About this property
Just 350 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station, Nihonkan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at Nihonkan Ryokan include a TV. Guests can choose a room with a private bathroom and attached toilet, or stay in a room with shared bathrooms and toilets. All rooms are non-smoking. Kyoto Tower is 250 metres away, and Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is 550 metres away. Eki Art Museum is a 5-minute walk. Kyoto Station Bus Terminal is 200 metres away and offers access to Kyoto’s major temples and shrines.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Property highlights
Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ekaterina
Russia“Staying at Nihonkan was delightful beyond belief. Everything was simply fantastic: the room, the futon bed, the location, the whole place — the atmosphere was so genuine and calming. And the lovely lady at the reception desk was as kind and...” - Arttu
Japan“The personnel were very kind and helpful. Rooms are clean and tidy, and sleeping on a futon in a tatami room is very atmospheric.” - 007
Australia“The ladies that greet you are very traditional. The onsen was wonderful, beautiful room, very comfortable bed, one night was not enough we needed more” 
Marina
Spain“Cool experience and nice place. They give you towels and pyjamas.”- David
France“First time in a ryokan, exactly what I was looking for. They even have their own private onsen even though I didn't go.” - Alison Australia“Fantastic location close to station, so it was easy to find and to get around Kyoto. The room was lovely and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.”
- Kamilla
Sweden“We've been here befoee and knew that this was a relieble establishment in a good location so we booked without hesitation. The staff is kind and tge service impicable. A bit unusual, but we like it: They keep your key while you are away. No...” - Rui
China“The hotel's location is excellent, just a three-minute walk from Kyoto Station. It is the most comfortable hotel I have stayed in among the three hotels in Kyoto.” - Paul
Belgium“The staff was very friendly. The hotel was located near the train station and breakfast - eating facility's. The most important city buses were very easy to take.” 
Marco
Italy“Authentic Japanese experience, comfortable stay and very nice and kind staff”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
The hotel is closed and locked from 23:00-06:30. During this time, guests cannot enter or leave.
Please note children 7 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.
Adult rates are applicable to children older than 7 years old.
Please inform Nihonkan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
