http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/forum/accommodation Sad to say, but this lovely old town requires some support. en-US Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:01:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/search.php http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/ryokan-stories#post-277 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:23:50 +0000 Jeff Aasgaard 277@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Does anyone have any good or bad stories about their stay at a ryokan? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/fine-ryokan-japanese-style-inn-in-kyoto#post-11 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:14:47 +0000 peko 11@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p><strong>Visiting Kyoto and want to experience a fine ryokan in the heart of the city? Here are several to consider.</strong></p> <p>If you are coming all the way to Kyoto, even if you don't have a big budget, we recommend that you try to stay one night at a fine ryokan. The atmosphere, experience, service and food are quite unlike anything that you have experienced before. When princes and princesses visit Kyoto, they invariably stay at one of the ryokan listed below.</p> <p><strong>Sumiya</strong><br /> Sumiya is said to be Kyoto's MOST EXCLUSIVE ryokan.<br /> location: Fuyacho-Sanjo<br /> rates: 36,000-72,000 yen (includes dinner and breakfast)<br /> tel: 075-221-2188<br /> English website: none</p> <p><strong>Tawaraya</strong><br /> It is said that every architect in Japan will stay at Tawaraya once in their lifetime (architects don't make a lot of money and Tawaraya is expensive). The reason being that the architecture and gardens are so beautiful and such excellent examples of Kyoto's architectural heritage. I have eaten at Tawaraya and have had friends and family stay there on numerous occasions. The staff is extremely polite and helpful. Tawaraya says that about a third of their customers now are from overseas, so foreign guests are very welcome and can be assured excellent service.<br /> location: Fuyacho-Oike<br /> rates: 42,000-84,000 yen (includes dinner and breakfast)<br /> tel 075-211-5566<br /> English website: none</p> <p><strong>Hiiragiya</strong><br /> I have been to Hiiragiya several times for dinner and was always underwhelmed. Service was not especially friendly. Friends that have stayed there were somewhat disappointed too. The interior of the building is quite rundown and shabby. As an inn, Hiiragiya is fine, but for this price range you can do better and in the same neighborhood.</p> <p><strong>Yoshikawa</strong><br /> Yoshikawa is another excellent ryokan. Our friends that have stayed there have had a positive experience. Yoshikawa is also well known in Kyoto for its fine tempura restaurant attached to the ryokan. It is my favorite for tempura in Kyoto.<br /> location: Tominokoji-Oike<br /> rates: from 25,000 yen (includes dinner and breakfast)<br /> tel 075-221-5544<br /> English website: none </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/9-nights-in-kyoto-for-small-family-accommodation-recommendations#post-165 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:40:50 +0000 bern 165@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>We're a small family - two adults &#38; 1 child (almost 5 years). Will be in Kyoto 30 September - 9 October 2009. Any suggestions for good value accommodation? Simple &#38; clean our only requirement. Have emailed Kyoto Townhouse Stays (beautiful homes) but may be too expensive for us (?). Thanks in advance. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/home-stay-whats-best-jodoji-or-okazaki#post-150 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:12:34 +0000 ElisabethParis 150@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello, I am new on this wonderful site and about to rent a house either in Okazaki or Jodoji at the beginning of June. Both my husband and I love cooking and we are wondering which of the 2 areas would have the greater number of food stores, markets etc.<br /> We're really looking forward to our holidays in Kyoto and to our future gourmet treats.<br /> Thanks for your attention</p> <p>Elisabeth </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/iori-staying-in-a-kyoto-machiya-traditional-townhouse#post-17 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:45:43 +0000 peko 17@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p><strong>Staying in a Kyoto Machiya</strong></p> <p>Staying in a Kyoto Machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) when you visit Kyoto is a very attractive option. Alex Kerr, a longtime expat resident of Kyoto and has restored 9 Kyoto machiya and rents them out to visitors to Kyoto. Mr Kerr's company Iori is popular with both Japanese and foreign visitors to Kyoto.</p> <p>Iori's rates are quite reasonable, you have your own machiya house all to yourself! Some are small and some are large, sleeping 2 to 14 people. A modern kitchen is included so you can cook at home. This may be desirable for a <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/vegetarian-vegan-and-visiting-japan-at-new-years">vegan</a>. These traditional machiya include Western furnishings such as sofas and chairs, so you won't have to content with the <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/beware-staying-at-a-japanese-ryokan-and-stiff-joints">stiff legs and joints</a> problem that you might face at a ryokan.</p> <p>While it is DIY, this is a very special experience and a reasonably priced way to experience an important aspect of Kyoto's traditional culture.</p> <p>Iori Weekly Machiya<br /> <a href="http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/</a></p> <p>Iori Machiya List<br /> <a href="http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/weekly/machiya/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/weekly/machiya/index.html</a></p> <p>Iori Q &#38; A<br /> <a href="http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/weekly/faq.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/weekly/faq.html</a></p> <p>tel: 075-352-0211<br /> fax: 075-352-0213</p> <p><a href="http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/"><img src="http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/www_english/banner.gif" alt="Kyoto-Machiya IORI" /></a></p> <p>Iori Weekly Machiya's Founder Alex Kerr's Personal Website<br /> <a href="http://www.alex-kerr.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.alex-kerr.com/</a> </p>