Very clean and comfortable retreat from a surprisingly hectic city. Helen and Craig have built such a nice place with traditional touches and convenience in mind. Bit of a walk in from the main road but happy to experience a residential neighbourhood. Makes all the difference starting the day with restaurant quality Japanese breakfast, and good company from the owners as well as the few other guests. I’d happily stay again if I’m ever back in Kyoto.

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful property. Spotless. Yummy vegan traditional Japanese breakfast every morning. Craig and Helen were really great hosts, ensuring high quality stay!

Stayed in May 2024

I enjoyed my stay at the Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko. Hosts: Helen and Craig were very good hosts. Attentive and helpful. You can easily tell that they respect and admire Kyoto as well as the vegan lifestyle. Facilities: The room was aesthetically pleasing, spacious and the bed very comfortable. In general, the Minshuku was very clean and in excellent condition. Breakfast: Craig is a great cook. Location: Quiet area, safe and a short walk to main activities and/or transportation. I would stay again if I'm in the area. Highly recommended.

Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

Nothing loved everything!

The breakfast was incredible, and the rooms have a modern Japanese style that feels cosy, futons were really comfy and we really appreciated having a small balcony in the room too. Staying here was like a little home away from home, and we loved meeting all the cats 🐈 They also have great restaurant recommendations if you’re looking for vegan/veggy options in the city. Craig and Helene are just the nicest people, we would 100% stay here again!

Stayed in April 2024

It's a bit of a walk getting to/from public transportation. Not a big issue for me as I was expecting to walk a lot while there, but something to be aware of.

Both hosts were very friendly and had many great recommendations for sightseeing as well as options for vegan food all over Kyoto. Every breakfast I had while there was delicious, and the room was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. If I go to Kyoto in the future, I'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Craig and Helen were lovely hosts and keen to help get us settled into Kyoto. They were full of advise and tips on where to visit and eat around town and this was very helpful particularly looking for restaurant that served vegan food. The breakfast they prepared each day was amazing and varied each day. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable each with an ensuite which was not something we'd experience before in a traditional Japanese room.

Stayed in April 2024

It’s located in a residential area that’s not super close to main attractions. But it wasn’t a big deal, as the weather was great and I enjoyed the walks to/from points of interest.

Tasty and healthy breakfast, friendly owners, possibility to do laundry, and a very nice/clean room!

Stayed in April 2024

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Clean, modern rooms built to purpose by the owners!

Stayed in April 2024

Loved it all!

I can not emphasise enough how great this place and the owners Craig and Helen are. The inn is beautifully decorated in a traditional style, and everywhere is exceptionally clean! The hosts are very personable, friendly, and a great laugh, with great local knowledge and recommendations for places to visit and places to eat. They kindly let us use the washing machine and store our luggage all day on our final day in Kyoto. There has to be a special shout-out for the breakfasts because they were incredible, and the wheat dumplings were a strong favourite of ours. 100% recommend whether vegan, veggie or not.

Stayed in April 2024

The property is up a hill and a bit removed from the main location. However, I felt very safe traveling alone (at night and in the day time) and was quickly able get a hang of the route.

Clean, comfortable, and exceptional service

Stayed in January 2024

Very nice, clean room and spacious bath tub, which is nice to have after exploring Kyoto all day. The owners are friendly and prepare a delicious and filling breakfast, during which you may be greeted by the cats that also live there.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing bad to say

Everything! My spacious beautiful room, the breakfast area, the quietness of the neighborhood.

Stayed in January 2024

The vibe was excellent, we were looking for a Ryokan experience and this did not disappoint. The vegan breakfasts were amazing and dietary needs were discussed and respected by Craig and Helen. The location is excellent being slightly away from the hustle and bustle of the major tourist attractions but close enough to walk or taxi. Craig was super helpful with our luggage transfers to and from Tokyo (best way to travel on a Shinkansen is without big luggage) and he and Helen provided a lot of helpful advice in finding local activities and meals. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed in January 2024

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Nutritious and sumptuous breakfasts, warm hospitality and great rooms

Stayed in December 2023

In a non-commercialized pretty residential area

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely wonderful! Will be delighted to come back. Highly recommend!

Stayed in November 2023

The location is a little to far from the main places, but its good buses conexion. Just keep in mind for planning the day!

All the house looks like brand new. The room was great, it was traditional style, with new big futon. Everything was extremly clean. The owners are great people! Very helpful, and he´s a great chef! The breakfast was DELICIOUS!! As a vegan was a beautilful places to stay.

Stayed in October 2023

Great room, lovely breakfast room and vegan breakfast.

Stayed in November 2023

Property was a little bit further from areas of interest than I would prefer

The property was in a very quiet neighborhood- no city noises to keep me up. I got some fantastic sleep here!

Stayed in November 2023

Though the location was ideal for my own trip, that might not be true for everyone. If you are a vegan it is a must visit, and one of not a lot of choices I imagine.

Excellent vegan breakfast, very friendly and personable staff. Rooms very nice, bathroom also, all around great atmosphere. Kiyomizudera, Tofukuji Temple and Senyuu-ji Temple are all about 15-30 minutes walking distance, while Fushimi Inari Taisha is about 40 minutes.

Stayed in November 2023

It is in the hiding with residential area, not easy to find by public transport, or taxi. Must use Google maps and comfortable shoes.

Everything is great, breakfast were delicious, and friendly cats around with Craig. & Helen to accompany us during breakfast time. Enjoy the Japanese style room and very clean.

Stayed in November 2023

See above (bit cold in the room, moderate Wifi) - nothing to complain really.

The rooms were a reasonable size and had a balcony. Unfortunately, it got a little colder in the room in mid-November, but there is AC with heating. Wifi was okay—not the fastest, but still good enough. The breakfast was very tasty. Helen and Craig cook a mix of different dishes every morning, all vegan. You sit comfortably together with other guests and have a chat with their two cats around. Hosts are very open and share great vegetarian food recommendations and sights. After a few days of traveling, it felt great to talk about all Japanese curiosities and a bit of history with native English-speaking hosts. A big plus for us was the free use of their wash machine.

Stayed in November 2023

We had a great stay at Craig’s and Helen’s place. It was comfortable and cosy. The big highlight every morning was the breakfast cooked by Craig himself. We stayed for 5 nights and every morning we got a different Japaneese inspired vegan meal. Both hosts were always helpfull and shared valuable tips about Kyoto and Japan.

Stayed in November 2023