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明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Name: 明和荘Mei Wa Inn
Address: 15-15, Okazaki Tokuseicho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, JP

9.1/ 10Excellent

·Ryokans

📍15-15, Okazaki Tokuseicho, Sakyoku · Kyoto ↗

Air conditioningFamily roomsLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outPrivate check-in/check-outStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 26 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praised the exceptional hospitality, cleanliness, and convenient location near bus stops. Main drawbacks included poor soundproofing between floors, street noise, and limited privacy.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.9

Rooms9.7

Cleanliness9.7

Value9.6

Facilities9.6

Wi-Fi9.5

Location8.9

＋ PraisedExceptional host service · Clean and comfortable · Convenient location · Free amenities provided

－ ComplaintsPoor privacy/noise between floors · Shared facilities inconvenient · Minor cleaning oversights · Traffic noise from fronting road

KEYSuitable for those valuing service. Note poor soundproofing, street noise, and steep stairs; bring earplugs.

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明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 3

Family Suite

Suite with Balcony

Suite

Facilities · 26

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