Nihonkan

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.6

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 9.7 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

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Theresia
Indonesia Indonesia
“So suprised for the quality with the price! It’s an old ryokan but super clean and I feel so safe with the curfew as it’s a busy neighborhood. I really enjoy taking the bath & room is cleaned daily. Also really great location to commute with train...”
Andhika
Japan Japan
“Everything Privacy, cleanliness, and close to stations among many other transportation”
Nathan
Canada Canada
“The staff were so lovely and kind. The facilities were amazing and comfortable and the location was great. The room was very peaceful and the onsen in the basement was a HUGE bonus. Travelled around Japan for 3 weeks and this was my favourite...”
Warytraveler
Spain Spain
“The onsen was clean and empty. The staff were great and the rooms were big enough. Close to clew rental bike station, close to the train station and to a bunch of cheap traditional Japanese bars”
Feau
France France
“It was a 5 minutes walk from the train station. The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. Honestly can't get better value for such a reasonable price.”
Mark
Philippines Philippines
“It’s very close to Kyoto station which is very good after a long walk.”
Thi
Vietnam Vietnam
“Great location, only around 200m from Kyoto station. It looks a bit old but very tidy, the room was clean everyday. The staff also very friendly.”
Madeline
United States United States
“Wonderful host, traditional room and onsen, felt very at home.”
Thi
Vietnam Vietnam
“The room is extremely clean, neat, well-organized, and very cozy. It’s much more spacious than i expected and even more beautiful than in the photos. The host, Ms. Kota, is incredibly kind, and the service is excellent, i have never met a Japanese...”
Qin
China China
“Closing to Kyoko Station makes it much easier to travel around. Service staff is nice and friendly. The hotel room is clean and the facilities are convenient to use.”

Area info

Amenities of Nihonkan

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

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

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 over 7 are welcome.

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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
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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.

License number: 3451

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