Traditional Japanese hospitality awaits at this peaceful retreat where guests can experience authentic ryokan culture just steps from Kawaramachi Street
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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN has offered authentic Japanese accommodations since 1953. Guests can stroll through the garden, relax in the indoor bath, or book spa services. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese cuisine, and multilingual staff provide assistance. WiFi is available throughout.
Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market are located near NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a lift
Tour/ticket information
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,000 per person
A restaurant
Kaiseki meal
Things to do
Full-service spa
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
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5 floors
Smoke-free property
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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 4000 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 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
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 NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 on 28 Mar 2026 start from ฿84,709, excluding 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.
How much is parking at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
This ryokan doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 located?
Located in Downtown Kyoto, this spa ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is only a 5-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 316 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 316 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 316 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 316 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 316 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Reeve
9 Dec 2025
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Beautiful property. Professional, kind and helpful staff. Convenient location, slightly out of tourist zone so it's peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend.
The hotel is very clean. Very pleasant and helpful staffs. Spacious rooms and comfy beds. Very peaceful atmosphere. Public bath is clean. Relaxing to walk around the neighborhood.
Staff were friendly and helpful, the property was very quiet and relaxing
Shawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Zianeb
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff , very nice and large rooms , slightly old and carpets in corridors. But highly recommend the area and the atmosphere, very welcoming and great facilities like washing machines
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.
This place is great, it was our first time staying at a ryokan. The staff’s hospitality and service is 10/10. The futons were very soft and comfy. A lot of space in the room. Only downside for us was it’s kinda far from the station so just a lot of walking. Will recommend!
This was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so nice and helpful.
Kayli
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
1 Jun 2025
We absolutely loved our stay! We were treated so well, they were attentive to every need and so helpful! We enjoyed a Koto concert, tea ceremony, traditional Japanese breakfast, loved our room, there is a Public Bath, and it’s a quick walk to the Family Mart! They even gave me a little gift for my birthday. Highly recommend!
This is such a lovely hotel, it being clean and staff are friendly. We were completely immersed into the Japanese culture where we were offered the typical
Kyoto breakfast (there is a small fee to pay for breakfast ) and experienced the tea ceremony. The hotel also offer free 2h walking tour and a 30 min Koto performance.