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About this property
* Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - Established in 1953 features Japanese-style rooms, a garden and rental bicycles. This nonsmoking hotel provides in-room massages service can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Access: JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute taxi ride from Ryokan Nishiyama. It is a 10-minute walk to both Honno-ji Temple and Kamogawa River. Sanjo Keihan Station on the Keihan Line is a 7-minute walk, and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line is a 15-minute walk. Services: The hotel offers safety deposit and luggage storage. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Public parking is only a 5-minute walk away. Dining: A traditional Japanese-style breakfast is served in the dining room. Guest Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. They are fitted with an LCD TV, an attached bathroom and yukata robes. Toiletries are provided.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jazmin
United States
“Great location. Relaxing atmosphere. Onsen was necessary after long day of travel” - Lynn
United States
“Wonderful accommodations, great classic Japanese public bath (in addition to clean bright spacious bath and shower in your room). A free washer dryer and delicious breakfasts add to the joy. There’s a small Japanese garden and there are Japanese...” - Amadeus
United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent! Super attentive, kind, and helpful. Great tattoo friendly Onsen on property as well as a tea ceremony with the owners of the hotel who are the sweetest people. Great experience.” - Anil
United States
“Beautiful traditional ryokan. Great staff. Attention to detail.” - Baljot
United States
“Beautiful rooms, nice location, very kind and attentive staff. They do free matcha ceremony in the mornings and they surprised us with printed pictures! I liked the public bath, me and my boyfriend used it most nights.” - Batool
Kuwait
“A truly unique and authentic Japanese experience. From the level of service to the clean and well maintained facilities and activities, they truly care about the details. They made our stay special and we truly felt at home. We loved the tea...” - Yardi1989
Israel
“Beautiful place runs by a great family. Very quiet neighborhood right next to Gion (few min walk) Place gave as the experience we wanted of a Ryokan” - John
Austria
“Wonderful experience in a traditional Ryokan. Staff were all very welcoming and helpful. Very unique experience that made for a great trip in Japan.” - Ozlem
United States
“Nishiyama Ryokan was the perfect home away from home. We stayed as a family of 4, in a Japanese style suite with a spacious living and dining area, and lovely bedroom with tatami flooring. The property was exceptionally clean and well organized....” - Marissa
United States
“The Nishiyama Ryokan made our trip to Kyoto so special! The staff were incredibly welcoming and caring. They provided a lovely place to stay while teaching us about Japanese traditions and culture. They hosted us for two tea ceremonies that were...”

Managed by 西山武宏
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Languages Spoken
English,JapaneseArea info
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineJapanese • European
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children over 6 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.





The fine print
The property has a curfew at 24:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.
The property recommends guests use a taxi from JR Kyoto Station, which is a 15-minute ride away.
Please be informed that the on-site restaurant is closed on Wednesdays.
Guests with children must inform the property of the age of each child in advance.
Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.