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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower

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Public bath
1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Hallway
City view from property
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO sits in central Kyoto, offering easy access to bustling Kawaramachi Street and the historic Sanjusangen-do Temple. Guests can refresh in the indoor public bath after exploring the city, handle laundry on-site, and enjoy WiFi connectivity in their rooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P10,110
P11,121 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬2 min walk

About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower
Kawaramachi Street is located near RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 200-10,000 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO on Oct 26, 2025 start from P 10,110.29, 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.

How much is parking at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 8 minutes.

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RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 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

Micaela Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and very safe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Japanese style hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We loved the property but staff was not helpful with local information.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rola

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

Morten Hanvold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice tatami room. Very close to kyoto station and all its amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Xiaomin

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great traditional breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvester

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A very nice Ryokan, staff are amazing, room is comfortable and clean. Easy access to train station, shopping and food. Had an excellent stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the traditional accomodation and breakfast, great onsen facilities and central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean, great location. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless facility and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay, and extremely convenient access to the train station. The staff are fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wai sum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, futon was comfortable. Foods was delicious. Very convenient location, short walk from Kyoto station.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuet ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent ryokan. Rooms are cleaned, laundry conveniently located in the basement next to the public bath. Location is great, family mart is just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Tai-Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very close to the Kyoto Station. It was a lovely stay experiencing ryokan. The room is very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing dinner with excellent service. The rooms are spacious and the bath is beautiful a truly memorable Japanese hospitality experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025