Sumiya Ryokan vs Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km
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Sumiya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 33
Kyoto
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Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 18
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (33)
9.3 (180)
Booking.com
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9.6 (99)
Expedia
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9.6 (22)
Trip.com
9.4 (40)
9.4 (22)
Overall Average
9.2 (73)
9.2 (323)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sumiya Ryokan Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the wabi-sabi room atmosphere and comfortable tatami floors + Beautiful garden visible from rooms and great for walks, mentioned in many reviews
+ Kyoto-style kaiseki meals in-room are delicious and abundant, repeatedly mentioned + Right next to Nanzenji Temple and 5-min walk to subway, convenient location repeated often
+ Warm, attentive staff service, especially the owners' hospitality, stands out + Friendly and attentive staff service noted across multiple reviews
+ Central Kyoto location makes sightseeing convenient + Spacious rooms with comfortable bathtubs and elegant interiors commonly praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention aging facilities and noise - Low ceilings cause tall people to bump heads, mentioned in several reviews
- Bathroom cleanliness and cramped space complaints appear - Breakfast ingredients ordinary or portions too large, noted in some
- Opinions that facilities and service don't match the price - Corridors and stairs slightly worn, per some comments

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Nature/Temple Lovers

Guest Reviews

Sumiya Ryokan

Trip.com 10 Couple

Love the Sumiya feel, convenient location, kind grandma, nice dinner

Trip.com 10 Solo

Attentive warm ryokan service, historical room vibe, high kaiseki level

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Very enthusiastic elders, abundant meals, comfy bed and bath

Trip.com 4.7 Other

Good location

Old facilities, cleanliness issues, bad breakfast

Agoda 10 Family with young children

Perfect for family, excellent staff, home-like, exceptional food

Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Trip.com 10 Family

Exquisite garden, best restaurant views, professional service

Trip.com 10 Family

Well-maintained garden, quiet location near temple convenient

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Quiet Kyoto spot, 5-min subway, attentive staff beautiful surroundings

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Gorgeous garden-view rooms spacious amazing bathroom

Bed and pillows a bit hard

Expedia 10 Solo

Beautiful rooms with spectacular Japanese garden, excellent staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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