We stayed at Montonago late last year (2011) and loved it. We had a last minute booking so guess we got the smallest room but it was a great location and the staff are fantastic. A special thank you to Hisako whose care was fantastic and she is very attentive. She also speaks English well. We will definitely stay again.... More

We booked Motonago for our honeymoon based on the review in TripAdvisor. At first we only booked for a night, as we thought the price was very expensive compared to other hotels. But as we stayed there, we wanted to extend for another night regardless the price because it was a really great experience. Unfortunately we can't cancel the other... More

We had booked Motonago based on the reviews and the excellent location very close to the main sights in Kyoto. Initially we thought it to be expensive, but the wounderful, traditional ryokan, the excellent meals and the services are well worth the money. I think that we surprised the Motonago staff on desiring on Japanese style meals for breakfast and... More

We really enjoyed our stay at Motonago ! The location is wonderfull, right in the heart of the higashiyama district, in front of beautifull temples and old street ( kodai-ji, nene no michi) ! The ryokan itself has an amazing atmosphere, very peacefull ! The staff is wonderfull, and gave us lots of usefull informations ! We had sukiyaki dinner... More

The best about this ryokan is location for sure in heart of Gion. The rooms and whole ryokan are little tired, but nothing big, it's part of it's charm. Beware, claimed internet access wasn't working at all. More

We decided that the old Imperial capital of Kyoto was the right place to experience staying in a ryokan. We chose Motonago based on TA reviews and its superb location. It was the most expensive accommodation we had in Japan but it is very service intensive. It is close to many places of interest and handy to town. There is... More

Right before my trip to Kyoto and to Motonago in January, I read some negative comments on Motonago. So, I was a bit concern and nervous about the B&B because of how much it costs. But, after I arrived, my doubt was wiped away! Let me comment on each area one by one. First, the facility. It is a nice... More

My wife and I were very happy with our stay at Motonago. It was easily the most expensive (23,100 Y / night for a double) accommodation during our stay in Japan but also one of the most memorable. The location is excellent (Gion- within five minutes walk from Yasaka pagoda / shrine) with 'Old Kyoto' at the door step. Walking... More

This is the most expensive accommodation we ever stayed! As it is so expensive, we only stayed for 1 night, and we both think is worth the experience. We took a taxi to the Motonago from Kyoto Station. The fare cost was about JPY1,300. Remembered to print our the map and showed it to the Taxi driver. The journey was... More