Nihonkan

2.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
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Interior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
696-1, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216
  • Kyoto Tower
    4 min walk
  • ちゃぶ屋とんこつらぁ麺CHABUTON
    1 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    2 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    49 min drive

Room options

Japanese Style Room, 4 guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, 3 guests

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Nihonkan places you steps from Kyoto Tower and within a 10-minute stroll of Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Shimogyo Ward ryokan include Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk
  • Shijo Street - 3 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HUB - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪もも焼き 大山京都ヨドバシ店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ちゃぶ屋とんこつらぁ麺CHABUTON - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪YEBISU BAR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪坦々麺胡 京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nihonkan

Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower
As a guest of Nihonkan, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Nihonkan offers 16 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Languages

Japanese

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

  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The entrance to the property closes from 11 PM-6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
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 on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Nihonkan Inn Kyoto
Nihonkan Inn
Nihonkan Kyoto
Nihonkan Kyoto
Nihonkan Ryokan
Nihonkan Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nihonkan?

Nihonkan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nihonkan?

No, Nihonkan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nihonkan?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nihonkan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nihonkan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible -- 5-minute walk to mall, train and bus stations. Very accommodating hosts, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy room excellent location friendly staff clean and good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to find, conveniently located. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Champagne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd Birthday Trip to Kyoto at this hotel!!!
I stayed here for my Birthday last year, too! I love this hotel so much. The owner is a grandmother and she is so nice and caring! The staff is nice, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Seung-hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want small room, it is good.
If you are alone or small person, it would be good for you in this room. I am short and i was a little bit scared however, since i tried to be good for owner and workers, they were welcoming and didn't much care about any issues. If you do that, there is no need to worry about many stuffs. And i was able to meet up foreigners as well, No problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick and clean snd very spacious. Exactly what you would expect from a traditional Japanese style hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to kyoto station & staff were very kind and friendly. The room was cosy and had all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
American girl in Kyoto
I came in early and the Grandmother that owns the place helped me get to the hotel because I was lost! I like the public bath, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice convient Ryokan. Close to station. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Originalidad de habitaciones, limpieza orden silencio todo bien
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommandé
Très bon ryokan au rapport qualité prix imbattable. Chambre spacieuse. Bains communs très agréables. Personnel très gentil. Emplacement idéal, proche de la gare et près de nombreux restaurants. Chaleureusement recommandé.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, great location!
Very friendly staff, and fantastic location right next door to Kyoto Station!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
日本の宿泊ならどこも安心に泊まれる
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

HSIANGWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

UIDO

교토역 접근성, 가성비 굿
역에서 가까워서 접근성이 좋았음.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018