Thread: kyoto ryokan

Msoon77 Ryokans come in all price ranges. Some can be very luxurious, others are very basic. The luxurious ones are an experience of a lifetime. Why don't you check out the Lonely Planet's newest edition (2009)of its guidebook on Japan. Additionally, they have a guidebook on Kyoto, itself, I think. They are generally a reliable reference source for decent lodging. However, if you want to wing it, when you get to Kyoto, go to the TIC...

anybody know of a moderately priced ryokan in kyoto? in the 1980's we stayed at one near the Heian shire but can not remember the name. we do speak some Japanese. kweb

In Kyoto there are several choices for ryokan style hotels, I can't remember the one I stayed at, but there all nice! I recommend Tokushima Apartment Hotels if you ever visit Tokushima! Just google it!

In Kyoto there are several choices for ryokan style hotels, I can't remember the one I stayed at, but there all nice! I recommend Tokushima Apartment Hotels if you ever visit Tokushima! Just google it!

From what i saw on a Japanese documentary once, Ryokan's are real expensive. Anyone have any approximate prices per night?

From what i saw on a Japanese documentary once, Ryokan's are real expensive. Anyone have any approximate prices per night?

Msoon77 Ryokans come in all price ranges. Some can be very luxurious, others are very basic. The luxurious ones are an experience of a lifetime. Why don't you check out the Lonely Planet's newest edition (2009)of its guidebook on Japan. Additionally, they have a guidebook on Kyoto, itself, I think. They are generally a reliable reference source for decent lodging. However, if you want to wing it, when you get to Kyoto, go to the TIC...