Reviews for Japan Family-run, Friendly and Cheap Inn

The ryokan is very functional, has everything you would expect (including wireless internet, no laundry though). If there was air-con in the room we could not work out how to use it, but opening the window did the trick for us. Didn’t use the onsen. The staff were very helpful. Easy access to the station, if you take the subway (underground walkway) from the station almost all the way to the end (away from the station) using the exit Higashi Hongan-ji temple and then walk along the side (not the front) of the temple, the ryokan is a few blocks down. There is a big sign saying Wakamiya out the front. I wouldn’t say its the best place we stayed in Japan at but was certainly very good. Functional ryokan in good location.

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From UK
Apr ‘10
Stayed at Ryokan Wakamiya , Kyoto City

We stayed for one night in a Western style room which included a bathroom. The room was small but for one night it didn’t really matter. We also booked the meals which included a Kaiseki dinner as well as a traditional Japanese Breakfast. The food was excellent and the price is reasonable. The staff at this Minshuku is very friendly although their english is limited. They will also store your luggage for the day if you have a late train connection. Coming from Hakone where we had a big Onsen (Japanese bath) at our premises, the Onsen at the Kuwataniya was really small and basic.

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From Switzerland
Sep. ‘10
Stayed at Minshuku Kuwataniya, Hida Takayama

Living in Japan
Jan.’12
Stayed at Wafu-no Yado Masuya Yudanaka Nagano Pref.

Chita Guest Inn is a lovely guesthouse, only a short walk from Kyoto train station. The first thing you’ll see is the most friendly patron of the guesthouse; she was very welcoming, and helped us out with a lot of stuff such as finding nice restaurants, finding the right modes of transportation and other tips. The whole Inn has a nice traditional atmosphere to it, and your room has tatami mats and kimonos waiting for you. There is a computer with free internet (and free wifi), and a roofterrace.

From Netherlands
Oct. ‘11
Stayed at Chita Guest Inn, Kyoto City