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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property
Find your Zen in this tranquil oasis where warm hospitality meets traditional charm.

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Lobby lounge
Public bath
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 32.51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 16 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪二條若狭屋寺町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪アントニオ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miisuk Thai bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪タルカ 2 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
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), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 4000 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Massages
  • Public bath open from 4:30 PM - midnight
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

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 available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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
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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 200-1,000 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: 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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 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

Is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 located?

Located in Nakagyo Ward, this 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 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is only a 5-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.

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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were truly amazing! Not only did we have a wonderful ryokan experience, they offered a beautiful tea ceremony and a koto musical performance. They greeted us with a smile and showed us tremendous kindness. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience!! Definitely visit again. Fantastic breakfast!! Owner's were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will be happy to come back
Very good Hotel ! Great service and an excellent Japanese experience. The tea ritual , the breakfast, the room and the service all perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went amazing, great staff, and cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and happy to help in any way. They have activities at the Ryokan for guests, we participated in the tea ceremony and the calligraphy class which were both wonderful experiences. We would love to come back and stay for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto Stay
Nice Ryokan in the middle of Kyoto. Short walk to Gion and Pontacho. Staff is very helpful and made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hospitality of all the staff, they were very warm!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aashka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful. Highly recommend this ryokan!

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay here. From the moment you enter up until the moment you leave you’ll feel welcome and at ease. The rooms are lovely, the communal bath hot, and the Japanese breakfast is delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The breakfast was phenomenal and the room was clean and spacious. The Japanese-style bath was also nice and the location was fantastic. Overall, flawless place and will recommend for others to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts
Our hosts were very warm and kind. Felt like it was their home (and as a family business, it is!). Welcoming and a superb location in beautiful Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for great Japanese experience! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and genuine service and hospitality. Focus on the small details. Generous stay in all dimensions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful family-operated ryokan. The staff of the hotel went out of their way to make us feel welcome and the owner even hosted a tea ceremony for us. The hotel is located in a quiet area but is very accessible for food and shopping. We would highly recommend this hotel. It was an unforgettable experience for us.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fine Experience, but Not Worth the Price
Service was excellent and the staff were very polite; however, overall it’s a little dated and the public bath was on the smaller side. Compared to the other hotels we’ve stayed at while in Japan, it wasn’t overly special, so it didn’t feel worth the $500 we paid for 1 night in a Japanese-style room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

muhannad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing ryokan stay experience
Highly recommend for any visitor to Kyoto. Everyone have to experience a ryokan while visiting Japan. Great location walking distance to most attractions. Exceptional service from the staff. There’s complimentary activities everyday like tea ceremony and origami. Felt like staying with a family rather than a hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at the Nishiyama Ryokan for one night during our trip to Japan and we can happily say that it was one of the highlights. The room was beautiful and you get to experience what it's like to sleep in a traditional Japanese room. We got to relax in the Public bath and witness a Koto concert which was definitely a remarkable experience, at the end of the concert my wife got to play the Koto instrument guided by the musician, making an unforgettable memory. The staff from the hotel were always very nice and helpful, they gifted us a beautiful picture of us with the koto musician which was a very special present from them. At our checkout day we got to have a delicious traditional japanese breakfast, which was a very nice experience, everything was made with care and effort, it was amazing to be able to indulge and get to know what a real japanese breakfast is all about. Moreover we got to experience a matcha tea ceremony and see how it's traditionally made, the matcha was delicious and my wife got to try to make her own matcha tea. We received a very nice goodbye present on our last day and when we were leaving the hotel rain was pouring and one of the staff ran out to gift us an umbrella, we are very grateful for the service and kindness from the staff. We want to thank Nishiyama san and all the stuff for making our stay remarkable, we will for sure recommend the Ryokan to friends and we hope to come back in the future! ありがとう ございました.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this ryokan. We wanted a traditional experience and were very happy. The futons were very comfortable; the amount of space was generous - four of us stayed in comfort. The "public bath" (separate for men and women) was great (good shower/bathtub in the bathroom as well); the morning tea ceremony and afternoon calligraphy session were enjoyable; the small balcony had a sweet Japanese garden, and a clever combination of screens and curtains made it possible to shut out the "city" view and still see the garden and have good light. Everything was supported - good toiletries, yukata and slippers for the bath, tea, fridge with beverages, a map of the local area and good recommendations. The owners and staff were helpful and wonderful. My daughter's boyfriend proposed at Ginkakuji the second day we were there and they were so delighted - staff took pictures of the two of them in the courtyard garden and created a memory book they gave to my daughter with a special gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful introduction to Japanese culture
This Ryokan offers a thoughtful and useful introduction to Kyoto and Japanese culture. The Japanese breakfasts every morning were delicious, and no two were the same. The owner and staff recommended two little local restaurants that offered some of the best meals we've enjoyed in Japan. The ryokan also offered a tea ceremony and a koto concert in the lobby. The room was pleasant, clean, and spacious and offered lots of storage space and electrical outlets. You need to be comfortable sleeping on a futon on the floor. I wished there was a lamp as well as overhead lighting. You'll be happy with the service if you understand that it is excellent despite the modest English language skills of the staff. But that is part of what good foreign travel is about! This ryokan is in a wonderful location with small streets and small shops, even though it is easy to walk to many significant sights. That too gave us an experience of Kyoto that a standard guidebook could not.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024