Ryokan Shimizu
600-8317 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 459 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very nice staff. Gave lots of local entertainment options. Made a great effort to keep the grounds quiet for all guests. Very nice breakfast. Option to reserve the bathhouse for a private bath. Good location away from high traffic areas. Comfortable room.

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About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a nonsmoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Rental bicycles are available at an additional charge. Guests at Shimizu Ryokan can experience traditional Japanese-style sleeping arrangements, with futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms include a TV, a fridge and a tea maker. The en suite bath has toiletries. Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away, while Gojo Subway Station is a 10-minute walk. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.2 mi away. On-site parking is possible, for a fee. Housed in a traditional “machiya-zukuri” building, the hotel includes a small garden and a hot bath that can be reserved for private use.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Exceptional Breakfast

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- Nick
United States of America
“Very nice staff. Gave lots of local entertainment options. Made a great effort to keep the grounds quiet for all guests. Very nice breakfast. Option to reserve the bathhouse for a private bath. Good location away from high traffic areas....” - MMai
United States of America
“Room for 2 was spacious with its own bathroom and shower, air conditioner, TV and a kettle (which was surprisingly useful). The futons are warm and very cushion-y. They have a decent size sento on the 1st floor, that you can reserve for private...” - Jessica
United States of America
“Great location, very clean, kind hosts, good breakfast, peaceful ambiance”
Area info
Amenities of Ryokan ShimizuGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Garden
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Dining area
- Desk
- TV
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- English
- Japanese
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 12:00 AM and 6:00 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
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In addition, 1-person rooms can only accommodate 1 people, 2-person rooms can only accommodate 2 people, and 3-person rooms must be booked by a group of 3 guests.
Children including infants cannot be accommodated at this property. Guests with children will not be permitted to check-in, and will be charged cancelation fees.
The property will not be able to provide a room for guests checking in with children on the arrival day.
The hotel has a curfew at 00:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
When settling the bill, the hotel will accept cash only (in Japanese yen). The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.
All rates are fixed and cannot be discounted.
For security reasons, only guests staying at this hotel are allowed in the guest rooms. Please note friends and family members visiting the guests are not permitted in the guest rooms.
Check-in before 16:00 is not possible. Luggage storage is offered free of charge from 10:00 on the check-in date. Luggage storage service is not available after check-out for security.
To cancel or modify your booking, you must do so through your account on booking.com or via booking.com customer service.
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 Shimizu 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 Shimizu
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The prices at Ryokan Shimizu 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 Ryokan Shimizu include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
- Double
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Check-in at Ryokan Shimizu is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Ryokan Shimizu is 0.7 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Ryokan Shimizu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):