Takeo Onsen Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

This was my first stay here. The atmosphere on the first floor was wonderful, and the self-service coffee setup featured beautiful cups and tableware. I also enjoyed the music played from the gramophone in the morning. The tiled wall in the washbasin area of my Room was lovely as well. The Onsen surprised me—I didn’t expect stairs, and it was a bit dark, so it caught me off guard. I booked a No Meals Included Plan, but I was very happy with the complimentary breakfast service of bread and coffee. I recommend it for guests who prefer a light breakfast. For dinner, I received a local map since dining is on your own, but some places were temporarily closed, others were a bit far to reach on foot, and many seemed to be mainly open during daytime hours—so I almost ended up with nowhere to eat. In the end, MOS Burger near the station saved me. Since online information can be outdated, you may want to call ahead to confirm opening hours when choosing where to have dinner.

I had heard this is a very well-known, long-established Ryokan in the area, and with its reasonable rates, I stayed for three nights this time. When I visited seven years ago, we also had dinner and my family fully enjoyed the charm of an Onsen Ryokan, but it seems the style has changed a bit and meals are no longer provided. (However, there was a complimentary breakfast service with bread and coffee, which I really appreciated.) Though simple, it still retains the dignity of a long-established Ryokan, and I was soothed by the gentle music box melody the proprietress played for us. The Onsen was excellent as well—I would definitely like to visit again.