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A sauna with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a wooden ceiling.
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A modern spa area with a stone wall, a hot tub, and metal railings.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed, a nightstand, and sliding doors.
A buffet with various food items and a modern kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $140
$127 nightly
$140 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20

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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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a small ottoman, and a window with a view.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, a sofa, two beds, and a small round table.

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

Superior Twin with Sofa bed 36sqm | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a bed with a white comforter, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a sofa with cushions.

Deluxe Twin

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

View all photos for Deluxe King 44sqm

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a wooden ceiling.

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chair, round table, and a bed.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and tatami flooring.

Executive Twin with Sofa bed 46sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside table with lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Suite with Sofa bed 47sqm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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

A hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Triple 51sqm

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

View all photos for Signature Spa Suite with Sauna 95sqm

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a combination of tatami mats and cushions.

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

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin

In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Len - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪麦潤 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都さしみ丸 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京菓子司 幸福堂 老舗 - ‬3 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. Open daily.
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. 256 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 286 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Onsen is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grigor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff and place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and beautiful rooms with an amazing onsen. Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is beautiful with a beautiful onsen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this hotel. Nice rooms and extremely helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fabulous hotel, large rooms, clean, stylish, great breakfast, helpful staff and a very good location to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent size room for a family, extremely clean, great bathroom and onsen, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. The staff was excellent and the food was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast buffet was delicious. I extended my stay as soon as I saw my room. Loved the location of the hotel too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krysti Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great custom service & nice spacious rooms & onsen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and every staff there is awesome! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service, excellent location, the room/suite was impeccably designed and spacious. The sauna and baths were a huge plus as well. This is an incredible value of a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast which was beautifully presented, staff were so friendly and helpful, accommodation was superb (we liked the lounge so we could spread out). Location was really convenient. We stayed here for 5 nights and used as a base for days trips to Osaka, Himeji and Nara. Absolutely perfect for us an we’d stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel, room was modern Japanese style. Comfortable beds, great AC. Onsen and sauna were exceptional. Great area. Nice staff. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite hotel from our Japan trip. It was clean, nice aesthetic, and the two twin bed suite was super spacious compared to all the other hotels we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The service and staff were very helpful and considerate. Facilities were well kept and clean, with room layouts thoughtful and great amount of space. Good location, convenient and close to major shopping and tourist areas. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great find and didn’t disappoint. Finishing and layout of hotel was amazing with very large rooms for Kyoto hotels. Extremely quiet at night and easy to access the main central parts of Kyoto in 5-10 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute new hotel in a convenient location in Kyoto. Rooms are immaculate and the design is modern yet very Japanese. The onsen in the basement is really nice. Would love to come back and visit soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, amazing room and location! Sad we only stayed one day. 1000% would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were beautify designed, comfortable, and clean. Breakfast was also delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kfir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, great size, spa is amazing. Location top! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Clean room and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was quite perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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