Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
2.5 star property

Ryokan with free parking, near Kawaramachi Street

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Kyoto Ryokan Shoei

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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Restaurant
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Overview of Kyoto Ryokan Shoei

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8826
  • Popular LocationKyoto Aquarium8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Tower3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street4 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)83 min drive
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Room options

Japanese Style Room for 4 People, New Building, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room for 6 People, New Building, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room for 6 People, Main Building, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room for 4 People, Main Building, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room for 5 People, New Building, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan Shoei is located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa, while Gion Corner and Mount Hiei are cultural highlights. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 7 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 18 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • 鹿の子 - 5 min walk
  • 拳ラーメン - 5 min walk
  • さんきゅう - 6 min walk
  • 梅小路コラボ (Umekoji Collabo) - 6 min walk
  • 香来中央市場店 - 6 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan Shoei

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Close to To-ji Temple and Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Ryokan Shoei provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • A lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM–8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from JPY 1500 for children

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For the comfort of guests using the public bathing areas and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.

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

Property is also known as

Ryokan Shoei
Kyoto Shoei
Kyoto Ryokan Shoei Kyoto
Kyoto Ryokan Shoei Ryokan
Kyoto Ryokan Shoei Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Ryokan Shoei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Ryokan Shoei?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kyoto Ryokan Shoei located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this ryokan is within 1 mile (2 km) of Umekoji Park, Shijo Street and To-ji Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 7 minutes.

Kyoto Ryokan Shoei Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here at the Kyoto Ryokan Shoei. Everything was perfect here was perfect and the staff was exceptional. There was something here for the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fleur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryokan Shoei rooms are lovely and bright. The staff are amazing and speak English. I found sleeping on the floor on a thin mattress uncomfortable as I have a neck problem, but they gave me a topper and I was much more comfortable. I had a great massage as well and would recommend. Please note that there are no dining options other than in the hotel and it’s a 8-10 min walk to the train station & one stop from Kyoto Station. which we found slightly inconvenient. But it’s quiet and clean with great facilities, including an onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siok Leng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cosy ryokan accessible by train from Kyoto station and walking. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood, accessible by bus to main shopping streets where Nishiki market and Daimaru are. Reasonably priced ryokan with meal arrangement optional so we need not pay high price for the stay like in some ryokans. However we still chose to have our dinners at the restaurant on-site as the food was nice and priced reasonably. The onsen was great, there were indoor hot pools with jacuzzi, saunas and outdoor pools on the rooftop. Staff at the reception were able to speak English so asking for info is easy.

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Public bath was very nice. Even the showers are on the larger side (I’m 280 pounds and 5’10” and the shower was perfectly fine) The water in the shower was a little inconsistent. It would fluctuate between hotter and colder throughout the shower, but that’s a really minor thing. There was only one staff member at the front desk, and English support was a little inconsistent. I think if they had more than one person working the front desk, that might help. Hotels in Tokyo did that. The hotel is in the middle of a bunch of houses so it can take a bit to get from the station to the hotel. Overall I enjoyed the experience. These are just nitpicks to be aware of.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff are wonderful, but the shower curtain was moldy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE best Ryokan in Kyoto
Don’t even think about booking somewhere else. THIS IS THE RYOKAN that you need to stay at no hesitation. The onsens were absolutely lovely, great that they have a restaurant attached and close to the train station. It’s a quiet area and the rooms were huge! And the staff OMG everyone is amazing! Truly above and beyond service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice. Truly got a traditional experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023