Seeking Kyoto Ryokan Recommendations...

[Mandylion]

Been poking around on-line for good ryokan in Kyoto, but I am not meeting with much satisfaction. I was hoping some forum-ites might have some good recommendations for family to check out when they come to Japan.

Ideally, since I can't stay with them, the staff would have had some experience with foreign guests, speak a little English and/or be game to give it a shot. Price is not a big sticking point, but lets keep it at about 15,000 (yen) a person per night, or lower, for kicks.

Thanks in advance - M

 

[budd]

itcj
i think i stayed at hotel station kyoto, but the price (nor the look) is what i remember
will try to dig up some receipts when nosy people leave
how can i say it? hotel fukudaya in shibuya has similar layout
36 dollars a night?
bathroom with tub and shower?
table with the crackers?
shoes allowed past the foyer

 

[lester]

Cheap Ryokans in Kyoto

Hi Mandylion,

I can recommend these places. They are all under 10,000 yen per person and some English is spoken:

Heianbo
Heianbo | Ryokan Experts, Reviews, Personalized Service | Japanese Guest Houses
Shimizu
Shimizu | Ryokan Experts, Reviews, Personalized Service | Japanese Guest Houses
Ryokan Rakucho
Ryokan Rakucho | Ryokan Experts, Reviews, Personalized Service | Japanese Guest Houses

For other Kyoto ryokans, go to this page:
http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/db/kyoto/index.htm

I hope this helps,
lester