RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a gated entrance, and a well-lit pathway.
A public restroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and wooden stools.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a large window with grid patterns.
A tatami mat room with a shoji screen displaying a forest scene.
A hotel lobby with a central pillar, mirrored walls, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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709, Kyoto, kyoto, 600-8216
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Moderate Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Wide Japanese style room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Japanese style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Moderate luxury Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

This smoke-free ryokan features laundry facilities, a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offers 60 accommodations with complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an indoor public bath (no minerals).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from Kyoto Tower and 5 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 100-10,000 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan Kyoto

RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 253 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with excellent breakfast and dinner service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just a few blocks from Kyoto station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsen was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The futons were very comfy and the hotel is perfectly located in the center of a shopping area and just across the street from the trainstation. An excellent place to stay when coming from Tokyo to Kyoto! The breakfast was very traditional as well and the hotel provided yukatas for guests to wear, as well as an onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan! Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Areum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room with excellent location. It was not on the main busy street, so our stay was nice and quiet. Friendly staff and wonderful dinner and breakfast, I'd totally come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing modern Japanese Ryokan. We enjoyed immensely. Breakfast was traditional and excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience, room was nice and a few minutes from Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, with tatami floors. We loved the shower room and bath, and the size of the beds and room. Excellent private and public onsen amenities. Great location, close to shops and Kyoto Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this ryokan, spacious and traditional. All the cleaning wa spotless and the service was great. Great location, near the main station and buses, but also a lot to do in the area. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlemagne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best traditional japanese bed ive ever had, the staffs were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room, friendly staff, and very close to Kyoto station which is also nice especially if you have a lot of luggage. It was very nice to stay in a traditional style room with a lot of amenities like an onsen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

San

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay overall—this hotel comes highly recommended. The room was very clean and spacious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious, and the onsite amenities were fantastic. The location was also very convenient, making everything easy to access. A great choice, with many reasons to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is within easy walking distance to Kyoto Station for quick access to JR Railway, Shinkansen, and local Kyoto transit, offering travel options to many of Kyoto’s historical sites including Nara, an easy day trip. Staff was great for easy check in and check out. Public bath inside the hotel was a big plus after full day of visiting Kyoto’s historical sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, Staff are very nice and helpful. Close to Kyoto station which is convenient (6min walk). If you are tired but still want to explore, its close to shopping/dining areas like Yodobashi Camera, Restaurants, coffee shops anf Kyoto tower. The japanese inn experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fan Luk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful! The room was tidy and the food was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the bath excellent, the food awesome. Not for multiple nights as it is a traditional on the floor living, but definitely something to try.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ying-yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a very convenient location, right out of exit A5. The hotel is very beautiful. We had a Japanese style room. The bathing area is very spacious and clean. There is also a guest laundry. Laundry detergent is automatically dispensed by the washing machine. Our room also included breakfast. We enjoyed the Japanese style breakfast very much. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Amenities were amazing, clean as heck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krystal Asuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located eight minute walk from the train station. Hotel is close to amenities and other transports to get you around Kyoto. Japanese style breakfast was very good and the stuff is very friendly. They also have a large communal bath, and you can also rent out a private bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and a very beautiful accommodation. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pouneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, just one block from Kyoto Central Station, is exceptionally convenient. The hotel is immaculately clean. While the staff’s English knowledge is somewhat limited, their warmth, attentiveness, and willingness to assist more than compensate, resulting in truly outstanding service. The highlights of our stay were the traditional Japanese breakfast and the experience of sleeping on tatami, both of which added a memorable touch to our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at this exceptional Ryokan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was mostly spotless with some signs of wear on the closet and doors, otherwise spotless, beautiful private onsen (for an extra) and extremely courteous staff. A modern hotel and lobby with traditional Ryokan vibes inside the room with futon included
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was perfect! Staff was helpful and friendly and the rooms were clean and perfect. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine stay with a very well crafted meal plan. Everything was beautiful. I did not use either of the bathing facilities (public or private). I think my only issue is that from my room (412) there was a light shining in from across the way and very traditional Japanese window blocker didn’t quite do enough to block the light out, but that didn’t make the experience a negative one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026