Name: Ryokan Uemura
Address: Higashiyama Gion Shimogawara Ishibei-koji, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
Rating: 9

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Higashiyama

Sanjō Keihan

Keage

Kodaiji Temple

Yasaka Shrine

Maruyama Park

Kenninji Temple

Chion-in Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

Sanjusangendo Temple

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Shoseien Garden

Higashi Honganji Temple

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Kyoto Tower

Nishihonganji Temple

Nijo Castle

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Aquarium

Umekoji Park

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Toji Temple

Itami Airport

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Kids Plaza Osaka

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade

Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel

Osaka Castle

Nakanoshima Park

Osaka Museum of History

Osaka National Museum of Art

Osaka Science Museum

Utsubo Park

Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade

Kuromon Ichiba

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

Shitennoji Temple

Tsutenkaku Tower

Tennoji Zoo

Abeno Harukas

Universal Studios Japan

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We went during a very hot. In August. Ms Umera was such a gracious hostess. She let us borrow her umbrella every day and provided a home cooked breakfast every morning.  The rooms are nice but a unique part of the charm is that the ryokan is homey and decidedly old school.  The location is near everything in Gion and yet off the main roads so that it’s quiet in the evenings.  Be sure to bring cash as she does not take credit cards. Highly recommended.

A warm home in a great location

Great location for exploring on foot many of the popular sites.  While it's near a lot, it's actually located on a pedestrian only street that was pretty quiet and felt very removed from the busier streets just a short distance away.

More importantly, the hospitality of the owner (whose name escapes me now) was great. Her English was minimal, but enough. She was very accommodating and kind. For example, she offered me an umbrella for my use on a rainy day, and she always greeted me when I returned for the day.

The accommodation itself was clean, though basic, and I imagine pretty traditional. The bedding was comfortable enough. The bathroom and shower is shared, but at least when I was there, the place wasn't that crowded so it was never an issue. Breakfast was good, too, and both Western and Japanese options.

Great location, great hospitality

The elder lady who owns/runs Ryokan Uemura is just about the sweetest person I met on my trip to Japan. And while the interior of the ryokan shows signs of age, every detail relating to the comfort and enjoyment of my stay was immaculate. For example, the owner laundered my dirty clothing without being asked, remembered that I preferred coffee over tea and served it to me with my breakfast the second (and final) morning of my stay, brought me both newspapers (in English) with my breakfast and every spout in the showerhead functioned flawlessly, among other things. I'm not exaggerating when I say that no detail here was overlooked, and I liked the accommodations (including location) of Ryokan Uemura even more than the those of the significantly more expensive Ryokan Izuyasu, which was also phenomenal. As an aside, the owner's charm and kindness shall never be forgotten, and the kiwi she served me with breakfast was without question the best I've ever had in my life.  

Charm and Location to the MAX!

A well-located and very friendly ryokan in the Gion district.  The host was just lovely - she was very hospitable, and clearly committed to ensuring a comfortable stay.  We had a generously-sized room with a little balcony overlooking the garden.  Bathroom facilities were shared but quite clean.

Welcoming and lovely Ryokan

We occupied two rooms in this lovely old Ryokan a few days ago and what made the place special was our wonderful hostess Hideko San. She prepared the most delicious and beautiful Japanese and Western breakfasts we have eaten in Japan! In her eighties now, her energy and kindness are an inspiration. Leaving her felt like saying goodbye to our grandma and we all got a bit teary! The rooms were comfortable and everything was clean. Hideko san gave us helpfultips on how to get to places in her limited English, wrote notes to taxi drivers in Japanese and we warmed to her twinkling eyes and kindness. The ryokan was relatively expensive, but you are paying for the brilliant location in historic Ginza. It is like being transported to a different world! The stunning serene Kodaiji Zen temple is a just stone's throw away and if you are lucky like us, you will hear and see the monks coming by for alms. Staying here was a highlight for us and we hope to be back soon. 

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