NIHONKAN, Kyoto

Nihonkan - Traditional ryokan with indoor public bath and tatami rooms near Kyoto Station

Located 0.5 miles from Kyoto Tower, this 2-star Kyoto hotel features 16 air-conditioned rooms with tatami floors and traditional futon bedding. Nihonkan provides separate men's and women's public bathing facilities, open from 5:00 PM, where guests can use yukatas. The ryokan offers rooms with either private or shared bathrooms, all equipped with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi throughout the property. The smoke-free establishment includes a common area with a microwave, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. A vending machine is available on-site, and the property provides luggage storage services. Multiple dining options surround the property, including Kyo Chabana Kyotoekimae and Tsuruhashi Fugetsu, both 0.5 miles away. Nihonkan Ryokan's central position places guests within walking distance of Higashi Honganji Temple (0.5 miles), while Kiyomizu Temple, Nishiki Market (1.5 miles), and Kinkaku-ji (3.5 miles) are accessible via the nearby Kyoto Station Bus Terminal.

Pros

Direct access to multiple restaurants within 0.5 miles, including Onigappa and Masoho

Strategic location between Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple

Common area includes practical amenities like microwave and laundry facilities

Cons

Public bath facilities open only from 5:00 PM

Accepts children only aged 7 years and older