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title: "Ryokan Motonago, Kyoto: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ryokan Motonago in Kyoto: rated 9.2 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Ryokan · ★★★★
# Ryokan Motonago

辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan

9.2 ·  Excellent 44 reviews ·  #239 #239 of 836 in Kyoto ·  8.2 Location score
## About Ryokan Motonago

Ryokan Motonago is a ryokan in 辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 44 reviews. Facilities include spa. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Kyoto. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

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

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1905

- **Last renovated:** 1972

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 96

511 Washio-cho, Kodaiji-nenenomichi, Higashiyama-ku

## How Ryokan Motonago scores

Better rated than 74% of hotels in Kyoto

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Kyoto average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **32**

<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="">祇園四条駅 1番出入口</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">39 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">89 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="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   高台寺掌美術館100 m
-   Ryozen Kannon140 m
-   祇園祭山鉾館200 m
-   和良以時計台230 m
-   坂本龍馬・中岡慎太郎像260 m
-   京都祇園らんぷ美術館300 m

## Ryokan Motonago: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Need some relaxation? Your room features room service to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The ryokan is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at ryokan, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at ryokan to enhance your experience. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Ryokan Motonago. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, hot tub and spa for a memorable experience.

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## Questions about Ryokan Motonago

### How do guests rate Ryokan Motonago?

Ryokan Motonago has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 44 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Kyoto.

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

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

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

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Ryokan Motonago have?

Ryokan Motonago has 11 rooms on 2 floors.

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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