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Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property
City-center ryokan within walking distance of Nishiki Market

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Property grounds
Lobby lounge
Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Public bath

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is $248
includes taxes & fees
$224 per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room | TV

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Western Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Twin Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Dining

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Dining

Japanese-Style Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Interior

Japanese Style Superior Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

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The price is $223
includes taxes & fees
$203 per night
Jan 10 - Jan 11
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About the neighborhood

Map
405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 11 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪立呑み すずなみ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WEEKENDERS COFFEE 富小路 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪cafe Aalto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大極殿本舗六角店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ヤキニク甲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

Matsui Honkan offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. The property is just 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite 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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1933
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room dining only
  • Highchair

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 (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women 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 check-out. 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 bathing 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 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 onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Matsui Honkan
Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
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 to 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 onsite 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 3 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

Omar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. We would come back.
Jonah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All around great facility. Excellent staff.
Thuy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Winton, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Amazing breakfast spread!
Special tofu dish!
Warm thank you & send off!
Yumi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb service. Convenient location (close to nishiki market, hankyu line stations, Gion area, Shijo karamachi etc)
Xiaodong, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome taste of Japanese hospitality and culture
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and location!
Xiao, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice ryokan in city center
Great room, great service. Wonderful food. Near to everything central.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb hospitality, excellent location near Nishiki market and Gion. Nice room with tatami mats and great bath!
A, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review