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Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

3.0 star property
Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with genuine Japanese hospitality, inviting travelers to relax in thermal waters and discover local culture

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Travelers find authentic Japanese hospitality at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel. Relax in the indoor bath after exploring. Enjoy local specialties at the restaurant, free in-room WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and a gift shop with regional treasures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €161
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 8 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 8 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 8 Tatami Mats)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 10 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 10 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, with 10 Tatami Mats)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room (Japanese Style, 14 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, 14 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room (Japanese Style, 14 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

Ukyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
5 Takao-cho, Umegahata, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8292

What's nearby

  • Kiyotaki River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jingoji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saimyoji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kozan-ji Temple - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hiraoka Hachimangu - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Utano Station - 6 min drive
  • Hanazono Station - 7 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪手打ちうどん さが美 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪もみじ家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Dining Sera - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪嵯峨鳥居本 お茶と珈琲 聖 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪寿楽庵 - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

Ryokan near Shijo Street
An indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, a gift shop and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 100-10,000 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Takao Kanko Hotel Kyoto
Takao Kanko Hotel
Takao Kanko Kyoto
Takao Kanko
KYOTO TAKAO KANKO
KYOTO TAKAO KANKO HOTEL Kyoto
KYOTO TAKAO KANKO HOTEL Ryokan
KYOTO TAKAO KANKO HOTEL Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from €161.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel located?

Located in Ukyo Ward, this ryokan is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ninna-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple and Shunkoin Temple. Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Ritsumeikan University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant, stay. Beautiful location away from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you are looking for a unique experience this is it. Great food (and lots of it) very friendly staff looking to please. The accomodation is slightly aged but again a hard to beat experience Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Traditional breakfast was nice. Surrounding areas was nice, great views. Ryokan building was old and a bit too worn down. Ok for a few nights only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice relaxing time

Everyone was so kind and attentive. The hot spring bath was very nice and relaxing. The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. All staffs are very friendly and accommodating us well. It was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A step back in time..

This was a return journey for us given our first stay in 2023. We ate outside by the river and yet again t was a memorable experience. Great local walks also complement a fantastic environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was one of the coolest experiences we have had in Japan. We love the location in the mountains, with easy to access temples and shrines nearby. The staff was very attentive and kind and treated us very nice. Very quiet very humble very Japan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff, unique nature in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the greatest places to hike and to visit temples and shrines. One of the best staff ever! It includes free breakfast and it is very near Kyoto! Only 50 minutes away from Kyoto station. Must visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Germán H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, they are really polite and accommodating for everything. The views of the area are incredible gorgeous. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, the owner is extremely friendly and helpful. Great tradition breakfast. Big rooms. The area around is very pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this traditional Japanese hotel! Our dinner and breakfast were especially wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very nice and everyone is very hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming! Beautiful location

Friendly staff, great food, beautiful location. A very charming and warm place to stay. We enjoyed hiking to the various temples and having lunch by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience with a great host. The employees there work very hard to make sure it's an incredible experience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very secluded and views are breathtaking. Stuff is trying very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We spent 1 night at this traditional Japanese inn. Our room was great and it was a wonderful experience to stay somewhere with tatami mats and sleep on futons. The riverside hotel is located in the most stunning, quiet, and peaceful forest. We enjoyed exploring the quiet beauty of it. We chose the half board rate which gave us supper and breakfast. The traditional food was delicious and very filling and eating riverside while it was raining was a highlight of our family trip to Japan. We did not use the onset as it was just too hot outside and have a warm bath did not seem refreshing to us. The shuttle to the train station made things very convenient. The property is old, and can use an update, but it was the location that was important to us. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great effort by staff to accomodate our needs. The breackfast was nice. The room was tired and very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you are looking for a genuinely authentic and deeply immersive Japanese experience, look no further than this beautiful traditional Ryokan. While the inn is clearly old, it is immaculately maintained, showcasing a rich history without sacrificing comfort. The location is simply magical. Tucked away from the tourist hustle, the atmosphere is serene, quiet, and peaceful. We truly felt like we were staying in the forest. The property itself is a destination, featuring a gorgeous walking trail that leads along the river and a small path up to a lovely shrine—perfect for a morning hike. Visiting in October meant very few other tourists, making it feel like we had this pocket of nature all to ourselves. The staff are the heart of this place. They are not just excellent; they are caring and incredibly attentive. Their dedication to an excellent guest experience is evident in every detail. They even generously provided a complementary pickup from a local bus stop when we arrived and offer a convenient shuttle service to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the train station for ongoing travel. Speaking of special touches, the complementary breakfast is a highlight—a beautifully presented and delicious cultural experience you won't forget. A special shout-out to Hiroko Hitomi, who runs this establishment. She truly embodies the spirit of Japanese hospitality, ensuring every guest feels genuinely welcome and special. We highly recommend this Ryokan for a peaceful and authentic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A magical escape in the mountains.

