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Wakamiya

3.0 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Kyoto Tower

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Located near Kyoto Tower, Wakamiya offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Enjoy an indoor public bath, relax with coffee/tea in the lobby, or connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,244
NT$3,568 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Wakamiya is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
701 Ebisu-tyo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8310

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪なか卯七条新町店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Unir京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ちゃちゃスタンド - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪酒菜乗々 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪小籠包包伸一 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wakamiya

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Wakamiya provides an indoor public bath (no minerals). Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Wakamiya boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and children's robes
  • Children's slippers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 2,200 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • 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.
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 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.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2200 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash

We should mention

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

Wakamiya
Wakamiya Inn
Wakamiya Inn Kyoto
Wakamiya Kyoto
Wakamiya Kyoto
Wakamiya Ryokan
Wakamiya Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakamiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wakamiya?

As of 2025/9/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wakamiya on 2025/10/13 start from NT$3,244, 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.

What time is check-in at Wakamiya?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wakamiya?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Wakamiya 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 3 mi (5 km). Kyoto Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gojo Station is 11 minutes.

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