I recently stayed at Fujiya Ryokan in Kyoto and had a wonderful experience. The ryokan’s location, just a short walk from Kyoto Station, was perfect, especially since I was only in Kyoto for a few days. It made arriving and departing with luggage incredibly convenient, which is a big plus if you’re traveling by train. The ryokan itself is charming and exceptionally well-maintained, with a traditional Showa-era ambiance that made the experience feel authentically Japanese. Every corner of the property was spotless, and fresh linens and towels were provided daily, which added a nice touch of comfort. In the evenings, the owner or staff would prepare an “ofuro” (Japanese bath), which was an absolute treat to come back to after a long day of exploring the city. There’s nothing like soaking in a warm bath to unwind before bedtime. With only 5-6 rooms in the guesthouse, the atmosphere felt very peaceful and personal, offering a more intimate experience than larger hotels. It’s also great value for money considering the location, cleanliness, and amenities. I appreciated the small TV in the room, which gave me a chance to relax and watch some local programming in the evenings after a full day out. Overall, Fujiya Ryokan is a fantastic choice for travelers who want a convenient, comfortable, and traditional stay close to Kyoto Station. Highly recommended, especially if you’re in Kyoto for a shorter visit!

The location of the area was superb, is around 5 mins walking distance to the central Kyoto station, nearby has two konbinis to get your necessities. The owner was kind, explaining for the travellers about the room and amenities provided. The room is clean and tidy, futon was very comfortable imo, bathroom was very clean (is a shared bathroom). Also the cat was so cute (I forgot to ask the cat's name TT).

The stay imposes curfew, but you can always let owner know beforehand that you will be returning late.

I was only here for 1 day but I wish I could have spent at least a week. From the traditional feeling of the room to the close vicinity of the convenience stores. Everything and I mean everything was amazing the highlight was definitely didi (not sure if I spelt that right) The cat that resides there, never have I met a more relaxed cat that loves pats and scratches. I would 100% recommend to anyone and everyone. I will definitely be coming back

There isn't a thing that I didnt like. Everything was amazing thank you.

A wonderful location, about 5-7 minute walk from the Kyoto station and it was easy to find. The hostess was very kind and accommodating. The Ryokan was beautiful, clean and homey. We were very fortunate to stay at a Ryokan while we were visiting Japan and I would highly recommend to anyone to stay here. The bath was so relaxing and much needed after the amount of walking we did around the city. We were lucky enough to see Lilly the morning we were leaving, she's so cute!

The only thing I didn't like is the road that our room faced was very noisy. My husband didn't notice at all and slept very soundly whereas I kept waking up due to the noise. That all to be said, I would still highly recommend staying here.

Amazing location, very helpful and friendly host, great old building

In a perfect world, I'd prefer not to share a bathroom

The host was very friendly and accommodating, she made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed the experience of the traditional ryokan. Everything was spotless. The bath was excellent, too. The assistant cat, Lily is very friendly and always greeting guests at the door. The room was a very good size for two people, and the futons were very comfortable. We enjoyed our daily traditional Japanese snacks, which we found on our tea table upon our return in the evening. The location is also very convenient, 5 minutes walk from Kyoto station. Looking forward to coming back soon!

You get to experience old Kyoto style family house. If you want to sleep on tatami mattress with futon, then this is the right place. The house is old, so the walls got almost no sound proofing, but they keep a small room between neighbours, so we didn't have any problem. They got a new bath made with wood. It's a modernised version, but authentic and the smell of the wood is great for relaxing. The high light was the cat Lily. She's so beautiful and friendly. If you are a cat person, it's definitely recommended.

We didn't have much to complain, but the futon mattress is on a harder side. Everything is old, so it's not like a 5 star hotel. I can recommend only to people who want to experience old Japan.

A beautiful Ryokan! We really enjoyed sleeping in rooms with tatami floors and wearing our yukata. Kitty Lilly was also a perk. Our hostess was incredibly accommodating and kind. We also had the best Japanese breakfast we had all trip.

This is not a negative for the ryokan - only a different expectation that I was not aware of when booking which might be good for others to know, which is that there is an 11pm curfew. This is for safety since someone from the ryokan has to lock up after all guests have returned, and as a quiet curtesy. We got home from our day trip to Osaka later than expected and experienced some stress because of the curfew.

Very spacious and comfortable Japanese traditional room. Really love the experience. I was worried about the shared shower and toilet, but I was totally overthinking. They are super clean and nice. Really enjoyed the night staying there. The cat is so cute, she is friendly with everyone.

It was close the restaurants, I can hear people laughing and talking loud at weekend late night.

The host was very helpful with good English. The cat was a welcome change to the other hotels 🐈‍⬛ 🥰. It was great to have a full Japanese experience! Amazing location and very close to everything you need.

I don’t enjoy seeping on the floor - but that is at no fault of the property as I knew what I was signing up for. The experience was worth it though.