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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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218 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8057
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a small ottoman, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Twin 34sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, a sofa, two beds, and a small round table.

Superior Twin 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window with a view.

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 422 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a wooden ceiling.

Deluxe King 44sqm

  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chair, round table, and a bed.

Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and tatami flooring.

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 497 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside table with lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 496 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Triple 51sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 548 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a combination of tatami mats and cushions.

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1022 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward, yugen kyoto shijo is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. This 4-star hotel has 58 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ミリネヤンコプチャン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪하하하 ははは - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麦潤 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 猪一 本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

yugen kyoto shijo

Renovated in 2024, yugen kyoto shijo offers a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. This spa hotel also has a water dispenser.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, safes, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,520 for adults and JPY 3,520 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arbrin（アルブラン）
  • Arbrin（アルブラン）

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of yugen kyoto shijo?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward, just steps from Kawaramachi Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at yugen kyoto shijo?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at yugen kyoto shijo on Dec 8, 2026 start from $178, 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 yugen kyoto shijo?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa at yugen kyoto shijo?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does yugen kyoto shijo have a casino on the premises?

No, yugen kyoto shijo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at yugen kyoto shijo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at yugen kyoto shijo?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at yugen kyoto shijo?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does yugen kyoto shijo feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, yugen kyoto shijo serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Arbrin（アルブラン）.

Will yugen kyoto shijo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at yugen kyoto shijo.

Are there connecting rooms at yugen kyoto shijo?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from yugen kyoto shijo?

The closest major airport to yugen kyoto shijo is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 28 mi away (60 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at yugen kyoto shijo?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at yugen kyoto shijo.

yugen kyoto shijo Reviews

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 351 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the public bath and our room was spacious. The beds were absolutely comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place . A bit far feom downtown but great hotel so would use again despite that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our family truly enjoyed our stay here. The place is beautifully maintained, and the staff are incredibly caring and attentive. We especially loved the traditional Japanese style and the exceptional public bath. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean great location beautiful personel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Kind staff and absolutely beautiful onsen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean rooms and very helpful and gracious staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Amenities are top notch especially the gym and sauna highly recommend for couples or solo travelers. Don’t miss the breakfast room service options for an authentic Japanese experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Conveniently located near Kawaramachi street & Higashiyama district. The property was very nice with an onsen. Breakfast was great & staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From the moment we checked in, the customer service was 10/10. The property was clean, and the staff paid a lot of attention to detail. When next I am in Kyoto, I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay, staff was kind, rooms were spacious and cold (great for summer). Breakfast was great. Location was a quick walk to markets or the subway. Onsen was amazing as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great choice for Kyoto stay We stayed for 3 nights with breakfast which was excellent but pls consider some diversity from day to day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with trasitional japanese architecture in the most convenient neighborhood in Kyoto, close to the most vibrant neighborhoods but the hotel itself in a quiet street. Stafd was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, excellent staff, amazing room, great amenities they think of everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the most unique stays Ive had. A true gem in Kyoto! Highly recommended!! Stunning and spacious. Staff is also truly amazing:) thank you to the whole team at Yugen for making our stay perfect:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Very friendly and attentive staff that did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Room well appointed and very comfortable. We loved the onsen experience and the opportunity to enjoy all the spa facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! Onsen is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is in a perfect location to be close to busy areas, yet still out of the way enough that you get a neighbourhood feel. The modern-Japanese style feels traditional whilst still providing all necessary amenities. The spa facilities are excellent with a sauna, onsen and cool plunge pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location staff and place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this hotel. Rooms were really cool, fresh and of good size. Good breakfast with a mix of buffet and a’la carte. They could provide gluten free sandwich/ bread which was a big plus to us. Location was also great, central but in a quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our favorite hotel out of all the hotels we stay in during our trip to Japan. It was in an excellent location and so comfortable. I cannot express how comfortable the beds were and how cozy but full of space we felt we had in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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fabulous hotel, large rooms, clean, stylish, great breakfast, helpful staff and a very good location to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed this hotel. Nice rooms and extremely helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and beautiful rooms with an amazing onsen. Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025