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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

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A modern spa with a central hot tub, multiple showerheads, and a large window with a view of rocks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyamachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, and sliding doors.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden headboard, patterned wallpaper, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-style Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese-style Suite

  • 829 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Downtown Kyoto, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 is within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Nishiki Market. This 15-room, 3.5-star ryokan has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie de la Liberte' KYOTO （ブーランジェリエ デ ラ リベルテ 京都寺町本店） - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦と肴周知 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bighand Bros. Beer TERAMACHI - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ブション (Le Bouchon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

Guests of NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. This spa ryokan also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include refrigerators, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is not available.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,000 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 4:30 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4000 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

This ryokan is situated in Downtown Kyoto within a short 4-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 11 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Shijo Street less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 on Jul 15, 2026 start from $250, 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.

Is there parking available at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

No, there isn't parking available at the ryokan.

Is there a spa available at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 include a casino?

No, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

There are many amenities for couples at this ryokan, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and a full-service spa.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 have a hot tub?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 have connecting rooms available?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

The closest major airport to NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.5 mi away (66 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 that offer a balcony.

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quiet, enjoyed the traditional Japanese experience, close to many attractions, trains and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a GEM! Amazing hospitality, beautiful place. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast , Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, centrally located property. Super nice staff. Delicious breakfasts. Our room was stunning, with comfortable beds, and a great bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay. The property was very clean, quiet, and the hosts were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! The staff were attentive and friendly. This is a place we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned with very friendly family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast, tea ceremony and hosts were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were so quaint giving a very fun and intimate tea ceremony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, choose the Japanese breakfast if you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super accommodating and so friendly and the location was perfect - slightly off the beaten path but close enough to the fun! I 1000% would stay here again. The rooms were also spotless and they had some fun events going on! 5/5
Rooms were great and the layout was functional
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and clean. The staff were lovely! I loved the Japanese style breakfast we had! It was really nice that they also had activities, I was able to participate in a green tea ceremony. It was close to shopping and food nearby. I love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lovely garden and onsen. Service was excellent, very welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed the free drinks in the lobby. Excellent location with lots of restaurants on the doorstep. Room was spacious and traditional, a lovely experience. Also had a very good in-room massage too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed our stay

We loved our stay here. The ryokan is a quaint and warm building with a lovely staff. The meals were excellent and it was easy to visit other places in Kyoto from the convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely experience at a wonderful Ryokan, the staff was amazing and we took the daily breakfast option and the food and service was really amazing. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit off the main attraction of the city. Hotel has room smaller than most ryokans we stayed in. Service was superb and staff is very friendly. Tea ceremony here was performed beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Everyone at the hotel was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Soumya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese tatami flooring rooms, extremely warm staff and hosts, such a calm zen garden, lovely onsens , Japanese breakfast to die for. Look nowhere else if you are planning a stay in kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Ryokan in Kyoto

Wonderful Ryokan with lovely owners. Great room and staff. Enjoyed the tea ceremony, Japanese breakfast and public bath. Definitely recommend in a nice quiet bit of Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and excellent friendly staff. Great location in a quiet area but close enough to shops & restaurants. Staff was so helpful to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mayuresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first ryokan experience and everyone in our family loved it. We ordered special vegetarian breakfast for us and it was delicious, and served in authentic Japanese way. Thank you to courteous hotel staff for attending to our questions and special requests. We will recommend this ryokan for easy access to shopping and restaurant areas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025