Nestled near Kawaramachi Street, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offers a serene retreat. Unwind with a Japanese garden stroll or rejuvenate at the indoor public bath and spa services. Savor Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant, connect to WiFi, and rely on helpful multilingual staff.
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, Pontocho Alley and Shijo Street are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 5 minutes and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Kaiseki meal
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Handrails in stairwells
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
In-room safe
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Special features
Spa
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 and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:30 PM to midnight.
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 4000 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
Restaurant
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
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.
Also known as
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
NISHIYAMA Kyoto
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
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953.
What are the check-in and check-out times at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 and nearby?
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 has a spa and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 like?
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station and 4 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Room
Family friendly
What guests liked
Japanese breakfasts were delicious and varied, with many guests praising their quality and traditional experience. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Family owned with very friendly family
Hany
Hany, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
We loved staying here! The staff were attentive and friendly. This is a place we can’t wait to come back.
Brenda
Brenda, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2025
It was a great experience and service!
Armando
Armando, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Amazing service. Everyone at the hotel was exceptionally helpful.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jun 2025
The breakfast, tea ceremony and hosts were excellent.
Felix
Felix, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Apr 2025
A fantastic stay. The property was very clean, quiet, and the hosts were very nice!
Vivak
Vivak, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2025
This place is great, it was our first time staying at a ryokan. The staff’s hospitality and service is 10/10. The futons were very soft and comfy. A lot of space in the room. Only downside for us was it’s kinda far from the station so just a lot of walking. Will recommend!
Genella
Genella, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 May 2025
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
Soumya
Soumya, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2025
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.
Nancy
Nancy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 May 2025
Beautiful property. Professional, kind and helpful staff. Convenient location, slightly out of tourist zone so it's peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jun 2025
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
Zianeb
Zianeb, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 May 2025
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.
Ching
Ching, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Mar 2025
Great hotel, no room service, great location
Leonardo
Leonardo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Apr 2025
This was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so nice and helpful.
Kayli
Kayli, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Nov 2024
Amazing experience, choose the Japanese breakfast if you stay here.
Nino
Nino, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2024
Amazing staff, perfect location, traditional and comfortable, amazing breakfast, we would come back!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Oct 2024
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.
Norma
Norma, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
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
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Feb 2024
Staff were friendly and helpful, the property was very quiet and relaxing
Shawn
Shawn, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jan 2025
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2024
I will be happy to come back
Very good Hotel ! Great service and an excellent Japanese experience. The tea ritual , the breakfast, the room and the service all perfect
Olena
Olena, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2024
Everything went amazing, great staff, and cleanness
Antonio
Antonio, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Mar 2024
I liked the hospitality of all the staff, they were very warm!!!
Hugo
Hugo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Apr 2024
Kyoto Stay
Nice Ryokan in the middle of Kyoto. Short walk to Gion and Pontacho. Staff is very helpful and made the stay enjoyable.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2024
The staff was very kind and happy to help in any way. They have activities at the Ryokan for guests, we participated in the tea ceremony and the calligraphy class which were both wonderful experiences.
We would love to come back and stay for more than one night.