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A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees. - Yadoya Nishijinso (Kyoto)
A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view. - Yadoya Nishijinso (Kyoto)
A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop. - Yadoya Nishijinso (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants. - Yadoya Nishijinso (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden. - Yadoya Nishijinso (Kyoto)
Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Yadoya Nishijinso provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a Japanese garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a small refrigerator, and a sliding door leading to a balcony with a view.

Japanese Style Room for 1 Guest

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

Japanese Style Room for 2 Guests

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a garden with a wooden fence, rocks, and plants.

Japanese Style Room for 4 Guests

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

Japanese Style Room for 3 Guests

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a small sink, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Yadoya Nishijinso is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Ryoan-ji Temple and Heian Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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458 Nishimachi, Motoseiganji-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-0956

What's nearby

  • A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.
    Doshisha University
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional gate with ornate decorations and a clear blue sky above.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Demachiyanagi Station
    3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station
    9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶
    2 min walk
  • 逃現郷
    7 min walk
  • 河村食堂
    2 min walk
  • 自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン
    4 min walk
  • おもの里
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Shared men and women areas
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Yadoya Nishijinso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yadoya Nishijinso?

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 Yadoya Nishijinso?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Yadoya Nishijinso provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Yadoya Nishijinso located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle. Ryoan-ji Temple and Heian Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). Imadegawa Station is 9 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yadoya Nishijinso Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts at a very calm and relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New favourite

We had an amazing stay! The hotel is run by a lovely couple, who took great care of us. The hotel is beautiful, and extremely relaxing. This is my favourite hotel I have ever stayed in, and I would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was thoughtfully designed and the property is beautiful. If you happen to forget any toiletries, there are plenty provided. The owner was very kind and he provided precise recommendations for transit. He also provided us with a map of Kyoto as well as a general guidebook for tourists. I absolutely recommended this location for your next stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were very gracious and the property was clean and quiet. Highly recommend. Also helps to support local businesses while you travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host is very welcoming and enthusiastic to share places around. This is a traditional Japanese style living on tatami and Japanese futon along with a shared public bath. You will have the best rest sleeping on those futon in this quiet neighborhood. 7-11, Daiso, coin laundry and buses to major attractions are all within 5min of walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

From USA

Host spoke good english so very foreign friendly. Very traditional stay with traditional values
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, what you would expect from a traditional ryokan. The soaking tub and toilets were great, but located downstairs. There were no handrails on the stairs and they were quite steep. Staff did not help with bags.
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no restaurants, cafe, and subway stations around the inn. The stair to the 2nd floor is to strap and I had to carry my big luggage. The room is so cold and noisy. The worst thing is there is only one shared rest room in the 2nd floor. The rest room is smaller than the flight rest room. I strongly recommend to find another one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was awesome! Owners were so nice and made our stay so easy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay and the couple who owns the place were really nice and always helped us to plan how to get around to our daily activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ver pleasant to stay in a Japanese style house. The host and hostess were very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for what it is, a traditional ryokan. Most Westerners may not like the shared restroom and showers, however.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay away from this ryokan! it's so gross. there's mosquitoes everywhere, dirty walls and floors. a shower system that's more like a hostel environment than the amount we paid for the stay. don't waste your time or money!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like how I Had to learn Japanese culture of putting on slippers before entering the facility and my experience of just being in a traditional Ryokin was worth my experience being in Japan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and romantic Japanese-style Onsen

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely Onsen in Kyoto. This Onsen is a traditional Japanese-style residence, complete with a picturesque garden, a hot soaking bath and the like. If you have not stayed at an Onsen, be aware that it is different than your traditional Western-style hotel. First off, you are required to take off your shoes upon entry (the entry itself is lovely) and wear slippers while inside. There are only a handful of rooms, and bathrooms and showers are shared among the occupants. You must schedule your shower/bath with the front desk attendant as well. If you get the Japanese-style room, there are no beds, as sleeping is done with a mat on the floor although they do have some rooms with Western-style beds too. The couple that runs the Onsen are very friendly and accommodating, speak English and will gladly help you get acquainted with the traditions of the Onsen as well as recommend places to eat and drink. If you are looking for an immersion into traditional accommodations and are open and respectful towards new experiences, I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to this little Ryokan with high hope and ended up very disappointed therefore left 2days ahead of check out date . Firstly. This is a very old house fallen into disrepair. You can hear anyone doing anything in it. Oh. Btw, there are six rooms in this property and all in the same floor. It is a shady, dilapidated， small wooden Japanese house . Given that there are only two people serving in this property. That’s The 70s owner and his wife. So you know what to expect, folks. They are the rudest Japanese I’ve ever met in my whole life. After I reported the noise and the bed bug issues that I had fromstaying, the owner appeared to be very aggressively defensive. He wouldn’t had listened to my words but simply pissed me off. Huh? I paid for the room and you showed me no hospitality but hostility? Last but not least. The hygiene conditions are seriously slacking . You have to share the unisex bathtub with ALL GUESTS. With the water reused. This might be acceptable for Japanese family, but definitely not for any customer. IT’S GROSS AND TRANSMISSIBLE. Not to mention they use the kettle was made in 2005, hairdryer from last century, etc,. I believe they seriously need some measurements to keep the mosquitoes, even bed bugs away from the property. As some other reviewers advised, the position is odd and isolated. It is located in a residential neighborhood, with no much things to do nearby. I am writing this review with honesty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Expérience a conseiller

Un exellent sejour a Kyoto, notre Hôte était aux petits soins et maitrisait parfaitement l'anglais. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
주인분이 굉장히 친절하십니다. 물도 따뜻하구요
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都市内、街なかで静かに自分の時間をつくりたい人にはおすすめ。気の合う人と、少人数で、ゆっくり自分たちに合ったプランで、日常からちょっと気分転換したい、そんな願望が、叶うはず。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

期待はずれでした

チェックイン時にお部屋はクーラーがついてなくて、とても蒸し暑かったです。お風呂は6時から10時まで、今から入りますと電話をしてしばらく待つ必要があり、不自由でした。お部屋には人数分のバスタオルがあるだけで、人数分のフェイスタオルは絶対必要です。 民家のようなインテリアはいかにも京都らしくて、感じがよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambience of the hotel, cleanliness of the room, great facilities nearby
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto possède un patrimoine et un charme incommensurable. Ce lieu permet alors de poursuivre l'appropriation de la culture japonaise et de belle manière. Nous y retournerons rien que pour retrouver la gentillesse des propriétaires.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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2/10 Terrible

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

교토역에서 멀고, 욕실과 화장실 모두 공용으로 다른 객실사람들과 함께이용해야함.

불쾌,불친절,불편 공용 욕실마저도 22시까지는 돌아가야만 사용이 가능하며, 그나마도 주인 아저씨의 외국인 폄하 발언 *(욕실 문을 4번이나 허락없이 열며 깨끗이 사용하라고 하더군요. 외국인들은 샤워고 하지않고 욕조에 들어간다고 더럽다며. ) 화등 굉장히 불쾌하고 불편했습니다. 결국 비싼 요금으로 2박결제하고, 1박만 묵고 현지 다른호텔을 급히 잡아 이동했습니다. 일본 숙박 사이트 사용자 평가가 왜 악담뿐이었는지 알겠더군요. 절대 절대 절대 다시는 만나고싶지 않은 사람들과 숙소입니다.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025