Masuya Ryokan (signed “Kyoto Masuya” on its website) is an inn of tatami rooms in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, about three minutes on foot from Sanjo Keihan, one street east of the Sanjo Ohashi bridge. It describes itself as a warm inn close to the feel of Kyoto, and says it specializes in sports training camps. Before you book, three things matter: general travelers stay on the Kyo no Tabi plan, which includes breakfast only; there is no English page, so booking is by a Japanese form or by phone; and the Kyoto accommodation tax is paid in cash.
Who stays at Masuya Ryokan in Kyoto?
The inn’s own words are direct: it is an inn specialized in sports training camps, chosen by well-known schools and club teams from around Japan. It also hosts meetings and training for companies. Travelers who are not part of a group book the third plan, Kyo no Tabi (“Kyoto journey”). Expect to share the building with teams, especially in training seasons.
| Plan | Who it is for | Meals | From, per person (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyo no Tabi | General travelers | Breakfast only | 15,400 yen (2 guests), 14,300 yen (3), 13,200 yen (4 or more) |
| Meetings and training | Companies | Breakfast | 14,300 yen (2), 13,200 yen (3), 12,100 yen (4 or more) |
| Sports camps | Students, groups of 10 to 80 | Two meals, breakfast or none | 11,000 / 9,900 / 8,800 yen |
Base prices from the official plan pages, read October 20, 2026. They change by season and day of the week.
Masuya Ryokan at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 Daikiku-cho, Shin-Fuyacho-dori Niomon-sagaru, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8376 |
| Rooms | All Japanese-style tatami rooms, for up to 4, up to 6, or 5 to 8 guests |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 10:00 (standard times) |
| Bath | Large shared bath, separate for men and women |
| Meals (Kyo no Tabi) | Japanese breakfast only |
| Wi-Fi | Free in all rooms and the building |
| Booking | Japanese form, phone 075-771-3066 (10:00–18:00) or email |
| Parking | 4 spaces, 1,500 yen per night, reserve ahead |
From the official site, read October 20, 2026.
What are the rooms like?
Every room is a tatami room with futons, yukata, a fridge and an electric kettle. The site lists Sumire (11 mats, 20 m², up to 4 guests), Higashiyama (12 mats, 23 m², up to 6) and Satsuki (11 plus 10 mats, 34 m², 5 to 8 guests). Rooms have a unit bath with a hair dryer, and there are shared washbasins. The building has one elevator, a drinks machine, paid massage and a 56-mat banquet hall.
Is there a laundry?
Yes, two coin machines: a top-loading washer for 300 yen, a dryer at 100 yen per 30 minutes, and a drum washer for 500 yen. They take 100-yen coins only.
Getting to Masuya Ryokan from Sanjo
The inn is about three minutes north on foot from Keihan Sanjo Station or Sanjo Keihan on the Tozai subway line, and three minutes from the Sanjo Keihan city bus stop. From Kyoto Station it is about 15 minutes by taxi. The inn does not run a shuttle. Coming from the airport? See our Kansai Airport to Kyoto guide.
Can I park a car there?
There are four spaces on site at 1,500 yen per night, first come, booked by phone or email. When they are full, the inn points to a partner lot at 1,000 yen per 24 hours. Parking is paid in cash.
What is nearby?
The inn lists Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine at about 15 minutes on foot, Kiyomizu-dera at about 20 minutes by bus, and a 24-hour Fresco supermarket four to five minutes away. Planning your days? Try our how many days in Kyoto guide.
Breakfast and meals at Masuya Ryokan
What do Kyo no Tabi guests eat?
The Kyo no Tabi plan includes a Japanese breakfast made with seasonal ingredients, and no dinner. Group plans can add dinner, served at 18:00, 18:30 or 19:00, with menus set to the group’s budget and sport. Where meals are served is not stated.
Can the inn handle allergies?
Send allergy details at least one week before your stay; changes on the day cannot be handled. Many ingredients are prepared in the same kitchen, so the inn declines guests with severe allergies such as buckwheat. Foods you dislike can be swapped with a week’s notice. Vegetarian and halal meals are not mentioned, so ask before you book.
The bath at Masuya Ryokan
When is the large bath open?
The shared bath, renewed in February 2020, is separate for men and women and open 16:30 to 23:00 and again 6:30 to 9:00 in the morning. The official pages do not describe it as a hot spring or mention a private or outdoor bath.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Since the bath is shared, ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Prices, cancellation and payment at Masuya Ryokan
How much does a stay cost?
On the Kyo no Tabi plan, base prices start at 15,400 yen per person for two guests, 14,300 yen for three and 13,200 yen for four or more, tax included, with breakfast. Prices change by season and day of the week.
What is the Kyoto accommodation tax?
Kyoto City charges a tax per person per night based on the room-only price, without meals or consumption tax. As one example, the city lists 400 yen when that price is from 6,000 yen to under 20,000 yen. Check your tier on the City of Kyoto’s tax page. At this inn, the tax is paid in cash.
What is the cancellation policy?
The FAQ lists 30 percent from 7 to 3 days before, 50 percent from two days before to the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show, all as a share of the room charge. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
Cash, cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, UnionPay and others), bank transfer in advance, PayPay and au PAY. Parking and the accommodation tax are cash only.
Do children cost less?
The official pages do not give child rates. Ask the inn when you book.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Masuya Ryokan
- There is no English page. The booking form is in Japanese and asks for your name in katakana. Phone lines are open 10:00 to 18:00 Japan time; from abroad, dial +81-75-771-3066.
- There is no curfew, but the automatic door may be turned off at night for security. Call the night staff when you come back.
- If you arrive after 19:00, contact the inn first.
- Luggage can be left before check-in and after checkout, but not valuables.
- Keep cash for the accommodation tax, and be careful not to photograph other guests.
Frequently asked questions
Can individual travelers stay at Masuya Ryokan?
Does Masuya Ryokan have an English website?
What time is check-in at Masuya Ryokan?
What is the cancellation policy at Masuya Ryokan?
Can I use the bath at Masuya Ryokan with a tattoo?
Bottom line (2026): Masuya Ryokan is a tatami-room inn near Sanjo Keihan that mainly hosts sports teams and groups. Individual travelers stay on the Kyo no Tabi plan with breakfast only. Book through the Japanese form or by phone, and keep cash for the city tax.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Masuya Ryokan’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms and facilities, Kyo no Tabi plan, sports camp plan, meetings plan, FAQ, access and the reservation form, plus the City of Kyoto accommodation tax page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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