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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Lobby lounge
Interior entrance
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪二條若狭屋寺町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪アントニオ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miisuk Thai bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪タルカ 2 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market are located near NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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

Property 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 200-1,000 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

Frequently asked questions

Is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

This ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this spa ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Nishiki Market, and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is only a 5-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.

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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 290 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

Vivak

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

Soumya

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

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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

Ching

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nino

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

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, perfect location, traditional and comfortable, amazing breakfast, we would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

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

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, the property was very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olena

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went amazing, great staff, and cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Kyoto Stay

Nice Ryokan in the middle of Kyoto. Short walk to Gion and Pontacho. Staff is very helpful and made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hospitality of all the staff, they were very warm!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful. Highly recommend this ryokan!

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The breakfast was phenomenal and the room was clean and spacious. The Japanese-style bath was also nice and the location was fantastic. Overall, flawless place and will recommend for others to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great hosts

Our hosts were very warm and kind. Felt like it was their home (and as a family business, it is!). Welcoming and a superb location in beautiful Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for great Japanese experience! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and genuine service and hospitality. Focus on the small details. Generous stay in all dimensions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023