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Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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5 Takao-cho, Umegahata, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8292
  • Bamboo Forest Street
    10 min drive
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    10 min drive
  • Arashiyama Onsen
    11 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    73 min drive

Room options

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Japanese Style Room with 8 Tatami Mats

Japanese Style Room with 8 Tatami Mats

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room with 10 Tatami Mats | In-room dining

Japanese Style Room with 10 Tatami Mats

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About this property

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel

Kyoto ryokan in Ukyo Ward with free parking
This ryokan features a restaurant, laundry facilities, and gift shops/newsstands. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a ballroom.
Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by car from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 11 minutes from Nijō Castle
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto ryokan.

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Spa

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Indoor private onsen
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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

Kyoto Takao Kanko Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Travelled with partner
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

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at Hotel Takao was exceptionally friendly. They were helpful and had great hospitality. We will be coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and surroundings of this ryokan was perfect after a week of hustle and bustle of Tokyo. The staff was very kind and nice. The food was magnificent in its presentation and taste. The creek on the property was so peaceful and beautiful. Hiking to the various temples was a great fun activity to do as well. Great place to stay away from the hectic town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning ryokon in a tiny little mountain town just outside kyoto. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating to our needs, even preparing breakfast and transport to the station an hour early so we could catch our next train to tokyo. The ryokon itself was absolutely gorgeous, nestled away in the trees next to a mountain stream, it is a breathtaking picturesque view like something out of a ghibli film. The rooms were quite spacious and very traditional japanese style and the baths were very soothing and comfortable. All in all i highly recommended this place to anyone who is looking for a more quiet and traditional type of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this Hotel and Staff!
We loved this hotel so much. The people running the hotel are all so kind and personable. There is a slight language barrier but it was not a problem at all. The room was a great size and very comfortable. The breakfast was great and offered to every guest. You can also purchase a dinner. If you want an authentic traditional style hotel this is the place! We loved the men and women’s onsen. The hotel is set in a gully out of the city next to a river. You can take a bus to the main city or the hotel also offers a shuttle to the train station or other specific locations. If we return to Japan we would definitely make this one of our stops again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to rest
Worth the stay. We only spend 1 night but would recommend staying 2 to take a days rest from a busy travel trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marius

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Travelled with group
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

Hiram

Travelled with family
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

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Anibal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good peiple
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Travelled with family
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

Meghan

Travelled with group
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

JOel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
After arriving in Japan and staying in bustling Tokyo, this hotel was a refreshing rustic getaway. The surrounding scenery is fabulous, world class views along the small river that flows by the hotel. There is a very long hiking trail literally 200 yards down the road that goes for miles and miles. Be aware that this is a traditional Japanese hotel, there are no beds, just padded mats on the floor and a short table with leg-less chairs, so be ready for some together time with the family. Shoes must be removed at the front door, traded for slippers they provide, and the slippers are then removed in the dining hall used for meals, and those slippers are removed for the bathroom slippers when needed. Meals must be ordered in advance so it takes a bit of planning to fully enjoy, the food seemed quite authentic, be ready for fish for breakfast, and all manner of cool little flame powered mini grills that cook, boil, or roast your items right at the table. Robes are provided to wear to dinner, which makes it a fun experience. The staff speaks functional English for the typical hotel duties they are responsible for, and they are very friendly. This is not the Four Seasons, but you've come up the hill out of town for a reason, embrace the local experience, its very cool as long as you have the right mindset and expectations. We rented a car to get here, first time with a right-hand drive on the left side of the road, it was a trial by fire, but awesome to have a car.
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

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

Diana

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023