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yugen kyoto shijo

4.0 star property

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Sauna
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Public bath
Deluxe Twin
Deluxe King 44sqm | Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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218 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8057
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Standard Twin 34sqm

Standard Twin 34sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe King 44sqm

Deluxe King 44sqm

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Triple 51sqm

Executive Triple 51sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at yugen kyoto shijo in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. .This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麦潤 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 猪一 本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪하하하 ははは - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kingdom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

yugen kyoto shijo

Yugen kyoto shijo offers 58 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
Enjoy a meal at Arbrin（アルブラン） or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Arbrin（アルブラン） - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Arbrin（アルブラン） - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,520 for adults and JPY 3,520 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arbrin（アルブラン）
  • Arbrin（アルブラン）

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 100–10,000 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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

yugen kyoto shijo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Yugen Kyoto Shijo. The hotel is very new and it shows, with everything being in great condition. Very comfortable mattress, nice big bath in the room (so big it takes 30 minutes to fill), and the rooms are fairly large for a Japanese hotel. Breakfast was good quality but the selection is not huge, however we were happy with it. The location is good for walking to many restaurants and bars, and there are bus stops and subway stations within reasonable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuqiao

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yee Harn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing new and comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peit wan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was absolutely polite and helpful. Next to Michelin recommended ramen shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel room itself is beautiful, clean, and comfortable, but our experience at breakfast on our final morning completely changed how we felt about our stay. I arrived at the buffet in the yukata something that has been normal at every other hotel we’ve stayed at in Japan and we greeted the staff in Japanese with a good morning. The young staff member immediately said, “You need to change go change There was no good morning, and no explanation. We were not told whether the issue was my clothing, my partner’s clothing, or both. The staff member then walked away, leaving us confused and embarrassed while his colleague then said then it was my yukata and apologized. This rule was never mentioned at check-in, in the room, or anywhere else. Had it been explained kindly or clearly, I would have not worn that. This is a complete lack of hospitality and communication. Because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt, we ultimately did not eat any breakfast at all, despite having paid for it. When we asked about the bento box option at the front desk that was offered instead, we were told it was not available so we went back to our room and did not have breakfast. Five staff members and not one person tried to resolve the situation. This was our last night in Japan, and it was deeply upsetting for the experience to end this way. There are many beautiful hotels in Japan, but service and hospitality are what make guests return and feel welcome. We did not feel that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zade

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and staff were excellent :) appreciated the personal escort and explanation about room and amenities from staff. Room was spotless and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zade

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our favorite place while traveling. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property, well situated in the heart of the city close to restaurants, shopping and transit. Stylish, quiet, serene, and oasis away from home.
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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, room service on point
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, good location, spacious room, clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to all the key sights. Lovely staff. The hotel onsen/spa is relaxing after a long day. Rooms are spacious for Japan. Keep it a secret, it won’t last for long!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the best trip for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the perfect location of Kyoto. Close walk to Pontocho Alley & Gion, but also the best spot to walk the quiet streets in the morning. Large rooms with a classic Japanese look. The nicest staff as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My fiancé and I had the best stay at Yugen. All the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. The hotel was very clean and well-maintained. The location is perfect; it’s centrally located, close to Shijo station, and walking distance to so many shops, bars, and restaurants (and Nishiki Market!). I think the best part of the hotel is the spa area. I used the sauna, hot bath, and cold plunge every day, and it really enhanced my stay. It was so relaxing and recharging. Highly recommend staying at this beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A new propertg
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay here. We stayed in a room with a big private bath. The hotel and area are very quiet, a welcome sanctuary in busy Kyoto. There are several convenience stores nearby and bus stops which can take you to the main attractions. When we visited the restaurant was under construction, bento boxes were delivered to the room for breakfast. The hotel helped us ship our bags to our next stop in Osaka. All staff members we encountered were polite and helpful. A very comfortable stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soojin, Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the hotel is newly opened and the staffs may need a bit more training especially for foreigners who don't speak Japanese. They were extremely gracious and are trying all their best but the communication was a bit clunky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025