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Ryokan Nishiyama Ryokan
604-0933 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-Ku Gokomachi-Dori Nijyou-Sagaru Yamamoto-Cho 433, Japan – Great location - show map
Family mart is just 100 or 200 meter away from this Ryokan. Room was ideal for a family of five. Staff were friendly and service oriented. Accessible to places such as Gion, shops and market. KANSAKI DINNER was exclusively prepared and presented with fresh ingredients. The tea ceremony is also worth seeing.
SingaporeStaff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Upon checking in, they upgraded to a larger room. Seriously the nicest and most gracious staff I've ever come across while traveling.
United States of AmericaThe onsen facilities were fabulous and the garden was gorgeous. Staff was exceptionally helpful and we enjoyed the tea ceremony a great deal. Nice perks like morning coffee, beauty products in the onsen area, and laundry room.
United States of AmericaWhen I arrived to Kyoto, I wanted to try the traditional ryokan for two days. I went with Nishiyama Ryokan. The staff made us feel welcomed and were courteous throughout our stay; we were greeted with green tea and Japanese sweets after being done with check-in. I got a thorough explanation about the ryokan and room I’m staying in. Sleeping in a futon was a nice experience. The Ryokan location is very good: Kyoto Imperial Castle is within walking distance, as is the closest shopping area (a 5~ minutes walk). Family Mart/7-Eleven are mere minutes away.
United Arab EmiratesThe public bath was great, the free sake tasting and the free tea ceremony really nice. Very friendly and helpful staff.
United States of AmericaDuring our trip to Tokyo we encountered many wonderful people, and the staff at Nishiyama Ryokan were a dedicated service oriented group of individuals. There was no request that was too large or too small. Believe me my family of five was well taken care of by each and every staff member at the ryokan. We loved it and would definately stay there on our next great adventure to Japan!
United States of AmericaLocation, service, impeccably clean room and very nice Tatami.
Japanconvenient location to downtown and subway station
United States of AmericaExcellent service! The staff made us feel like family. I did not want to leave!
United States of AmericaThe room was superb. Always so clean and always had a cup of tea ready to make. The host and all the personnel was so kind, helpful and friendly that made my stay even better. A traditional Japanese wear, a Yukata, was available in the room to wear around the hotel which was awesome. The reception and waiting room was so beautiful and so atmospheric I loved it so so much. Upon arrival was treated with a nice tea and a traditional japanese treat. One of my best stays in my life. Also very close to imperial palace area, close to underground train and 7-eleven and very good baking shop around the corner.
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Diane
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Patrick
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Kelly
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Alia
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Sergio
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Phillip
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Fahey
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Melissa
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Stay in the heart of Kyoto – Great location - show map
Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan features Japanese-style rooms, a garden and rental bicycles. This nonsmoking hotel offers traditional kaiseki multi-course dinners, and in-room massages can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises.
JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute taxi ride from Ryokan Nishiyama. It is a 10-minute walk to both Honno-ji Temple and Kamogawa River. Sanjo Keihan Station on the Keihan Line is a 7-minute walk, and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line is a 15-minute walk.
The hotel offers safety deposit and luggage storage. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Public parking is only a 5-minute walk away.
A Japanese breakfast featuring boiled tofu is offered at the dining room, and a traditional multi-course dinner with seasonal local specialties is available.
Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. They are fitted with an LCD TV, an attached bathroom and yukata robes. Toiletries are provided.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Diane
Singapore“Family mart is just 100 or 200 meter away from this Ryokan. Room was ideal for a family of five. Staff were friendly and service oriented. Accessible to places such as Gion, shops and market. KANSAKI DINNER was exclusively prepared and presented with fresh ingredients. The tea ceremony is also worth seeing.” Read more
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Patrick
United States of America“Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Upon checking in, they upgraded to a larger room. Seriously the nicest and most gracious staff I've ever come across while traveling.”
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Kelly
United States of America
“The onsen facilities were fabulous and the garden was gorgeous. Staff was exceptionally helpful and we enjoyed the tea ceremony a great deal. Nice perks like morning coffee, beauty products in the onsen area, and laundry room.”
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Alia
United Arab Emirates“When I arrived to Kyoto, I wanted to try the traditional ryokan for two days. I went with Nishiyama Ryokan. The staff made us feel welcomed and were courteous throughout our stay; we were greeted with green tea and Japanese sweets after being done with check-in. I got a thorough explanation about the ryokan and room I’m staying in. Sleeping in a futon was a nice experience. The Ryokan location is very good: Kyoto Imperial Castle is within walking distance, as is the closest shopping area (a 5~ minutes walk). Family Mart/7-Eleven are mere minutes away.” Read more
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Sergio
United States of America
“The public bath was great, the free sake tasting and the free tea ceremony really nice. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
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Phillip
United States of America
“During our trip to Tokyo we encountered many wonderful people, and the staff at Nishiyama Ryokan were a dedicated service oriented group of individuals. There was no request that was too large or too small. Believe me my family of five was well taken care of by each and every staff member at the ryokan. We loved it and would definately stay there on our next great adventure to Japan!” Read more
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Fahey
Japan“Location, service, impeccably clean room and very nice Tatami.”
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Traveller
United States of America
“convenient location to downtown and subway station”
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Melissa
United States of America
“Excellent service! The staff made us feel like family. I did not want to leave!”
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Theodosis
Greece“The room was superb. Always so clean and always had a cup of tea ready to make. The host and all the personnel was so kind, helpful and friendly that made my stay even better. A traditional Japanese wear, a Yukata, was available in the room to wear around the hotel which was awesome. The reception and waiting room was so beautiful and so atmospheric I loved it so so much. Upon arrival was treated with a nice tea and a traditional japanese treat. One of my best stays in my life. Also very close to imperial palace area, close to underground train and 7-eleven and very good baking shop around the corner. ” Read more
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About Nishiyama Ryokan
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we love world travel. we have been to many places in world. now we are very busy to work now. and we hope we go to places in world. thank you
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thank you for looking at this pejis. we have many travellers from all over the world each years. we hope to see you . thank you. we hope you enjoy kyoto travel.
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there are many restaurants and bars and places for enjoying kyoto. when you arrive NISHIYAMA RYOKAN,could you ask our staffs about kyoto.thank you
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese
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Itami Airport24.4 miles
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Kobe Airport40.4 miles
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Kansai International Airport49.7 miles
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 6 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)
Nishiyama Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
The property recommends guests use a taxi from JR Kyoto Station, which is a 15-minute ride away.
Please be informed that the on-site restaurant is closed on Wednesdays.
Guests with children must inform the property of the age of each child in advance. Please note that adult rates are applicable to children 10 years and older, while different rates apply for children under 10 years old.
Please inform the the property in advance if you prefer Western meals for breakfast.
To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made at least 3 days in advance.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
FAQs about Nishiyama Ryokan
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Nishiyama Ryokan has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Nishiyama Ryokan is 1.3 miles from the center of Kyoto.
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The prices at Nishiyama Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Nishiyama Ryokan include:
- Twin
- Triple
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Check-in at Nishiyama Ryokan is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Nishiyama Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Bathhouse
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Guests staying at Nishiyama Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
