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Nihonkan

2.0 star property
Travelers soak in a traditional Japanese public bath at this ryokan that balances authentic cultural experience with modern comforts near Kyoto's famous temples

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Nihonkan offers genuine Japanese hospitality near Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Guests enjoy a traditional ryokan experience with amenities like free in-room WiFi, a soothing indoor public bath, and convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Nihonkan. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Shoseien Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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696-1, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto, Japan Skyline at the Tower
    Kyoto Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • �京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Umekoji Park
    Umekoji Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station
    2 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • とんこつらぁ麺 CHABUTON
    2 min walk
  • 神戸元町ドリア 京都ヨドバシ店
    1 min walk
  • HUB
    1 min walk
  • 熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店
    2 min walk
  • HIRO Hamburg & Steak ヨドバシ京都店
    2 min walk

About this property

Nihonkan

  • Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower, Nihonkan provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a vending machine
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Nihonkan offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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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

  • 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nihonkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Nihonkan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nihonkan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nihonkan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nihonkan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nihonkan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

UIDO

교토역 접근성, 가성비 굿

역에서 가까워서 접근성이 좋았음.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

HSIANGWEN

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