Japanese Inn YOSHIMIZU

This place have been the highlight of my stay in Kyoto. The walk through Maruyama park to reach the house is truly unforgettable. The location is very convenient, if you are looking for a quiet but still central place, it is a perfect option. The owner is a elderly lady with the kindest and warmest heart, she made me feel like home. Always caring about all the details with a smile on her face. The room is very cosy, and authentique. There was a heating mat on the floor which was very enjoyable. This place definitely deserve to last overtime and i’m already planning my next visit

Kyoto Yoshimizu was the 3rd Ryokan I stayed at whilst on my visit to Japan. It stood out from the others in that it's sited in a fairly rural spot at the base of a large forested hill, this hit home when the host mentioned I might get to see some of the local wildlife out of the window (monkeys & wildboars if the signs dotted around are correct). |Whilst being out of the way it's easy enough to get to, and I didn't find it onerous to return after a day seeing the sites (although some might if walking is a struggle for whatever reason). |The facility itself was really very pleasant, the (single?) room was a good size and light+airy in the day, fed light by large French-type windows that look out onto a sort of wooded clearing (felt very private also - I believe it was inaccessible to walkers). |The Host Suga-San was really accommodating, friendly and attentive plus his breakfasts were great. I opted for breakfast which was well worth it, usually a warming miso, bread, fruit, scrambled eggs - whatever was fresh that day. It always really set me up for a days exploring. If you're staying at Ryokan and you're not that confident with Japanese food I'd recommend always opting for breakfast at the Ryokan as you get to sample various Japanese-style foods in a sort of 'safe' environment and you get to have a fulfilling meal to start you off on the right foot. |The facilities themselves were very good: Japanese-style baths were lovely, everything very clean, very ordered. If you like walking location of the place won't be an issue, you can walk to several really interesting temples/Shrines (big temple just next door with a huge bell I only realised was there when I was leaving!), the old Geisha district and bus stops to take you further afield around Kyoto. If you don't like to walk may not be the best location for you, but the mere fact of it being slightly remote means you get a little more sense of peace & nature than perhaps you would further into the urban areas. I'd definitely stay again if/when I return to Kyoto. Thank you to Suga-San and all the staff for making my short stay so pleasant. Top tip would be to walk up the trail to the rear/side of the Ryokan all the way up the hill to the very top, there's a wonderful look-out platform with fantastic views over Kyoto.

Had a fantastic two night stay at Japanese Inn Yoshimizu!! The two gentlemen who run it are so kind and helpful! The ryokan itself is amazing, its not new or modern which is absolutely the best part about it. Upon arrival, I was welcomed with wonderful ginger tea, and since I arrived earlier than check-in they happily stored my luggage until my room was ready so I could go explore Kyoto. I stayed on the second floor and my room has a toilet/sink right outside the door (basically in the room). Then there is a traditional japanese bath with a shower downstairs (they provided all the shampoo, conditioner, soap). The room was absolutely beautiful with tatami mats and the real japanese windows that slide up and down! Breakfast is fantastic, its downstairs in the kitchen sitting area and they make it every morning—left both mornings with a very full tummy! Its walking distance to Gion and Higashiyama, then everything farther is reachable by bus—closest station about a 5 minute walk down the hill. They will give you very helpful directions to everything (which I definitely needed). Highly, highly recommend this spot. I’ll be returning here when I’m back in Kyoto!

and apparently I never wrote a review, strange : maybe I wanted to keep it secret ? You love it or you are very disappointed ? Other reviewers are describing it as best as possible : impossible to describe. Very Japanese and yet not traditional Japanese at all. No luxury and yet the luxury that is almost impossible to pay for enough : quietness, gentleness, care. No there are no locks on the rooms : trust the staff and your fellow travellers, a scary thing to do ? No lies, no faking, not wanting to show off, simply be. Be yourself. Looking forward to my 7th visit. Arigato daimas.

We arrived to the Yoshimizu Japanese Inn after spending several days in Tokyo, which was a nice change of pace. This place was amazing from the time we checked in until the time we checked out. We were greeted by 'Sugar' (pronounced Su-ga) who was incredibly hospitable and kind through-out our visit. He provided us water right away, checked us in, and answered all questions we had, including dinner recommendations. The atmosphere is serene and quaint; located in the mountains, but still within walking distance of town, temples, and restaurants. My husband and I spent the evening enjoying the atmosphere of the room (which felt very traditional and authentic) with some wine and food. This stay really slowed our pace and helped to rejuvenate the remainder of our trip. We stayed for only 1 night, but if we would have known how wonderful this would be, we would have stayed longer. Also, I have to mention that the included breakfast was wonderful as well. I would highly recommend, especially for couples!

I could not recommend this place more. First, the location: while it is located at less than 10 minutes walking from Gion, it still feel secluded, on the mountain just behind the Yasake shrine. When you wake up you feel like you are in a little mountain village! Second, the host: the family running this Inn is incredibly generous and hospitable - I almost wanted to be adopted by them. The breakfast is also very delicious, light, with organic food and well brewed tea and coffee. If I should chose one hotel I the world when I want to be back, that would be Yoshimizu.

We loved our stay at Yoshimizu Inn. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The setting was beautiful. It added so much to our trip in Kyoto to have the walk through the parks and shrines each day. As did the breakfast each morning, and the onsen each night. We also arrived with very little understanding of the geography of Kyoto and were very pleasantly surprised about how easy it was to get everywhere we wanted to go from here. Couldn't recommend more. We will be back.

I can’t recommend this place enough! ||||Not only is the ryokan set in the most picturesque location, the house itself is extremely quiet and peaceful. This is exactly what you need after the hustle bustle of Kyoto. ||||Even with the beautiful house and scenery, I found the stay was made exceptional by the lovely owners.||Hosts with the mosts! Always very so friendly and super accommodating making sure you had everything you needed. ||Breakfast every morning was something to look forward to! A delicious spread including eggs, fresh fruit, toast and soup. ||||Even after checking out the owners ensured you were always looked after. Check out is at 11am but with a day of sightseeing ahead of us, the owners offered to store our bags for us until we had finished. After a long hot day of roaming, we returned to the house to pick up or belongings. We were greeted with iced beverages and a chance to cool down and relax before we continued on our travels. ||||I was sad to leave this place but felt lucky to have had a chance to stay at this hidden gem!