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title: "Matsubaya Ryokan, Kyoto: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Matsubaya Ryokan in Kyoto: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Ryokan · ★★★
# Matsubaya Ryokan

辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan

9.0 ·  Excellent 570 reviews ·  #281 #281 of 836 in Kyoto ·  4.6/5 on Google, 397 reviews ·  9.3 Location score
## About Matsubaya Ryokan

Matsubaya Ryokan is a ryokan in 辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 570 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 620 m from the centre of Kyoto. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 37 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 32

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 161

Shimogyo-ku Kamijuzuyamachidori Higashinotoinnishiiru Kamijuzuyamachi 329 [matsubayainn.com](http://www.matsubayainn.com/)

## How Matsubaya Ryokan scores

Better rated than 68% of hotels in Kyoto

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.3**

Kyoto average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

397 Google reviews

-   5★69%
-   4★22%
-   3★6%
-   2★3%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **97**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **26**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">五条駅 南改札</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">84 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kyoto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">620 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   若林京仏壇ミュージアム470 m
-   眼科・外科医療器具歴史博物館490 m
-   美術館えきKYOTO520 m
-   京都市立芸術大学芸術資料館660 m
-   京都府立陶版名畫之庭660 m
-   Costume Museum690 m

## Matsubaya Ryokan: in detail

Matsubaya Ryokan provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the ryokan's convenient on-site parking facilities. The ryokan offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and dry cleaning service provided by ryokan ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by ryokan. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at ryokan come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Matsubaya Ryokan have a separate living room incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, ryokan offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Matsubaya Ryokan as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the ryokan, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the ryokan offering vending machines.

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## Questions about Matsubaya Ryokan

### How do guests rate Matsubaya Ryokan?

Matsubaya Ryokan has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 570 reviews, which is better than 68% of rated hotels in Kyoto.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Matsubaya Ryokan include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Matsubaya Ryokan?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Matsubaya Ryokan from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 37 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Matsubaya Ryokan have?

Matsubaya Ryokan has 32 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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