The location is next to the river and feels magical. The owner, Hiroku as well as her son, Hijo were very kind to us. We stayed one night and both of our meals (dinner and breakfast) were tasty and authentic. We saw the Jingo-ji shrine nearby - a lovely 8th century shrine dedicated to the medicine buddha. We also used the in-house public bathhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive never felt more immersed in nature, waking up beside the river to an authentic japanese breakfast made my heart so full. Additionally we had transpo trouble getting to the hotel and the hosts had made it so easy for us. Totally coming back next time im in kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is full of character but a bit tired. The facilities are quite basic. The menu choices are somewhat limited. The staff are very friendly and helpful, but with limited English (nothing that Google Translate could not fix). All of these shortcomings are largely compensated by magnificent location and incredible views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole stay was a uniqe experience of Japan. The hotel in not brand new but the personel made this journey unforgettable. Exiting sleeping and sitting on the floor in our room. The dinner and breakfast felt like presents. Especially the breakfast looked so beautiful, a new years breakfast. I am sorry we didn't have time for a walk to the shrines. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere but they have a shuttlebus and are very helpful to fetch you up and drive you to a station in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing food, want to come back already!

Reserved a room and dinner for 3 people, but had a single cancellation day of. Staff was very kind and accomodating. We took a bus to get there, and they offered us a free shuttle back to the train station in the morning after we checked out. Dinner and breakfast were filling and delicious, with lots of fish and pickled vegetables. The food was very different from what I get in the US, so it helps if you are adventurous. You and able to order a beer or soft drink, but hot tea will be provided for free. The futon style beds were different than what we're used to but there was a good variety of pillows to find something we liked. Our room had its own toilet and shower, but the onsen is open to all customers and split into men's and women's sections. There are only 19 rooms, and the baths are only closed 11am-6:30am, so you may be able to find a time to dip in solo if you're lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel for a single night as a part of a larger Japan trip. We wanted to get outside of our comfort zone and experience a more traditional lodging. The Iocation was a bit far from Kyoto station but worth the trip and the owners were SO helpful with communicating directions and even picked us up at the closest bus station. We visited in February which is their quiet time and even then, the valley and location was so beautiful! The room was very comfortable and did not smell of smoke (which I was a little worried about). The owners were extremely kind, friendly and gracious! Even with a large language barrier, they were very helpful communicating well with us with a decent amount of English. They provided amazing food and hospitality. They even helped us deliver our bags to Kyoto station so that we had a smoother day site seeing. We would highly recommend staying at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel and will treasure our memories of the owners and our quick stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly people = Great 1st Ryokan Experience

Our first stay in a ryokan. Obviously when one is used to staying in "western style" hotels, a place like this will be different. But my family and I were up for it. It was fun! Pros: - a warm welcome *by name* as we exited the taxi upon arrival - innkeeper and all staff very friendly and accommodating - we had no issue communicating our needs in English - fresh kimonos provided each day we were there - inn is located in a beautiful, surprisingly remote location - meals were very traditionally Japanese - "western" bathtub and shower available in our room in case one isn't comfortable using the public bath house - innkeeper provided us with complimentary umbrellas to use all day as it was rainy--so nice! - innkeeper also provided us with complimentary shuttle transportation to the nearest JR Rail station, where we easily connected to other trains. They also dropped other guests off at nearby temples - Wi-Fi was fast and free Cons: - hallway smelled faintly of smoke, as smoking appears to be allowed in some (all?) rooms. Our room itself did not smell of smoke - interior is more traditional (some would call the decor "dated"), which may be an issue with people - if one does not eat breakfast or dinner at the inn, there are only a few other restaurants within walking distance, and none of them were open during our time there (late March)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024