NAZUNA KYOTO TSUBAKI ST., Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. - A historic L-shaped alleyway ryokan with semi-open air baths and traditional machiya architecture

Located in a renovated 110-year-old machiya complex spanning 15069.5 ft², this 4-star Kyoto hotel presents 23 individually furnished rooms with private semi-open-air baths. Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. features distinctive accommodations named after natural elements: TAKE (bamboo), MIZU (water), IWA (stone), HANA (flower), and HA (leaf). Nine twin rooms offer first-floor living spaces and second-floor bedrooms, while 14 deluxe rooms include first-floor bedrooms and second-floor tatami areas with additional futons. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and complimentary WiFi throughout. The restaurant serves local specialties, including rice from historic Kome-Ryotei Hachidaime Gihey dating to the Edo period. Traditional chochin lanterns and oki-andon lamps illuminate stone-cobbled paths throughout Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki's grounds. Situated 1 mile from Karasuma, the ryokan provides access to Nishiki Market within 1 mile and Kinkaku-ji Temple within 2.5 miles.

Pros

Historic geisha district location with authentic Hanamachi atmosphere

Each room features unique natural element-themed décor

Traditional Japanese breakfast with Edo-period sourced rice

Stone-cobbled pathways lit by traditional paper lanterns

Cons

31 mile from Itami Airport

Minimum guest age requirement of 13 years