Name: Ryokan Shimizu
Address: 600-8317 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Japan, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Kyoto, 600-8317, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $96 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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Ryokan Ryokan Shimizu

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history – Check location 600-8317 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history – Check location

*8.1* Kyoto Tower: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

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Clean. Comfortable. Incredibly friendly staff. They carried our luggage up the stairs, brought us tea and fresh towels every night, and allowed me to book some alone time in the lovely onsen. It's also a one minute walk to a main street where you can catch a cab in 60 seconds. The location is great. I wish we would have had time to rent a bicycle!

Bridget, United States of America

It was a quiet clean and cozy ryokan. I was happy with all aspects of the stay.

Rebecca, United States of America

The staff was very friendly and gave us all kinds of information about what to do in Kyoto. This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a budget ryokan. The rooms were clean. It was also helpful being within walking distance of Kyoto Station.

Eric, Australia

Very helpful and friendly staff, could not do enough for us. We were given recommendations on the main attractions and the best method to travel to them all. Maps were provided highlighting the attractions. The onsen (Japanese hot bath) was available for private bookings which we enjoyed each night. We would happily come again.

Thomas, United Kingdom

The place is in the authentic Japanese style. There was a private hot bath, we used it twice. The staff was extremely nice and friendly. They gave us many useful advise regarding sightseeing. They took a picture of us and gave it to us as a souvenir.

Marijana, Austria

Staff is very attentive and proactively give services and information. We feel warm and feel like home. Love the private onsen which makes us relax. The room is nice and clean. Walking distance from kyoto station.

Thachanun, Thailand

Very Nice service-mind from owner and the room is clean and comfortable

Moowaan2u, Thailand

Everything was excellent, staff, good location, clean, the most important thing is the feeling of Japanese style.

Pairry, Thailand

A truly excellent place if you want to stay in an authentic Japanese environment. The rooms are beautifully arranged and the staff is wonderfully friendly. The onsen bath is a great experience. Highly recommended.

Marco, Netherlands

The staff were extremely friendly. If you’re traveling on a budget and can’t afford a higher end ryokan, this is a great experience.

Richard, United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Clean. Comfortable. Incredibly friendly staff. They carried our luggage up the stairs, brought us tea and fresh towels every night, and allowed me to book some alone time in the lovely onsen. ”

Bridget United States of America
“It was a quiet clean and cozy ryokan. I was happy with all aspects of the stay.”

Rebecca United States of America
“The staff was very friendly and gave us all kinds of information about what to do in Kyoto. This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a budget ryokan. The rooms were clean. ”

Eric Australia
“Very helpful and friendly staff, could not do enough for us. We were given recommendations on the main attractions and the best method to travel to them all. ”

Thomas United Kingdom
“The place is in the authentic Japanese style. There was a private hot bath, we used it twice. The staff was extremely nice and friendly. They gave us many useful advise regarding sightseeing. ”

Marijana Austria
“Staff is very attentive and proactively give services and information. We feel warm and feel like home. Love the private onsen which makes us relax. The room is nice and clean. ”

Thachanun Thailand
“Very Nice service-mind from owner and the room is clean and comfortable”

Moowaan2u Thailand
“Everything was excellent, staff, good location, clean, the most important thing is the feeling of Japanese style.”

Pairry Thailand
“A truly excellent place if you want to stay in an authentic Japanese environment. The rooms are beautifully arranged and the staff is wonderfully friendly. The onsen bath is a great experience. ”

Marco Netherlands
“The staff were extremely friendly. If you’re traveling on a budget and can’t afford a higher end ryokan, this is a great experience.”

Richard United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Kyoto –

One of our best sellers in Kyoto! 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. An internet PC can be used at the lobby, for a fee.

This hotel does not have a restaurant, and no meals are served on site. A variety of restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores are located within a 10-minute walk.

Shimogyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Kyoto! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Closest Landmarks

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
0.1 miles
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.3 miles
Kyoto Tower
0.3 miles
Kyoto Porta
0.3 miles
Kyoto Station
0.4 miles
Gojo Station
0.4 miles
Kyoto Aquarium
0.5 miles
Aeon Mall Kyoto
0.5 miles
Kyoto Railway Museum
0.8 miles
Kiyomizu Gojo Station
0.8 miles

Closest Airports

Itami Airport
22.9 miles
Kobe Airport
39 miles
Kansai International Airport
48.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this lovely traditional guest house. When planning my trip to Japan, a stay in a Ryokan was top of the list but unfortunately it&#...”

Debs2181

United Kingdom

“Close to Kyoto station, all the members of Ryocan have been really kind to support us for everything. ”

M1kelemocha

Italy

“The staff is very nice and helpful. They help us to book restaurant and make sure we get enough information about the booking. Also, they guide us the neighborh...”

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Hong Kong

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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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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.

Children and Extra Beds

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Credit cards are only needed to guarantee your booking .

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

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the property. If guests are found smoking within property premises, they will be asked to leave immediately. No refunds will be given.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate solo travelers. In addition, 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 08:00 on the check-in date.

Luggage storage is available free of charge until 16:00 after check-out Monday-Friday. Please note that luggage storage will not be available after check-out on Saturdays and Sundays. At an additional charge, luggage can be delivered to Kyoto Station.

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.

