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yugen kyoto shijo

Property class: 4
4-star spa hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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A sauna with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a wooden ceiling.
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A buffet with various food items and a modern kitchen in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a built-in bathtub, and a window providing natural light.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed, a nightstand, and sliding doors.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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218 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8057
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a small ottoman, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Twin 34sqm

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, a sofa, two beds, and a small round table.

Superior Twin 36sqm

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a bed with a white comforter, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a sofa with cushions.

Deluxe Twin

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Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King 44sqm

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a wooden ceiling.

Deluxe King 44sqm

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chair, round table, and a bed.

Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and tatami flooring.

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside table with lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Triple 51sqm

A hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Triple 51sqm

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a combination of tatami mats and cushions.

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with pillows, a sofa with cushions, a small round table, and a window with a grid pattern.

Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted light, and a window with a grid pattern.

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.At this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Nishiki Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Kiyomizu Temple is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ミリネヤンコプチャン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪하하하 ははは - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 猪一 本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪麦潤 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

yugen kyoto shijo

4-star spa hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
Yugen kyoto shijo offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Yugen kyoto shijo also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a water dispenser. A complete renovation of yugen kyoto shijo was completed in September 2024.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2020
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Yugen kyoto shijo offers 58 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,520 for adults and JPY 3,520 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 for children

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is yugen kyoto shijo to the airport?

Yugen kyoto shijo is 28 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at yugen kyoto shijo?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at yugen kyoto shijo on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $462, 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 yugen kyoto shijo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at yugen kyoto shijo.

Does yugen kyoto shijo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at yugen kyoto shijo, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at yugen kyoto shijo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at yugen kyoto shijo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at yugen kyoto shijo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does yugen kyoto shijo have a pool?

Yugen kyoto shijo does not have a pool.

Does yugen kyoto shijo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does yugen kyoto shijo have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is yugen kyoto shijo to downtown Kyoto?

Yugen kyoto shijo is 0.8 mi away from Kyoto.

yugen kyoto shijo Reviews

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean great location beautiful personel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean rooms and very helpful and gracious staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Very friendly and attentive staff that did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Room well appointed and very comfortable. We loved the onsen experience and the opportunity to enjoy all the spa facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, excellent staff, amazing room, great amenities they think of everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is in a perfect location to be close to busy areas, yet still out of the way enough that you get a neighbourhood feel. The modern-Japanese style feels traditional whilst still providing all necessary amenities. The spa facilities are excellent with a sauna, onsen and cool plunge pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this hotel. Rooms were really cool, fresh and of good size. Good breakfast with a mix of buffet and a’la carte. They could provide gluten free sandwich/ bread which was a big plus to us. Location was also great, central but in a quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! Onsen is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our favorite hotel out of all the hotels we stay in during our trip to Japan. It was in an excellent location and so comfortable. I cannot express how comfortable the beds were and how cozy but full of space we felt we had in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location staff and place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Better than I expected. Staff superb, room amazing, location perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed this hotel. Nice rooms and extremely helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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fabulous hotel, large rooms, clean, stylish, great breakfast, helpful staff and a very good location to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and beautiful rooms with an amazing onsen. Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This boutique hotel is beautiful with a beautiful onsen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the sauna was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was close to so many of the shrines and temples. We walked or took a train everywhere!! We ate at Soya, which was right around the corner and it was amazing!!! Our favorite Bar - Bar Trench is across the street!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The staff was extremely helpful and attentive. Their onsen was something we looked forward to at the end of our days. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent size room for a family, extremely clean, great bathroom and onsen, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. They deliver breakfast to your room every morning which was delicious and an amazing touch. Staff were incredibly hospitable and the location cannot be beat. I'm never staying at a different hotel whenever I come to Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful hotel. The staff was excellent and the food was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is very nice and every staff there is awesome! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Celebrated our honeymoon here, thank you for the amazing service and making our trip memorable! You made us feel so special and looked after. The property is immaculate and our room was lovely, even got to enjoy a Japanese breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026