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About this property
Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and mini-bar. An private bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- 7 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Availability
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2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
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2 twin beds and 2 futon beds | ||
4 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 full bed | ||
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1 king bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
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2 twin beds | ||
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1 queen bed | ||
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2 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed | ||
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1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Leonardo
Mexico“Celebrated my birthday during a 5-night stay at the Righa Hotel Kyoto, and it was unforgettable! Dinner at their restaurant was a highlight, with a lovely view that made the evening magical. The hotel has a charming, old-world vibe in the best...”- Hellen
Japan“Great location, the shuttle bus from/to Kyoto station is super convenient. My children enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi very much. Very good breakfast buffet, dinner was ok.” - Len
Canada“Excellent location, close to train station. Excellent value.” - Hien
Australia“Near train station with bus shuttle service. Clean room” - Sonia
United Kingdom“Perfect location, easy to get to the train stations once you know how and have a map - breakfast was lovely - everything was pleasant.” - Emma
United States“Very clean and nice staff. Luggage transfer was very easy here. About a 10 minute walk to the station.” - Gaga United States“Location was very central and yet there were easy flat walks to temples, shrines, and the Kyoto aquarium.”
- Brendon Australia“We had a suite and access to the executive lounges the food was of very high standards and staff were happy to provide extra if the food was not what you were feeling for that day i was cooked a ham and cheese omelet just to please 😀”
- Al United States“The gym is great , swimming pool is nice, but it is pricey”
- Emma Australia“The family room was much bigger than expected, loved it! Courtesy bus was great. Breakfast was enjoyable.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- オールデイダイニング カザ
- CuisineJapanese • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- 皇家龍鳳
- CuisineChinese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- フレンチダイニング トップオブキョウト
- CuisineFrench
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- 鉄板焼 葵
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- 懐石フランス料理 グルマン橘
- CuisineFrench
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- 京料理 たん熊北店
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- レストラン #7
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
The swimming pool and the fitness gym are open everyday on 8:00am~11:00am / 13:30 - 21:00 (last entry 19:00).
Please note that maintenance work of the swimming pool and the fitness gym will be carried out from 5th January 2026 to 8th January 2026.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
