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Japanese Style Room, 4 guests
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Japanese Style Room, 3 guests
3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Japanese Style Room, 2 guests, Private Bathroom
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Japanese Style Room, 2 guests
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Nihonkan in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and 8 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. This ryokan is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Biwa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Tea service
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

Room Amenities

Nihonkan offers 16 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Tatami (woven mat) floors

Spa Services

  • Indoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)
  • Tattoo restrictions disclaimer

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11 PM

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

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.

Hotel Names

  • Nihonkan Inn Kyoto
  • Nihonkan Inn
  • Nihonkan Kyoto
  • Nihonkan Kyoto
  • Nihonkan Ryokan
  • Nihonkan Ryokan Kyoto

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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