I loved every single thing. Seriously one of the very best places I have ever stayed.

I can’t think of anything I did not like. I don’t think this place would be everyone’s style (it is a very intimate home-stay type experience), but for someone who relishes this sort of experience it is perfect.

Our stay at the traditional Ryokan Kamuroan in Kyoto will remain etched in our memories, thanks to the exceptional hospitality of Okami-san. Always smiling and kind, she takes the time to explain and assist, with great attention to every detail, making our experience especially warm and reassuring. Each morning, we enjoyed breakfasts in the pure Japanese tradition, carefully prepared by Okami-san, who also taught us the art of matcha tea – a precious moment that deepened our immersion in Japanese culture. We also appreciated the hot bath, a wonderful way to recover after our sightseeing days around the city. Thanks to Okami-san’s kindness and dedication, we discovered Kyoto from an authentic and serene perspective. We highly recommend Kamuroan to anyone looking for a place where comfort meets authenticity and unparalleled hospitality. A huge thank you to Okami-san for this unforgettable stay!

Okami-sam is the most welcoming host I've ever had throughout all my trips! She made us feel welcomed and comfortable, and gave us comprehensive information before our arrival about transport and accommodation. We arrived late for check-in (9pm) but she waited for us outside. We opted for breakfast at her place, and they were hearty and delicious, we felt like a VIP! The whole place is clean and spotless, we can feel the passion and effort they put in to keep the place well-maintained! Thank you Okami-san and her husband for the wonderful experience, we will definitely be back! Ookini! :D

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Okami-san was our favourite part of our stay. She was so hospitable and nice to us. Her breakfasts were amazing so I highly recommend booking for the food. She was also very helpful in suggesting things to do during our stay in Kyoto. She made sure we didn't stumble into any tourist traps and went to local/trusted places for gifts and food. Overall, Okami-san took great care of us! As for the accommodations, we were very impressed. We loved the traditional look of the house and everything was well maintained and very clean. The bathroom was the best we had during our entire time in Japan. The toilets were clean and the most advanced we encountered. For a foreigner who never experienced Japanese toilets before, this is the best you're going to get. The bathtub at Kamuroan was also amazing. Okami-san prepared the bath for us before we got back so after a long day of sightseeing we could relax and wind down for the evening. The tub is temperature controlled so it stayed at the perfect temperature during your whole session. We loved our stay at Kamuroan and we highly recommend booking a stay here as well!

Nothing. Everything was perfect!

I could not begin to describe this experience in words. It is something that you must truely experience yourself in person. Ookini provided me with an experience that I believe was very unique and beautiful. From her kind mother like nurturing nature, to her insight into the customs, culture and traditions of Japan. It felt like I was living with someone who I’ve known for years yet only really known for days. I would say that you must at least experience two nights. Please select the breakfast at least one morning. Although, even if you do not overly like Japanese food, please try it and respect the culture as it is very important whilst providing a very unique (and delicious) insight into their local foods. The home is absolutely beautiful. From the original cedar supports to original tatami. If you wish to experience like a “local” then please book Kamuroan. I hope one day I return to this place and visiting you again. Thank you Ookini for providing me with an experience of a lifetime.

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Oh my goodness where do I start with Kamuroan, what a fantastic stay! This is a small family business that provides an authentic Japanese guest-house experience in the heart of Kyoto. I paid a little more than for my other hotels on my trip to Japan, but it was worth every penny and the level of attentiveness given to you by the owners is second-to-none. The location was excellent, very close to a major tourist street and temple (Kiyomizu-dera). I'm not sure how many guests they can accommodate in total but there were only two of us staying while I was there. I had my own large room and I had one of the best sleeps ever on the futon on the tatami. It was so warm, comfortable and quiet. The owners provide a binder in the room with lots of information about places to visit in Kyoto, places to eat, etc. I did visit one of the places from the binder to eat and it was a good recommendation. You must be fully prepared to engage with the experience (and the rules!) of the guest house and be respectful on your visit. It is traditional, you must not walk on the tatami in your outdoor shoes, you change into different shoes to use the toilet, and the owners will go to the effort of providing a full Japanese breakfast especially for you. You'll be asked what you like to eat and what time you'd like it to be ready. Also, there is an 23:00 curfew because the owners stay up to welcome you back in so it's probably not for you if you're going to Kyoto for late-nights. As part of the experience, you are also given a yukata (a light-weight cotton kimono) to wear during your stay. If you want to go out, you will also be provided with an obi which will be expertly tied for you. Given people go to Kyoto and spent a lot of yen on kimono hire, this free-of-charge extra helped make this experience extra special. I loved wearing the yukata and got complimented on how nice it looked and how prettily the obi was tied from native-Japanese!

