So, I settled on Ohto after an extensive search for a cheaper ryokan with a private bath in Kyoto. Many of the other ryokans I looked into were booked, so I ended up with Ohto. I wish I hadn’t. The first thing I noticed as I walked in was that it smelled like cigarettes. Which for me, is a HUGE... more

We stayed at Ryokan Ohto for one night. We booked a room with private western bathroom for 9450 yen. Our room was on the 2nd floor and was quite big. Location: - walking distance to Sanjusangendo. - it takes about 15min to get to Kyoto Station by bus. The bus stop is on the main road (less then 5min away... more

I stayed at Ryokan Ohto for 4 nights in July 2005 and although i scored a large room which i think was the old restaurant room(???)... i didnt have the best experience there. The owner/operator was a crazy old lady who spoke no english and pretended to not understand japanese! she hung up on my japanese friends who called me... more

I just spent about 2 weeks here as part of a group tour. The rooms seem to vary a lot in size. Some are very small. Mine measured about 8 feet by 13 feet, plus a little alcove area whose purpose was unclear, and a hallway. I had upgraded to private Western bath, which I would recommend, since one woman... more

Somos una pareja de treinta y tantos. Fuimos a Japón este verano y a través de la oficina de turismo... more