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Kinmata
At a Glance
- antique furnishings
- authentic construction
- great location
Pros
- tough futons
- unofficial midnight curfew
- books up fast
Cons
Kinmata Review
Only a few hundred feet from the bustling thoroughfare of Shijo-dori, stepping into this high-class ryokan is a trip back in time. The modern age melts away as you pass under the heavy iron lamps in the incense-tinged entranceway and through subdued wooden passages leading to your quiet tatami room. A framed chart of ryokan guidelines from the Tokugawa shogunate speaks to the inn's long history, as does an old photograph of the house with the current master's great-grandfather standing in the foreground. You won't feel stifled by all the history though; the staff is friendly, the atmosphere welcoming, and the rooms are beautiful and decidedly unpretentious. The rate includes two meals either in your room or in the modern dining room.
- Address: Gokomachi Shijo agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8044 | Map It
- Phone: 075/221-1039
- Location: Central Kyoto
Contact Information
- 3 rooms.
- Restaurant.
- Rooms have: no TV.
- Rate includes some meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
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