Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Twin Room with 2 Japanese Size Single Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

4.4

Excellent(514 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a bidet. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and a desk.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.3 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 196 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

$$$$

4.4

Excellent(514 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.3 mi

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 196 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.4

Excellent(514 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Aug 2024

Best place to stay. Breakfast was amazing! I loved the friendly staff.

5.0

Aug 2024

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!

5.0

Aug 2024

Our second stay. Wonderful ryokan. Excellent service

5.0

Jul 2024

Excellent location near Nishiki market. Cost efficient for a group of 5, 18 years old boys. Sleeping arrangement was fun and the onsen was clean and enjoyable. While we were out, the staff lay out the futons and they hung dry our wet clothes. Thank you for the hospitality!

5.0

Jul 2024

It was absolutely wonderful. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. The best ramen I’ve ever had in Japan is also 50 metres down the street. Amazing service and value!

2.5

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

Good experience, with Japanese traditional.

5.0

Jul 2024

Welcoming staff guided us through the traditional ryokan experience. We used the onsen once and had it all to ourselves. The traditional Japanese breakfasts were HUGE and delicious - a great way for me and my family to try foods we may not have otherwise. We stayed 4 nights and each days’ breakfasts were different. Some reviewers complained about the breakfasts being too small - I think that is because they didn’t purchase the full breakfast, which does cost more and is worth it. The hotel was a very short walk to Nishiki market. Convenient location and yet it was also very quiet. Would definitely stay again.

5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0

Apr 2024

A fantastic traditional experience, but also very accessible for tourists. We loved the hospitality, food and location. Would recommend for sure.

5.0

Apr 2024

This was the best place I stayed durung my first visit to Japan. I traveled throughout the country, and no place was better. It reminded me of staying at my grandmother's home when I was younger. The staff was especially kind and helpful. The bath was clean and relaxing. I especially felt honored by the formal welcome from the staff. They had a lady welcome me at the room and prepare green tea for me as she explained the facility. I had never stayed in a ryokan before, and my stay here was a great experience. Thank you all for enriching my life. Also, thank you for a restful place for during my tiring travels. I felt blessed to be there.

5.0

Mar 2024

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.

5.0

Mar 2024

Gorgeous ryokan. Breakfast hall and hotel room had nice view.

2.5

Mar 2024

I was not sure of the place at first by seeing the pictures. But it was very nice and the people were very friendly. The place was very clean and we were very comfortable. The spot to be. Everything is walking distance

5.0

Feb 2024

Unbelievably great services, amazing food, brilliant staff

5.0

Dec 2023

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!

4.0

Dec 2023

Mr Kata at the front deak is very helpful and courteous. Clean Ryokan with wonderful kaiseki breakfast.

5.0

Oct 2023

Fantastic service. Accomodated a lot for us

5.0

Aug 2023

Really enjoyed our stay at this Classic small ryokan - older facility but this is as classic as it gets for a nice ryokan. 5 of us stayed in a tatami room for 2 nights . The meals were excellent. Called ahead and they accommodated vegan meals for one of us. Kaiseki was delicious and so beautifully presented. Japanese breakfast was great too. Wonderful staff. Be prepared to walk. Subway and bus stops nearby. Subway is a good 10-15 walk. Nearby is the Nishiki market which was great to walk around and enjoy snacks and buy souvenirs. The hot public bath downstairs to relax after a long sightseeing day was wonderful. - no one was there so we enjoyed it just by ourselves each night. Convenient coin laundry was a plus. Would highly recommend to those looking for a cozy ryokan with excellent meals. Bravo to the chefs - excellent Kaiseki!

3.0

Jul 2023

Hotel hours are too short for facilities like the onsen and coin laundry

2.0

Apr 2023

Disappointing. Room was depressing, mats were hard and uncomfortable. The hotel controlled the temperature so they would blast heat from midnight to noon so we had to turn the system off and open the rickety window to cool the room so we could sleep and street noise was unavoidable. No lotions in the bathroom so had to buy one. Noticed stains on the pillows. Liked the green tea bags and cookies they left after servicing. Electric water heater with hot water always available. Did not experience the dinner or breakfast. Walked to Tullys for coffee in the morning. Close to Nishiki market and the mall.

2.5

Apr 2023

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.

5.0

Jan 2020

great traditional room. however there wasn't a lot of space once it was converted into "bedroom". my kids loved the onset. the staff was really helpful and gave us lots of recommendations. breakfast was no the best as just bread and boiled egg but it was OK I would stay again as location was good and staff helpful.

