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2.5 out of 5
Minsyuku Kiyomizusanso
3-341 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so nice and friendly clean good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Had a great time at this traditional Japanese flat. I went with three guys in our 30s so probably not her typical guests but we really enjoyed it as well as the breakfast. We actually had to cut our stay one day short to fly home early she was very accommodating no complaints at all would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 1 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for sharing your experience at KIYOMIZUSANSO. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed staying with us. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Yantong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner, says she doesn't have the best english but she was very easy to understand and helpful to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 20 Nov 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 9 Nov 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 25 Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 19 Oct 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 8 Oct 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at this traditional Japanese ryokan. Owner was very helpful and friendly, as was the cleaner during the few times we spoke. I was a bit worried about the noise levels with the thin paper windows, but with double-glazing and a mosquito screen in place, noise from the street was non-existent. Location couldn't have been any better: walk out the front door and within a matter of seconds you're on the main street leading to Kyiomizu, aside from Gion Corner, probably the most attractive area of Kyoto. All in all, a great experience. Only slight downside was when a tour group of around 4 young women arrived and were stomping around till the early hours of the morning. They quickly moved on though, so can't complain. Great stay and would repeat again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 29 Sept 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We apologize for noise another group. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

AC, WA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic - within a quiet and traditional neighborhood. A short walk to a very famous temple allowed you to take in all of the beautiful sights. It is an experience that can be enjoyed by all ages. The host was very kind and humble. She made our stay very enjoyable, along with helping us with directions and other sightseeing’s. The meals provided to us were very good, as the host was accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Additionally, the food was presented in a way that is very pleasing to the eyes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 9 Jul 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback. It really warms our hearts. We are glad to help you. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property with Japanese style rooms. We would wake up in the morning with a wonderful breakfast served in our room. Then shower downstairs, and head out for the day, when we would return, our room was refreshed and the futons all laid out for the night. We then took showers and relaxed in the ofuro bath. Customer service was excellent! Will highly recommend! One thing to note is that restaurants nearby close early around 17:00~18:00 in sync with the nearby Kiyomizu-dera temple. A walkable, albeit long, trip towards the city center is needed for a later dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 11 Jun 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience here. We really appreciate your feedback. We are glad that you had a comfortable time. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 19 Jun 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Host was very nice and helpful - was able to understand English which was great for us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 26 May 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback.

8/10 Good

Triantafyllia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 6 May 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little spot and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 3 May 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nice lady who runs this property is so considerate and helpful. Everytime she saw us she asked us about our day and she also made a lovely bento breakfast each morning. Could not have asked for a better place to stay in Kyoto, great bath as well !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 29 Apr 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We are glad if it helped you in some way. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 26 Apr 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Started with a really warm welcome and room, lovely (and very Japanese ) breakfasts. Comfortable room for 3 with plenty of room to spread out. Bit of a walk up the hill to get there but definitely worth it. We had a really good three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 21 Apr 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are glad if it helped you in some way. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location, and very close to Kiyomizu-dera. The host was extremely kind and made check-in very smooth. There isn't a lot of space to bring many large suitcases because of the tight staircases, but for active light travellers, it's perfect. The common spaces and bath were very clean, and the host even prepares the bath for you when you want to shower. The host's English was very good, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 11 Apr 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback. It really warms our hearts. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 11 Apr 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great tiny traditional place
A+
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 5 Apr 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feed back. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed stay. Beautiful part of Kyoto
This was perfectly placed amongst a number of shrines and temples, historical buildings, small shops. Quiet at night but 30 walk or 3 bus stops from busy night time area. The breakfasts were lovely traditional Japanese. Proprietess helpful. Shared shower, sinks, toilets never a problem. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 31 Mar 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback. It really warms our hearts. We are glad you stayed comfortable. We look forward to your next visit

8/10 Good

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with great host
Really nice, cosy place. The lady who runs the place was super nice and even helped me do some basic laundry. Showers and toilets were in great condition and rooms comfortable with tatami mats and floor mattresses. The hostel is located in Kyoto old town and so was well connected to places we wanted to see. Only downside was the lack of a common area or kitchen facility. If you stay here I would recommend getting breakfast with the room because all cafes nearby only open at 10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 20 Nov 2018
Thank you very much for your comment. We are pleased that you have been comfortable. Please come again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tucked away just off the street - you will find this wonderful home and a wonderful host that is welcoming and vey accommodating. If you stay here you must reserve for the Japanese style breakfast each day - a highlight for sure! The room comfortable and there is a closet which is nice for storing your luggage and belongings. Our room was nice and quiet and the wood screens are simply beautiful. If you are staying in Kyoto - this property is a must, with the location, host and Japanese breakfast you cannot go wrong! We stayed for 4 nights and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 4 Oct 2018
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad that you are pleased. Kyoto is a beautiful city throughout the four seasons. Please stay our inn again. I will prepare a nice breakfast for you.

