Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho (Kyoritsu Resort)

I suddenly got some time off and decided on a trip to Kyoto. Since I made the Reservation the day before, it was almost fully booked and I couldn’t choose the Room type, but the price was reasonable so I went ahead and booked it. The building was very clean, and I was happy that the bath was an Onsen! Both dinner and breakfast were delicious—I was completely satisfied. In addition to the welcome drink, there were lots of free services to enjoy, which made it feel like a great deal… All of the staff were friendly, so I had a very comfortable stay. It was a last-minute trip, but I’m truly glad I stayed here. Super, super satisfied!!! One more thing: the aroma scent used inside the property smelled wonderful and helped me relax even more. Thank you very much.

We stayed here for a 1-night, 2-day trip to Kyoto with two grandparents in our 60s, a 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. The kids were thrilled that once we took off our shoes at check-in, they could walk (and even run) around the building barefoot. The entire property was spotless and very well maintained, so we felt comfortable throughout our stay. The Room was also clean and a good size (a four-bed Room). Not having a bathtub was no problem at all—in fact, it meant there was more living space in the Room, which was another big plus. Since we stayed on a Saturday, we expected the large public bath to be crowded, but it wasn’t too busy. We were able to relax and soak three times—after check-in, after dinner, and before breakfast—which was wonderful. The longer bathing hours are also a great point. We also used the private bath; after a short wait it was our turn, and we had a great time splashing around with the two kids. Dinner is served in two seatings (either starting at 5:30 PM or 7:30 PM). We chose the 5:30 PM seating, and it didn’t feel rushed at all. The timing of each dish being served was perfect—and most importantly, the food was far better than we expected (sorry!). All four of us were very satisfied. At breakfast, there’s an announcement asking guests to stagger their visit times; thanks to that (and with plenty of seating and spacious layout), it never felt overly crowded and we could enjoy our meal at ease. The breakfast buffet was also delicious.This time we chose this Accommodation (our first stay) because our grandchildren wanted to visit Kyoto Aquarium and the Railway Museum nearby—and it turned out to be an excellent choice with nothing to complain about.We’d love to stay again. Highly recommended. Thank you very much.P.S.) I called earlier about my grandchild’s forgotten hat as well—the staff member who answered handled it kindly too, which made us like this place even more.