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Ryokan Shimizu

2.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, 8-minute walk to Kyoto Tower

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Ryokan Shimizu provides a tranquil retreat in central Kyoto, complete with a relaxing indoor public bath and authentic Japanese-style rooms. Travelers appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi while staying within easy walking distance of vibrant Kawaramachi Street.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Japanese Style Room For 2 Guests

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Room amenity

Japanese Style Room For 3 Guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Room amenity

Japanese Style Room For 4 Guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Room amenity

Japanese Style Room For 1 Guest

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
644 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8317

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪たん味屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪瓢斗 京都駅前本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Unir京都店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪小籠包包伸一 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wine蔵 しおり - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Shimizu

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower
Ryokan Shimizu provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryokan Shimizu have perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, 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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,100 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 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 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The entrance to the property closes between 0 AM and 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1100 per day

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 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 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

RYOKAN SHIMIZU Kyoto
SHIMIZU Kyoto
Ryokan Shimizu Hotel Kyoto
RYOKAN SHIMIZU Kyoto
RYOKAN SHIMIZU Ryokan
RYOKAN SHIMIZU Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Shimizu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1100 per day.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Shimizu?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Shimizu?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ryokan Shimizu located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km). Gojo Station is 9 minutes by foot and Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 18 minutes.

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