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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Japanese Style Room, 4 guests

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, 3 guests

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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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. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
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
  • Kyoto Aquarium
    Kyoto Aquarium
    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:
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
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. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 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

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