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Matsui Honkan

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A short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Matsui Honkan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$330
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral table runner, and sliding doors.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style meeting room with tatami flooring, a long table, and several chairs.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral runner, and a television on the wall.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral table runner, and a television mounted on the wall.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with red and black bedding, a small table, and a window with wooden blinds.

Japanese Western Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a wheelchair, two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, a hanging light fixture, and a shoji screen.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a television, and sliding doors.

Superior Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a floral tablecloth, a sliding door, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Traditional Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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405 Itzutsuya-cho Rokkaku Sagaru Yanagi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113

What's nearby

  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Oike Station
    7 min walk
  • Shijo Station
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Bottle Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Weekenders Coffee
    2 min walk
  • 市場小路 寺町錦本店
    5 min walk
  • SECOND HOUSE 東洞院店
    5 min walk
  • 元蔵 (Genzo)
    3 min walk

About this property

Matsui Honkan

  • Upscale family-friendly ryokan in the city centre
  • A short walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Matsui Honkan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
    • Free newspapers, 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
    • A front desk safe, a gift shop and multilingual staff
    • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 100-10,000 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

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsui Honkan on 28 Aug 2026 start from AU$330, 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 Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Karasuma Oike Station is 7 minutes by foot and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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