Kyoto Garden Ryokan YACHIYO hotel 京都 南禅寺 八千代 旅館

All services were excellent.

We stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary trip. It’s a charming Accommodation with a strong sense of history; while there are worn areas here and there, we could tell they are putting real effort into repairs and upkeep. The amenities were excellent, and my wife was truly impressed. The bath temperature felt a bit too lukewarm for me (I prefer it hotter), so I think there’s room for improvement, but as a smoker I appreciated being able to smoke on the Room terrace.We requested in-room dining at night, but the service was a little slow and we couldn’t shake our hunger—so we ended up heading into the city for ramen after dinner. That said, the easy access to central Kyoto is actually a big plus: if you ask for a taxi, you can be out enjoying the city in about five minutes. We drove this time, but next time taking the Shinkansen and using taxis to go back and forth between the Accommodation and sightseeing spots sounds like a great option.Another benefit of the location is being able to wake up early and photograph Nanzen-ji almost all to yourself. Breakfast was delicious, and having yudofu in the morning felt gentle after days of overeating.The staff provided very polite service. There were several foreign families staying as well, and even older staff members handled English smoothly—it really made us feel Kyoto’s spirit of hospitality.Overall, it’s a wonderful Accommodation that we’d love to stay at again and would happily recommend.