4.0

Sep 2019

This was our first time staying at a ryokan, and it was a cool experience. Your bedding is laid out on the tatami mats by the staff at night. We had a kaiseki meal the first night and it was pretty nice, wearing our yukata and enjoying our multi-course meal in our room. Our room was really spacious. In addition to a traditional table where you sit on the tatami mat, there was also a table with two chairs. And the amenities included a mini fridge. Our bathroom was clean, and we had access to the public baths which we used on our first night. Overall, the hotel itself is really nice and clean, and located in a great location, near the Nishiki Market. Our room felt slightly dated but it was clean and comfortable. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay at a ryokan.

4.0

Aug 2019

The service here is amazing and the gentleman with the glasses at the front (possibly the owner) is one of the best human beings you’ll deal with in the service industry. Extremely helpful and he’s funny too (I didn’t get his name). The room is big and I recommend using a few futons as one is too thin to sleep on for anyone that weighs closer to 90kgs or more. Onsen is nice and although a little small, it was clean and nobody was in there when I used it. Breakfast is light yet you can opt in for the Japanese breakfast for a small price and do it if you haven’t had one before. Enjoy.

2.0

Aug 2019

Very good location. It's right next to a popular Nishiki market.

4.0

Aug 2019

Very good if someone want to experience a Ryokan accomodation.

2.5

Aug 2019

服務人員很nice, 地點就在錦市場旁邊, 走路也可以到烏丸四條站搭機場巴士, 距離地鐵也很近, 十分方便 We love Japanese hotels, hotel staff provided very warm and nice service, the location is great and convenient, it's a good tour for my family, 3 of us ^^

0.5

Aug 2019

To avoid, really dirty and breakfast consists of bread and jam!!

2.0

Jul 2019

It was a nice ryokan(the first I've ever stayed in). For some reason I thought there would be more explanation of tradition and serving of food. My reservation said I would get breakfast. I did not get the traditional Japanese breakfast. Instead I just got some bread and coffee. You had to pay extra which I was unaware of.

2.5

Apr 2019

Great place to experience a ryokan! Staff was super helpful with this family with 10 bags! Very clean, including the public bath. Location was super close to shopping district. Great way to experience Japan and Kyoto!

2.5

Mar 2019

The onsen and brands of shampoo, body wash are if high quality. The breakfast was really good and the location is wonderful as we were within walking distance to Gion, Nishiki Market as well as main shopping district.

1.0

Mar 2019

Was very disappointed. This Inn has definitely seen better days, it felt very drab. It said it could fit six, but we were cramped at three people. The teeny seating area overlooking the maintenance shaft of the building opposite only afforded two seats. But the biggest disappointment was the location, it was only close to an alley like lane of shops and restaurants, which we loved, but far from all of the sites. It was a few blocks walk to the closest bus station, and a taxi ride to the nearest train. The breakfast was dismal, in an uninspired room, just really took the enjoyment out of Kyoto. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, but for all the other points I can’t recommend this Inn. There are much better Inns around Kyoto and Nara that far exceed this one.

2.5

Feb 2019

Beautiful ryokan tucked perfectly in Kyoto. 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station, and minutes from two different shopping/eating districts. It was well worth the experience! The staff were arguably the most accommodating hotel staff I have ever encountered. They held our bags before our check in time so we could go explore the city! The room itself was marvelous. Traditional tatami flooring, tea ceremony in a kimono, and mat bedding all laid out for you. There is even a traditional bathhouse for free! Very worth it, I would highly recommend.

2.0

Jan 2019

Nice ryokan, friendly staff, however the room is a bit dusty

2.5

Jan 2019

staff好友善，traditional Japanese accommodation with tatami 夜晚會幫我地鋪好，朝早執房會執番入櫃，不過如果瞓慣床比較軟會唔習慣樓下有大浴場，特別係京都都係行路為主，返到酒店有地方浸浴成個人舒服好多離錦市場一條直路，兩分鐘左右就到，附近行十分鐘都有車站去四周，所以好方便

2.0

Oct 2018

Lovely hotel near Nishiki market and walking distance to tube. Very clean.. lovely onsen.

2.5

Oct 2018

We had a fabulous time here. The front desk staff was so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to give us directions, and recommendations. The onsen was amazing and relaxing! Our room was spacious and comfortable.

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $104 per night. This rental is $52 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kyoto Watazen Ryokan pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Kyoto Watazen Ryokan

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Shower Booth, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Kyoto Watazen Ryokan pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kyoto Watazen Ryokan?

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