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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower

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Relax in a minimalist bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and two stools.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and television.
Relax in a clean and contemporary space with a seating area and large window.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a contemporary entrance with a sign.
Traditional Japanese-style window frames a serene natural view of a lush tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$242
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low table, and shoji screen door.

Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Experience a serene retreat with a large bed, tatami mat floor, and traditional Japanese-inspired decor.

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

Meetings take place around a large, rectangular table surrounded by four chairs in a serene, natural setting.

Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low table, and sliding door.

Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

View all photos for Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Experience serene tranquility in this traditional Japanese-style room, featuring a tatami floor, shoji screen window, low table with cushion, mounted TV, and minimalist design.

Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table, chairs, and a small table with a chair.

Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the area

Map
709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪すき家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪焼肉やる気京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower
Kawaramachi Street 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

Languages

English, Japanese

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 200-10,000 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

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

Property is also known as

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan Kyoto

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 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO on 21 Aug 2025 start from AU$242.48, 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.

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 Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 8 minutes.

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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Japanese style hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morten Hanvold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice tatami room. Very close to kyoto station and all its amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, a little far from main attractions but close to metro.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the traditional inn style
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hansel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how nice the staff were. They helped store luggage before checking in, they helped me with a recommendation, and assisted with a request very nicely. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless facility and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay, and extremely convenient access to the train station. The staff are fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wai sum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, futon was comfortable. Foods was delicious. Very convenient location, short walk from Kyoto station.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuet ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent ryokan. Rooms are cleaned, laundry conveniently located in the basement next to the public bath. Location is great, family mart is just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean, great location. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tai-Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very close to the Kyoto Station. It was a lovely stay experiencing ryokan. The room is very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing dinner with excellent service. The rooms are spacious and the bath is beautiful a truly memorable Japanese hospitality experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the traditional accomodation and breakfast, great onsen facilities and central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the station staff very accommodating and spoke great english
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

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

Comfortable Stay

Walking distance from Kyoto station. Quiet and plenty of eateries The breakfast is very good and not in buffet style which we preferred
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a couple of nights stay. Relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Persefoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty ryokan, in a central location and within a couple of minutes from Kyoto station. The staff is very helpful and friendly and it was lovely to stay there. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really close to the Kyoko train station, very convenient to get to different places. Many great restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is very clean and quite. Staff are friendly and helpful. We would stay here again when we visit Kyoto next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025