Inakatei is a simple traditional ryokan located on the most atmospheric pedestrian-only lane in Kyoto. The rates are far below what you’d expect given the location and beautiful old structure.
Inakatei exterior
Ryokan Inakatei At A Glance
- Great for: couples, solo travelers, ryokan first-timers
- Strong points: amazing location, low rates
- Sample rates: from US$150 to $400 per night
Inakatei guest room
Ishibei-koji lane is a quiet hidden world located just off the main sightseeing street in the southern Higashiyama district. Inakatei stands in the middle of Ishibei-koji, surrounded by other buildings of traditional beauty.
Inakatei bathroom
The ryokan itself is a simple budget ryokan, so don’t expect the service and decorations you might see at the famous places downtown. But the breakfast is great and the hosts are pleasant and the rates – well – they’re amazingly reasonable. I mean, you can stay here for about what it would cost you to stay at a cookie-cutter business hotel down near Kyoto Station.
Inaktatei traditional Japanese breakfast
If you want to spend one or two magical nights in a dreamlike location in Kyoto, this is a great choice.
Name in English:
Ryokan Inakatei
Name in Japanese:
旅館 田舎亭
English address:
463 Shimokawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan 605-0825
Japanese address:
〒605-0825 京都市東山区下河原町463
Price range: budget to moderate
Nearest Transport:
4 minutes’ walk from Higashiyama Yasui Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 206 from Kyoto Station
Telephone: 81-75-561-3059
Website: inakatei.com (Japanese)
:: Check availability and pricing for Ryokan Inakatei on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Near To Here:
Ryokan Inakatei is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
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