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Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Nishiki Market

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Travelers experience authentic Japanese culture at Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei through its indoor public bath and local cuisine breakfast. The staff consistently impresses guests with their helpfulness, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected during their cultural stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese Room (Curfew 11pm, ages 7+ only) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Room (Curfew 11pm, ages 7+ only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
481 Umeyacho Fuyacho-dori Nishiki-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8057

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 11 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪錦一葉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BEER PUB ICHI-YA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MOON and BACK - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪omo cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei

Ryokan near Nishiki Market
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley, Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals). Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • An elevator and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and heating

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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 local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Futons are provided based on the number of guests age 11 and older in the reservation. Extra futons are available for children under age 11 on request (surcharge applies).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 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 200-10,000 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

Children 6 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

Kagihei
Kagihei Ryokan
Kyo-no-yado Kagihei
Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Kyoto
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Kyoto
Ryokan Kyo no yado Kagihei
Kyo No Yado Kagihei Kyoto
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Kyoto
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Ryokan
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei?

Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei?

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

What time is check-out at Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market, Shijo Street, and Kawaramachi Street. Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 13 minutes.

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Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 463 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, friendly and attentive owners and staff, perfect for short ryokan stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place! We had never stayed in a Royal con before, and very glad we chose this location. The owners were extremely friendly, and the room was very comfortable. We enjoyed the traditional breakfast, and access to the public bath (a must try experience). I highly recommend this hotel.!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Amenities
Amazing stay with the loveliest hosts. Felt very looked after. Traditional style rooms, yummy breakfast, very conveniently located. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great traditional little inn in super convenient location near the market. The owners are very kind & caring & the Japanese Breakfast is memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

Traditional hotel stay

Lovely stay in Family Home. Host and family went above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg Soeren

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

Great ryokan

Great ryokan, very close to the Nishiki market. Very nice bath. Fantastic breakfast (traditional Japanese).
Breakfast
Our room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is so kind, and speaks good English. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siavash

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and friendly staff. The location is convenient to many restaurants and shops. The hotel is also clean and in great condition. Overall very happy and would come again.

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host/family staff. Amazing location, it’s just by the Nishiki market. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was lovely and thoughtful. The Japanese Breakfast was delicious and a cultural experience on it's own. The Onsen facilities were first rate.

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so nice. I went with 4 of my friends (5 including me). The place wasn’t so big, pretty small inn. The old man and old lady welcomed us extremely kindly and were engaging in conversations. They try their very best speaking English so they can appeal to the foreigners and I thought that was very nice. The public bath was also small, but was well taken care of, I had a nice bath and well rested sleep. Inside the rooms we were provided with Yukata, very comfortable to sleep in. They even offer snacks as a freebie on the table inside the room. Next to the Nishiki Market. Overall, such an amazing place. I would definitely book again if I ever go back to Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

haejin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time staying in a Ryokan and the staff was welcoming and spoke good English. They gave us a choice of times for breakfast, and told us about the spa. At the room, we were given Yukatas to wear during our tea service. The family running the Ryokan gave us good suggestions for shopping and dining in the area. Our stay was relaxing and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time in Japan, so Kyo-no-Yado Kagihei was my very first ryokan experience. I stayed for a few days and loved every moment of it. The Japanese style room was very comfortable and cozy. I appreciated the daily restock of tea, cookies, and bottled drinks. The property is located in a very convenient location as I was able to go sightseeing, shop, and even just wander around Kyoto to appreciate the slow vibe. Tomo and Yuko, the owners of the ryokan, were so sweet and kind to me. I felt so welcomed and at home. The entire staff is just as gentle and considerate. Highly recommend this property. I already miss everyone (and the Japanese breakfast!).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ubhayapriya

Liked: Staff & service
Property fine but room smelled a bit. Could be the tatami mats?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent 3 night stay at Ryokan Kagihei. Yuko and the staff were friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Their english is great, too. Our room was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. We had the set breakfast and it was delicious, It is definitely worth adding! It is located in a quiet street and just around the corner is the bustling Nishiki market. A little further are the general stores, shopping area and public transportation. You can’t go wrong with this Ryokan! We hope to return on our next trip to Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan exceeded our expectations in so many ways! Rooms are pretty large, shower is separated from toilet and sink so it made it easier for me and my daughter to get ready and go about our daily routine. Location couldn’t be better. Two blocks away from the famous by Nishiki market, 10-15 minutes away from Kyoto station and walking distance to restaurants, bars, shopping and anything else you can think of. Great location to explore the city and it’s temples (not walking distance but easy to access if you buy hop-on/hop-off tickets since there’s a stop a few blocks away from the hotel. The owners run the hotel so we saw them first thing in the morning, when getting breakfast, and at night, when we returned to the hotel. Breakfast here is a HUGE highlight, but you need to be willing and looking forward to experiencing a genuine Japanese breakfast, sometimes with flavors you never tasted before. It is majestically served in a private room, so the moment we walked in, the table was served and ready for us. I definitely recommend this hotel and I’ll book my stay here whenever we go back to Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best place to stay in Kyoto!

Can’t recommend this place enough! Everything was fantastic, we stayed for 2 nights and absolutely loved it! They provided us with Yukata to wear inside the property, they were warm and really elevated the traditional Japanese Ryokan experience! We also had the breakfast and I definitely recommend it, I’m not much of a breakfast person and I tend not to eat when I go sightseeing, so it was the perfect set up to have a proper meal to start the day and it kept me full for a long time. The hostess was also incredibly kind, so nice and helpful with suggestions and information, and it’s actually her home as well! The place was absolutely beautiful, it’s clear they put a ton of work into it and was such a nice relaxing atmosphere after running around everywhere all day! The location itself is great, you’re right next to Nishiki market and the main shopping street in Kyoto, so bus stops aren’t that far either, maybe a 5-10 min walk? Even though it’s near some of the most popular shopping, the neighborhood itself is very quiet and the noise tends to stay within the market itself. If you’re looking for a traditional Japanese inn I can’t recommend staying here enough, the futons were very comfortable and the deep bathtub was an absolute delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Amenities
I proprietari sono stati gentilissimi e ci hanno anche tenuto le valige dopo il check out. Tutto molto pulito e curato con un’atmosfera magica.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Ryokan near Nishiki market. The hosts are very friendly, and the area is super walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il ryokan si trova nel dedalo di vie intorno al Nishiki market, appena fuori dalla folla. La struttura sembra un po’ datata, ma fa parte del suo fascino. I proprietari sono molto cortesi e la colazione ottima.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil par les hôtes qui habitent l’immeuble. Ils parlent très bien anglais. L’emplacement est excellent pour le shopping et les restaurants. On peut se déplacer dans plusieurs lignes de train ou de bus dans un rayon de 10min de marche. On a essayé le bain qui est petit, mais très bien. Le déjeuner offert est copieux. Je le recommande pour ceux qui désirent vivre l’expérience Ryocan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property, the owners and the staff were all wonderful. Try the traditional breakfast, it is a must do. The property is charming, the size of the room is a great value and everything is clean and orderly. The location is superior, close to Nishiki Market, high end shopping and only about a 10 minute walk to public transportation. Many good food choices close by from small authentic restaurants to the many food stalls in Nishiki Market Taxis as very reasonable in Kyoto, so feel free to use them if you don’t wish to walk This property is highly recommended.
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market
Peaceful small garden near breakfast table
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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