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Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishiokoji-cho 696-1
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Excellent location
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous
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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping

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Tue 28 Oct 2025
Wed 29 Oct 2025
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Facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry

Reviews

Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money
High score for Kyoto

Guests who stayed here loved:

Joel
Sweden Sweden
“The staff was very kind and accomodating. They actually upgraded us when we arrived, making our stay more comfortable, and excellent value for money.”
Ruofei
Netherlands Netherlands
“The room and public areas are clean and tidy; friendly staff, convenient location, and reasonable price. Love the experience of staying in a traditional Japanese hotel”
007
Australia Australia
“The ladies that greet you are very traditional. The onsen was wonderful, beautiful room, very comfortable bed, one night was not enough we needed more”
David
France France
“First time in a ryokan, exactly what I was looking for. They even have their own private onsen even though I didn't go.”
Rui
China China
“The hotel's location is excellent, just a three-minute walk from Kyoto Station. It is the most comfortable hotel I have stayed in among the three hotels in Kyoto.”
Paul
Belgium Belgium
“The staff was very friendly. The hotel was located near the train station and breakfast - eating facility's. The most important city buses were very easy to take.”
Mohamad
Malaysia Malaysia
“We were greeted warmly. The room will be cleaned daily to maintain cleanliness and comfortable stay. The service is standard ryokan style “omotenashi”. Overall a bit pricey...”
Roy
Israel Israel
“Would just like to compliment the staff who were incredible, super helpful, and overall simply kind people. Keep in mind the curfew is at 23:00 which isn't for everybody.”
Franck
France France
“Very enjoyable Ryokan ! Location is nice, very close from the Kyoto station, so you can take the train or subway in 5 minutes Rooms are huge, facilities amazing and the...”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kind staff, cute old traditional style room with comfortable futons, perfect location (>5 minute walk from Kyoto Station)”

Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 futon beds

Air conditioning Telephone Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring) TV Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 3 adults
Beds: 3 futon beds

Air conditioning Telephone Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring) TV Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Fits: 3 adults
Beds: 3 futon beds

Air conditioning Private bathroom Free toiletries Telephone Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 futon beds

Air conditioning Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 4 adults x 4
Beds: 4 futon beds x 4

215 feet² Air conditioning Telephone Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring) TV Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Property surroundings

Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishiokoji-cho 696-1 , Japan
—Excellent location

Property description

Just 350 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station, Nihonkan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at Nihonkan...

  • Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:30
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

  • Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

  • The hotel is closed and locked from 23:00-06:30. During this time, guests cannot enter or leave.

    Please note children 7 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.

    Adult rates are applicable to children older than 7 years old.

    Please inform Nihonkan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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