First Of all, the location is abit far from areas BUT it does give a very relaxing and quiet morning everytime you wake up and decide to walk to the nearest lawson. Booked the private japanese garden and it was worth it ! Came here in the winter so really cooling weather. Staffs working there and good english communication skills which makes foreigners feel welcomed. Everything about this Ryokan is 10/10. WOULD definitely come again if i come by to japan and kyoto