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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Travelers can unwind in a traditional Japanese public bath at this centrally located ryokan, just a short distance from iconic Kyoto Tower and cultural landmarks

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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO sits in central Kyoto, offering easy access to bustling Kawaramachi Street and the historic Sanjusangen-do Temple. Guests can refresh in the indoor public bath after exploring the city, handle laundry on-site, and enjoy WiFi connectivity in their rooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿4,263
฿4,690 total
6 Jun - 7 Jun

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Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

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Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

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Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto, Japan Skyline at the Tower
    Kyoto Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Umekoji Park
    Umekoji Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station
    2 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • 餃子の王将七条烏丸店
    2 min walk
  • 立のみ いなせや
    1 min walk
  • 立呑処へそ 京都駅前店
    1 min walk
  • 珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN)
    1 min walk
  • 麺屋 聖 京都駅前店
    1 min walk

About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Kyoto Tower is located near RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO on 6 Jun 2026 start from ฿4,263, 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 RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The futons were very comfy and the hotel is perfectly located in the center of a shopping area and just across the street from the trainstation. An excellent place to stay when coming from Tokyo to Kyoto! The breakfast was very traditional as well and the hotel provided yukatas for guests to wear, as well as an onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Areum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room with excellent location. It was not on the main busy street, so our stay was nice and quiet. Friendly staff and wonderful dinner and breakfast, I'd totally come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan! Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, with tatami floors. We loved the shower room and bath, and the size of the beds and room. Excellent private and public onsen amenities. Great location, close to shops and Kyoto Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

San

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay overall—this hotel comes highly recommended. The room was very clean and spacious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious, and the onsite amenities were fantastic. The location was also very convenient, making everything easy to access. A great choice, with many reasons to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is within easy walking distance to Kyoto Station for quick access to JR Railway, Shinkansen, and local Kyoto transit, offering travel options to many of Kyoto’s historical sites including Nara, an easy day trip. Staff was great for easy check in and check out. Public bath inside the hotel was a big plus after full day of visiting Kyoto’s historical sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, Staff are very nice and helpful. Close to Kyoto station which is convenient (6min walk). If you are tired but still want to explore, its close to shopping/dining areas like Yodobashi Camera, Restaurants, coffee shops anf Kyoto tower. The japanese inn experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room, friendly staff, and very close to Kyoto station which is also nice especially if you have a lot of luggage. It was very nice to stay in a traditional style room with a lot of amenities like an onsen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the bath excellent, the food awesome. Not for multiple nights as it is a traditional on the floor living, but definitely something to try.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Amenities were amazing, clean as heck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krystal Asuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located eight minute walk from the train station. Hotel is close to amenities and other transports to get you around Kyoto. Japanese style breakfast was very good and the stuff is very friendly. They also have a large communal bath, and you can also rent out a private bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pouneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, just one block from Kyoto Central Station, is exceptionally convenient. The hotel is immaculately clean. While the staff’s English knowledge is somewhat limited, their warmth, attentiveness, and willingness to assist more than compensate, resulting in truly outstanding service. The highlights of our stay were the traditional Japanese breakfast and the experience of sleeping on tatami, both of which added a memorable touch to our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at this exceptional Ryokan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and a very beautiful accommodation. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Welcome tea provided with small snack. We used luggage forwarding and they brought our luggage to our room (without any prompting). Very courteous service. Several onsens including an onsen that allows tattoos. (You can also pay for a private onsen). Please try the food! You will be so full and satisfied. Please note that you do NOT wear shoes in the dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at this Ryokan. Public bathhouse, only to hotel guests and both times I went I was alone, so it felt very private. Option to also have a private onset session. The Japanese dinner was amazing and possibility to accommodate to a certain point if you are not a fish eater. They change your bedroom to the futon around 6.30pm and offer tea service in the afternoon and coffee in the morning in the lobby. Location is very good with only 5-10 minutes walk from the train station. Highly recommend to have the experience of traditional Japanese living.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was perfect! Staff was helpful and friendly and the rooms were clean and perfect. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean rooms, wonderful onsen experience and welcoming staff. Wish I had more time to stay a little longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Japanese hospitality! A welcome beer, hot towel, and crackers. Delightful tatami room and o
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, very close to station, shops and restaurants. Would recommend a western bed rather than sleeping traditional style on the floor but that was totally our choice. Bath facilities downstairs are great and can book private couples baths. View was poor and aircons for building next door noisy through closed windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, amenities were wonderful. The rooms are big enough for large suitcases which we greatly appreciated! It is conveniently located just a few blocks from the main station. A bit further away from main turist attractions but transportation is pretty accesible. Having a few extra pillows would've been nice as we were provided with just one small one, but we understand this was a traditional ryokan. The onsen was also super nice and they have a tattoo friendly onsen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great traditional breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great Place Overall

Awesome place to stay - highly recommend! Staff was kind, spoke English & were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only bad thing I could say is that the pillows were kind of small and the WiFi was not cooperating at the time. Everything else was really good, amazing room and a really good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

A very nice Ryokan, staff are amazing, room is comfortable and clean. Easy access to train station, shopping and food. Had an excellent stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025