Yuzuya Ryokan
Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto
Vibe
Stone steps beside Yasaka Shrine lead into a tranquil culinary inn scented with steaming citrus and decorated with seasonal wildflowers.
“Citrus-scented culinary sanctum”
Traditional tatami living with multi-course kaiseki dining, seasonal kyo-yasai vegetables, and fragrant yuzu hot pot.
Communal and private hinoki cypress tubs infused daily with floating, aromatic whole yuzu citrus fruits.
Intimate eight-room ryokan service featuring evening tatami turndown, private tea service, and attentive kaiseki hospitality.
In Gion right beside Yasaka Shrine, steps from the historic stone paths and teahouses.
Rooms
Woven tatami mats, futon bedding, and antique furniture set a calm tone, with deluxe rooms adding private hinoki cypress tubs.
Wellness
Twin gender-separated cypress baths are filled daily with hot water and whole fresh yuzu fruits that float across the surface.
Backstory
Opened in 2005 within a restored townhouse, the property was conceived as a traditional ryori-ryokan centered entirely around seasonal culinary arts.
Eat & drink
Isshinkyo overlooks a mossy courtyard garden, serving multi-course kaiseki meals anchored by fragrant yuzu hot pots and seasonal Kyoto vegetables.
The neighborhood
The shrine gate is right next door, with Gion's preserved stone lanes and historic teahouses unfolding immediately beyond the entrance.
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