Kyoto Hotel Guide - Iwayasan Shimyo-in Temple hotels in Kyoto, Japan.

"Very nice, clean room with a view. The staff is also very helpful. Will definitely stay there again."

"quiet and relaxing place!"

"Great place to stay"

"really beautiful place. The dinner on the river was lovely."

"Everything was perfect!!!"

"The nicest place I have ever stayed at. The onsen was incredible and the area is so beautiful and peaceful. Amazing food as well."

"The Gardens were absolutely stunning. The atmosphere was relaxing and calm. We stayed as a treat at the end of our holiday and it did not disappointment. Thoroughly recommend if you want traditional, yet modern and completely Zen hotel..and the food, sensational experience. The whole stay was exquisite. Thank you"

"The onsens are beautiful. The staff is incredibly friendly. Could use a more regular dusting but overall our stay was amazing. The food is fabulous! "

"Great location in Arashiyama! Not so much amenities such as gym, restaurant and etc., but this is not what we needed here. Clean, comfortable, spacious room made the stay very convenient and nice. Would love to come back!"

"Clean room, great staff, food was excellent, laundry service was good. "

"It was very special experience to stay at Japanese traditonal house with my family. It was a little bit far from the main sightseeing site but we were ok because we had a car. Kinkakuji was especially awesome."

"Very friendly owners and staff. Clean, comfortable property, and it was a great experience staying in an old house. Highly recommend, as long as you are ok with a shared bath."

"Great service, would stay again!"

"Not just a stay but an experience! The hosts took great care of us, very nice breakfast and a special mention goes to the tea ceremony which was very intimate and meaningful. Would highly recommend"

"It was perfect. Thank you!"

"This is the perfect place to stay in Aryshima, very easy and comfortable stay, so close to the train station and to the bamboo forest and the surrounding area. Fabulous host who is very accommodating and provides great local recommendations."

"Excellent location and value and communication was superb."

"Lovely little ryokan, very traditional and homely. Traditional breakfast was tasty."

"The Starr are super friendly and very accommodating and attentive. When I come back, I’ll most likely stay here again."

"We were so impressed by the kindness and flexibility during our stay. They accommodated an early check-in, had all of our luggage from our previous hotel waiting in our room, and even included thoughtful touches (handwritten welcome note). The hospitality was exceptional and made this one of our favorite travel experiences. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!"