You really cannot fault Kamuroan, I'm so glad I spent the money to have that experience. Wouldn't change a thing.

This was an extraordinary pleasant experience. I highly recommend Kamuroan when you are looking for a ryokan with an unique atmosphere and peacefull exposure, with a very well prepared and tasting breakfast, where you will experience various Japanees traditions and where the Okami has a true interest in their guests, It was all above expectations. The ryokan is at a top location to one of the best temples of Kyoto, is close to down town Gion and is not far from kyoto train station

I wish I could have stayed longer

When I arrived for a late check-in on KTX from Tokyo, it really felt like coming to visit my home from the city :). The hostess, Okami-san and her husband, are most generous, warmest people you will meet! They prepare baths, snacks, meals and amazing recommendations for you whenever you come into common space and engage with them. I really appreciated how much they taught me about Japan and Kyoto culture specifically. Okami-san also helped me wear my kimono and taught me how to self-tie the obi belt. The house is speckless clean, aesthetic, orderly and smells good in every corner. The 2nd floor room is spatious and gets amazing soft light if you open the sliding window. Being in such atmosphere itself is healing and relaxing. The bath/shower room in the 1st floor may be shared but there is a sink on the 2nd floor so you can easily wash your face or brush your teeth without going to the first floor. But I do strongly recommend taking baths im the evening, especially as the hosts will prepare it with charcoal and medicinal herbs. So healing after a full day of touristing. Breakfast is a delicious assortment of home cooked dishes made from seasonal ingredients. Select matcha is prepared and offered by the host following every breakfast. On one morning Okami-san also arranged an experience of letting you assemble your own breakfast 'maki' roll if you chose. The location is excellent, right in Gion district surrounded by temples, tea houses, kimono rental and sales shops, snack stands and many traditional restaurants. Known as old geisha district, easy to run into maikos here, who stroll around like us, or are heading from an event to an event. In short, stay here to feel the comfort of a real home while away from home. I will certainly be back ~

My wife and I booked this stay due to the rating on booking.com and I can honestly say that Kamuroan exceeded my expectations. It is perfectly located in a historical district of Kyoto and many popular sites are walking distance. The host "Okamisan" was so pleasant in our stay. She was very helpful in helping us decide where and what to do in Kyoto. Her traditionally made breakfast each morning was an incredible way to start our day. She very passionately taught us a great deal about Japan and its culture. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting a traditional ryokan experience! We already miss Okamisan and we can't wait to return.

Okami-san is so pleasant, courteous, attentive to your needs and her customer service is absolutely impeccable. Anything you need, she will accommodate and with such enthusiasm and genuine happiness. Frequently things would appear to be refreshed, replaced or prepared as if by magic, but it is due to her great efforts to make your stay perfection. I can not give enough praise to Okami-san, words don't do her justice. Don't be worried about how to act, what to wear, or rules of the house, as Okami-san will explain everything to you when you arrive. The bed is a futon inside a tatami mat room and it was so clean and quiet just like an oasis in the traditional area of Kyoto. Okami-san will send you off warmly and welcome you back when you come home. I only stayed a few nights and it is an absolute highlight of my trip. Highly, highly recommend staying here if you come to Kyoto.