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A short walk from Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, yugen kyoto shijo provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Arbrin（アルブラン）, the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin 34sqm

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  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin 36sqm

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  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

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  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin

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  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King 44sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King 44sqm

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

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  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

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  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

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  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Triple 51sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Triple 51sqm

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  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, yugen kyoto shijo is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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218 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8057

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
    8 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • 麦潤
    2 min walk
  • 麺屋 猪一 本店
    3 min walk
  • 京都さしみ丸
    2 min walk
  • 京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗
    3 min walk
  • ホンデモッバン 松原本店
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,520 for adults and JPY 3,520 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arbrin（アルブラン）
  • Arbrin（アルブラン）

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is yugen kyoto shijo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Yugen kyoto shijo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at yugen kyoto shijo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at yugen kyoto shijo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is yugen kyoto shijo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Gojo Station is 11 minutes by foot and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

yugen kyoto shijo Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Great location, clean rooms and very helpful and gracious staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Great hotel. Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent staff, amazing room, great amenities they think of everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. Staff superb, room amazing, location perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. They deliver breakfast to your room every morning which was delicious and an amazing touch. Staff were incredibly hospitable and the location cannot be beat. I'm never staying at a different hotel whenever I come to Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The staff was extremely helpful and attentive. Their onsen was something we looked forward to at the end of our days. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

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Celebrated our honeymoon here, thank you for the amazing service and making our trip memorable! You made us feel so special and looked after. The property is immaculate and our room was lovely, even got to enjoy a Japanese breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grigor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff and place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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Excellent size room for a family, extremely clean, great bathroom and onsen, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

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This is a beautiful hotel. The staff was excellent and the food was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Setareh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing designs (modern with a Japanese taste) great staff, clean rooms and excellent walkable location. The room sizes are huge considering the Japanese hotel tool standards. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krysti Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great custom service & nice spacious rooms & onsen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and every staff there is awesome! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite hotel from our Japan trip. It was clean, nice aesthetic, and the two twin bed suite was super spacious compared to all the other hotels we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Clean room and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathroom was large by Japanese standards and the sauna was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly which made the experience all the more better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MANISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel with wonderful staff ready to assist with all your traveller needs and questions. The location is excellent within good proximity to transport hubs, excellent dining options and shopping. The onsen was a lovely surprise and fantastic after a long day of sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location was the best part of our stay. The hotel it’s is spotless and rooms are very comfortable. The most comfortable beds we’ve had on our two week vacation. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the onson with sauna was pristine
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhemeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the traditional Japanese style room. General bath and sauna area is very stylish and clean. Location is quite convenient and walking distance to many major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful, and the rooms were very clean, comfortable, and a great size. The amenities were all amazing, and the location was very convenient to shopping, restaurants, and Shijo Dori. We look forward to staying here again. Arigato gozaimasu!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Hotel was immaculate! Staff was absolutely amazing and went out of their way to help make our stay amazing. Breakfast was delicious! The SPA was also very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern mixed with traditional style, spacious and new. Wonderful staff and breakfast options, Western and Japanese. Public bath is also onsite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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Superb room. Great breakfast! Fantastic service!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the sauna, bath house, and cold plunge. Great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026