Name: Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin
Address: 604-8141 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Takoyakushi-dori Takakura-Nishi , Japan, Nakagyo-ku Takoyakushi-dori Takakura-Nishi, Kyoto, 604-8141, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $106 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration – Check location 604-8141 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Takoyakushi-dori Takakura-Nishi , Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration – Check location

*8.5* Nishiki Market: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

Ryokan was near Nishiki Market. Location was very accessible and taxis were readily available. Room was spacious too and they assisted to send our luggage to the room once it was ready. Japanese are very particular account punctuality thus early or late check-in is strictly not allowed. There is a bathhouse within the hotel with onsen. Onsen can fit 6-8 persons at one time but you will have to be comfortable going in naked. Price was reasonable for ryokan thus one or two nights stay would be good. Ryokan staff was very helpful and showed us all the way to the room.

Madeleine, Italy

Location is a king! So close to Nishiki market and Daimaru where you can find good food to eat.

Chichilinn, Thailand

It was a traditional ryokan. Not luxurious but a great experience. The staff made up our beds in the floor while we were exploring the nearby marketplace. We returned to the room and it was set up beautifully. The breakfast was traditional and delicious! I’m only disappointed that I didn’t get the dinner option. My fault but now I know better.

Jeremy, United States of America

Staff was great. Breakfast was good. Nice to have the hot tubs and those facilities were nice.

Adam, United States of America

Traditional Japanese experience, great atmosphere and nice staff. Great location.

Alon, Israel

Our 4 year old was warmly welcomed and we loved the perfect location for sights and a school play ground right across the street. The staff was friendly and breakfast in the morning was yummy! We had a shower in our room but never used it because we really enjoyed their onsen.

Sarah, United States of America

The place was very clean and the staff were efficient. The breakfast was also very delicious.

Zhi, Japan

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Helped us with transporting our luggage the next day and getting a taxi. Also surrounded by fantastic restraints and sights.

Robert, Ireland

The breakfast was delicious and the location fantastic. I appreciate that they stored luggage. Staff very friendly. The bath in the bathroom was more to my preference than the public bath since the public bath was not as deep. The breakfast ladies were very helpful. I liked the free hot water For tea in the lobby. The ryokan does show signs of wear but is clean and comfortable.

Deborahlh, United States of America

Great place near Nishiki market and bus/subway station very conveniant. A good Ryokan to stay

Julien, French Polynesia

8.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Ryokan was near Nishiki Market. Location was very accessible and taxis were readily available. Room was spacious too and they assisted to send our luggage to the room once it was ready. ”

Madeleine Italy
“Location is a king! So close to Nishiki market and Daimaru where you can find good food to eat.”

Chichilinn Thailand
“It was a traditional ryokan. Not luxurious but a great experience. The staff made up our beds in the floor while we were exploring the nearby marketplace. ”

Jeremy United States of America
“Staff was great. Breakfast was good. Nice to have the hot tubs and those facilities were nice.”

Adam United States of America
“Traditional Japanese experience, great atmosphere and nice staff. Great location.”

Alon Israel
“Our 4 year old was warmly welcomed and we loved the perfect location for sights and a school play ground right across the street. The staff was friendly and breakfast in the morning was yummy! ”

Sarah United States of America
“The place was very clean and the staff were efficient. The breakfast was also very delicious.”

Zhi Japan
“The staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Helped us with transporting our luggage the next day and getting a taxi. Also surrounded by fantastic restraints and sights.”

Robert Ireland
“The breakfast was delicious and the location fantastic. I appreciate that they stored luggage. Staff very friendly. ”

Deborahlh United States of America
“Great place near Nishiki market and bus/subway station very conveniant. A good Ryokan to stay”

Julien French Polynesia

Stay in the Heart of Kyoto –

Only a 3-minute walk from Shijo subway station, Ryokan Hirashin offers Japanese-style rooms with soft tatami floors and private bathrooms. It also has traditional public baths and offers free Wi-Fi.

The air conditioned rooms at Hirashin Ryokan Kyoto offer elegant simplicity and Japanese futon beds. Guests can relax in the yukata robe and slippers.

Nishiki Market is an enjoyable 5-minute stroll away, and Kyoto Imperial Palace is about one mile away. Bicycle rental provides a fun way to explore Kyoto’s temples and side streets.

Guests can unwind with a massage or catch up with work at the business center.

A traditional Japanese breakfast is served daily at Ryokan Hirashin’s banquet room, and dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

Nakagyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What's a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
What's a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What's a yukata?

A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
How should I wear a yukata?

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
What's standard bathing etiquette?

