Descriptions of Rooms and facilities
Kyoto Gaden Ryokan Yachiyo/Kyoto Inn,Hotel is located near the Nanzenji Temple in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. It is just a short walk along a lane from the famous Nanzenji Temple. You will notice the Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo very easily from a big paper lantern in front of the Ryokan.
Once you crossed through the gateway into the Ryokan, you have now entered a landscaped space filled with seasonal flowers. Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo is a small hotel where the tradition of Japan has been succeeded to. Therefore, there is no rooms of the same environment. Each rooms describes an original environment.
There are two types of buildings for accommodations at Kyoto Gaden Ryokan Yachiyo, one is the The Honkan-Main Building, the main and older building, and the other isThe Shinkan-New Building, a newer building.
From the Restaurant and Traditional Japanese style guest rooms, you can enjoy look upon beautiful Japanese gardens created by the master landscape designer Ogawa Jihei, as well as view the Higashiyama mountains, which dramatically change according to the season. In all areas of the Ryokan, you will experience the quaint atmosphere and charm of Kyoto.
Map of Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo
What is a Ryokan, or Traditional Japanese Inn?
Ryokan culture photosThe Ryokan is not only a form of unique travel accommodation, but also a chance to experience the sensory richness of relaxation in traditional Japanese culture. Since Kyoto is a city long in history and rich in traditional culture, staying at a Ryokan in Kyoto will be unforgettable experience for you. Visiting Kyoto and experiencing the Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo is to touch the essence of true traditional Japanese culture.
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Entering a Ryokan
When you arrive at a Ryokan, Ryokan staff will call out Nakai-san, welcoming you. As nobody is supposed to walk inside of Ryokan building with shoes, please remove your shoes at the entrance. You will be supplied with slippers. After you check in, a Ryokan staff will take you to your guest room.
The Honkan- Main Building and The Shinkan-New Building guest room's interiors are always in the traditional Japanese style, with Tatami mat flooring. Tatami mats are in 2 different sizes, Kyouma (Kyoto size), and Edoma (Tokyo size), and they also determine the dimensions of the rooms. Please don't step on the tatami floor with your slippers, please remove your slippers first.
Inside the guest room, Yukata (Kimono-like robe) will be provided. You can wear Yukata as pajama's, or as a robe walking around the Ryokan. If you like, you can wear Yukata walking outside of Ryokan, and imagine yourself in medieval Kyoto in the days of the Samurai and geisha. You can change your clothes into Yukata right after you come to your room to relax.
•Descriptions of Traditional japanese style rooms- Honkan - Main Building
•Descriptions of Modern japanese style rooms-Shinkan -New Building
Amenities
•High-speed Internet access in Lounge and Receiption ,some rooms
•Bathroom with separate deep-soaking bath tub and wet area
•Individual climate control
•Iron/Ironing Board (upon request)
•Single data port and phone line
•Alarm Clock
•Hairdryer
•In room safe
facilities & Amenities at Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo
Amenities
We will provide a toothbrush, shampoo, Yomogi Herb Soap, razor, towels, Yukata (Kimono like bathrobe), hot water and Green tea.
Also, Mineral water from the Nihon Alps is available free in the lounge in the Shinkan (New Building), and Matsueido incense (a leading brand of Japanese incense) is provided at the front desk.
How to take a Onsen style Japanese bath room,large bath room 
Japanese Bath photosYou are only to go inside the bath tub after you washed your body. First, you are to rinse your body with hot water. Washing beforehand helps to keep the water in bath tub clean.
The rinsing and washing of your body with hot water also acclimatizes you to the temperature of the bath tub, which can be very hot. It is not advisable to jump into the water like diving in to a swimming pool. Please use discretion.
Please do not put the hand towel into the bath tub water. Most people place the towel on their head. And remember do not use any soap or shampoo or other skin cleansers in bath tub either.
Room Rates for the Limited Time Vaule Package
Room rates for the Summer Season(From May, 2010 through Sep, 2010.) are different from the regular rate.
Click here to see Summer Vacation Vaule Package room rates
Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo/Kyoto Inn,Hotel RESERVATION ASSISTANCE
34 Nanzenji Fukuji-cho
Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi
Kyoto 606-8435 JAPAN
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Telephone 81-75-771-4148 Fax International 81-75-771-4140
