RYOKAN MOTONAGO, Kyoto

Ryokan Motonago - A Michelin-recommended traditional inn with indoor public bath and Japanese garden in Gion

Located in the historic Higashiyama Ward, this 3.5-star Kyoto hotel features tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding throughout its air-conditioned rooms. Ryokan Motonago provides a reservable indoor public bath, operational from 4:00 PM, where guests receive yukata robes. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle, while bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, and traditional amenities. A local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM. The 24-hour front desk offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers. Within 1640.4 ft, guests can access Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji, while Chion-in and Shoren-in temples stand 0.5 miles away. The property sits 1 mile from Nishiki Market, Nanzen-ji, and the Kyoto National Museum.

Pros

Recommended by the Michelin Guide

Located in Gion, a district known for traditional architecture and geisha culture

Multiple historic temples and shrines within walking distance

Six restaurants within 984.3 ft of the property

Cons

Shared bathroom facilities in some room types

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine requires a 4-kilometer journey