RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kyoto Aquarium

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Relax in a spacious room with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and desk workspace.
Enjoy a variety of food options in our spacious buffet area with a curved countertop.
Experience the sleek, curved design of JR RYUGAKU HOTEL KYOTO, featuring a grid of windows and a welcoming entrance.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.
Relax by the pool surrounded by intricate lattice patterns and sleek lines.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Regular floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (24~27sqm)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (27~30sqm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Kyoto Style floor Suite Twin Non Smoking (53sqm/8th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Family Room Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Twin Beds

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

Premium floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (9th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Suite Twin Run of House [Room Type or Size will be assigned upon arrival]

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

High Floor Standard Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Standard Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Deluxe Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

High Floor Deluxe Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

High Floor Superior Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Standard Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Heart of Kyoto.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll find Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 6 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurasu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top of Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪All Day Dining Kaza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪伊晃庵 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4-star hotel near Kyoto Aquarium
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 489 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1969
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers 489 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,048 per person
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to January 8 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3795 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650 per night.

Property payment types

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 200-10,000 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 4048 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3795 per night
  • Facilities fee: JPY 3300 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1343 out of 2298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 616 out of 2298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 2298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2298 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana Abigaelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very hospitable, friendly and accommodating. Room is very spacious as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, staff was kind and the amenities offered throughout the hotel were very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Enayathusein

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are huge especially if you’re coming in after a stay in Tokyo. If you are a bidet enthusiast be careful the pressure is also very strong, I think this is a bonus. Staff and rooms were very nice. There’s a bar in the basement so you can end the night strong. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SHEILAH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to pay extra to use swimming pool. Unstable wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except they wanted 3300 Yen ($33 cdn per person) to use the pool. Really??
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to the station accessible to public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Sze Kar

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is great in facility. Outside the hotel entrance is dark at night. When we request staff for shuttle to train station. We were told to sit ‘ wait at the lobby area. In fact, we missed the shuttle bus & have to order Uber to station right away. We almost miss our train to Kobe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Hong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlene k

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful hotel. The revolving restaurant onthe top is fabulous as is the teppan yaki restaurant downstairs. Great location with easy access to the train and subway stations
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot to see Kyoto

Good location, friendly staff, no complaints at all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Big and clean rooms

Big tour group, corporate hotel. Nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, polite check in, great clam ramen restaurant down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Location is near train station. Walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Very helpful concierge staff for looking around different areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda, Kent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and spacious even despite the size. Buyer beware, pool is extra charge for each visit (2 hours only). Breakfast buffet was okay but no variety or chamge day to day. Staff were very nice and helpful with all inquiries. Shuttle to train station was nice, clean and fast. Smoking room needs air purification. Bar in basement was a great atmosphere and fabulous staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice reasonable hotel. Rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER, Sammamish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025