Matsui Honkan – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms with Japanese character
Matsui Honkan offers rooms with tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, fridge, telephone, and yukata robes. Some rooms have a seating area, electric kettle, and private bathroom with a bathtub. Accessible rooms are available for guests using wheelchairs. Room amenities include toothbrushes, towels, razors, and hairbrushes.
Dining: Kyoto Kaiseki & Sukiyaki
The hotel serves Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Dinner plans include Sukiyaki, a Japanese dish with thinly sliced beef and vegetables simmered in soy-sugar broth, best enjoyed with raw egg dipping. Breakfast features boiled tofu as the main dish. Rates start at 9,900 yen per guest for breakfast and 17,000 yen for Kaiseki dinner.
Public baths & relaxation
Matsui Honkan has three public bath areas, each with distinct features: one with a decorative water feature, another with floral tiled walls, and a third with back-lit window panels. Guests can rent bicycles or try an original facial aesthetic treatment. The baths operate from 16:00 to 1:00 and 6:00 to 9:00.
Central Kyoto location
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Karasumaoike Station (6-minute subway ride from JR Kyoto Station). Nearby attractions include Nishiki Market (Kyoto's kitchen), Shinkyogoku shopping area, and Rokkaku-do Temple. Gion District, known for geisha culture, is a 15-minute walk away. Nijo-jo Castle, a UNESCO site, is 1.5 km from the property.
Services & amenities
The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and an on-site souvenir shop selling Japanese sweets and gifts. A large changing room includes sinks, hairdryers, and beauty products. Meeting rooms are available for events. Guests receive matcha green tea and Kyoto sweets at check-in. Rental items include traditional Japanese clothing for use during their stay.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Full body massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock