Nihonkan
600-8216 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishiokoji-cho 696-1 , Japan – Excellent location - show map
Nihonkan
Just 350 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station, Nihonkan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at Nihonkan Ryokan include a TV. Guests can choose a room with a private bathroom and attached toilet, or stay in a room with shared bathrooms and toilets. All rooms are non-smoking. Kyoto Tower is 250 metres away, and Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is 550 metres away. Eki Art Museum is a 5-minute walk. Kyoto Station Bus Terminal is 200 metres away and offers access to Kyoto’s major temples and shrines.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Property highlights
Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Netherlands“Spacious room, futon sleeping, lovely public bathroom. Really lovely staff, easy with bringing/leaving luggage at their storage. Awesome lication 5 min walk from Kyōto station.”
Virginia
Argentina“Traditional Japanese rooms. Everything was very clean. You get futon and yukata. The bathroom / shower is clean. There's a washroom and also public bathtub (traditional Japanese). You have a tea set in the room and a small table to have food if...”
Sam
Australia“The property was immaculately looked after and clean”- Beverley
South Africa“It was a totally new experience for my husband and I. We loved it ! The place was lovely with so many pretty decorative things around . Bathrooms were spotlessly clean and all that you could need or want was provided. Location couldnt have been...” 
Fiona
France“Great location next to the main train station. Quiet, nice and cosy traditional Japanese room, with confortable futons (surprisingly!). There was enough space for our luggage as well.”
Manon Netherlands“Loved my stay here to experience a ryokan for a truly unbeatable price. The location in Kyoto is not great if you want to do the cultural highlights im the centre of Kyoto(as in, you would need to take a bus to get there). But I stayed at a...”- Rudrajit
India“fantastic helpful staff . great value for money and bang opposite the kyoto station . connectivity eases the stay so much” 
Andrej
Lithuania“Amazing experience and very comfortable sleep. Friendly staff Free onsen to use Very clean shared bathroom”- Stacey
New Zealand“Great location close to Kyoto station. The staff were amazing, so helpful with any questions and immediately made you feel comfortable. Free coffee, daily snacks and really appreciated the little gift at the end! The rooms are cute and I enjoyed...” 
Emily
United Kingdom“- The staff are very helpful and kind, and will also store your luggage for you before/after check-in. - The LOCATION is so perfect. A 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station, super easy for trains/subway/buses. - Lots of convenience stores/cafés...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Can I cook?
Thank you for the message. Sorry, we only provide the microwave for heating foods.Answered on 18 February 2020Are the public baths available to people with tattoos.
People with tattoos are also welcome.Answered on 18 April 2024Can I book this room with added futon (3 total)
If you don't mind the room being small, we will prepare 3 sets of futons.Answered on 26 March 2024What time are the communal baths available?
From 5pm to 11pm In the morning, just shower, from 7am to 9amAnswered on 9 September 2019Hi do you have car parking space ? Thank you
Bicycles and motorcycles can be placed on a first-come, first-served basis.Answered on 1 November 2023Hi. Im traveling alone from osaka and plan to stay aug25-26 (overnight only). if i book the twin room (single occupancy), is there additional charge?
In addition to the accommodation fee, a lodging tax of 200 yen will be charged.Answered on 22 August 2024- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of NihonkanGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Towels
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Telephone
- TV
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Public Bath
- Japanese
House rulesNihonkan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The hotel is closed and locked from 23:00-06:30. During this time, guests cannot enter or leave.
Please note children 7 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.
Adult rates are applicable to children older than 7 years old.
Please inform Nihonkan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
FAQs about Nihonkan
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Check-in at Nihonkan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Nihonkan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Public Bath
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Room options at Nihonkan include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Quadruple
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Nihonkan is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Nihonkan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
