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Ryokan Ginkaku

Kyoto · Japan

709 Higashi-shiokoji-cho, Nanajo-sagaru, AkezudoriView location

9.6/10Excellent269 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.8/109.8
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Ryokan Ginkaku

Located just a four-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, this ryokan offers a traditional Japanese experience in a convenient city-centre setting. The property blends classic design with modern comforts, creating a quiet base for exploring the city.

Guests can relax in one of the public baths or enjoy the on-site garden. The ryokan provides Japanese-style rooms featuring tatami flooring, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Dining options include traditional multi-course kaiseki dinners and Japanese-style breakfasts.

For local sightseeing, Kyoto Tower is a 200-metre walk away, and the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple is located 400 metres from the property.

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With a stay at RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be steps from Kyoto Tower and 5 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. This ryokan is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and slippers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Unicode Support true Private host property Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Kyoto Tower 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Kyoto Station Building 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kawaramachi Street 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kamo River 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kyoto National Museum 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nishihonganji Temple 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Sanjusangen-do Temple 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Umekoji Park 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto Aquarium 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Chishaku-in Temple 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Shijo Street 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
To-ji Temple 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kyoto Railway Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ryokan Ginkaku

9.6
Excellent
269 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
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8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2026
ana zahra
It was a nice stay. They have an onsen that we did not try and their lounge was very agreeable with a waterfall. They also have breakfast but we did not try it either.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Andre
We had a great time. A/C was excellent due to heat wave. Food was very good.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Ravi
Room was very clean. Staff were very polite, courteous and attentive. The massage chairs were great for guests after long flights and long day of sightseeing.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Laura
This hotel was our favorite in Japan! Incredible location, super comfortable, and private onsens if you're just getting situated and want to try it out. Highly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Serge
Proximité du centre de congrès et du train
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Roberta
Very spacious and beautiful room. Fantastic public bath. Excellent and convenient location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Michelle
Loves staying there.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Roberta
A hidden diamond near the Kyoto train station and central to all attractions. Very safe area. Hotel is incredibly clean and everything feels brand new. Beautiful hot bath. Extremely helpful staff. I am coming back, and strongly recommend this ryokan. My room even has a private terrace styled as a japanese garden. So peaceful.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Ying-yen
It’s in a very convenient location, right out of exit A5. The hotel is very beautiful. We had a Japanese style room. The bathing area is very spacious and clean. There is also a guest laundry. Laundry detergent is automatically dispensed by the washing machine. Our room also included breakfast. We enjoyed the Japanese style breakfast very much. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Hannah
The futons were very comfy and the hotel is perfectly located in the center of a shopping area and just across the street from the trainstation. An excellent place to stay when coming from Tokyo to Kyoto! The breakfast was very traditional as well and the hotel provided yukatas for guests to wear, as well as an onsen.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Charlene
Onsen was amazing
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Lauren
The room was beautiful, with tatami floors. We loved the shower room and bath, and the size of the beds and room. Excellent private and public onsen amenities. Great location, close to shops and Kyoto Station.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Elena
I loved this ryokan, spacious and traditional. All the cleaning wa spotless and the service was great. Great location, near the main station and buses, but also a lot to do in the area. Would definitely recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Chun
Great location just a few blocks from Kyoto station
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
San
Wonderful stay overall—this hotel comes highly recommended. The room was very clean and spacious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Breakfast was delicious, and the onsite amenities were fantastic. The location was also very convenient, making everything easy to access.

