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Ryokan Ryokan Kyoraku
600-8149 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Akezu-dori, Shichijyo, Kogawa-cho 231, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 192 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
A super convenient location and exceptionally considerate staff. This was my second time staying at this ryokan and it made both of my Kyoto trips amazing and relaxing.

Very friendly staff, good location close to a station. Very clean and foreigner friendly.

Lovely traditional style rooms, and very well equipped!! Also after I checked out they let me come back and charge my phone for a few minutes

Great location and the staff was extremely accommodating with all our requests

traditional japanese hotel with tatami style room. tiny but nice. close to the JR Kyoto station/metro and some sightseeing spots of southern Kyoto.

This ryokan is located 5 minutes walking distance from Kyoto station which is very handy to use Kyoto public transport and take trains to travel to nearby destinations. The room was spacious and the futon comfortable. The room had all the amenities available in Japan structures. The person at the reception was very nice and helpful and provided lots of help, including maps, to move around in Kyoto and good advice on what to visit. This structure does not offer meals, but it is not a big deal because there are lots of restaurants and coffee bars in the nearbys of the ryokan.

Nice staff. Comfortable room. Very good location. Everything was great.

Great experience, definitely to advise. Staff is awesome for cordiality. Position is very close to the train station, ideal to travel by train or by bus.

Comfortable, great location, nice hosts. Curfew not a problem at all.

Everything. The ryokan is very cleaned and the owners are extremely kind and nice. My stay here was very relaxing and the accommodation is only 6 minutes away from the station.

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Stay in the heart of Kyoto – Excellent location – show map
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Ryokan Kyoraku is centrally located just a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station's north exit. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji temple. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
All rooms have air conditioning and an LCD TV, while some are fitted with an attached bathroom.
Kyoraku Ryokan has a cozy lobby overlooking a small Japanese garden. Walls are graced with Japanese art, and facilities include a drinks vending machine. There is a curfew at 23:00.
Ryokan Kyoraku is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Tower.
No meals are served at the property. There are many restaurants and convenience stores within a short walk.
Please note that rooms are cleaned from 10:00 until 15:00. Guests cannot enter their room during this time.
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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3 reasons to choose Ryokan Kyoraku
Host Info

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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple0.1 miles
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Kyoto Tower0.2 miles
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Sauna Verde Club0.2 miles
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Kyoto Porta0.2 miles
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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple0.5 miles
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Taisho-yu0.6 miles
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Aeon Mall Kyoto0.6 miles
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Restaurant 酔心0.1 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple0.7 miles
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Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall0.8 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1.2 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple1.2 miles
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Old Rissei Elementary School1.2 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple1.4 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1.5 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto1.6 miles
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine1.7 miles
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Imperial Palace2.4 miles
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River 鴨川0.4 miles
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Train Kyoto Station0.3 miles
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Subway Gojo Station0.4 miles
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Train Kiyomizu Gojo Station0.6 miles
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Itami Airport23.1 miles
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Kobe Airport39.1 miles
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Kansai International Airport48.2 miles
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 7:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Ryokan Kyoraku 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 3:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
The hotel has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
Rooms are cleaned from 10:00 until 15:00. Guests cannot enter their room during this time.
The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in via credit card or cash (in Japanese Yen).
Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.
Please note only staying guests are permitted entry into the guest room floor. Staying guests who lead non-staying people into the guest room floor or any guest room will be immediately evicted from the property.
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
Please inform Ryokan Kyoraku 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.
FAQs about Ryokan Kyoraku
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Room options at Ryokan Kyoraku include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
- Family
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Check-in at Ryokan Kyoraku is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Ryokan Kyoraku offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Ryokan Kyoraku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ryokan Kyoraku by:
- Train 1h 30min
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Ryokan Kyoraku is 0.9 miles from the center of Kyoto.