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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property
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Lobby lounge
Public bath
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933
  • Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk
  • Kiyamachi Street
    7 min walk
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum
    9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 32.51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Deluxe Room

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Standard Room

Japanese Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. .This ryokan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 16 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪二條若狭屋寺町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪アントニオ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miisuk Thai bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪タルカ 2 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

Ryokan with spa services, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offers 28 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. 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 4:30 PM to midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required.

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 3000 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Massages
  • Public bath open from 4:30 PM to midnight
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Additional fees may apply to children for bedding and meals. Meals for children must be requested in advance of arrival; fees apply.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 3000 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 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

NISHIYAMA
NISHIYAMA Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Kyoto
RYOKAN NISHIYAMA
Nishiyama Ryokan Hotel Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
Nishiyama Established In 1953
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Kyoto
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Ryokan
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Ryokan Kyoto

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 272 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaura, Piantini, Santo Domingo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and happy to help in any way. They have activities at the Ryokan for guests, we participated in the tea ceremony and the calligraphy class which were both wonderful experiences. We would love to come back and stay for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went amazing, great staff, and cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, perfect location, traditional and comfortable, amazing breakfast, we would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fine Experience, but Not Worth the Price
Service was excellent and the staff were very polite; however, overall it’s a little dated and the public bath was on the smaller side. Compared to the other hotels we’ve stayed at while in Japan, it wasn’t overly special, so it didn’t feel worth the $500 we paid for 1 night in a Japanese-style room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto Stay
Nice Ryokan in the middle of Kyoto. Short walk to Gion and Pontacho. Staff is very helpful and made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hospitality of all the staff, they were very warm!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, the property was very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Arcadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this ryokan. We wanted a traditional experience and were very happy. The futons were very comfortable; the amount of space was generous - four of us stayed in comfort. The "public bath" (separate for men and women) was great (good shower/bathtub in the bathroom as well); the morning tea ceremony and afternoon calligraphy session were enjoyable; the small balcony had a sweet Japanese garden, and a clever combination of screens and curtains made it possible to shut out the "city" view and still see the garden and have good light. Everything was supported - good toiletries, yukata and slippers for the bath, tea, fridge with beverages, a map of the local area and good recommendations. The owners and staff were helpful and wonderful. My daughter's boyfriend proposed at Ginkakuji the second day we were there and they were so delighted - staff took pictures of the two of them in the courtyard garden and created a memory book they gave to my daughter with a special gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts
Our hosts were very warm and kind. Felt like it was their home (and as a family business, it is!). Welcoming and a superb location in beautiful Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful. Highly recommend this ryokan!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Han

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The breakfast was phenomenal and the room was clean and spacious. The Japanese-style bath was also nice and the location was fantastic. Overall, flawless place and will recommend for others to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bimal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for great Japanese experience! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay here. From the moment you enter up until the moment you leave you’ll feel welcome and at ease. The rooms are lovely, the communal bath hot, and the Japanese breakfast is delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Viacheslav

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful introduction to Japanese culture
This Ryokan offers a thoughtful and useful introduction to Kyoto and Japanese culture. The Japanese breakfasts every morning were delicious, and no two were the same. The owner and staff recommended two little local restaurants that offered some of the best meals we've enjoyed in Japan. The ryokan also offered a tea ceremony and a koto concert in the lobby. The room was pleasant, clean, and spacious and offered lots of storage space and electrical outlets. You need to be comfortable sleeping on a futon on the floor. I wished there was a lamp as well as overhead lighting. You'll be happy with the service if you understand that it is excellent despite the modest English language skills of the staff. But that is part of what good foreign travel is about! This ryokan is in a wonderful location with small streets and small shops, even though it is easy to walk to many significant sights. That too gave us an experience of Kyoto that a standard guidebook could not.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

muhannad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing ryokan stay experience
Highly recommend for any visitor to Kyoto. Everyone have to experience a ryokan while visiting Japan. Great location walking distance to most attractions. Exceptional service from the staff. There’s complimentary activities everyday like tea ceremony and origami. Felt like staying with a family rather than a hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Yinquan