At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks

Karasuma Station
0.2 miles
Nishiki Market
0.2 miles
Shijo Station
0.3 miles
Kyoto International Manga Museum
0.3 miles
Karasuma Oike Station
0.3 miles
Kawaramachi Station
0.5 miles
Ponto-cho
0.5 miles
Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Station
0.5 miles
Gion Shijo Station
0.6 miles
Sanjo Station
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Seven Eleven Supermarket
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Itami Airport
23.8 miles
Kobe Airport
39.9 miles
Kansai International Airport
49.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Traditional Ryokan type rooms. Location excellent, lots of restaurants close by and the market just around the corner.”

Catherine

United Kingdom

7.5

“Great location just short walk to famous 锦市场 and many nice foods and eateries around the hotel locations. Great Japanese style breakfast and availability of On...”

Ranvier66

Singapore

6.6

“This is a well maintained ryokan, with a great location, easy to go around Kyoto on bus or by foot. The rooms are a good size for the 2 of us and after there is...”

Clara

Singapore

9.1

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

All older children or adults are charged JPY 6300 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Guests must inform the hotel at least 1 day prior when requesting breakfast.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Madeleine
Italy
6.7

“Good ryokan experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bigger bathroom, thicker futon and harder pillows.
Ryokan was near Nishiki Market. Location was very accessible and taxis were readily available. Room was spacious too and they assisted to send our luggage to the room once it was ready. Japanese are very particular account punctuality thus early or late check-in is strictly not allowed. There is a bathhouse within the hotel with onsen. Onsen can fit 6-8 persons at one time but you will have to be comfortable going in naked. Price was reasonable for ryokan thus one or two nights stay would be good. Ryokan staff was very helpful and showed us all the way to the room.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Anonymous
Norway
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Air conditioner was very noicy!!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Anonymous
Indonesia
10

“Great location, good value for the money, incredible courteous staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The receptionist at arrival was very accommodating, with limited English he performed his duties with the upmost professionalism. Throughout our stay, the staff has been very helpful and courteous.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Catherine
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Traditional Ryokan type rooms. Location excellent, lots of restaurants close by and the market just around the corner.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Tatiana
United States of America
5.0

“Not good value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hazard step cut on the way to bathroom
Cleanliness

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Chichilinn
Thailand

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is quite old but clean room.
Location is a king! So close to Nishiki market and Daimaru where you can find good food to eat.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Anna
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
8.8

“Lovely ryokan for mid range price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were simple but charming, if a little too bare for my liking.
A great place to go for an authentic ryokan experience. The breakfast was great, and the facillities were excellent. I particularly liked trying out a futon bed for the first time, made for us by a lovely maid. Additional bonus - kimonos for you to wear in your room!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Jemma
Australia

2 helpful votes
7.9

“I’m”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sakura season hikes the prices of all accomodation in good areas!
Perfect location and walking distance to everything!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Shirong
Singapore
7.9

“Good place overall”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Allowed guests to smoke indoor at lobby. Not suitable for families with young kids if there are many smoking guests.
Location is near nishiki market, but a distance from subway. Nice that it have a little playground right in front of it and a few breakfast spot.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Casey
Germany

2 helpful votes
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
An absolute waste of money. Dingy, dark, and filthy. Our room was disgusting. The walls were stained, including with all kinds of dripping liquids. The ceiling was moldy. The "tatami" mats were plastic and fraying. The furniture and walls had holes in it. Something has been spilled on the doors years ago and never cleaned up. For all the talk about kaiseki dinner, it's not included with the price. Only if you book directly with them is dinner included. It's nice of them to talk about how great their dinner is, but too bad you can't have it. The breakfast is OK. Everything was clearly pre-prepared.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Jayendra
India
7.5

“Nice Ryokan, good location, close to subway and market.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing as such.
Spacious room; good location closer to subway and market area but peaceful.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Yan
Macau
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room
Location

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Jeremy
United States of America
9.6

“Get the dinner option so you get the full experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really. It was just as I had imagined.
It was a traditional ryokan. Not luxurious but a great experience. The staff made up our beds in the floor while we were exploring the nearby marketplace. We returned to the room and it was set up beautifully. The breakfast was traditional and delicious! I’m only disappointed that I didn’t get the dinner option. My fault but now I know better.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Adam
United States of America
6.7

“Nice staff and decent rooms, but needs a facelift. Onsen was a nice.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room and building were tired. It needs a facelift and paint job. There were holes in the drywall in our room, like they were cut out looking for something in the wall. Lots of cobwebs in the corners.
Staff was great. Breakfast was good. Nice to have the hot tubs and those facilities were nice.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 11, 2019

Denise
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Worth the $$ for a short stay at a traditional but comfortable ryokan in a fabulous location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Futon sleeping is different. After the first night on 1 mattress, I topped up with another 2 out of the wardrobe. Great improvement
Awesome location. Close enough to Nishiki Market but far enough away to find a few more interesting restaurants and bars. Walking distance to Kyoto station, Nijo Castle, nisiko market, Gion. Onsen is fabulous, best sleeping aid ever! Great traditional experience

Stayed in February 2019

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