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Ryokan Motonago

旅館　元奈古

A 1905 machiya ryokan on stone-paved Nene-no-michi below Kodai-ji

★ 4.0TrustYou 97/100 · 48 reviews|Kyoto
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About this ryokan

🏮A 1905 machiya ryokan on stone-paved Nene-no-michi below Kodai-ji

Kyoto · Ryokan Motonago

A 1905 townhouse turned ryokan
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A 1905 townhouse turned ryokan

  • 🏮Originally built in 1905 as a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse, it now welcomes guests as a ryokan
  • 📜The name Motonago comes from the ancient poetry anthology Man'yoshu and means 'ancient city'
  • 🪵A two-storey wooden building with 11 guest rooms; the entire inn is non-smoking
In the heart of Nene-no-michi
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In the heart of Nene-no-michi

  • ⛩️Set on stone-paved Nene-no-michi, right below Kodai-ji Temple in Higashiyama
  • 🚶Walk south to World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera; the stroll from Kodai-ji and Entoku-in to Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka takes about 20 minutes
  • 🌸Maruyama Park and Chion-in lie to the north, and Gion, home of maiko and geiko, to the west
Tatami guest rooms
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Tatami guest rooms

  • 🛏️All rooms are Japanese style, with the scent of tatami and views of small gardens
  • 🌿Shoen comes with its own garden, while Chikusen is a Japanese-Western room with beds
  • 🚻Rooms come with bath and toilet, toilet only, or neither; every floor has shared washlet toilets and wash basins
Kyoto kaiseki in your room
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Kyoto kaiseki in your room

  • 🍱Dinner is served in your room: a 10–13 dish kaiseki with seasonal specialties, sashimi, grilled fish and tempura
  • 🍲Guests staying two nights or more can choose sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, yosenabe or a second kaiseki course
  • 🕕Dinner starts at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 or 19:30
Japanese or Western breakfast
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Japanese or Western breakfast

  • 🐟The Japanese breakfast features grilled fish, dashimaki omelet, pickles, tofu, miso soup and rice
  • 🍞The Western option centers on toast, omelet and soup
  • 🕢Breakfast is served in your room at 7:30, 8:00 or 8:30
Private baths
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Private baths

  • 🛁The in-house private baths are used by reservation
  • 🌿Small gardens and fragrant wooden baths help wash away travel fatigue
  • ℹ️The baths are not natural hot springs, and some rooms have no bathroom of their own
Amenities and services
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Amenities and services

  • 🧴Mikimoto skincare (cleanser, lotion, emulsion) is provided in the washrooms
  • 👘Yukata and hanten jackets are provided, plus tanzen in winter; tabi socks, a Motonago towel and toothbrush are yours to take home
  • 📶Free Wi-Fi throughout, English guidebook and newspaper, iron and trouser press on loan, and no curfew
Getting there
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Getting there

  • 🚌From Kyoto Station Central Exit, take city bus #206 from stop D2 for about 20 minutes to Gion, then walk east for 5–8 minutes
  • 🚕About 15 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station; about 15 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station Exit 6, or about 18 minutes from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
  • 🅿️There is no on-site parking; staff will direct you to a paid lot nearby
Tatami guest rooms
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Tatami guest rooms

  • 🛏️All rooms are Japanese style, with the scent of tatami and views of small gardens
  • 🌿Shoen comes with its own garden, while Chikusen is a Japanese-Western room with beds
  • 🚻Rooms come with bath and toilet, toilet only, or neither; every floor has shared washlet toilets and wash basins
Kyoto kaiseki in your room
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Kyoto kaiseki in your room

  • 🍱Dinner is served in your room: a 10–13 dish kaiseki with seasonal specialties, sashimi, grilled fish and tempura
  • 🍲Guests staying two nights or more can choose sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, yosenabe or a second kaiseki course
  • 🕕Dinner starts at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 or 19:30

This machiya ryokan on Nene-no-michi puts Kiyomizu-dera and Gion within walking distance and pairs them with in-room kaiseki and quiet tatami rooms. Note that there is no hot spring, some rooms lack a private bath or toilet, and there is no on-site parking.

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Property Location With a stay at Motonago in Kyoto (Higashiyama), you'll be minutes from Gesshinin and Gion Corner. This ryokan is close to Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences includ…Read more ↓

Property Location With a stay at Motonago in Kyoto (Higashiyama), you'll be minutes from Gesshinin and Gion Corner. This ryokan is close to Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.Dining Take advantage of the ryokan's room service (during limited hours).Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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ACCESS

Getting there

♨ Central Kyoto · 64 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • Front desk valuables safe
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
  • Fitness facilities (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall

POLICY

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Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation…Read more ↓

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional fees · Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Other information · Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. · Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining). · Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. · This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly). Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility · This property accepts credit cards and cash · Cashless transactions are available · Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property · Guests who wish to order dinner (surcharge) during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days prior to arrival. Special Check-in Instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Motonago?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Ryokan Motonago located?
It is in Kyoto. Address: 511 Washiocho, Koudaijimichi, Higashiyama-ku.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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97/100

48 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

16:00

16:00 ~ 19:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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