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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
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Public bath
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Deluxe Room

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Standard Room

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. .This spa ryokan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shijo Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • タルカ 2
  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪御肉処銀閣寺大にし - ‬3 min walk
  • Boulangerie de la Liberte' KYOTO （ブーランジェリエ デ ラ リベルテ 京都寺町本店）
  • ‪agri - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

Ryokan with a full-service spa, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offers 28 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:30 PM to midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,000 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:30 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Additional fees may apply to children for bedding and meals. Meals for children must be requested in advance of arrival; fees apply.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4000 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

NISHIYAMA
NISHIYAMA Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Kyoto
RYOKAN NISHIYAMA
Nishiyama Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
Nishiyama Established In 1953
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Ryokan
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Ryokan Kyoto

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 305 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast, tea ceremony and hosts were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Castro Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean. Very pleasant and helpful staffs. Spacious rooms and comfy beds. Very peaceful atmosphere. Public bath is clean. Relaxing to walk around the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zianeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff , very nice and large rooms , slightly old and carpets in corridors. But highly recommend the area and the atmosphere, very welcoming and great facilities like washing machines
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
We absolutely loved our stay! We were treated so well, they were attentive to every need and so helpful! We enjoyed a Koto concert, tea ceremony, traditional Japanese breakfast, loved our room, there is a Public Bath, and it’s a quick walk to the Family Mart! They even gave me a little gift for my birthday. Highly recommend!
My daughter trying her hand at the tea ceremony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Professional, kind and helpful staff. Convenient location, slightly out of tourist zone so it's peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna, Elk Grove

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soumya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese tatami flooring rooms, extremely warm staff and hosts, such a calm zen garden, lovely onsens , Japanese breakfast to die for. Look nowhere else if you are planning a stay in kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Ryokan in Kyoto

Wonderful Ryokan with lovely owners. Great room and staff. Enjoyed the tea ceremony, Japanese breakfast and public bath. Definitely recommend in a nice quiet bit of Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a lovely hotel, it being clean and staff are friendly. We were completely immersed into the Japanese culture where we were offered the typical Kyoto breakfast (there is a small fee to pay for breakfast ) and experienced the tea ceremony. The hotel also offer free 2h walking tour and a 30 min Koto performance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Atherton

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille E

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay. The property was very clean, quiet, and the hosts were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very special stay for us. Anyone going to Japan should spend some time at a Ryokan. This one in particular was spectacular. You’re greeted with a breath-taking view of the garden when walking in, the staff were all very friendly and spoke great English. The western and Japanese breakfasts were both delicious. The tea ceremony was in particular very special for my wife and I. I was surprised how tranquil the ryokan is even though it’s sort of in the heart of Kyoto. There’s great shopping and tons of places to eat near by. The shopping mall near by is less than 5 mins walk and has things like sushi, ramen, second
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, no room service, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed our stay

We loved our stay here. The ryokan is a quaint and warm building with a lovely staff. The meals were excellent and it was easy to visit other places in Kyoto from the convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were truly amazing! Not only did we have a wonderful ryokan experience, they offered a beautiful tea ceremony and a koto musical performance. They greeted us with a smile and showed us tremendous kindness. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cuauhtemoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nino, Anchorage

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, choose the Japanese breakfast if you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience!! Definitely visit again. Fantastic breakfast!! Owner's were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and excellent friendly staff. Great location in a quiet area but close enough to shops & restaurants. Staff was so helpful to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024