the property was a perfect taste of traditional life in a residential suburb of kyoto, while not being too far away from tourist sites. the staff were friendly and it really did feel like staying in a home.

however, given that it was a traditional house, several amenities were missing that would have made the stay perfect. the manual lock and key on my room door was a bit of an annoyance every time getting in and out. the lack of a bidet in the toilets also made it less pleasant.

The house was typically old style Japanese, it was super quirky and immaculately clean. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to my needs and I loved the delicious home made breakfast!

Unfortunately I couldn’t sleep on the bed - the duvet and pillow were wonderfully comfortable, but the Japanese style mattress was too hard for me to sleep on so I didn’t rest well. There are 5 bedrooms but only two toilets so something to be aware of.

Wow, what a stay! It was a beautiful house, impeccably clean, a room with a great space, overlooking the garden, it was everything I imagined it to be! Although this ryokan didnt have an onsen, they do offer free tickets to one nearby we just couldn't go in at the specified time. That was the only bummer. The breakfast was hearty enough for us to go to the monkey mountain, I loved staying here! Thank you so much!

A lil far from the center but I didn't mind, it gave us a different side of Kyoto, peaceful and serene, more local

The traditional Japanese wooden house with the tatami floor bedrooms, very comfortable futons and the private garden view with the camelia blossoms. Amazing breakfast and tea & coffee facilities. The host was really welcoming and provided excellent restaurant recommendations. Good location and easy connection with great coffee and food near by, check out Yoshihara for amazing coffee. The public onsen was incredible. We will be back!

The hospitality was great. Very helpful, friendly and considering our needs. We could feel like at home. Even if it was cold outside, inside it was comfy and we could sufficiently use the heaters. I liked in particular the thick blankets. Also bathrooms and water system was completely fine. The possibility that we could rent bikes to explore Kyoto made our stay perfect.

Locations nearby close quite early in the evening, about 9 pm. That is why the place there is rather quiet, what is also good! But late eaters have to consider this. The centre is nearby, though, so it is not really an issue.

The exterior is so beautiful, and so is the interior. A mix or western and Japanese, leaning more on the Japanese side.

The stairs are VERY steep. This location is not wheelchair friendly, which wasn’t a concern for our group but it is something worth knowing. You also had to order breakfast before 6:30AM which seems a bit unreasonable

It is my second time visiting Higurashi Sou and I just love it! It is very cozy, clean and the breakfast is my favourite! This time as I was travelling alone, I had a small room, but it was perfect with a nice side lamp, table and basically everything you need. I used the common areas to read and drink a coffee looking out to the garden - perfect!

Maybe for some travellers it might be far from the city centre.

Really enjoyed my stay at this traditional house! Facilities and interiors are great and well-kept. Especially loved the delicious tea, guidebook and the onsen kit provided in the room. Location is quiet but a bit far from main tourist spots, so it was amazing to use the bike to get around Kyoto! Staff was friendly and welcoming.

All was great, keep up the good work and hope to be back soon

Traditional house, modern conveniences, friendly staff, a room with its own garden, simple but very delicious and nutritious breakfast, lots of 銭湯 nearby to choose from, bus stops within walking distance--all of these make staying here very comfortable and enjoyable. And thanks for recommending going to see Slam Dunk. This is my first Japanese movie theater experience, very memorable!

Staying in the traditional house was a nice experience. It is cozy and beautiful. They put heating everywhere so you would feel comfortable when it is cold.