A great choice, with many reasons to return in the future.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Guillermo Jose
Overall good experience, room was nice and a few minutes from Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Rob
Was an amazing modern Japanese Ryokan. We enjoyed immensely. Breakfast was traditional and excellent.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
John
It was a fine stay with a very well crafted meal plan. Everything was beautiful. I did not use either of the bathing facilities (public or private). I think my only issue is that from my room (412) there was a light shining in from across the way and very traditional Japanese window blocker didn’t quite do enough to block the light out, but that didn’t make the experience a negative one.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Estelle
Excellent service! Welcome tea provided with small snack. We used luggage forwarding and they brought our luggage to our room (without any prompting). Very courteous service. Several onsens including an onsen that allows tattoos. (You can also pay for a private onsen). Please try the food! You will be so full and satisfied. Please note that you do NOT wear shoes in the dining area.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
Janina
Very clean, Staff are very nice and helpful. Close to Kyoto station which is convenient (6min walk). If you are tired but still want to explore, its close to shopping/dining areas like Yodobashi Camera, Restaurants, coffee shops anf Kyoto tower. The japanese inn experience was good.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Areum
Super clean room with excellent location. It was not on the main busy street, so our stay was nice and quiet. Friendly staff and wonderful dinner and breakfast, I'd totally come back.
Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2026
Christopher
The property is within easy walking distance to Kyoto Station for quick access to JR Railway, Shinkansen, and local Kyoto transit, offering travel options to many of Kyoto’s historical sites including Nara, an easy day trip. Staff was great for easy check in and check out. Public bath inside the hotel was a big plus after full day of visiting Kyoto’s historical sites.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Alisa
None
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Pouneh
The location, just one block from Kyoto Central Station, is exceptionally convenient. The hotel is immaculately clean. While the staff’s English knowledge is somewhat limited, their warmth, attentiveness, and willingness to assist more than compensate, resulting in truly outstanding service. The highlights of our stay were the traditional Japanese breakfast and the experience of sleeping on tatami, both of which added a memorable touch to our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at this exceptional Ryokan.
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Frank
Great location with excellent breakfast and dinner service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Arturo
Great Ryokan! Clean room, helpful staff
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2026
Michael
As a bigger, middle aged American, my opinion of the Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto is probably skewed. It was a nice enough place, with a great location right next to Kyoto Station, but little things we take for granted in the US did not go smoothly. We arrived at 3:30pm, and check-in was not until 4:00. They said we couldn’t go up to the room until 4:00, so we tried to ask to have them store our luggage. That didn’t seem to be an option (likely due to the language barrier). They just offered for us to have tea while we waited. After a long day of travel, all I wanted was to drop the bags off and continue our sightseeing. I didn’t want to just sit for 30 minutes for tea, as we were only in town for 2 nights with lots to see and do.
The next day my son had the room key in his pocket and it cracked in half when he bent over to pick something up. We went to the desk to get a replacement and there was a 1500Y charge. Something I take for granted in the States I guess - I’ve never been charged for a lost or broken key card.
Then they only keep towels at the Hot Bath in the mornings, so when we went down at night, we should have brought our towels from the room, but realized way too late, so we dried off with our clothes. Again, not their fault per se, but a little gripe when we are standing there wet without a towel in sight.
Then, the beds - I knew they would be futon pads on the floor, but didn’t realize how much it would hurt my hips and back sleeping on the ground. Ouch.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Charlemagne
Best traditional japanese bed ive ever had, the staffs were very helpful.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Sophie
Fantastic stay at this Ryokan. Public bathhouse, only to hotel guests and both times I went I was alone, so it felt very private. Option to also have a private onset session.
The Japanese dinner was amazing and possibility to accommodate to a certain point if you are not a fish eater. They change your bedroom to the futon around 6.30pm and offer tea service in the afternoon and coffee in the morning in the lobby. Location is very good with only 5-10 minutes walk from the train station. Highly recommend to have the experience of traditional Japanese living.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Maria
Very clean room, friendly staff, and very close to Kyoto station which is also nice especially if you have a lot of luggage. It was very nice to stay in a traditional style room with a lot of amenities like an onsen.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Anna
The rooms were clean, the bath excellent, the food awesome. Not for multiple nights as it is a traditional on the floor living, but definitely something to try.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Krystal Asuka
Conveniently located eight minute walk from the train station. Hotel is close to amenities and other transports to get you around Kyoto. Japanese style breakfast was very good and the stuff is very friendly. They also have a large communal bath, and you can also rent out a private bath.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Feb 2026
Julie
Nobody spoke more than 5 words of English so communication involved pantomime and poor translation with apps. Staff seemed stressed and not very friendly. The only place I've stayed in Asia without filtered water accessible to guests--to get it, the desk staff has to take your bottle and walk across two rooms and back. They will keep your luggage but only until 3pm--after that you're no SOL. Dinner was the most expensive and least tasty food we had the whole trip, served in a room with the ambience of an 80's Residence Inn conference room. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to a friend. We stayed multiple other places that were less expensive but had friendly staff who spoke English and were more considerate about the logistics of traveling with luggage.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Alejandro
The room was mostly spotless with some signs of wear on the closet and doors, otherwise spotless, beautiful private onsen (for an extra) and extremely courteous staff. A modern hotel and lobby with traditional Ryokan vibes inside the room with futon included
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Fan Luk
The staff was friendly and helpful! The room was tidy and the food was amazing too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Lisa
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's convenient to the train, subway and buses. The room was spacious for a family of four with separate enclosed areas for the toliet and shower/bath. The futon matresses were comfortable and relaxing. Sleeping with their robes was cool and soothing. Love their traditional breakfast and take away coffee. The staff was greeted us as exited and entered the premises. Will come back in the future.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Marissa
Beautiful place. Amenities were amazing, clean as heck.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Jason
Great location, excellent staff, very close to station, shops and restaurants. Would recommend a western bed rather than sleeping traditional style on the floor but that was totally our choice. Bath facilities downstairs are great and can book private couples baths. View was poor and aircons for building next door noisy through closed windows.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2025
Isabella
Room was spotless, amenities were wonderful. The rooms are big enough for large suitcases which we greatly appreciated! It is conveniently located just a few blocks from the main station. A bit further away from main turist attractions but transportation is pretty accesible.

