About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a nonsmoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Rental bicycles are available at an additional charge. Guests at Shimizu Ryokan can experience traditional Japanese-style sleeping arrangements, with futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms include a TV, a fridge and a tea maker. The en suite bath has toiletries. Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away, while Gojo Subway Station is a 10-minute walk. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.2 mi away. On-site parking is possible, for a fee. Housed in a traditional “machiya-zukuri” building, the hotel includes a small garden and a hot bath that can be reserved for private use.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet


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Z
United States United States
Extremely welcoming and friendly staff - i felt like family
Leu
Canada Canada
The staff is wonderful, breakfast superlative, location unbeatable. Excellent value and it was great for my son's first stay at a ryokan.
Jose
United States United States
The place is great for experiencing traditional Japanese hotel accommodations (Ryokan). My wife loves the place. They even asked us to wear Kimono before we check out the next day. Definitely we will come back if possible.
Serena
Canada Canada
It was very well kept, very clean. The owners were super friendly and hospitable. The breakfast in the morning was lovely.
Scott
United States United States
This place is so wonderful in every way; easy to find, secluded from all the hustle and bustle of the city. The folks who run it are amazingly friendly, courteous and helpful. the room was large, bedding very nice and more than I expected when I...
Keishawn
United States United States
The owner was very sweet and the rules kept the experience very authentic
Daniel
United States United States
Charming place. The owners were quite friendly. Breakfast was comfy and tasteful. Having a quick calligraphy class after was a great memory for my travels.
Sipiagin
Switzerland Switzerland
It was so friendly and the owners were the sweetest people in the world. I want the best for them.
Jill
United States United States
The location is close to the station yet you feel like you’re in a totally different different world. The host although his English is limited was incredibly kind. Bedding and pillow were comfortable. It was easy to book a private onsen. Owners...
Julian
United States United States
The friendliest hosts! Beautiful and cozy ryokan experience in bustling Kyoto, only 10 minutes to Kyoto Station.

Area info

Amenities of Ryokan Shimizu

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 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 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the property. If guests are found smoking within property premises, they will be asked to leave immediately. No refunds will be given.

In addition, 1-person rooms can only accommodate 1 people, 2-person rooms can only accommodate 2 people, and 3-person rooms must be booked by a group of 3 guests.

Children including infants cannot be accommodated at this property. Guests with children will not be permitted to check-in, and will be charged cancelation fees.

The property will not be able to provide a room for guests checking in with children on the arrival day.

The hotel has a curfew at 00:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.

When settling the bill, the hotel will accept cash only (in Japanese yen). The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.

All rates are fixed and cannot be discounted.

For security reasons, only guests staying at this hotel are allowed in the guest rooms. Please note friends and family members visiting the guests are not permitted in the guest rooms.

Check-in before 16:00 is not possible. Luggage storage is offered free of charge from 10:00 on the check-in date. Luggage storage service is not available after check-out for security.

To cancel or modify your booking, you must do so through your account on booking.com or via booking.com customer service.

Please inform Ryokan Shimizu 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 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: 京都市指令 保保生 第45号

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