Ryokan Tori - Kyoto

Adults-only traditional ryokan in Kyoto, 1 mile from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Cultural Experiences

Guests at Ryokan Tori are welcomed with a private tea ceremony conducted by the owner, who has studied the practice for over 20 years. A traditional hot bath is drawn each evening, scheduled individually to ensure privacy in the shared onsen. The daily Asian breakfast is served in the guest's room, with each component explained by the host.

Rooms & Facilities

The ryokan offers three room types: Japanese-Style Standard Room, Deluxe Room, and Economy Room, all with shared bathrooms and private toilets in select rooms. Selected rooms feature balconies with garden views, while all rooms are equipped with an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Each room is furnished with tatami mats and futons, and the property is non-smoking throughout with air conditioning and heating.

Dining

An Asian breakfast is included for all guests, featuring a multi-course traditional Japanese set that changes daily. The host provides insight into each dish, from the layers of omelette to the locally sourced tofu. No other meals are served on-site, but the ryokan staff offers recommendations for nearby restaurants frequented by locals.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Ryokan Tori sits in a quiet residential neighborhood 1 mile from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and within 1 mile of Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 3.1 mile away, and the Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2 miles from the property. Bicycle rental is available directly through the ryokan, and the area offers several temples and shrines reachable on foot.

Services & Policies

The ryokan enforces a 23:00 curfew for guest safety, and luggage forwarding to the next destination is available for a fee. Daily housekeeping is included, and the property provides key access and free WiFi in all areas. The hotel is adults-only, and guests have access to a private bath run daily upon request.

• Cultural Experience: Private tea ceremony & daily hot bath
• Rooms: Japanese-style with tatami, futons, and garden-view balconies
• Dining: Included Asian breakfast with host's explanation of each dish
• Location: 1 mile from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 1 mile from Nijo Castle
• Services: Bicycle rental, luggage forwarding, 23:00 curfew
• Adults-only: Quiet atmosphere with no children allowed

License number: 京都指令保保医第384号