Yuzuya Ryokan

“At the beginning I was worried because the structure is close to a busy road ( nearby a temple ) but once you have crossed the gate and entered the ryokan it seems to be in a new magical dimension. Everything is immersed in the shade that gives a pleasant ancient and mystic atmosphere, in the center of the structure a beautiful green moss garden shines, another garden with artificial waterfall and a momiji tree can be admired from the dining room and from one of the bedrooms. Large transparent windows give the illusion that the inside and the outside are not separate. Yuzu a Japanese citrus fruit that gives the name to the structure seems the main theme: you can find it in the small and pleasant shared Sento bath, as a decoration in the private bathroom and as an extract in the drinks. The room is a traditional Japanese style ryokan room with tatami and grace wood decoration, in addition there is a small square sento in the wood bathroom. Maybe it’s because of the located in the center of Kyoto, but I can say that was one of the best ryokan experience I had in my 7 years in Japan.”

“Food experience was amazing and the staff was so helpful and lovely.”

“Yuzuya ryokan was our first ryokan ever. Ever since we stepped inside, we felt like we finally got home. So welcoming, caring and warm people, delicious breakfasts and one of kind Kaiseki (fine dining), very comfortable traditional Japanese beds, lovely garden and fragrant yuzu public bath. Every small details during our stay( e.g. freshly brewed green tea in our room in the afternoon), make us miss this place and want to come back again and again. Thank you so much for creating unforgettable experience!!!”

“A Bit expensive but good location”

“I loved the on-site public bath, and the kaiseki dining.”