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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Japanese Standard Room

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Japanese Deluxe Room

Japanese Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-style Suite

Japanese-style Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiyamachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Teramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪agri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪御肉処銀閣寺大にし - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ブション (Le Bouchon) - ‬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 information and multilingual staff
  • A lift, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and heating

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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
  • 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

More

  • 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

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

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

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
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 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

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned with very friendly family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayuresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Super Ryokan 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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Professional, kind and helpful staff. Convenient location, slightly out of tourist zone so it's peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Zianeb

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, no room service, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Charlotte

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!
My daughter trying her hand at the tea ceremony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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