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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

3.5 star property

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Japanese-style Suite
Massages
Japanese-style Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyamachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Japanese Standard Room

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Deluxe Room

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-style Suite

Japanese-style Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953

This smoke-free ryokan features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and spa services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:30 PM to midnight.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 offers its guests a full-service spa. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required.

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
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4000 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 321 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quiet, enjoyed the traditional Japanese experience, close to many attractions, trains and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a GEM! Amazing hospitality, beautiful place. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast , Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Hany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned with very friendly family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were so quaint giving a very fun and intimate tea ceremony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast, tea ceremony and hosts were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely experience at a wonderful Ryokan, the staff was amazing and we took the daily breakfast option and the food and service was really amazing. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Everyone at the hotel was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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