Nihonkan

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Just 1148 feet 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 nonsmoking. Kyoto Tower is 820 feet away, and Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is 1804 feet away. Eki Art Museum is a 5-minute walk. Kyoto Station Bus Terminal is 656 feet away and offers access to Kyoto’s major temples and shrines.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

  • Public Bath

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maria
Greece Greece
“I really enjoyed the Japanese style room and the staff was friendly. The room was very clean and the price was great compared to anything else in Japan. The only thing is that they lock the doors at 11 pm and you only find out after booking”
Tristen
Singapore Singapore
“The location was very close to Kyoto station, which was very good. The room and facilities were also clean and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful as well.”
Tony
United States United States
“Loved the location and the staff was great incredibly friendly and helpful the entire time with a beautiful smile”
Bert
Canada Canada
“A nice little old fashioned ryokan, near the Kyoto train station. Quiet and neat. And the staff was excellent. When I arrived, there was even a carafe of hot water for tea, and a packet of cinnamon cookies waiting.”
Isabella
United States United States
“Fantastic location! The kindest staff!! Very beautiful rooms and facilities.”
Reinking
United States United States
“Great location, friendly, attentive staff. I like the vintage esthetic and the way they built things 50+ years ago.”
Mike
United States United States
“We liked everything about Nihonkan, the owners were very kind accommodating, the location was perfect for us, 5 minutes from the train station and an easy stroll to all the areas you come to Kyoto for. Staying in a traditional Japanese style room...”
Gisele
Canada Canada
“I loved that in the middle of a contemporary urban sprawl, there was a small traditional Japanese hotel that has been in the family for 120 years, and still five minutes from Kyoto Station. I love that you feel the love and pride of the mother...”
Grace
Singapore Singapore
“The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities were clean and as provided. The interesting thing to note is that when we left the premises (i.e. for dinner), the front desk helped to keep our room keys. This was good for us because we did not...”
Sharon
South Africa South Africa
“The location was perfect, central and near the trains. Loved the Japanese style rooms with the futons and the Japanese pajamas. Didn't get to use the public bath, sadly ran out of time, but a lovely feature. Hosts were charming and friendly.”

Area info

House rules

Nihonkan takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.