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Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional Japanese building entrance with a sliding door and a hanging lantern.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf with books and magazines.
A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, bamboo fences, and a koi pond.
A public restroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and a heated floor.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern and bamboo fence.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $242
$220 nightly
$242 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Rokkakku - sagaru, Yanaginobaba, Nakagyo - ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8113
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and sliding doors.

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A variety of food items including a bowl of noodles, a plate of raw meat, and several small dishes with condiments.

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A variety of food items including a bowl of noodles, a plate of raw meat, and several small dishes with condiments.

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A variety of Japanese dishes arranged on a table.

Japanese-style Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Nishiki Market and 4 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. .This ryokan is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Marita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Common Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ヤキニク甲 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Arco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪パパジョンズ 六角店 (Papa Jon's EATERY) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this ryokan include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Kyoto Watazen Ryokan. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2500 per day (164 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ryokan Watazen
Kyoto Watazen
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan
Ryokan Watazen
Watazen
Watazen Kyoto
Watazen Ryokan
Watazen Ryokan Kyoto
Watazen Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Kyoto
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Ryokan
Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 556 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and Ryuken.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful traditional ryokan stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendliest staff. Genuinely felt they wanted us to have a great experience. Traditional Japanese breakfast was a unique must do experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staffs were very nice. Luggage storage was very convenient. Public bath was clean and refreshing. Recommended Ryokan for proximity to Nishiki market and Kyoto city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved this place From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly..helping us to book our shinkansen ticket online while we waited for check in. We had a welcome ceremony on arrival and daily the would make our beds or put them away. We also got to experience a traditional japanese breakfast which was so amazing and probably my biggest highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great and had a very authentic ryokan feel. The onsen downstairs was also nice and tattoo friendly! The staff were all friendly and helpful. Great place to stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The market is a 3-minute walk, plenty of good dining options and souvenirs. We loved the Ryokan experience, this was a huge room compared to our Tokyo's hotel room. The Japanese tea experience in room, and then the Japanese breakfast were outstanding. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place to stay. Breakfast was amazing! I loved the friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Unbelievably great services, amazing food, brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous ryokan. Breakfast hall and hotel room had nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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we had a great time here, the place was really well located, the staff was friendly and helpful, it was very comfortable. The hot bath was a huge plus.
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful property with great amenities. we loved this traditional Japanese ryokan and the breakfast served was very good. The area was also very convenient to shopping, restaurants and scenic places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A fantastic traditional experience, but also very accessible for tourists. We loved the hospitality, food and location. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Our second stay. Wonderful ryokan. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique stay

It was a very unique stay in a ryokan and onsen, the staff was very helpful and welcoming , and welcomed us with a tea ceremony in our room and gave us traditional japanese robe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and the traditional Japanese ryokan experience every traveler should have! Get the breakfast, it was delicious. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We felt very welcomed. Amazing hospitality. Room service at its best and great treats! Hotel is very clean. Hotel bath is spotless and relaxing. Food is very tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a wonderful, authentic stay! The staff was incredible as was the traditional Japanese breakfast each morning. We felt like we experienced a true ryokan experience and we are so glad we chose this route. Highly recommend the public bath for a hot soak too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming stay in a great location

We loved our stay in this charming ryokan. Great location and only a block from Nishiki market. The service was friendly and helpful and they were very welcoming of our two small children. We had a lot of fun trying the traditional Japanese futons, baths and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great ryokan stay w traditional meals included or not (your preference) and public bath in basement. Super walkable - a block to nishiki market and next door to the cutest stationary store.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are amazing and make the futon bed for you! Traditional Japanese breakfast was memorable. Tea ceremony was a nice touch upon arrival!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great experience to stay in a traditional inn. And we loved the traditional breakfast. The public bath was very clean and relaxing after a long day seeing the sights. Location was very central and easy to walk to many different areas. Staff was extremely welcoming and helpful and I would stay here again if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff were very helpful and polite. Ms Hiroko especially went above and behond to assist us and we appreciate it. Beds were comfortable and traditional japanese breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Mr Kata at the front deak is very helpful and courteous. Clean Ryokan with wonderful kaiseki breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023