About this property
Situated just a 1-minute walk from popular Nishiki Market in the heart of Kyoto, Kinparo offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. Its public baths feature natural green tea leaves. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area. Kinparo is located a 5-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute drive away. Mikane Shirine is a 20-minute walk from the property. The rooms are decorated with a small seasonal flower arrangement, and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a seating area beside large windows. Guests can try on Yukata robes and enjoy free green tea in the room. The en suite bathroom features a small bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kinparo Ryokan’s public baths use green tea leaves to add refreshing fragrance. Free-use internet PCs are provided at the lobby. Its Japanese breakfast is prepared using local Kyoto ingredients to delight guests’ appetite.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Property highlights
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Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nikolay
Russia“I liked everything there: perfect central location (big food market “Kitchen of Kyoto” just in two blocks away), outstanding service super kind and welcoming, unique atmosphere, delicious traditional breakfasts with helping ladies with whom I fell...” 
Mark
United Kingdom“Authentic experience. Breakfast was incredible Staff don't speak a lot of English, but really go above and beyond to help.”- Dimitrios
Greece“Greta hotel with Japanese style rooms, we recommend” - Frank United Kingdom“The staff were welcoming and happy to store our luggage both before check-in and after check-out. The room was clean and beautiful, our first experience of ryoken set a high standard for the rest.”
Lucie
France“The location is really nice. The breakfast experience for foreigners is amazing. The rooms are clean and the staff incredibly nice.”- Nicholas
Singapore“Stay was very accessible to multiple attraction. The staff was so friendly. The open bath is so relaxing, especially after a day of walking. I opt to try the traditional breakfast and had no regrets.” - Neridah
Australia“We loved the experience of staying in this beautiful tradition Japanese Ryokan. The staff were very welcoming. Loved the futon beds the traditional room and having the onsen. Fantastic location” - Mila Australia“Location, close to markets. Onsen in the hotel was fantastic. Friendly staff and trying to help despite of language barriers.”
- Yeung
Hong Kong“I cannot praise the hotel service enough! Our family absolutely loved our stay here. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel truly at home. We'll definitely miss this place and will be enthusiastically recommending it...” - Stefanie
Switzerland“Great location, nice hotel, nice small spa in the basement, everything that was needed was there. Could leave the luggage there on the checkout day.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Please note rooms have limited views.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
