Kyotoya Hotel

This onsen hotel only provides lodging without meals. There is no need for you to arrive early for dinner. The lobby is well decorated with old items particularly the old gramophone. The gramophone is played by the staff in the morning with records made of brass (?) but not vinyl and the music is still good. You can enjoy a cup of coffee, free of charge, while listening to the music. The staff will let you have a try to turn the handle of the gramophone. The room is spacious and futon is comfortable.

The water of the shower of.bathroom is very weak and difficult to adjust the temperature. It is better to take a shower at the onsen with stong water.

If you want to see what 'shabby chic' really means, this is the place. Unique atmosphere and lovely staff — though not many, they have a gorgeous old car but no driver, for example! There's an amazing miniature museum for music boxes and old phonographs in the lobby, which you can enjoy during your morning coffee. The on-site spa needs about a gallon of wood oil and some serious de-scaling, but it's very peaceful and very warm, and you can stay in there all night long if you want to. The Japanese style rooms are lovely. Imagine you're visiting someone's great-aunt who used to be a glamorous film star, and has lived for decades in a massive old hotel she can't quite maintain. It's pure magic.

It's not the cheapest place, and a few things listed weren't available.

for Very traditional Japanese hotel that tells it golen history in the past. The lobby shows a lot of olddies like the gramaphone, the old black vinyl music records. Somehow, Takeo onsen is not as popular as some of the other places we visited. So there is no much night activities outside. The hotel only offers board. So, u need to look for food outside. We wanted local wegyu beef. Our hotel staff gave us an excellent recommendation and helped us to make a reservation. Hotel lobby offers tea and coffee for free and u can sit and sip to enjoy old music and reminiscent of it old glory. We loved every bit of it.

I choosed a tatami room with private bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable. Besides the great Onsen the lobby is a big highlight. It's like a museum, you really want to spend time in it. To my biggest surprise the owner spoke German. She took some time and showed me around. The still working gramophone is amazing. Kyotoya is in walking distance from the train station.

Wonderful, inciteful staff and a fascinating place to visit. The onsen itself was very pleasant and the facilities were largely clean and accessible. Do not miss the wonderful collection of music esoterica; antique gramophone, music boxes and records. It was wonderful to speak with the staff about this beautiful collection.

The need to return the room key to the desk was a little inconvenient but the staff were always on hand on the desk.

A historical ryokan...a walk into the early 20th century featuring a working gramophone Due to the reduced services offered...their rate to stay overnight is much lower than othet ryokans around the area

Much of the facilities are closed off and services have stopped...perhaps due to low patronage and post covid economy...there were no boarding meals, and no sauna service...just room and public bath offered.

Room was splendid, location was good. Onsen was great, the little details in the room was perfect eg the tea set in a box, a flask for hot and cold water. The matcha in the bags Yukatas present and ready for us

the wifi connection was the only downside. It was so bad. I have been travelling for 21 days out of 44 in 3 countries and many prefectures in Japan, the wifi here was the worse

The whole inn is old but tidy, clean, has a traditional antique feeling and I like it. I was surprised because my room feels bigger than I expected. It is totally a great deal for the value!

The building is very old and the wall is thin, so I heard some sounds (like people’s chat) from other rooms. Bath tub in each room is small and look like one in a small apartment (and old.) Would be better to use a big public onsen in the inn, or you have some other traditional Takeo public big baths nearby for your choice.

Onsen is good, free coffee at lobby, Japanese style bedroom, nice cooling quiet surrounding.

Not easy to get a good meal nearby, hotel no room service, they don't sell food. Only can buy from Family Mart those ready food, bread or instant noodles.

I like the authenticity of the building and deco. It has a lot historical value in this hotel.

No dinner in the room, but the restaurant they recommended is real nice. I’d say I’m satisfy overall.