In the heart of Kyoto, RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offers a serene escape near Kawaramachi Street and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Relax in the indoor public bath, take care of laundry facilities needs on-site, or stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (4)
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Bath or shower
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is £133
£133
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Room options
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View all photos for Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking
Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons
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Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons
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Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 8
8 Single Futons
View all photos for Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking
Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons
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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Gojo Station is 8 minutes and Kujo Station is 14 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Tea service at check-in
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features 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.
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 does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO.
What are the check-in and check-out times at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO like?
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO is a short 8-minute walk from Gojo Station and 3 minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower.
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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Tranditional Kyoto style breakfast, Very good.
Tranditional tatami bedroom, Very good.
TE Chun
TE Chun, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Very clean and perfect location!! a short 5 min walk from the train station! excellent restaurants and shopping nearby and a starbucks!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
a beautiful ryokan. Very spacious with an excellent public bath.
Phi
Phi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Very nice hotel at a good price
Anja
Anja, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
The meals were amazing and the onsen baths were clean, lovely, and refreshing.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Amazing place to stay for my first time in Kyoto!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2024
Ryokan experience is alive and well at this location. It was a nice stay.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
Friendly staff and amazing location
Akil
Akil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Very close to the station. Very spacious room.
Katy Pui Yan
Katy Pui Yan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
The hotel stay was lovely and the hot spring was refreshing.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept 2024
Great staff! Very polite, accommodating and welcoming. The Ryokan was very clean and quiet. The onsen wa great too! I know it’s public but the times I went to the Onsen, was the only one there. The traditional Japanese breakfast was also great. It compliments the traditional Japanese stay I wanted to experience.
Norman
Norman, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2024
Great Ryokan experience for those on a budget. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2024
It is a nice place to stay. Staff are very friendly and location is great. The dinner is the best.
Wei
Wei, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
Great place !!!
Great option if you want to stay in a good hotel with excelent service and live a little bit of the japanese culture
Maritza Elizabeth
Maritza Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
Staff are extra welcoming and always greeting and smiling to all guests.
Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Staff was wonderful: friendly and helpful. Great location close to the train station and lots of dining and shopping options but in a quieter alley. Very clean with good amenities and ambience. Would stay again!
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
Hotel looks and feels very traditional.
Room was spacious and very clean.
Staff are extremely friendly and the area is in a safe place within walking distance to shops, eatery and public transport.
Con
Con, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
I loved the whole ryokan experience. Even before my stay the staff had responded to my email inquiries. The place was clean and nice. I would definitely stay there should I find myself in Osaka again.
Ariel
Ariel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Excellent place to stay
We were welcomed with traditional tea. Location is excellent, room was clean and staffa were very helpful.
I can recommend the private bath which was worthy.
We had full experience in Kyoto with this ryokan.
Jongyun
Jongyun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2024
Very close to Kyoto station! Staff helped us Gaijin to check in with our broken Japanese without issue. Beautiful modern Ryokan with wonderful rooms and beautifuly presented and wonderful tasting meals. Would love to go again some time soon!
Saul
Saul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2024
It was a great experience
miguel angel
miguel angel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Beautiful Ryokan. If you wish to experience a nice Ryokan while exploring Kyoto you can not go wrong here. Beautiful rooms and facilities. Very quiet and quaint. 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station and plenty of restaurants in the area to choose from. Will come again when i come back to the area.
Joel
Joel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2024
Please treat yourself and stay here, it was a wonderful ryokan with such warm hospitality. The staff are so kind and eager to help, and the breakfast every morning was delightfully delicious. The public baths were so relaxing. It’s very close to Kyoto Station while also being on a quieter street. I wish I had stayed longer!
Eleanor
Eleanor, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Highly recommended
Beautiful ryokan. You are greeted with tea and sweets. Room was spotless, quiet and comfortable even though you are sleeping on the floor. Japanese breakfast was so healthy and delicious. Wish I had stayed more than one night!
L
L, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
You are greeted in a friendly manner and experience a Japanese tea ceremony with delicious cookies. The staff are nice especially the ones that serve breakfast every morning. The front seat is picky about their room keys and will make you walk back to the room to get them which I didn’t like. The room is exceptionally clean and you do experience the ryokan positively.