Mitsuki Kyoto

Mitsuki Kyoto is an oasis of tranquility, thoughtfully and beautifully designed. If you have read Tanazaki's In Praise of Shadows, then you will especially appreciate the attention to detail that Yoko has put into the design of Mitsuki Kyoto. The rooms were gorgeous, as were the gardens - so much so that I wanted to spend more time in them. The location was convenient for getting around (both on public transportation and via taxis). I had one breakfast there, served in the dining room (my choice) and it was amazing - delicious, beautiful, and with attentive service. When I arrived Yoko served me tea, and then sat down with me, provided a city map, and helped me make a plan to visit the sites I was interested in, while also suggesting others based on my interests. Yoko was a kind, attentive, communicative host throughout my visit. She gave me excellent recommendations for dinner, and checked in daily via text. She also provided coffee since I planned to leave early in the morning for temple visits. The bathroom also gives you the option to have a private onsen, with a washing area (stool, bowl, shower head), and soaking tub, which I greatly appreciated. These were the best accommodations of my 2.5 week trip to Japan (out of 8) and I cannot recommend Mitsuki Kyoto highly enough. I cannot wait to return and stay there again.

There is nothing I didn't like. Mitsuki Kyoto is amazing.

The hosts were amazing.

We chose this property to experience a traditional ryokan stay in Kyoto, and it was truly wonderful. From the moment we arrived, Yoko-san and her team made us feel incredibly welcome with traditional sweets, authentic green tea, and exceptional hospitality. Yoko-san even took the time to help us plan our day in Kyoto, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Wearing traditional Japanese attire and enjoying a delicious Japanese breakfast served by Mayo-san and Tomomi-san made the experience even more special. What touched us most was the kindness of the staff. After we checked out, Mayo-san ran nearly 500–600 meters to return the water bottle we had forgotten, and both Mayo-san and Tomomi-san waved goodbye until we were out of sight. Thank you, Yoko-san, Mayo-san, Tomomi-san, and Team Mitsuki for an unforgettable stay. We will definitely return on our next visit to Japan. 本当にありがとうございました！(Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.) — Teji & Sheeba

We recently stayed 2 nights at Mitsuki in Kyoto. It exceeded our expectations in every way. The historic Ryokan was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The shining feature, though, was the staff. Yoko and her staff went out of their way to welcome us into their “home” and went out of their way to help us in several instances. They phoned one restaurant to ask to change the time of our reservation, recommended a sushi restaurant in the neighborhood that was one of the best meals of our trip, marked places for us to visit on a map, and made several phone calls to help us get information about the Limousine Bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport in Osaka. Our room was ready at 10 am on the day we checked in. (!) We were able to store our bags at the ryokan after we checked out. They spoke with our Uber driver to make sure he knew exactly where to drop us off at Kyoto Station at the end of our stay. And, as if all this were not enough, one of the staff (Tomomin) left me a personal farewell note along with an origami crane and package of Kit-Kat bars (I had inquired about these earlier during my stay). We could not have asked for a more perfect place to stay. The location was great, in a quiet street with many small shops and restaurants nearby.

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