See all properties

yugen kyoto shijo

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for yugen kyoto shijo

Sauna
Property video
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 3520 per person)
Executive Triple 51sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe King 44sqm | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $156
$142 nightly
$156 total
May 8 - May 9

Explore the area

View in a map
218 Kagiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8057
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

Standard Twin Universal 31sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Universal 31sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin 34sqm

Standard Twin 34sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin 34sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin 36sqm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a sliding door.

Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 422 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King 44sqm

Deluxe King 44sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King 44sqm

  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite with Sofa bed 44sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 497 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 496 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Triple 51sqm

Executive Triple 51sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Triple 51sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 548 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1022 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Front of property
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,797 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $123
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at yugen kyoto shijo in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. .This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麦潤 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 猪一 本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京都さしみ丸 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ホンデモッバン 松原本店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

yugen kyoto shijo

Yugen kyoto shijo offers 58 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.
Enjoy a meal at Arbrin（アルブラン） or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Arbrin（アルブラン） - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Arbrin（アルブラン） - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,520 for adults and JPY 3,520 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arbrin（アルブラン）
  • Arbrin（アルブラン）

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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

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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3520 for adults and JPY 3520 for children

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, Merpay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

yugen kyoto shijo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the sauna, bath house, and cold plunge. Great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an amazing stay! Beautiful hotel; amazing sauna; the food looked great but we didn’t eat here; the staff was very nice, and the room was super clean. Unfortunately, they do not have a washer and dryer for guests but you can pay for a laundry service. Side note, the design and theme are probably my favorite style!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chia Chi

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunhue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we ever been
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yasushi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最高の滞在でした。 また来たいと思います！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room and onsen all world class. A true gem in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Yugen Kyoto Shijo. The hotel is very new and it shows, with everything being in great condition. Very comfortable mattress, nice big bath in the room (so big it takes 30 minutes to fill), and the rooms are fairly large for a Japanese hotel. Breakfast was good quality but the selection is not huge, however we were happy with it. The location is good for walking to many restaurants and bars, and there are bus stops and subway stations within reasonable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuqiao

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yee Harn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing new and comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peit wan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was absolutely polite and helpful. Next to Michelin recommended ramen shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel room itself is beautiful, clean, and comfortable, but our experience at breakfast on our final morning completely changed how we felt about our stay. I arrived at the buffet in the yukata something that has been normal at every other hotel we’ve stayed at in Japan and we greeted the staff in Japanese with a good morning. The young staff member immediately said, “You need to change go change There was no good morning, and no explanation. We were not told whether the issue was my clothing, my partner’s clothing, or both. The staff member then walked away, leaving us confused and embarrassed while his colleague then said then it was my yukata and apologized. This rule was never mentioned at check-in, in the room, or anywhere else. Had it been explained kindly or clearly, I would have not worn that. This is a complete lack of hospitality and communication. Because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt, we ultimately did not eat any breakfast at all, despite having paid for it. When we asked about the bento box option at the front desk that was offered instead, we were told it was not available so we went back to our room and did not have breakfast. Five staff members and not one person tried to resolve the situation. This was our last night in Japan, and it was deeply upsetting for the experience to end this way. There are many beautiful hotels in Japan, but service and hospitality are what make guests return and feel welcome. We did not feel that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zade

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and staff were excellent :) appreciated the personal escort and explanation about room and amenities from staff. Room was spotless and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zade

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our favorite place while traveling. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property, well situated in the heart of the city close to restaurants, shopping and transit. Stylish, quiet, serene, and oasis away from home.
Bedroom
Bathroom
Golden Pavillion
Kiyomizudera
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, room service on point
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, good location, spacious room, clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to all the key sights. Lovely staff. The hotel onsen/spa is relaxing after a long day. Rooms are spacious for Japan. Keep it a secret, it won’t last for long!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025