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.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Public Bath


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anujin
    Mongolia Mongolia
    Staff members were great, location was perfect right back of the kyoto station. They kept our luggage before check in and after check out, while we were exploring the city.
  • Huong
    Australia Australia
    It was in a good location, being right near the station
  • Tunze
    Germany Germany
    For just 10 Euros per it is a very good deal. It is unbelievable cheap

Area info

Amenities of Nihonkan
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Towels
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

Nihonkan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 6:30 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Nihonkan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

FAQs about Nihonkan

  • Nihonkan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath

  • Room options at Nihonkan include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad

  • Check-in at Nihonkan is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Nihonkan is 0.9 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Nihonkan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.