Kamuroan

What a perfect ryokan stay in Kyoto! I could not have had a better experience and have only the highest praise for Kamuroan. Okami-san is an incredibly gracious host that genuinely cares about her guests and their experience. In terms of wanting a traditional ryokan experience in a lovely Japanese home, my expectations were beyond met. I will consider staying at Kamuroan probably one of the top highlights of my time in Kyoto, let alone all of my trip in Japan. Definitely do the breakfast, if possible. It’s lovely. Additionally, make sure to take time to enjoy Kamuroan’s hospitality and the traditional, authentic aspects of your stay. Okami-san is very generous with her time and it was wonderful to chat with her. The house and rooms are really neat too - I loved getting to stay in a traditional home and, while obviously not western, I found everything very comfortable. Location is great; the home is close to bus stations and several top sights/neighborhoods in eastern Kyoto. The immediate area around Kamuroan is fairly sleepy in the evenings, but I think that adds to the experience and facilitates a relaxing stay.

I stayed at Kamuroan for 5 nights at the end of a 3-week trip. In terms of accommodation, this was the definitive highlight of my time in Japan. I still can't quite believe how amazing this guest house is. The owners are incredibly friendly and truly committed to making one's stay here the best experience possible. They also give great tips and recommendations for sightseeing and travel in Kyoto. The house itself is beautiful and perfectly clean at all times, the room I had as a solo traveller was very spacious and comfortable. If you are looking for a traditional japanese living experience, it doesn't get much better than this. The breakfast cooked by the hostess easily surpassed most of the restaurants I had tried during my trip and it comes with the hospitality and warmth of a family meal. I even got to try making traditional matcha tea! Generally, the experience is much closer to a homestay than a hotel, with the lovely Okamisan greeting you whenever you come back from touring the city and always ready to help out. Additionally, Kamuroan is located right in the middle of the Higashiyama district, basically around the corner from Sannenzaka, putting some of the most popular tourist attractions easily within walking distance. For such a premium location you'd pay loads extra at any regular hotel. The thoroughly perfect reviews for this place are more than deserved. I hope that I can come back soon! おおきに、女将さん!