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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower

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Public bath
Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Hallway
City view from property
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO sits in central Kyoto, offering easy access to bustling Kawaramachi Street and the historic Sanjusangen-do Temple. Guests can refresh in the indoor public bath after exploring the city, handle laundry on-site, and enjoy WiFi connectivity in their rooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪チファジャ 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪premier-bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower
Kawaramachi Street is located near RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.

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, debit cards, and cash

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

Property is also known as

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 8 minutes.

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