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Located in Hikone, Kiyotaki Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations, Japanese home-style cooking and free Wi-Fi, a 20-minute walk from national treasure Hikone Castle. It’s a 12-minute drive from the Sawayama Castle remains. Drinks vending machines are on-site, and free parking is available upon reservation. Simple rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. They’re fitted with an LCD TV, air conditioning and yukata robes. Toilets and bathrooms are shared. Kiyotaki Ryokan is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from JR Hikone Train Station. Kyoto Station is a 45-minute train ride away. Japanese meals are served at the dining area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Hikone
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lawrence
    Germany Germany
    The accommodations is flawless, it is quiet, simple, tidy and comfortable. And the host is so warmhearted and one of the nicest persons, I‘ve met in Japan so far.
  • Stefanie
    Germany Germany
    Best stay we could have. Such a friendly owner, also very kids-friendly. The bath is completely new. Everything was extremely clean. In the end he brought us to the station by car, although it was a busy day for him.
  • S
    Saskia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly. Can rent bikes for free. A little far from the station but the staff offered to drive us there after we checked out
  • Lucifer
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The relaxed atmosphere is so very nice. A true ryokan experience. Although I am a bit too rickety for constantly sitting on the beautiful tatami floor, I enjoyed my time thoroughly. The owner is fun, his wife is adorable and everything is so...
  • Leander
    Germany Germany
    Arrived way too early for the check-in in the rain and got my room prepared in 10-15 minutes. The host and his wife and all the staff were super nice and helpful.
  • Tereza
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    I liked the room and the hotel ryokan. It has nice atmosphere, is clean and friendly.
  • C
    Coline
    Japan Japan
    The Kiyotaki Ryokan is a beautiful traditional house, the atmosphere is quiet and perfect to relax. The owners are very kind and helpful. The breakfast is delicious!
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We received a very warm welcome. The facilities were great. We would definitely stay here again.
  • Nb
    Finland Finland
    the kaiseki breakfast was absolutely incredible. our room (river view) was stunning and the amenities were great, the staff was absolutely lovely (especially when helping with the yakutas) and the location was absolutely superb - right in the...
  • Avni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay at Kiyotaki Ryokan during our cycle around Lake Biwa. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and clean. The bath facilities were also superb. Highly recommend both the dinner and the breakfast...

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  • What time are the communal baths available?

    浴場のご利用時間は、午後4時から午前0時頃までと、午前6から午前9時まで、でございます。
    Answered on 16 May 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kiyotaki Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Kiyotaki Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only. The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.

    If you would like to eat breakfast at the property, you must make a reservation at the time of booking or at least 1 day in advance. Please indicate your meal preference (Japanese breakfast or continental breakfast) in the Special Requests box when booking.

    The property has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

    Children under 12 years old stay of charge in existing beds.

    The property’s location may not appear accurately on GPS. It’s recommended to print out the map from the hotel’s website if you come by car.

    Bathing facilities are available in turns for male and female guests, depending on the number of guests.

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kiyotaki Ryokan

    • Guests staying at Kiyotaki Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Asian
    • Check-in at Kiyotaki Ryokan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Kiyotaki Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kiyotaki Ryokan is 1.1 miles from the centre of Hikone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kiyotaki Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Kiyotaki Ryokan include:

        • Twin