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Rihga Gran Kyoto

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Kyoto Tower

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The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window with a view.
An indoor escalator in a modern building with a sleek design, surrounded by wooden paneling and potted plants.
A modern bar area with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick wall, and bamboo plants in planters.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8003
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sink, and a television.

Basic Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 219 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a large window.

Basic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with a city view, and a minibar.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 228 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a chair.

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Twin Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

Premium Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Premium Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Downtown Kyoto
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 950 reviews
$258 nightly
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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Minami Ward stay.With a stay at this Minami Ward hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kyoto Tower and 2 miles (3 km) of Kyoto Aquarium. Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • To-ji Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 3 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 3 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪純喫茶 みなみ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪風来坊 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪吉象咖喱 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5-star hotel near Kyoto Tower
As a guest of Rihga Gran Kyoto, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
Rihga Gran Kyoto offers 261 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,800 for adults and JPY 1,900 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3630 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3800 for adults and JPY 1900 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3630 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Hotel
RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Kyoto
RIHGA GRAN KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rihga Gran Kyoto to the airport?

Rihga Gran Kyoto is 29.3 mi (51-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rihga Gran Kyoto on Nov 4, 2026 start from $152, 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.

Does Rihga Gran Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rihga Gran Kyoto.

Does Rihga Gran Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rihga Gran Kyoto, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3800 for adults and JPY 1900 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rihga Gran Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rihga Gran Kyoto have a pool?

Rihga Gran Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Rihga Gran Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rihga Gran Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Rihga Gran Kyoto is 2.1 mi away from Kyoto.

Rihga Gran Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 838 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing, central location & the staff are very nice & friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean , amazing shower nice buffet breakfast and free drinks and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Best hotel in Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel - great location close to the station and nearby amenities. Great room - would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the communal bath was really interesting and relaxing, hotel was very close to the station and the cleanliness was outstanding. I loved staying here this property also so aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything were excellent, me and my family had a great time staying at Righa grand kyoto. We'll be staying here again the next time we visit Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with easy access to train station. Very comfortable beds and spacious rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! I stayed at the other Rihga in Kyoto in 2024 and loved it as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, near to the station, comfortable beds, room space, everything is fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, wonderful staffs, amazing breakfast, we have laundry in case you need to stay clean. Everything is Great I will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is convenient, and staff are friendly. Room is a bit small but good for solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, excelente location. The rooms are a bit small for three.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, had good options for people who are health conscious on a keto whole food plant based diet. It was very helpful that laundry was in the hotel, very convenient. The location is also very good, right next to the Kyoto Station,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coin laundries are placed in most of the floors, it was very convenient. Room was clean, staff are nice, etc. it’s great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Great location and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable room, equal to a lot more expensive chains. Good location, handy to Kyoto train and subway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it. Great hotel and great location. Staff are friendly. I also love the bath. We have everything we need in a hotel. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was 5-6 minutes walk from Kyoto station making it very accessible to all the attractions via train or bus. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price for a lovely hotel, their breakfast buffet was excellent and the communal bath was an added perk to make our visit even more enjoyable! I will be returning again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location walking distance to train station and nice neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was somewhat eager in selections
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ohhh I absolutely loved this hotel. It was so close to Kyoto station and just less than a 5 minutes walk to the station. Amenities provided were top notch and the hotel was so modern but still maintained that traditional Japanese Zen feel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026