Ryokan Hirashin

3.0 star property
3-star ryokan near Nishiki Market

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Basic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby
Interior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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TakoyakushidoriTakakura-nishiNakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8141
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto ryokan, you'll find Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 6 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麺匠たか松 本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BASE358 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪居酒屋ニュータコヤクシ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪隈本総合飲食店 MAO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Hirashin

3-star ryokan near Nishiki Market
As a guest of Ryokan Hirashin, you'll find multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and karaoke. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Ryokan Hirashin also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
Ryokan Hirashin offers 27 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe).

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,970 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 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'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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2970 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Hirashin
Hirashin Kyoto
Hirashin Ryokan
Ryokan Hirashin
Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto
Hirashin Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto
Ryokan Hirashin Ryokan
Ryokan Hirashin Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan Hirashin to the airport?

Ryokan Hirashin is 31.4 mi (55-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ryokan Hirashin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan Hirashin.

Does Ryokan Hirashin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ryokan Hirashin, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2970 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ryokan Hirashin?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Hirashin?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryokan Hirashin?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Ryokan Hirashin have a pool?

Ryokan Hirashin does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan Hirashin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ryokan Hirashin to downtown Kyoto?

Ryokan Hirashin is 0.5 mi away from Kyoto.

Ryokan Hirashin Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! The traditional vibe was amazing and had a great time, staff was really friendly and tried their best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ryokan in the city. Was a very cool experience with a nice onsen as part of the property. Staff were nice, but not as welcoming as I would have imagined. I only stayed for one night and it was great, but I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean, quiet and charming. We really enjoyed our stay, and appreciated daily cleaning and bed arrangment service. Loads of good places to eat around, and on a rainy day, itvwas very close to the Nishiki market.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely gem in a very central and safe location in Kyoto. The staff knew what I wanted and even took extra steps to help me maximize my stay, like calling my room when I'd forgotten about the breakfast I'd booked. It's a quick bus or subway ride from Kyoto Station, and I will certainly come back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwee Chim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room big n comfortable. Room heating condition good. Shower room floor should have non slip tiles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan, Kapolei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice classic Ryokan in the middle of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Nishiki Market and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is very well located and at walking distance to many of the highlights of Kyoto. The staff is very helpful and nice, and the traditional Japanese breakfast good. However, expect a Ryokan which needs a good amount of refresh (for example very basic bathroom, holes in our bedroom walls and screens, hallways which would benefit for new paint, only one washing machine,…).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horribly dirty

Horrible experience. The lobby is the only nice part of this ryoken. Stains everywhere, the room smelled like it hasn’t had fresh air in months, the AC didn’t work, and foulest smelling “closet” I have ever smelled. We spent one of four nights and got another place to stay. Outdated doesn’t cover how dirty this place is.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keuhipeekea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Small but that’s all Japanese hotels. Really enjoyed the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is larger than we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan Hirashin was very conveniently close the the markets, shopping and public transport which was fantastic for us 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenghai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the hotel are very nice and professional. would book again in the future. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite but close to all shopping and downtown core districts. Accessible by many transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very good. The room and bath were very clean and the breakfast was delicious, Japanese style. They made up the futon and brought tea to the room in the evening. Everyone was polite and kind. The public bath was clean and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
We wanted a ryokan experience and this was our first. It was traditional for sure. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cheap safe and gives you a great feeling of traditional Japan. The check in is way too late though 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stefan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome, right next to Shijo/Karasuma, with a lot of things in a walking distance (department stores, Nishiki Market, Teramachi, Pontocho, Gion...) It's a fine ryokan, just a little run-down, as other reviewers have already commented. Could use an update and a coat of paint. (But then again, it's in way better shape than the average American motel...)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023