Yamamoto Ryokan

We reserved a room here for 3 adults and 1 baby. We arrived early to drop off our luggage and change our baby's diaper after a short sightseeing trip. The staff was very accomodating of our request to use their facilities before check-in time. Pros 1. The ryokan has a 50+ year feel, a perfect image of old Kyoto if thats what you're into. 2.Price. In comparison to other accomodation nearby, near unbeatable. Otherwise it's capsule hotels if you want anything more cheaper 3.Location. located between a train station and kiyomizu-dera. 10mins walk to Gion-Shijo area. Very good. 4.Food. we have religious diet restrictions. We informed them on our check-in for our add-on dinner + breakfast. The staff was very accommodating and adjusted our meals accordingly. Besides that, we think their food very delicious especially considering the price. Traditional Japanese style kaiseki meals in the meal hall. Cons 1. Facilities. Toilets are on sharing basis but that's expected of an oldstyle ryokan. Unfortunately it's definitely visible that the ryokan is old and in need of repairs/renovation. The floors are squeaky but they provide earplugs for sensitive sleepers. I write this to inform others but condition of the building definately make you feel like you're back 100years in old kyoto. The sento shower halls are new though. I'm writing this lengthy review for the place because I thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and a bit worried that customers are not coming their way after the pandemic. Please consider this place on your next stay in Kyoto.