明和荘mei Wa Inn – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

The ryokan offers 7 rooms, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and fast free WiFi (62 Mbps). Rooms include a kitchenette, a balcony, and tatami floors for a traditional sleeping experience. Suite with Balcony rooms provide additional space for groups or families, with soundproofing and a work desk available.

Guests have access to a garden, a hot tub, and a washing machine for extended stays. A coin laundry service is located directly across the street for drying clothes. The property also provides express check-in/check-out, lockers, and luggage storage upon arrival and after departure.

The ryokan sits 9 minutes from Heian Shrine and within walking distance of the Kamo River. Bus stops along Higashioji Dori are across the street, connecting guests to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 47 km away, with easy access via bus or taxi.

Guests consistently rate the host, the kitchen, and the convenient location highly. Reviews mention the host carried luggage upstairs and provided free water bottles and umbrellas. The spacious rooms with tatami mats and modern bathrooms receive frequent praise from families and solo travellers.

The ryokan provides key access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers for safety. Private check-in/check-out and a garden are available for added convenience. Non-smoking rooms cover the entire property, and family rooms accommodate groups of four or more.

Location: 9 min walk to Heian Shrine, bus stop across street

Rooms: 7 rooms with kitchenette, balcony, tatami floors

Amenities: Garden, hot tub, coin laundry opposite

Service: Express check-in/out, lockers, luggage storage

Family: Family rooms with soundproofing and washing machine

Host: Luggage assistance, water & umbrella provision