚餐和早餐非常豐富，一輪一輪的，讓人應接不暇。房間內的佈局也挺別具一格。因為離高山寺比較近，山莊內有大量的獸戲圖元素，非常有創意，讓人印象深刻。此外，酒店的服務也都非常周到，迅速而有序。且會在離開的時候會送旅客去附近的交通樞紐，非常便利。