Having a few extra pillows would've been nice as we were provided with just one small one, but we understand this was a traditional ryokan.

The onsen was also super nice and they have a tattoo friendly onsen.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Jamie
Pros-
Clean, no smells or stains.
Easy to get to from the train.
Staff was very nice and they offer welcome tea & cookies.
Bathroom was roomy with good counterspace, however I didn’t use the shower, only the public bath since I was there for 1 night.
Laundry is fast and conveniently located next to the public bath.
Tea and water provided in room.
There’s a fridge as well but didn’t use it.

Cons-
Dark pathway to walk to the hotel. I got there around 830pm and was a solo traveler.
It was hard to navigate their heater. I slept with the AC on and was SO cold.

Only stayed 1 night, so I didn’t get to fully settle in to give a solid review.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Charlene
Really clean rooms, wonderful onsen experience and welcoming staff. Wish I had more time to stay a little longer.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Betsy
Japanese hospitality! A welcome beer, hot towel, and crackers. Delightful tatami room and o
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Stuart
The only bad thing I could say is that the pillows were kind of small and the WiFi was not cooperating at the time.
Everything else was really good, amazing room and a really good location
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Rina
Everything about this place was perfect! Staff was helpful and friendly and the rooms were clean and perfect. Highly recommend staying here!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2025
Lena
We loved the property but staff was not helpful with local information.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Micaela Stefania
Beautiful place and very safe
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Paul M
A newly renovated hotel. A bargain given its location near the trainstation and its on site onsen. Highly recommend and would stay here when I visit Kyoto in the future.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
David
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10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Aryo
People are very nice and will do their absolute best to communicate with you. Very helpful and outgoing. Room was very nice and spacious compared to some japanese hotels and it had that traditional feel. Yukata was awesome too.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Juan
A very serene and pleasant experience, just steps away from the Kyoto train station. Staff was very responsive, and their traditional breakfast was a nice touch each morning. The welcome tea was also a refreshing surprise. We will definitely stay there again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2025
Rogerio
The property is good, but there is a problem with Expedia booking system with the hotel. It charged 100 dollars extra per night. It was the only hotel after 12 days that gave us problem. Also, the hotel asked us to call Expedia as they didn’t speak English; Expedia didn’t have any translator to Japanese either. It was an embarrassing, time consuming, and cost effective experience. Bad experience
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2025
Karin

Tradition with comfort

We got a tradition ryokan experience with the luxury of a hotel. The onsen was really nice, but I wish towels were provided there rather than having to remember to bring them from the room. There was a note telling us to do that, but we forgot. The area was very walkable for shopping and restaurants and very close to the train station.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Evelyn
Loved the Japanese style hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Seth
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff were so helpful and spoke English really well which we really appreciated. We also really enjoyed the welcome tea and sweet treat.

The room itself was so clean and had great amenities- I was very excited to wear the yukata! I love the authenticity of the room it was truely a great stay and I wish we had booked longer.

