Nazuna Kyoto Nijo Jo, KyotoNazuna Kyoto Nijo Jo in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0.Nazuna Kyoto Nijo Jo is a small tea-themed ryokan set in a traditional Kyomachiya townhouse in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward. It has just five rooms, each with a private open-air bath, and guests also have use of a terrace and garden. Nijo Castle is within walking distance, with other cultural sights nearby, so it suits travellers who want a quiet, traditional base for exploring the city. Free Wi-Fi is provided and reviews consistently praise the staff and the Japanese breakfast. Bear in mind that no dinner is served on site and some guests have found the Wi-Fi only average, so plan meals and connectivity accordingly.What stands out

Attentive, welcoming staff

Rooms with private open-air baths

Highly rated Japanese breakfast

Walk to Nijo Castle

Watch out for

No dinner served on site

Wi-Fi quality is average

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