Yadoya Hiraiwa

Great traditional experience! Loved the room and the rules they have in place to keep everyone comfortable. The bath was amazing too.

Alot of rules and the bathroom wasn't well kept. The beds were uncomfortable for me a bigger guy could do with more padding. Then again what else did I expect.

Location, price, tatami, friendness

Old bathroom

Wonderful traditional building in a cosy, quiet neighborhood about 20 minutes’ walk to Nishiki market and about 30 to the most picturesque areas of Gion. The Japanese-style rooms were comfortable and clean. Bathroom is shared and there are two toilets on each floor which is plenty for the size of the accommodation. Staff are very friendly and helpful, I really enjoyed my stay.

Shower water can take a little while to warm up and the walls are a little thin, but both are just part of it being an older building. The other guests were very quiet; but some noise from the neighborhood bar just across the street can drift in (I don’t think it’s too loud as it’s mostly just people talking at normal volumes).