I was also looking forward to trying the onsen but was very nervous because of the nudity, so I was very pleased to try the private bath option to be able to have this experience before becoming comfortable with the public bath.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Rola
Fantastic stay, a little far from main attractions but close to metro.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Jason

Great Place Overall

Awesome place to stay - highly recommend! Staff was kind, spoke English & were very accommodating.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Hansel
I loved how nice the staff were. They helped store luggage before checking in, they helped me with a recommendation, and assisted with a request very nicely. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Xiaomin
Great location, very convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Maria Carolina
Loved it!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Sylvester
I liked the traditional inn style
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Persefoni
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Chiajen
Great Japanese style room with modern toilet and shower
Extremely clean
Amenities are limited
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
John
Good location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
SHIRLEY
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Ana
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
INGE

Dreamlike Stay in a Traditional Japanese Room

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
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Marcelo
We liked the Japanese style breakfast.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Milt

Quiet and central

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Igor
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Jingyu
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Koni
Clean. Stafff are so nice!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Warren

Comfortable Stay

Walking distance from Kyoto station. Quiet and plenty of eateries

The breakfast is very good and not in buffet style which we preferred
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2025
Joshua
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2025
Wai sum
Rooms are nice, futon was comfortable. Foods was delicious. Very convenient location, short walk from Kyoto station.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Kathleen
The staff are very friendly and very helpful. It's a quaint Japanese hotel. I would recommend it to everyone. It's a quick walk from Kyoto station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Cheryl
An amazing dinner with excellent service. The rooms are spacious and the bath is beautiful a truly memorable Japanese hospitality experience.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2025
Emir
As they say: location, location, location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Yuet ming
This is an excellent ryokan. Rooms are cleaned, laundry conveniently located in the basement next to the public bath. Location is great, family mart is just around the corner.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2025
Steven

Bare bones

Great to try once in your life. Futons were not comfortable and there was zero amenities. Luckily Lawson’s and 7/11 are around the corner for coffee.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Tai-Ying
Excellent location, very close to the Kyoto Station. It was a lovely stay experiencing ryokan. The room is very nice and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Jonathan Van
Close to the station staff very accommodating and spoke great english
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Victoria
Spotless facility and great location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Mark Anthony
Convenient place to stay in Kyoto with rooms blending traditional flair and modern needs. Good location near Kyoto Station allowing flexible transport routes around kyoto
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Michael
A very nice Ryokan, staff are amazing, room is comfortable and clean. Easy access to train station, shopping and food. Had an excellent stay here.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Stacey
Beautiful hotel and the onsen is really nice. Went so often after walking so much. Cloae to the train station.Only issue was language barrier. The apps helped but hotel states they have someone who can speak english and well we had some difficulty.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Candace
This ryokan exceeded all expectations. The room was luxuriously huge, and beautifully appointed. Everything was pristine and thoughtful. They even provided a straightener and curling iron in addition to a hair dryer. The futon was firm, but my sleep was restful and refreshing. The traditional Japanese breakfast is not to be missed. It’s both gorgeous and filling- perfect for a day of walking. The staff were very patient with me, as I fumbled through those first few days in Japan. Finally, the onsen was such a bonus. It helped me fight jet lag by helping me to sleep each night.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2025
Christine Casey
First time at a ryokan. This was immaculate. Clean, elegant and smelled like a luxurious spa. Our futons were very comfortable. Onsen was lovely (and hot!). Staff were polite a helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Yina
This is our second time staying here. Staff was amazing. We were only staying for 2 nights and didnt want to bother with housekeeping, but they left a bag full of new towels, water, toiletries for the next night. How considerate. We love this location because its literally 11min from kyoto station, 4 minutes from yodobashi, city central, super busy, but as soon as you turn into this small corner, its very quiet and we love it. The onsen is clean. The private onsen is only 3300 yen for 45min. And they have washer and dryer.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
rebecca
This was my first time visiting Kyoto and I was very happy to have stayed with Ryokan Ginkaku. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Kyoto station is just a few minutes walk away. I was really happy with my room and hope to stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Virginia
We loved our stay here!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Megan
Absolutely lovely stay, and extremely convenient access to the train station. The staff are fabulous!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Jennie
Perfect for a couple of nights stay. Relaxing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Colin
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was close to restaurants and shopping.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Paula
A great experience.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Eric
Absolute amazing experience here, the baths downstairs were amazing, located near train station so easy to get to after a long trip on shinkansen, employees were so helpful and courteous
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
martha
Beautiful and very clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Caroline
Excellent service, great traditional breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Sakura

Awesome !

Highly recommended! I feel like I finally found my favourite hotel. It’s close to the station, renovated ( super clean and new), has a public bath and futon tatami ( Japanese bed), provides traditional Japanese breakfast, and has a welcoming tea and cookies.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
Cynthia
Super nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
richard
Great hotel. Very clean, great location. Breakfast was amazing.
Leisure Family_with_children

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Ryokan Ginkaku
709 Higashi-shiokoji-cho, Nanajo-sagaru, Akezudori, Kyoto, Japan

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