Wakamiya puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is only 11 minutes on foot.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
24-hours off-site parking within 656 ft (JPY 2200 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 80
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Children's dressing gowns and children's slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
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 4:00 PM to midnight.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 2200 per day (656 ft away; open 24 hours)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Wakamiya
Wakamiya Inn
Wakamiya Inn Kyoto
Wakamiya Kyoto
Wakamiya Kyoto
Wakamiya Ryokan
Wakamiya Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Wakamiya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wakamiya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Wakamiya and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Kyoto Tower (8-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (9-min walk), along with Nishiki Market (1.4 mi) and Kiyomizu Temple (1.9 mi).
What's the area around Wakamiya like?
Wakamiya is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 8 minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower.
Wakamiya Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2019
While there are many Ryokan in/around Kyoto, Wakamiya is centrally located near Kyoto station and is situated in an easy to access area for both trains (Kyoto station) as well as buses passing by to many of the famous temples/shrines/attractions.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Nov 2016
Convenient and authentic
Convenient to train station. Ryokan was like stepping into Japan of 30+ years ago. Quaint, simple, authentic, clean and reasonably priced. Plus delicious and exquisite Japanese breakfast!
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jul 2016
Expedia said the children would stay for free. We checked in and were charged $90 PER child. More than we paid on Expedia.
Room smelled like cigarette smoke.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2016
Wondeful traditional experience
We loved our stay at the Wakamiya Ryokan! It was only a very short walk from the train station (perhaps 5 minutes) and within walking distance to many of the temples and other tourist destinations (about 15 - 20 minutes walk from the Nishiki shopping area). We hired bikes from the shop down the street and were able to explore the area very easily. The staff are very helpful and the room comfortable (small but cosy). We had a great view of the Kyoto Tower from our room. There is some traffic noise but nothing that kept us awake. There are heaps of amazing little restaurants along the street for plenty of traditional dinner options.
Stephanie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2015
Close to the station
very close to the station and makes a great base to explore Kyoto and nearby cities
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2015
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2015
A very warm reception in Kyoto
The male manager and the room attendants are very warm, attentive and helpful. They helped us get directions right, gave us tea upon arriving and attended to our needs. Very good genuine ryokan experience all in all.
H H
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2012
Great location close to Kyoto Station, Japan-Style
Loved this hotel. Althou it's not top notch quality but for the price we paid, we experienced Japanese style room, a spa, great service.
There's snacks when we return and hot water in the room, tatami bed made up. Loved it.
Plenty of places to eat around the place and close to Kyoto station about 5 mins walk which is very convenient consider we travel around a lot to see temples and also trip to Nara.
J
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 May 2010
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2010
Wakamiya
The only downside is the fact that none of the employees can speak English. They can speak only a few words so if you need their help to have a reservation made or to purchase tickets for a show you are out of luck.
La estancia como ryokan estuvo normal frente a otros ryokan que están ubicados en pueblo y no en pleno centro de la ciudad ( se nota mucho la diferencia en los detalles del trato). No le vendría mal una reforma ya que es bastante antiguo.
Yassina
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2014
Willa
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Mar 2014
staff are nice but can not speak English
it will be a great hotel if you speak Japanese. In all the service is nice but I am not happy that my brand new tooth brush had been thrown away and I can not even ask for an explain from hotel cause they can not understand what I was saying at all.