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NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple

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Experience traditional Japanese style in this serene room featuring tatami mat flooring, a large window, and a unique paper lantern.
Relax in a serene space with a central hot tub and individual shower stalls, each with a handheld showerhead and personal amenities.
Experience a serene retreat with a traditional Japanese-inspired space featuring two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
Relax in this serene living room with a garden view, featuring a comfortable sofa, small table, and TV.
Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, two chairs, and a vibrant mosaic artwork.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Gokomachi St.-Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0933
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • 829 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Deluxe Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto ryokan, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Nijō Castle and Kyoto University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

3.5-star spa ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
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.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offers 28 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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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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

  • 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

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 on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

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
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 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

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 200-1,000 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'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

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
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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 to the airport?

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 is 32.1 mi (65-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

As of Jul 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 on Jul 27, 2025 start from $1,678.49, excluding 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.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 4000 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 have a pool?

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 does not have a pool.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages.

How close is NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 to downtown Kyoto?

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 is 0.1 mi away from Kyoto.

NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 297 reviews

9.6/10

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

Vivak

Traveled with partner
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

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very special stay for us. Anyone going to Japan should spend some time at a Ryokan. This one in particular was spectacular. You’re greeted with a breath-taking view of the garden when walking in, the staff were all very friendly and spoke great English. The western and Japanese breakfasts were both delicious. The tea ceremony was in particular very special for my wife and I. I was surprised how tranquil the ryokan is even though it’s sort of in the heart of Kyoto. There’s great shopping and tons of places to eat near by. The shopping mall near by is less than 5 mins walk and has things like sushi, ramen, second
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Leonardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
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

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

Cuauhtemoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
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

Ash

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Line

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

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Aashka

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

10/10 Excellent

Amir

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Traveled with partner
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

Isaura, Piantini, Santo Domingo

Traveled with family
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

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

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

Mario

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with partner
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

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

Julie, Arcadia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
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