Hifumi Ryokan is centrally located in Kyoto, a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and 6 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. .This ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Higashi Honganji Temple and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Nishiki Market.
What's nearby
Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk
Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk
Nishiki Market - 4 min drive
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
Fushimi Inari Shrine - 5 min drive
Getting around
Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
Gojo Station - 9 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
HIRO Hamburg & Steak ヨドバシ京都店 - 2 min walk
すみび和くら 京都ヨドバシ店 - 2 min walk
新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - 1 min walk
しゃぶしゃぶ但馬屋 - 2 min walk
いなせや - 1 min walk
About this property
Hifumi Ryokan
Ryokan with a restaurant, steps from Kyoto Tower
Hifumi Ryokan offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
At Hifumi Ryokan, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Hifumi Ryokan has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1200 for children
1 restaurant
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Spa
Indoor public bath (no minerals)
Public bath open from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robe)
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Genkan (entrance)
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Kaiseki meal
Mini fridge
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Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Slippers
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 200-1,000 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 1500 for adults and JPY 1200 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Hifumi Ryokan Kyoto
Hifumi Kyoto
Hifumi Ryokan Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 117 reviews
10 - Excellent
69
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 117 reviews
8 - Good
35
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 117 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura
22 Oct 2024
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
27 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros and Cons. Pros: The hotel staff is very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. The food is plentiful and they go out of their way to give a full range of traditional Japanese food. Cons: The hotel is dated and while the rooms are clean, they are somewhat worn and run-down. For example, holes in the screens, worn carpet, older fixtures, stains on walls, etc. The location is excellent (5 min walk from Kyoto station and a block away from a convenience store). The food experience was fun for our family of 5. Our only food suggestion would be to have more of an explanation for what we were eating (but it was a bit of an adventure to try new things). Overall, staying here is not a bad choice. It just seems that for the money, it should have been a little better maintained.
Staying at Hifumi Ryokan was awesome! The staff there was always ready to help out and some even knew some English!
The room itself was comfortable and sleeping on the futons was not much different than sleeping on a regular bed. The breakfast was very traditional and has good and bad points to it if you are not used to it.
However, the location of Hifumi cannot be understated. It is right next to Kyoto Station so it is very easy to go to places like Osaka or Nara for the day and come back.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Grace
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We spend almost 30 minutes at the front desk for them to locate our reservations. Showed them the confirmation over and over but still have problems finding our reservations. Language is also a problem and when they finally found the reservations and show us to our room, the room was not even ready. No towels and only 1 set of kimonos. Room is very small and old, bathroom extremely small. Really not worth what we’re paying for. Only thing is location very convenient
Grace
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Caroline
Travelled with group
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient
This was a great base for visiting Kyoto, near the station and easy to find. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The breakfasts were delicious and had lots of choice. Not all the front desk staff spoke English, but they were friendly and helpful, and we got sorted everything out, including sending our luggage back to Tokyo successfully.
Visited with my family of 4 and had a wonderful experience. Very close to the metro and lots of restaurants. The area was very walkable and convenient. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything as this was our first ryokan experience. The facilities were clean and comfortable. I would definitely come back and would recommend to others!
It was our first time staying at a Ryokan. The room was clean and very comfortable, especially the beds. The dinner and breakfast was phenomenal. Service was smooth and very good. It was an amazing experience. We left feeling well rested.
Pros:
Walking distance from Kyoto station
Breakfast was excellent
If you pick the half board option, you will also be served a traditional Japan dinner which is an amazing experience
Cons:
Shared public bath might come as a cultural shock to some
Convenient location very close to Kyoto station. Staffs are very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast and dinner are unforgettable.
We are happy to stay in ryokan instead chain hotel in Kyoto.
Unique experience!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike
9 Apr 2023
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
2/10 Terrible
Kimberly
8 Apr 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked the room with board (meals) and emailed them a month early with my food allergies (sesame and nuts) and also provided them a list of my allergies along with the translation of it in Japanese the day I arrived. I asked multiple staff members if they could accommodate my allergies. They assured me yes. I ate their meal and immediately had an allergic reaction. I called the waitress over and said "does this have sesame?!" and she said "oh yes, that food does, don't eat that"! I spent the next 10 hours throwing up in my room and could not enjoy the facilities. This was unbelievable to spend almost $150 on the meal - and to have their staff lie to me after I checked 1 month early, the day of, and even provided them the list in Japanese, and to immediately eat something with sesame in it. They assured me the food was safe and clearly they could have cared less. I wish I could get my money back. DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES.
Extremely convenient location (5min walk from JR Kyoto Station), and they will help to store baggages for you after checkout! Lovely staff. Dinner was also delicious.
The entire time in this ryokan was amazing. such a convenient location to the Kyoto Station - made it easy to travel around.
English is somewhat minimal with staff, but they understood us and they were so accommodating. Everyone was so friendly and nice! We had such a great time there. We appreciated the kimonos/yukatas we got to wear. The bath house was great, not too hot.
AMAZING! Highly recommend to anyone!