Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. The 3.5-star vacation home includes a kitchenette, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Keage Incline - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Heian Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Shijo Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Higashiyama Station - 5 min walk
Sanjo Station - 14 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
โชใใใบใrose - โฌ3 min walk
โชใ้ฃไบๅฆๆๆฅ้ฆ - โฌ2 min walk
โชใทใฅใคใญ - โฌ2 min walk
โชThree Horses - โฌ4 min walk
โชใใตใ - โฌ2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kyoto Ryoan Zen
Guests staying at this vacation home enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, an electric kettle, and a safe. Limited housekeeping is available.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100โ10,000 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.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.ย
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Property is also known as
Kyoto Ryoan ZEN House
Ryoan ZEN House
Ryoan ZEN
Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Kyoto
Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Private vacation home
Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Private vacation home Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are free cancellation options available at this vacation home?
This vacation home offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.
How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryoan Zen?
As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryoan Zen on Apr 26, 2026 start from $270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Higashiyama Ward within a short 12-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and also 13 minutes on foot from Shijo Street. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Kyoto Ryoan Zen good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and a separate bath and shower as well as private dining.
Does Kyoto Ryoan Zen have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24.6 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Kyoto Ryoan Zen?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Kyoto Ryoan Zen.
Kyoto Ryoan Zen Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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I really liked the machiya (townhouse). It was fun with our party all together in one house. Loved the Japanese bath overlooking the garden. Once I realized that email would be the easiest way to communicate, communication was easy.
JoAnn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
MISS
Jun 5, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
MOLD AND DUST!
Run down, moldy and extremely dusty Machiya! Do not stay here for your own health, we went straight to bed without checking the place as we checked in at 6pm and we were tired but we kept waking up choking and coughing, we looked arond and saw the black mold in the black room and the dust on all the beams.
Hotels . Com should not be advertising this hotel and the pictures are YEARS out of date. If you stay here you will get ill, be aware.