“Clean. Comfortable. Incredibly friendly staff. They carried our luggage up the stairs, brought us tea and fresh towels every night, and allowed me to book some alone time in the lovely onsen. It's also a one minute walk to a main street where you can catch a cab in 60 seconds. The location is great. I wish we would have had time to rent a bicycle!”

Bridget

United States of America

“The staff was very friendly and gave us all kinds of information about what to do in Kyoto. This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a budget ryokan. The rooms were clean. It was also helpful being within walking distance of Kyoto Station. ”

Eric

Australia

“Very helpful and friendly staff, could not do enough for us. We were given recommendations on the main attractions and the best method to travel to them all. Maps were provided highlighting the attractions. The onsen (Japanese hot bath) was available for private bookings which we enjoyed each night. We would happily come again.”

Thomas

“The place is in the authentic Japanese style. There was a private hot bath, we used it twice. The staff was extremely nice and friendly. They gave us many useful advise regarding sightseeing. They took a picture of us and gave it to us as a souvenir.”

Marijana

Austria

“Staff is very attentive and proactively give services and information. We feel warm and feel like home. Love the private onsen which makes us relax. The room is nice and clean. Walking distance from kyoto station.”

Thachanun

Thailand

“A truly excellent place if you want to stay in an authentic Japanese environment. The rooms are beautifully arranged and the staff is wonderfully friendly. The onsen bath is a great experience. Highly recommended.”

Marco

Netherlands

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Newest Reviews for Ryokan Shimizu

Reviewed: May 15, 2019

Ewa
Poland

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Triple Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
great location nearby train station, marvelous hosts, traditional japanese home atosphere and extreme cleanliness

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 4, 2019

Marleen
Netherlands
10

“A warm stay at a traditional ryokan run by a local family.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
There is nothing that I didn't like. It exceeded our expectations and the ryokan felt like home.
The host was incredibly kind, informative and helpful. We had a warm welcome with some hot tea and he told us that he had 2 baths available for guests which was an absolute bonus considering the fact that I hadn't read anything about that on the website. The room was simple and clean. Everyday the bed was being made and towels were changed. It is located very central but there are no loud noises whatsoever. I would highly recommend this Ryokan to any traveller.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Vincent
France
10

“Best hotel experience in Japan”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great, the staff is really really nice, the room is big and very clean. The facilities and equipment very good! Thanks for this great time

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019

Gabriela
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. Great place to stay in Kyoto
Host very friendly and helpful. Lovely traditional Japanese house. Great location near Kyoto station, however very quiet at night.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 1, 2019

John
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
The rooms are very basic and small. However, they were perfect for us because we departed early in the morning and returned late at night. If you plan on spending a lot of time in the room, this is not the place for you to spend multiple nights. It was great for us, but is not for everybody.
My wife and I loved this traditional Japanese ryokan! And the hosts were extremely nice! The location was perfect for walking the city. We logged over 50 km in three days of site seeing.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Laura
Italy

1 helpful vote
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Anything
Everything: excellent position a few minutes walking from Tokyo station; clean and spascious room with any kind of supplies; quiet place with super relaxing bath; price affordable and below the medium price of kyoto; but best of all is the staff, truly kind and always available to help. I defintely recommend this place!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Bridget
United States of America
10

“Excellent all around”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved this place! Keep in mind that this wooden building has thin walls, so be mindful that your neighbors can probably hear you. Also, they do not serve breakfast (as some other ryokans do).
Clean. Comfortable. Incredibly friendly staff. They carried our luggage up the stairs, brought us tea and fresh towels every night, and allowed me to book some alone time in the lovely onsen. It's also a one minute walk to a main street where you can catch a cab in 60 seconds. The location is great. I wish we would have had time to rent a bicycle!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Rebecca
United States of America
9.6

“Cozy clean and convenient”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had expected that all ryokans offered a meal but didn't learn this wasn't an option until check in - I thought perhaps because of my last minute booking that I needed to make that arrangement on site, but alas, no meals are available.
It was a quiet clean and cozy ryokan. I was happy with all aspects of the stay.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Naomi
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was not at accommodation.
Helpful staff & location not too far from station

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
No breakfast - but there are outlets nearby and the main station with loads of eateries is only 10 minutes walk.
If you are looking for a traditional style Ryokan accommodation this will suit you well. Room was quite modern and bright with a/c, kettle, fridge, tv etc.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The house decrorated in a very traditional way. Staff is so friendly and offers very customized service.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Deborah
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amenities eg no washing facilities
Location, atmosphere

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Anonymous
Hong Kong

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Value for money and good experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
Not really.
The staff is very nice and helpful. They help us to book restaurant and make sure we get enough information about the booking. Also, they guide us the neighborhood around which make us feel comfortable to walk around. The room and the place is spotlessly clean.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Eric
Australia
8.8

“Great place to stay on a budget!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was very friendly and gave us all kinds of information about what to do in Kyoto. This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a budget ryokan. The rooms were clean. It was also helpful being within walking distance of Kyoto Station.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Thomas
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very helpful and friendly staff, could not do enough for us. We were given recommendations on the main attractions and the best method to travel to them all. Maps were provided highlighting the attractions. The onsen (Japanese hot bath) was available for private bookings which we enjoyed each night. We would happily come again.

Stayed in March 2019

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	Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 futon beds	Show prices
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