Search for Ryokan and helpful information on The Official Kyoto Ryokan Association Website [Yoroshiosu, Kyo no Ryokan]

Kyoto is the old Capital with a history of over 1,200 years and will continue to be the homeland in the hearts of all Japanese.
Experience what accommodation in Kyoto is really all about. I am determined you will find the perfect Ryokan for you.

I hope this newly updated website will be helpful enough to bring you full satisfaction.

There are many Japanese style Ryokan in Kyoto.
They offer plans such as accommodation with two meals, accommodation with breakfast or only night accommodation. Choose the plan best suited for you. When in Kyoto, I can recommend the delicious traditional Kaiseki cuisine prepared with the freshest of seasonal ingredients will never disappoint.

We believe that you can have an authentic Japanese experience, one special to Kyoto and enjoy the traditional architecture of the buildings, Tatami rooms, or even modernized Japanese style structure. This is something that can't be experienced in a hotel. We look forward to your visit.

Kyoto Ryokan Asscociation of health and living established on May 19th 1958.

First generation Chairman
Mr. Eitaro Okamoto

As the predecessor of the association, the Kyoto Ryokan Association was established from a group of volunteers that came together on August 1st 1893.
As the 16th organization of environmental relations under the order of the bureau of health and welfare, we have been involved in much activity to advance and improve the awareness of sanitation standard and rationalize the operations.

The association currently has 500 members.
To think this association started off with 1,256 when it first established 40 years ago, the numbers have visibly decreased.
The growing numbers of hotels and other big facilities are an apparent cause.

Presently, Mr. Tadahiko Yamamoto serves as the 6th generation chairman.

There are two committees that make up the association: The youth division and the division of large groups (Ryokan that accept large school excursions etc.).

It is our duty to maintain the security or our facilities, food and health safety of our associates, as we accommodate a number of guests and are responsible for not only their comfort, but their safety as well. Our number one priority is to maintain those principles by sharing information and putting effort into training our staff so we can hold our heads high as one of the biggest international and cultural tourist cities of the world.