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Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Kyoto Tower

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Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Premium Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Public bath
Rihga Gran Kyoto sits just steps from Kyoto Aquarium and the Railway Museum, creating an ideal starting point for city exploration. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage, while the attentive staff helps make every stay run smoothly.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Basic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Minami Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Rihga Gran Kyoto is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Fushimi Inari Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Don't miss out on a visit to Kyoto Aquarium.
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1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8003

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 3 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 3 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 南区八条口店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪吉象咖喱 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪純喫茶 みなみ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum, Rihga Gran Kyoto provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 261 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 for adults and JPY 1,400 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3630 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650.0 per night

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 200-10,000 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 2800 for adults and JPY 1400 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3630 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Hotel
RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Kyoto
RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Rihga Gran Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rihga Gran Kyoto located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Aquarium. Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kujo Station and Kyoto Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Rihga Gran Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 873 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sergio orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in kioto
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was central, room was clean and the staff was friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao Ngan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice vibe and quite big for a hotel in japan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet with a lot variety of food! Friendly and efficient staff, the property has very clean bathrooms, great amenities, and easy access to transportation! I would stay here again the next time I’m in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good but Breakfast buffet option is so limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 3 nights and the stay was very comfortable. Rooms were quite big for Japan. The hotel is in top condition, close to the Kyoto station and has good eating options. Check in and out was very easy and fast. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ye Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located 5mins walk away from Kyoto Station. Super comvenient and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. Quiet, good restaurants around, close to the station. And really good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. We like it very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the breakfast bar was good and the rooms were clean. It was very difficult to get money for the laundry service but overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff They were super cute and awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional! This location is highly convenient and just a few minutes from the main train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was a 5 minute walk from the Metro and ten minutes from the main station making it easy to get around
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ! Very clean and modern rooms. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We would truly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the station
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandrasekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent at the reception.the hotel is clean and neat, the rooms are spacious enough. The hotel location is great walkable to Kyoto station. I highly recommend this hotel for families with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great affordable hotel that has Japanese style room setup and communal baths. Really close to train station and convenient to restaurants and shopping malls. Great experience to stay in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think the hotel is nice. It will be great if they had more food options for breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Kyoto station!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was average and could use more variety. The scrambled eggs were too runny, and it would be nice to have a toaster available along with better fruit options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is convenient to everything, food shopping and transport. Only thing is we came during summer heat and even with air on our hotel room is humid.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAOFAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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