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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

Property class: 3.5

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A serene garden with a stone bridge, a small pond, and traditional stone lanterns.
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A room with two beds, a small table, and a wardrobe.
A modern spa with a central hot tub, multiple showerheads, and a large window with a view of rocks.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a garden. There is a sofa with cushions and a small table with a plant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$240
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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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

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Standard Room

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

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Deluxe Room

A room with a low wooden table, green chairs, and a traditional Japanese-style bed with pillows.

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

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
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room

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
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a sofa, a round wooden table, and a bed with a headboard.

Japanese-style Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 5-minute stroll of Kawaramachi Street and within 15 minutes of Nishiki Market. Highlights at this ryokan include a full-service spa and a restaurant. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find spa services, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Kyoto ryokan, attractions include Shijo Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyamachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Teramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪京の酒処 1038 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chapter The Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪一保堂茶舗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬6 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 offers its guests a full-service spa. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 offers 15 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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 and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 bath 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
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 on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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

Is there a spa on site at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953. You'll enjoy services like massages.

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

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$240, 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.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

No, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

Yep, you can grab a meal at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.The dining venue is closed on Wednesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953?

No, pets are not allowed.

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 324 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Philippine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience!!! The staff is so welcoming, the facilities are extremely clean, the public bath was awesome, and they have tea ceremonies and other activities. The room were awesome as well. Would stay again and recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family run. What a great experience. Staff was so nice and the departure was memorable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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