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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and minibar. An en suite bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.4

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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2 sofa beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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2 futon beds
4 single beds
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2 sofa beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 futon beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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2 sofa beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kotova
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Excellent pool (25m), nice gym, and very large hotel!!
  • Shanchita
    Australia Australia
    The location was great - a 10-minute stroll from Kyoto Station. The hotel also has a shuttle bus to Kyoto station, running every 20 minutes. The room was very clean and tidy.
  • Kong
    Singapore Singapore
    Everything was perfect as expected. Room is spacious , clean and comfortable. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful, free car parking was convenient. French Kaiseki style restaurant serves excellent delicacies dishes.
  • Leigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Calm and relaxing space. Very comfortable. Great value for money. The little skin care pouches in bathroom were excellent
  • April
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean, convenient location, free shuttle, staff are very accommodating
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reasonable size rooms Comfortable beds Station shuttle Ice machine/cold water Helpful staff especially at reception and on shuttle bus
  • Marguerite
    Australia Australia
    The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, especially with helping us get a taxi!
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    To be valued guests, swimming pool, shuttle from the station, good beds, big room, good shower, good facilities
  • Jimmyjackflash101
    Australia Australia
    I was impressed that parking was included I thought the front desk staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and very help when taking our luggage to our room The room was large and spacious with a nice view of the main road. The beds were...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely central location, free parking, drinking water dispenser on each floor. Large room.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

7 restaurants on site
  • オールデイダイニング カザ
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • 皇家龍鳳
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • フレンチダイニング トップオブキョウト
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • 鉄板焼 葵
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • 懐石フランス料理 グルマン橘
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • 京料理 たん熊北店
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • レストラン #7

    No additional info available

House rules

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
¥3,795 per child, per night
Cot upon request
¥1,650 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,795 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The swimming pool and the fitness gym are open everyday on 8:00am~11:00am / 13:30 - 21:00 (last entry 19:00).

Pool usage fee: 3,300 yen per adult, 1,650 yen per child (ages 3-12)

Please note that maintenance work of the swimming pool and the fitness gym will be carried out from 5th January 2026 to 8th January 2026.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.