Ryotei Rangetsu

INCREDIBLE experience! The service was amazing, the location and facilities were fantastic. The food was heavenly, and the breakfast was out of this world. Simply amazing! The hot baths in winter were great.

The options for late arrival dinners are limited in the immediate area of the hotel and the awareness of alternate options are not too forthcoming from staff...BUT, there are PLENTY of options in and around the city so just ask them to grab you a cab and head out to explore. It's well worth the effort!

The service is top notch! They really take good care of you.

A bit dusty

The hotel staff were very attentive and responsive to all email queries and reply promptly for every occasion without failed. The Ryokan is approximately 13 mins walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama station and it is located right in front of the Katsura river. Within short walking distance to Tenryuji temple, Tongetsu-kyo bridge, Bamboo forest and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. The room was very clean and cozy. It has a separate bathroom and toilet. In addition, it has a sunroom where you can enjoy a cup of tea overlooking the little Japanese garden at the courtyard. Dinner can be arranged to be served in your own room. The kaiseki dinner was made with the seasonal produces and each course was like an artwork and it tastes very delicious in deed. After the meal, they arranged to make your bed. I really enjoy sleeping on tatami and the duvet was so warm and fluffy. They have indoor and outdoor hotspring. It has been an amazing Japanese onsen ryokan experience. Thanks for the staff being so friendly and welcoming.

As much as I like the location, it is abit of a distance from the JR station and strolling down with the luggage between the crowd is abit of a struggle. However, I love the amazing view and how central the location of this Ryokan to all major attractions and the hospitality from the staff were fantastic.