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Ryokan MOTONAGO

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star ryokan near Kodai-ji Temple

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A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, stone lanterns, and a variety of plants.
A traditional Japanese garden with bamboo, a small pond, and stone lanterns.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a window with a view of a bonsai tree.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a balcony, and a small garden area.
A room with a bed, a table, and a window with a view of plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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511 Washio-cho, Koudaijimichi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, a sliding door, and a view through a shoji screen.

Traditional Room AOBA, Twin Japanese Futons, Garden view, Private bath and toilet, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, a low table, and a view of a tree through a shoji screen.

Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a stone lantern, and a wooden staircase leading to a room.

Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a bed with white bedding, and sliding shoji doors.

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and sliding doors.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (AKEBONO / CHIGUSA)

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and shoji screens.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (SUMINOE / SENKA)

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a dining area.

Traditional Connected Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (MOCHIZUKI)

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, and a sliding door with a view.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mozu)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

City center stay.A stay at this Higashiyama Ward ryokan places you steps from Kodai-ji Temple and within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine. Kenninji Temple and Gion Corner are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hanamikoji Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SWAY COFFEE ROASTERY - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪真ん中つるる - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ryokan MOTONAGO

3.5-star ryokan near Kodai-ji Temple
Ryokan MOTONAGO offers its guests multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ryokan MOTONAGO also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Ryokan MOTONAGO offers 11 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 per person
  • Tea service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who wish to order dinner (surcharge) during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Motonago
Motonago Inn
Motonago Inn Kyoto
Motonago Kyoto
Motonago Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Kyoto
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan
Ryokan MOTONAGO Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan MOTONAGO to the airport?

Ryokan MOTONAGO is 28.8 mi (66-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan MOTONAGO on Aug 25, 2026 start from $278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ryokan MOTONAGO have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan MOTONAGO.

Does Ryokan MOTONAGO offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ryokan MOTONAGO, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1650 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryokan MOTONAGO?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Ryokan MOTONAGO have a pool?

Ryokan MOTONAGO does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan MOTONAGO have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ryokan MOTONAGO to downtown Kyoto?

Ryokan MOTONAGO is 1 mi away from Kyoto.

Ryokan MOTONAGO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Food and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect! Wonderful onsen and magical staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, bathroom was super clean and great service. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was without a doubt the best stay I’ve ever had. The staff were incredibly attentive and helpful, very communicative despite the gap of languages. The room was fantastic with heated tatami mat floors, immaculately clean and well designed. It was an absolute pleasure and 10/10 would stay there again. My wife and I felt like we were treated like absolute royalty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience, super clean and attentive staff. Just notice the photo of ryokan's door because it is not obvious where to go and the taxi didnt know either :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, with very generous portions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, service is on point, close to attractions, and comfy beds. Would def come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene and authentically sweet! Gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morten Zink

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay at a traditional ryokan

Very cozy Ryokan with very nice staff. The bath was very good. We got the kaiseki dinner, and it was a bit too much fish for us. The western breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very authentic, which is what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan was elegantly beautiful in its simplicity. The food was delicious and artfully arranged. The staff was helpful and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motonago was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. Small, intimate ryokan located near major temples and shopping. The services was excellent, our room and property quiet, and the meals were delicious. The bath requires prior reservations, which the staff made easy, and it was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yadin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best Ryokan

We had the best experience with this beautiful Ryokan. The staff was so sweet, the food was amazing, and the room was 10 out off 10. I definitely recommend this amazing Ryokan. I do recommend to know the basics of Japanese to better communicate with the staff. The location was as well perfect, walk distance from the main attractions and that made it easier for us to visit them without having many tourist around.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time in Japan we wanted to try a ryokan and this one did not disappoint. the most fabulous thing about it was the thoroughly attentive and kind staff who went out of our way to make our stay comfortable and really treated us like royalty. They even held our bags all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was great. Service was very good and staff were excellent. I did not think the quality of the dinner was great and the pillows were not very comfortable to me, but loved the experience other than that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy and the service was exceptional. I wasn't very familiar with Ryokan etiquette, but they were very helpful in answering my questions. The staff was also very accommodating! All in all a very neat experience. あらゆる点でこの場所をお勧めします 優れたサービス
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A family reunion trip of 10 with 8 adult children and spouses. It was their first time to Japan and staying at Motonago couldn’t have been more perfect. Truly we felt treated by the staff, the location, the food, the authentic courtesies like we experienced the absolute best of traditional Japan. Several party members were moved to tears. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Fantastic service and lovely facilities. We had the Kaiseki dinner and it was a wonderful and memorable experience despite the many Japanese flavors that honestly did not suit our tastebuds. The plating was beautiful and the service so kind and gentile that we still loved the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly the traditional ryokan experience we were looking for. Kind and attentive staff tended to our every need. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and quiet with the beautiful smell of cedar permeating the ryokan. Scheduling the bath was done at check in. The shower and bath were fantastic. Very relaxing. Dinner was a phenomenal experience. What a wonderful way to try new preparations and flavors we would typically not know to order. The whole broiled fish was a favorite, along with the one pot course. Skillfully prepared and presented. We chose the traditional Japanese breakfast to round out a traditional Japanese experience and despite it being a very different breakfast than what we would typically have, we loved it! One night was sufficient for us but well worth it. We would gladly come back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True Ryokan experience

Ryokan Motonago was a perfect place for us to spend our first night in Kyoto. Location is excellent in the Gion area,it’s a charming neighborhood of winding streets and shops. we could walk to the Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. We opted for the Kaiseki dinner and found it a great experience. We ate in our room sitting on the floor, and slept on futons they prepared after dinner. For bathing you make an appointment to use the communal bath. It’s a room with showers and a large tub- you clean off at the shower then can have a soak. It’s private to your party. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We took a taxi there from Kyoto station, which was good because not sure we would have found it on our own. In front are sliding wooden slotted doors and he had to show us we could just open them and go in. One night was perfect for us. We moved to a western style hotel for the rest of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

minjung

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
위치는 좋았으나 그것뺴고 모든것이 다 기대에 미치지 못했어요
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La mejor atención que pude encontrar en Japón, el personal es increíblemente atento y muy alegre, de verdad hicieron toda la diferencia. No duden en vivir la experiencia de un riokan con MOTONAGO no se arrepentirán, espero volver pronto a Kyoto y hospedarme con ellos, ademas de que esta cerca de las mejores zonas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
방이 너무 추워요
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un Ryokan parfait dans la partie luxueuse de Gion. Accueil parfait , Onsen (intérieur) privatisable et un dîner kaiseki en chambre du meilleur niveau. Seul bémol, pas de vue depuis la chambre (spacieuse) que nous avions .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd never stayed at a traditional ryokan before, and this definitely exceeded my expectations! The multi-course dinner was beautifully presented and delicious (though it's a set menu with a lot of fish, so you might not enjoy it if you don't like fish or seafood). Breakfast was equally good. Both were served in a room with a view of a beautiful little Japanese garden. The room was very spacious - it was divided into three chambers (which was great because my husband and I were staying with a friend, and she moved her futon to the third chamber to avoid my husband's snoring, haha). There was also a space in the middle with a table where we were served tea when we first arrived. The bath was delightful as well - it's similar to a mini onsen, but you get your own personal time to soak in the hot bath after showing. The staff were all lovely and catered to our every need. I think we would have been able to manage without speaking Japanese, since everybody spoke some English, but my friend speaks Japanese pretty well, so she made it much easier. Overall it was a very cool stay and I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023