Ulasan Ryokan Kanade

This is a hidden gem. We were surprised that it was not fully booked. The front desk had English speakers. Check-in was a breeze. We were able to leave our luggage with them before Check-In time. When we did check in our bags were already in the rooms. The rooms had elegant tatami mats and the room details were very traditional and beautiful. The bathroom was elegant with a furo tub as well as a shower. Our rooms looked out over a beautiful Japanese garden. The place seemed to be brand-new. Yukatas and slippers were provided. The highlight for us was the dinners we enjoyed in a beautiful dining room with a traditional setting with a gorgeous painted screen backround with the tables overlooking the Japanese garden. The food was prepared by Chef Terada Kazoyoshi , who was classically trained and has cooked for the Imperial Family. He is an artist and his dishes were as beautiful as they were delicious. He was happy to explain each dish and seemed to enjoy preparing the meals as much as we did eating them! He explained that he is the last of the generation that learned how to prepare and display the food the way he does. It was the highlight of our two weeks in Japan. The ryokan is off the beaten track but just a short walk to a busy street with excellent bus connections to the rest of Kyoto. We highly recommend this ryokan for an authentic Japanese holiday experience.