Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

“The staff were amazingly attentive and friendly! They treated me like family and even though there was a slight language barrier, we were able to talk comfortably throughout the stay. The shrine up the mountain behind the hotel was an amazing suggestion they offered!”

“The hotel is run by a family with great service mind. They took care of every details to make our comfortable stay. We chose Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki sets for our dinner. And the meat was great. The owner herself took care of how to cook the meal at the table correctly. One of the best dinner in a ryokan we had experienced. Tofu breakfast was also very good.”

“Rustic Japanese ryokan. Exactly as advertised.”

“Excellent staff, great location for our purposes.”

“I had a truly wonderful time here. The location was beautiful and serene, next to the river and tucked away in the mountains. I was the only visitor to the three local, walkable temples, which made it a much different (and to me, better) experience than the crowded temples of Tokyo or Kyoto. In the evening, I enjoyed a delicious dinner served at the riverside by the most friendly staff! Another group even invited me over to join them; chatting and laughing with them while the owner helped with translating was the best part of my entire trip! If you’re looking to see the countryside, getting away from the crowds and enjoying traditional Japanese hospitality while doing so, this is the place to be. As a solo female traveler I felt safe in the area as well. I was there in early September; later in the fall there may be more crowds with the changing leaves. I want to come back and spend more time here!”