Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone is a small inn in a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) on Shimokawara-dori, just below Kodaiji in Higashiyama. It has only seven rooms, and Nene-no-michi and Kodaiji are about 3 minutes on foot, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka about 5. Before you book, three things matter: there is no large bath, because every room has its own hinoki bath; children under elementary school age cannot stay; and the doors close at midnight.
Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 413 Minamimachi, Shimokawara-dori Kodaiji-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0824 |
| Rooms | 7 (5 twin, 2 double), each with a hinoki bath |
| Room use | From 14:00 to 11:00 the next morning |
| Doors close | 24:00; front desk 7:00–22:00 |
| Large bath | None |
| Meals | Kyoto kaiseki dinner and breakfast in a 13-seat dining room |
| Children | Elementary school age and up only |
| Parking | No inn parking; coin parking nearby |
| Smoking | Whole building non-smoking |
From the official site and accommodation terms, read October 20, 2026.
Rooms and the hinoki baths at Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone
The landlady writes that the inn is small, with just seven rooms, and that it was built with many touches so guests can relax. The official rooms page lists these sizes:
| Room | Size | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 27.5 m² | Twin |
| Twin | 26.3 m² | Twin |
| Twin | 25.5 m² | Twin |
| Twin | 25.0 m² | Twin; a third guest possible |
| Twin | 24.7 m² | Twin; a third guest possible |
| Double | 22.3 m² | Double, 160 cm wide |
| Double | 21.2 m² | Double, 160 cm wide |
From the official rooms page, read October 20, 2026.
What is the bath like?
Each room has a hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath, 109 by 74 cm and 60 cm deep; one room has a wider tub of 99 by 94 cm. None of the rooms has an open-air bath, and the inn has no large bath and no private bath to reserve. Because the bath is in your room, the official pages give no bath hours.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Since the only baths are inside guest rooms, ask the inn if you have any concern.
What else is in the room?
Rooms have a toilet with a washlet, a TV, a tea set, a safe, a humidifier and free Wi-Fi. The fridge comes stocked with free beer, juice and water. Yukata, bathrobes, tabi socks, toothbrushes and razors are provided, and you can borrow an iron, a trouser press, a charger or a different pillow. Guests can also use the library lounge, with tea and coffee.
Are there stairs?
Yes. The Q&A lists 2 steps at the entrance, 14 steps up to the second floor and 11 to the garden-level floor, with corridors 92 to 94 cm wide. The official pages do not mention an elevator.
Kaiseki dinner and breakfast at Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone
What is dinner like?
Dinner is Kyoto kaiseki made with seasonal Kyoto vegetables, and the menu changes every month. The official pages show three lines: the seasonal kaiseki, a Kyoto beef kaiseki with an 80 g Kyoto beef steak and a beef cutlet in white miso sauce, and the head chef’s special kaiseki. Dinner takes about two hours. The head chef, Mr. Tsuchitani, says he spent about nine years at inns, hotels and kappo restaurants. If you eat less, you can choose smaller portions when you book.
Where are meals served?
Both meals are in the first-floor dining room, with 13 seats, all at tables with chairs. Meals are not served in rooms. The dining room is closed on Wednesdays; on that day the inn offers plans with French dinner at Akagane Resort next door.
When is breakfast?
Breakfast starts at 8:00, 8:30 or 9:00. The inn says it may not be able to serve breakfast before 8:00. If you leave early and want to skip breakfast for a lower rate, ask the inn how far ahead to tell them.
Can the kitchen handle allergies or a special diet?
Tell the inn when you book. The Q&A says it cannot cater for rice, wheat or soy allergies, for guests who need meals without dashi (bonito or kombu), or for vegetarians who eat no seafood at all, including shellfish, crab and shrimp. Guests who can eat some kinds of seafood may be catered for.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone
How much does a stay cost?
The official pages do not list prices; the inn says the rate depends on the season, the day of the week, the number of guests per room and the meals, and asks you to inquire. It charges no service fee, and on the official site the final booking page shows the price with consumption tax. On top, the Kyoto accommodation tax is charged per person per night, based on the room-only rate before meals and consumption tax: 200 yen under 6,000 yen, 400 yen up to 20,000 yen, 1,000 yen up to 50,000 yen, 4,000 yen up to 100,000 yen, and 10,000 yen from 100,000 yen, under rates in force since March 1, 2026.
Can children stay?
Only from elementary school age. The inn says children under elementary school age cannot stay. Elementary school children pay 70 percent of the adult rate and get meals and bedding like an adult’s.
What is the cancellation policy?
The accommodation terms charge 100 percent on the day or for a no-show and 50 percent on the day before. The Q&A and the terms give different dates for when fees start, so confirm the rule for your plan when you book. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
You pay at the front desk when you leave, in cash or by card. The Q&A lists Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners, DC, UC, Saison and debit cards.
Getting to Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone in Higashiyama, Kyoto
The nearest stop is Higashiyama Yasui on Kyoto city bus, about 4 minutes on foot. From JR Kyoto Station, take bus 206 from stop D2, about 20 minutes. Keihan Gion-Shijo Station is about 15 to 16 minutes on foot and Hankyu Kawaramachi about 18 to 20 minutes, and Yasaka Shrine is 400 m away; our Gion map shows the area. From JR Kyoto Station, 3.2 km away, a taxi takes about 15 minutes, but taxis cannot reach the door, so get out near Maeda Coffee Kodaiji. The official pages mention no shuttle. There is no inn parking, only coin parking nearby. The inn keeps luggage before check-in and after checkout. If you are still planning your trip, see how many days to spend in Kyoto.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone
- The inn has English pages and an English contact form; from abroad, call +81-75-533-6226 between 8:00 and 20:00 Japan time.
- The terms say a booking may be treated as canceled if you have not arrived by 20:00 without contacting the inn, so call if you are running late. Our late arrival guide explains more.
- Be back by midnight; the front desk is staffed from 7:00 to 22:00.
- The building and the streets around it are no-smoking; the nearest smoking spot is about 5 minutes away.
- Send allergy and diet details when you book, as some needs cannot be met.
Frequently asked questions
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Bottom line (2026): Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone is a seven-room machiya inn below Kodaiji, with a hinoki bath in every room instead of a large bath and Kyoto kaiseki in a small dining room. It takes children from elementary school age, the doors close at midnight, and the dining room is closed on Wednesdays.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone’s official pages: home (English), rooms, meals, Q&A (English), Q&A (Japanese), access and the accommodation terms (Japanese, PDF), and the City of Kyoto’s accommodation tax page (Japanese). All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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