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Matsui Honkan

4.0 star property
Family-friendly ryokan in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Property grounds
Spa
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Matsui Honkan offers a peaceful escape in central Kyoto with rejuvenating massages and indoor public baths. Guests enjoy practical amenities like WiFi and free newspapers. Previous visitors consistently praise the property's excellent condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$490
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom with Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Heating
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Room, Private Bathroom With Shower, No Bathtub (Non-Tatami Room, For 2 Guests)

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 1

Japanese-Style Superior Room

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Matsui Honkan is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Travelling with kids? Consider Kyoto Municipal Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium.
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Map
405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weekenders Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Marita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Common Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪むらじ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ヤキニク甲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

Upscale family-friendly ryokan near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley, Matsui Honkan provides amenities such as an indoor public bath (no minerals). Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • A vending machine, free newspapers and concierge services
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Matsui Honkan have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • Down duvets and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1100 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Matsui Honkan Inn
Matsui Honkan Inn Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
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Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Kyoto
Matsui Honkan Ryokan
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Matsui Honkan Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsui Honkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsui Honkan?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsui Honkan on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$490.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Matsui Honkan?

This ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Matsui Honkan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsui Honkan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsui Honkan located?

This family-friendly Kyoto ryokan is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is 10 minutes by foot and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.

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