Nihonkan

Ryokan in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower

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October 2025

November 2025

Nihonkan offers genuine Japanese hospitality near Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Guests enjoy a traditional ryokan experience with amenities like free in-room WiFi, a soothing indoor public bath, and convenient laundry facilities.

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Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room, 4 guests

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room, 3 guests

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Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests, Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room, 2 guests

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Futons

About the area

Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Nihonkan. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.

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696-1, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216

What's nearby

Kyoto Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
Gojo Station - 9 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪とんこつらぁ麺 CHABUTON - ‬2 min walk
‪神戸元町ドリア京都ヨドバシ店 - ‬1 min walk
‪HUB - ‬1 min walk
‪熟成焼肉听京都駅前店 - ‬2 min walk
‪担担麺胡京都駅前店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nihonkan

Ryokan near Kyoto Tower

Nihonkan provides amenities, such as an indoor public bath (no minerals) and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

A vending machine, luggage storage and smoke-free property
A front desk safe

Room features

All guest rooms at Nihonkan offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Room service

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Tea service

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning
Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

The entrance to the property closes from 11 PM-6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

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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 access to the public bath facility

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Nihonkan Inn Kyoto

Nihonkan Inn

Nihonkan Kyoto

Nihonkan Ryokan

Nihonkan Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Nihonkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nihonkan?

Nihonkan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nihonkan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nihonkan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Nihonkan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 9 minutes.

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