Shimogyo Ward stay.A stay at this Shimogyo Ward ryokan places you steps from Kyoto Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Kyoto Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Kyoto Station - 2 min walk
Gojo Station - 8 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
すき家 - 1 min walk
新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - 1 min walk
いなせや - 1 min walk
牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - 1 min walk
焼肉やる気京都駅前店 - 1 min walk
About this property
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO
3-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
As a guest of RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.
This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.
60 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Garden
No smoking on site
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO offers 60 accommodations with slippers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
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.
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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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
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.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Property is also known as
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Ryokan Kyoto
RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Really pretty ryokan, in a central location and within a couple of minutes from Kyoto station. The staff is very helpful and friendly and it was lovely to stay there. Thank you.
Ryokan Ginkaku offered a fantastic experience living in a traditional Japanese room but in a new building. It is very clean and spacious. We chose the wide room with private bath, which is very enjoyable. The traditional breakfast is fantastic (but for those who do not like fish for breakfast, perhaps better to skip this option). Locationwise, it is very close to Kyoto central station. Plenty of foods in the station Porta Dining. Close to bus stops too. Highly recommended.
This was my first time staying at a Ryokan and I was very pleasantly surprised. The renovated facilities are definitely worth the hype. Distance from Kyoto station is ideal and I suppose having a room with no balcony of a view was offset by it being very quiet. The onsen was great, much more private than I expected. The only minor issue was the understaffed reception at check out time. Other than that staff were great.
The Best Hotel Experience Ever – A Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room
My teenage daughter and I had the most unforgettable stay at this incredible hotel. From the moment we stepped into our traditional Japanese room, we were enchanted. The room was stunningly beautiful, blending elegance and simplicity in a way that felt both serene and welcoming. The tatami flooring, sliding shoji doors, and calming décor created a peaceful retreat from the outside world.
The futon mattresses were incredibly comfortable—we both slept like babies. Every detail in the room was carefully thought out, and the overall atmosphere made us feel deeply connected to Japanese culture.
The highlight of each morning was the exquisite Japanese-style breakfast. It was a true culinary experience—beautifully presented, balanced, and bursting with flavor. Every dish felt like a work of art.
This was more than just a hotel stay—it was a cultural experience, and one that brought my daughter and me even closer together. We’ll cherish the memories forever, and we’re already dreaming about going back
Beautiful Inn on a quiet Kyoto alley amongst izykaya and convenience shops central to walking to important areas of culture. Beautiful onsen healthy after a long day of walking. Aesthetics and architecture both classic and modern at the same time. Small gardens enhance experience.
Great new Ryokan in a great location. Only five minutes walk from the train station and easy access to other places you would want to visit in Kyoto. Japanese style beds were good. Staff excellent. Would definitely recommend
The hotel is really close to the Kyoko train station, very convenient to get to different places. Many great restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is very clean and quite. Staff are friendly and helpful. We would stay here again when we visit Kyoto next time.
Nothing stood out significantly. It’s a good location. Nice staff. Clean. Stuck strictly by their “no check-in until 4pm policy”, which was annoying after traveling all day. I feel like they could have been more flexible rather than making me wait an hour.