Kyoto Gion Tourist House vs Matsumoto Ryokan

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.3km
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Kyoto Gion Tourist House

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 292
Kyoto
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Matsumoto Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 250
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Kyoto Gion Tour... Matsumoto Ryokan
Agoda
8.5 (290)
8.7 (256)
Booking.com
8.2 (231)
8.2 (612)
Expedia
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8.8 (83)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.9 (5)
Trip.com
8.6 (16)
9.5 (80)
Overall Average
8.5 (537)
8.7 (1,036)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Gion Tourist House Matsumoto Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Close to Gion attractions, restaurants, and transport for easy access + Reviews frequently note convenience for bus and train travel right by Kyoto Station
+ Tatami room, comfy futons, spacious kitchen/living area praised for comfort and utility + Repeated praise for experiencing Japanese tradition with tatami rooms and futons
+ Host is kind and helpful, frequently mentioned + Common mentions of clean basement public bath/onsen great for relieving fatigue
+ Clean with appealing traditional Japanese style + Many reviews praise staff kindness and free lobby coffee service
+ Satisfaction with breakfast taste and presentation across platforms
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes carrying luggage inconvenient - Multiple reviews complain about 12am curfew preventing late outings
- Street noise heard in several reviews - Some reviews note noise or dated feel in certain rooms
- Cramped bathroom and occasional hot water issues mentioned - Mentions of difficulties with booking system or communication for foreigners

Recommended For

Couples Groups Gion explorers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Families Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Kyoto Gion Tourist House

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Great central location, comfy tatami futons, nice balcony

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Immaculate cleanliness, friendly staff, all facilities perfect

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Tatami and separate living great

Street noise loud, small bathroom

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Walk to Kiyomizudera, near convenience stores, comfy tatami 2-room

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Perfect location, clean facilities friendly staff

No elevator

Matsumoto Ryokan

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Convenient Kyoto Station location, kind welcome, quiet tatami room, tasty breakfast.

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Right by station, traditional tatami experience, public bath advantage.

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean rooms, relaxing onsen bath, traditional ryokan rules.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great service, traditional vibe, cleanliness.

Booking.com 8.8 Solo

Across from Kyoto Station, onsen, yukata provided.

Dated building

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.3km

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