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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property
3-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple

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Public bath
Exterior
City view from property
Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.A stay at this Shimogyo Ward ryokan places you steps from Kyoto Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カプリチョーザ ヨドバシカメラ京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪チファジャ 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
As a guest of RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offers 60 accommodations with slippers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Tea service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
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 American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO to the airport?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO is 30.1 mi (49-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO on Dec 12, 2025 start from $138.49, 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 RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO.

Does RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offer free breakfast?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO have a pool?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO does not have a pool.

Does RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO to downtown Kyoto?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO is 1.6 mi away from Kyoto.

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are very nice and will do their absolute best to communicate with you. Very helpful and outgoing. Room was very nice and spacious compared to some japanese hotels and it had that traditional feel. Yukata was awesome too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rogerio, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good, but there is a problem with Expedia booking system with the hotel. It charged 100 dollars extra per night. It was the only hotel after 12 days that gave us problem. Also, the hotel asked us to call Expedia as they didn’t speak English; Expedia didn’t have any translator to Japanese either. It was an embarrassing, time consuming, and cost effective experience. Bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

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

Tradition with comfort

We got a tradition ryokan experience with the luxury of a hotel. The onsen was really nice, but I wish towels were provided there rather than having to remember to bring them from the room. There was a note telling us to do that, but we forgot. The area was very walkable for shopping and restaurants and very close to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Seth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff were so helpful and spoke English really well which we really appreciated. We also really enjoyed the welcome tea and sweet treat. The room itself was so clean and had great amenities- I was very excited to wear the yukata! I love the authenticity of the room it was truely a great stay and I wish we had booked longer. I was also looking forward to trying the onsen but was very nervous because of the nudity, so I was very pleased to try the private bath option to be able to have this experience before becoming comfortable with the public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rola

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Jason

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

Great Place Overall

Awesome place to stay - highly recommend! Staff was kind, spoke English & were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Xiaomin

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

10/10 Excellent

Neomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surachai

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carolina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvester

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

10/10 Excellent

Persefoni

Traveled with partner
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

Chiajen, Renton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great Japanese style room with modern toilet and shower Extremely clean Amenities are limited
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryokan Ginkaku offered a fantastic experience living in a traditional Japanese room but in a new building. It is very clean and spacious. We chose the wide room with private bath, which is very enjoyable. The traditional breakfast is fantastic (but for those who do not like fish for breakfast, perhaps better to skip this option). Locationwise, it is very close to Kyoto central station. Plenty of foods in the station Porta Dining. Close to bus stops too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Astoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at a Ryokan and I was very pleasantly surprised. The renovated facilities are definitely worth the hype. Distance from Kyoto station is ideal and I suppose having a room with no balcony of a view was offset by it being very quiet. The onsen was great, much more private than I expected. The only minor issue was the understaffed reception at check out time. Other than that staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

INGE

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

Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room

The Best Hotel Experience Ever – A Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room My teenage daughter and I had the most unforgettable stay at this incredible hotel. From the moment we stepped into our traditional Japanese room, we were enchanted. The room was stunningly beautiful, blending elegance and simplicity in a way that felt both serene and welcoming. The tatami flooring, sliding shoji doors, and calming décor created a peaceful retreat from the outside world. The futon mattresses were incredibly comfortable—we both slept like babies. Every detail in the room was carefully thought out, and the overall atmosphere made us feel deeply connected to Japanese culture. The highlight of each morning was the exquisite Japanese-style breakfast. It was a true culinary experience—beautifully presented, balanced, and bursting with flavor. Every dish felt like a work of art. This was more than just a hotel stay—it was a cultural experience, and one that brought my daughter and me even closer together. We’ll cherish the memories forever, and we’re already dreaming about going back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025