Ryokan Hinomoto

service oriented staff

I had a great stay in Hinomoto. Though unlike most ryokans, they don’t offer dinners and breakfasts, but Gion is max ten minutes away on foot, not to mention that there are izakayas around to have dinner in. Supermarket and coin laundry are literally behind the corner. It’s true that the owners don’t speak much English, but they’re easy to understand and do their best to understand the guests as well. My room was cleaned and towels changed every day so I really didn’t miss anything!

The only downside was the creepy view of a cementery I had from my room, but I wasn’t around during the day and closed the blinds at night, so that was really just a minor issue.

This Ryokan is owned by a lovely couple and it is very new and clean. The room was considered huge considering that most hotel rooms in Japan and very small. It is very cozy with multiple toilets and sinks. It is very near the train station and there is a bus stop just outside the property. Location is good as well.

There was no lift, hence I had to carry my heavy luggage up the stairs. There is also a curfew.