The room was beautiful, and the view was absolutely exceptional. Sitting out and looking over the river, watching the cranes, we counted 10 at one point, a man sat feeding them, another threw meat into the air feeding hawks that flew down catching fish right in front of us. A woman came at sunset and played the flute beneath our balcony while we watched the sun go down over the mountains and temples, honestly I could have stayed there forever it was magical. Gion, Nishi market, and many wonderful sights and temples are within walking distance. We found a market nearby and bought vintage kimonos for a few pounds for myself and my children. Our children LOVED the little room divided wooden wall dividers and the traditional beds. I have to also make a special point of saying how wonderful the manager Alex is. Not only is he brilliantly helpful and kind, helped us when our daughter fell poorly, and went out of his way to attend to our every need, also seems to run it single handedly, but when we got into trouble the day before we left with transfering our luggage to the airport he sorted everything out for us, made sure it was sent to a nearby depo, printed off instructions for my partner to get there, messaged us to make sure we were ok and had got our luggage ok and just generally went above and beyond. What a wonderful man! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to families.

Honestly nothing. I would have moved in if i hadn't have had to leave! The lift was too small to fit all four of our suitcases and all four of us in haha, but i didnt want to leave anyway!

The place is more of a ryokan style w/ serene riverfront. Good for family w/ most amenities available. The front desk Eric & Vincent are awesome & very accommodating. Place near Gion district and 17 -20 mins walk to Nishiki market.

It’s a bit of 20-25 mins walk from kyoto station . If you have luggage better take a taxi -1,200-1500 yen or bus.

Front desk hosts are great! They are extremely helpful and super pleasant. Alex made sure we know how to get help if needed especially at night when there’s no English speaking staff at the front desk. Yuya and Dani saved us from missing our scheduled tour. The first taxi that we were waiting for didn’t come and my family’s getting panicky. They helped us get another taxi and we got to our tour’s meeting place just on time! So grateful for them. Spacious property for four people. It can accommodate 2 more. We didn’t cook but there are basic cooking utensils provided and front desk has seasonings. Love the river view. If it’s not that chilly I would have stayed at the patio longer to see the sun rise and just people watch. Joggers and people walking their dog by the river as early as 4 am. Heater works great. There’s also air purifier. Love that there’s a washing machine and that we hang out clothes to dry with the drying rack provided. Enough towels are in the room during check in. They have towels near the front desk that you can grab and there’s a hamper to put in the dirty ones. There are towels to grab if you need new ones. There’s no cleaning staff on our 4 days stay. We didn’t mind since we’re mostly out and not need any cleaning or emptying garbage. Yes you have to dispose your own garbage if it gets full before you check out. There are garbage bins on the corner. Comforters are great, pillows are not the fluffy ones.

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Had the pleasure of staying at this hotel during my travels to Kyoto, and I was thoroughly impressed with what it had to offer. The location is outstanding, nestled near Kawaramachi Shijo. The area surrounding the hotel is remarkably quiet, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration. Additionally, the kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped, boasting a complete set of tools that made cooking a breeze. What stood out to me was the thoughtful provision of various condiments like salt and pepper at the front desk, which significantly enhanced the cooking experience. The staff at the front desk were nothing short of kind and helpful, making my stay even more pleasant. A particular highlight of the hotel is the Kamogawa Riverview. The view from the balcony, overlooking the serene Kamogawa, is truly a marvel, offering a tranquil space to relax and reflect on the day's adventures.

However, there was a minor drawback that I noticed during my stay. The sound insulation between the floors seems to be lacking, as I could occasionally hear the footsteps from the room above mine. This was a slight annoyance, especially during quiet evenings. Despite this, the overall experience at the hotel was exceptional, and the positives far outweighed this minor inconvenience.

The staff are fantastic! Alex and Ishari were so nice, helpful, welcoming. They made us really at home and comfortable. We also felt like they were excellent ambassadors for Kyoto and the property. I loved the location right on a quiet little street. Close to the Kamo River, Higashiyama, several convenience stores. Having a washing machine, a couch, a nice kitchen table, a separate bedroom and the “tatami” room made it comfortable for our family of 3 adults. The little balcony was nice, the blinds, air conditioning, all great. The elevator was great, the exterior was pretty.

Hard to find anything not to like. Maybe the early morning cleaning activity overhead was annoying.

This is the third time we've been in Kyoto and the first time staying at this aparthotel. Room 302 offered beautiful views of the Kamogawa river and served as a perfect respite after a long day of sightseeing. The location is perfect - along a quiet street next to the river, and within walkable distance to many local eateries, convenience stores, supermarkets, malls, and fast food restaurants such as Mos Burger (must try!), Mcdonald's to satisfy your little ones. The walk to Kyoto Station is about 25 mins and old town area around Kiyomizu-dera is a leisurely 15 mins walk away. The staff here are fantastic, especially Alex, who went the extra mile to message us when our luggage was picked up by the forwarding company. Best service staff we've encountered in Japan!

Nothing really, but if we were to really nitpick, sofa in the room could be updated/refurbished. :)

We were really happy with this accommodation, great value and location by the river. Reasonably easy access from the train station, close to bus lines connecting to the main attractions and near convenience stores and restaurants. The main reception host was excellent, communication through the booking.com app was very easy. The room and amenities were great and easy to use. The price compared to most other places was much better value and very happy we went with this choice.

Really comfortable apartment with excellent facilities. Reception lent us rice cooker and condiment / oil selection so we could cook easily. There were good convenience stores and restaurants very close. The beds were very comfortable and bathroom spacious. Air conditioning efficient & everywhere was spotlessly clean. The street was quiet and peaceful, and close to walk to subway and Kyoto centre All staff were incredibly helpful including spending lots of time helping stow our luggage into a taxi. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

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Starting with the front staff Alex, who was excellent. He gave us great recommendations and helped us with the appliances in the apartment. The location was easy for transit and also walking to local stores and restaurants. We enjoyed having a riverfront view and easy access to the river walk. The apartment was spacious for 4 adults and the beds were comfortable. Everything was clean, and we were happy with the extra sitting space, small kitchen space and in unit laundry. It was nice to be able to use a balcony.

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We had a wonderful stay at the Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku. The clean room was spacious, with the described amenities, along with a balcony to sit and view the river. The location was within walking distance to the station, Nishiki market, local restaurants, and the local conveniece stores. The pleasant staff spoke English well and helped with both a restaurant reservation and arranging for shipping luggage to our next hotel. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time and highly recommend the Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku.