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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kyoto Aquarium

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Premium Floor Suite Double, Non Smoking
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Exterior
Standard Triple Room
Indoor pool

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

View all photos for Regular floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (24~27sqm)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

View all photos for Premium floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (27~30sqm)

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

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

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Suite Twin Non Smoking (53sqm/8th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Family Room Non Smoking (8th floor)

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

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KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

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

View all photos for KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Wide King Double, Non Smoking

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese style Room Non-smoking

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Premium floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (9th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium floor Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for High Floor Standard Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium floor Standard Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium floor Deluxe Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for High Floor Deluxe Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

View all photos for High Floor Superior Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

View from room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium floor Standard Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Kyoto Style floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

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 minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, 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
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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.

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 200-1,000 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
  • 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.

Children 4-12 years old are allowed in the pool for a fee of JPY 540 per person, per stay and must be accompanied by an adult.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 1:30 PM to 8:30 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. 1303 out of 2233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 605 out of 2233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 2233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2233 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

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER, Sammamish

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was exemplary, from the staff, the customer service and the amazing room. You made our 3 day stay in Kyoto much more enjoyable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, walking distance from Kyoto Station, but away from hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, service was great and had lots of on site restaurants in the hotel. We tried French restaurant on top of the hotel and Teppanyaki, they were both beyond amazing. Waiters were very professional and welcoming. Conveniently located near Kyoto station as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast at 14th floor wasn't worth the dinning experience. Foods weren't so great. Staffs dididnt pay attentions. Too much chatting among staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nirthana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They were careless without luggage and caused a cracked which got worse by Yamato. Ive contacted them about it and they are no longer responding to my emails. Poor amenities. Decent sized room. They charge you to use the pool and the spa facilities are for men only. Would never stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Renelle

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANNLEONG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms were clean. Location is good. Hotel provided shuttle bus service to Kyoto main station. Cons: Have to pay to use gym and swimming pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with shuttle from/to train station , very convenient, great breakfast and the staff is very cordial and respectful, only nice things to say
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleczander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good location near train station. The breakfast buffet was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The suite was a fabulous large space, and a walk from the train station. Wasn’t pleased to hear we had to pay extra to use both the pool and the gym. We went there because it had all the facilities, was annoyed it never mentioned this when looking at different hotels. Also don’t get the minimum cleaning options, they didn’t restock the mini bar (was included in our room price) and the bed wasn’t made.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean hotel close to the station, large mall, shops and restaurants. The rooms were modern, spacious and clean. The hotel staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rtt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel big beds and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Small rooms but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very wonderful stay with all staff being accommodating and friendly. I cannot wait to stay again when visiting Kyoto another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and convenient to all ammenities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is worn out in comparison to what it looks in the photos. Too dusty, till me and my husband started cough the next day. AC was the hardest to manage. Very difficult, when it was hot. Too hot. When cold, too cold. The hotel definitely needs an upgrade. Only plus point was water dispenser on the floor. Don’t think I will consider coming back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025