10/10 Excellent

sumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
おせち最高！
おおみそかの宿泊で、朝おせち料理を出して頂きました。 とても豪華で、味もすばらしかったです。 今年もぜひお世話になりたいです（＾＾）
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from 清水山荘 on 26 Jan 2020
コメントいただき本当に有難うございます。当宿でのご宿泊がご旅行の楽しい思い出となっておりましたら幸いです。またのご宿泊を心よりお待ち申し上げております。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 5 Jan 2020
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and great host
The host is incredible, very kind and helping and funny too. It's been a really enjoyable human experience for us which felt like a stay in our family. The location is perfect in a preserved neighbourhood. The common bath and the breakfast are completely great as well. We can only warmly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 3 Dec 2019
We would like to thank you for your favorable feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our stay. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

jean-michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
un hotel au coeur de Gion
un hotel traditionnel au coeur de Gion charmant
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 8 Nov 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience here. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 30 Sept 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 11 Sept 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbiamo soggiornato 3 notti in questa struttura e ci siamo trovati benissimo! Le camere in stile giapponese sono estremamente pulite, ci è stato dato un set di cortesia (che veniva cambiato ogni giorno). e i tipici pigiami giapponesi. La padrona di casa è una persona deliziosa e con noi è stata sempre gentilissima e amichevole. Ci siamo davvero sentiti come a casa nostra!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 20 Aug 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and host. Comfortable futon and pillow. The hot bath in the evening relieved all the tiredness from the day. A nice place to stay for a ryokan experience and a morning walk in beautiful neighborhood before the crowd arrives.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 17 Aug 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
주인분이 친절하시다. 에어컨이 빵빵하다. 숙소 위치가 기요미즈데라 가는 길에 있어 편리하다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 13 Aug 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

li wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great experience to stay in local people's home
nice and cozy room, excellent location and nice hostess. Will definitely come back again! (sharing the bath is not a problem)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 7 Aug 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une excellente expérience
Un Ryokan très agréable, avec une propriétaire à votre service. Calme malgré le fait qu'il soit placé au cœur du quartier touristique. J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir et je le recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 9 Jul 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erinomainen sijainti ja mukavaa palvelua. Wi-fi yhteys toimi vähän heikosti, toivottavasti se saadaan korjattua.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 21 Jun 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

ruoxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ぜひ、もう一度住みたいところ
家主さんはとても優しい、用意周到なんです、私がお湯をたくさん飲んでいたを知っていますが、いつも準備して、シャワーとかお風呂とかもする前に準備しました、本当に楽しかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 3 Jun 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel difficile à trouver au premier abord mais vaut le détour, excellente prestation !
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 15 May 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 8 May 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Des moisissures dans la salle de bain et chambre, chambre simple mais établissement finalement peu traditionnel comme on l’imagine, trop bruyant, longe une route...mais personnel aimable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOIZUSANSO on 4 May 2019
Thank you for the review. We apologize that you did not enjoy our stay. we will improve our cleaning as soon as possible.

8/10 Good

Jean-Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 28 Apr 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait!! Un accueil chaleureux et agréable, on s'est senti comme chez nous dès notre arrivée. Proposition de dépose des bagages plus tôt dans la journée avant de prendre la chambre. Les chambres sont confortables et le ryokan est très bien placé à Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 21 Apr 2019
Thank you for your favorable feedback. It really warms our hearts. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 19 Apr 2019
Thank you for sharing your review with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
샤워실이 1개라서 숙박객이 공용으로 이용해야 한다는 점은 약간의 불편함이 있지만 큰 욕조가 있어 사우나를 즐길 수 있다는 점이 좋습니다
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 3 May 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience here. We look forward to your next visit

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, right in the old city of Kyoto. Amazing owner, very helpful and nice and funny. Beautiful traditional room. Great indoor onsen as well. We even could leave our big luggage at the place after check out when we had to get out of the city for two days. Absolutely wonderful time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 13 Apr 2019
Thank you for reviewing us and we appreciate your feedback. We are glad if it helped you in some way. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
朝食がとても美味しい！ お膳で部屋に運んできてくれて食べるのですが、お米味噌汁が特に最高。500円なのも有難いです。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from 京の宿 清水山荘 on 30 Apr 2019
嬉しい口コミの投稿、有難うございます。 朝食、喜んでいただけて嬉しいです。またこのようなコメントをいただき、とても励みになります。 またのお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げております。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great. A true gem. The host is so sweet! Real Japanese experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 3 Apr 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 31 Mar 2019
Thank you for the review. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Chunyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
最親切的女將
要好好探索清水寺周邊的話這裡是最好的選擇之一。單人房相當大，邊間視野很好，入住時棉被睡衣熱水等都已經安置好了。廁所有三間都是免治，浴室是日式澡堂，淋浴區有兩個，浴缸也可以容得下兩至三人一起共浴。唯一缺點就是樓梯較陡，有高齡長輩或者小孩的話需要考慮，因為浴室是在最底層。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 26 Mar 2019
I can not speak Chinese, so I will reply in English. Thank you for your favorable feedback. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement propre et très bien situé. Accueil charmant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from KIYOMIZUSANSO on 9 Mar 2019
Thank you for the review. We look forward to your next visit.