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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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50 Daimonji-cho Marutamachi-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0071
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive King non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, and a small table.

Executive Deluxe non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a large window.

Signature Premier

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

Signature High Ceiling

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.

Signature Premier High Ceiling

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

Signature Deluxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Classic King Shower Room non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Twin non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Classic King non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows.

Executive Select Twin non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a traditional Japanese-style wall.

Executive Universal non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a large window with a view of traditional architecture, and a kitchenette.

Signature Grand Theater

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Your stay at this Central Kyoto hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Nijo Station - 19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knuckles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

4-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle. A complete renovation of KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle was completed in May 2023.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children
  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Frequently asked questions

How close is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle to the airport?

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle is 29.1 mi (62-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle on Nov 3, 2026 start from CA $217, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle have a pool?

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle does not have a pool.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle to downtown Kyoto?

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle is 0.9 mi away from Kyoto.

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 430 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay here! Amazing hotel and wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place. Great location super nice very very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing room, the location is a little bit of a longer walk to the busier tourist areas of Kyoto but this makes the atmosphere more quiet and relaxing! Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing amenities and people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place, beautiful cleans the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was fantastic rooms were superb lots of space bathroom was extremely nice.Great location for sightseeing would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, very comfortable and clean and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, tucked away near Nijo Castle and a short direct walk to the subway. We had a great experience with local restaurants. Beautiful inside and out, with great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My family and I stayed here for 4 nights and we all loved it. The rooms were immaculate, comfortable and spacious. It was in an excellent location, minutes away from the station, bus, grocery store, restaurants and to the Nijo Castle, which I highly recommend you visit. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, buffet breakfast was fantastic and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The staff were characteristic of authentic Japanese service and hospitality while being warm and inviting. Our room was quiet and comfortable with plenty of amenities and services. We will always choose KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle while staying in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff were accommodating and friendly, the hotel itself was gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good stay in a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and nice hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful traditional style rooms, and really lovely staff. The only niggle is that the restaurant is tiny and wildly overpriced at over 3500 yen for breakfast— you can do much better (half price) if you go down the road to a cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice spacious room and the breakfast buffet was Delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful rooms and property. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, clean, and friendly staff. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall, the hotel room, staff, and food choices were excellent. Had great experience. Only thing you need to know is that Japan is prompt. There is no early check in and late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice hotel, they have a laundry near
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, staff friendly, very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely love this place! The staff members are always incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. I stayed in the Deluxe King room, which was exceptionally clean, spacious, and featured a wonderfully soothing aesthetic. The amenities were a highlight as well—the complimentary snack, coffee, tea, and wine were fantastic. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super nice, rooms are so big! Very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was very quiet. A little far from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026