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Ryokan Hirashin

3.0 star property
Travelers find authentic Japan at this ryokan where a peaceful garden offers tranquility while the vibrant energy of city life waits just beyond the door

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Ryokan Hirashin captures traditional Japanese charm near Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle. Guests relax in the Japanese garden or rejuvenate in the indoor public bath. Free WiFi, bike rentals for local exploration, and evening karaoke are available for entertainment.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$138
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
TakoyakushidoriTakakura-nishiNakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8141

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 6 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SECOND HOUSE 東洞院店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺匠たか松 本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンムギュvol.2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪隈本総合飲食店 MAO - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Hirashin

Ryokan near Nishiki Market
Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle, Ryokan Hirashin provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
  • A lift, free newspapers and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Ryokan Hirashin offer comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 3300 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

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 on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hirashin
Hirashin Kyoto
Hirashin Ryokan
Ryokan Hirashin
Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto
Hirashin Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto
Ryokan Hirashin Ryokan
Ryokan Hirashin Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Hirashin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Hirashin?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Hirashin on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$138.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Hirashin?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Hirashin?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Hirashin located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karasuma Oike Station is 8 minutes by foot and Gojo Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Ryokan Hirashin Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional stay for first time visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Simple but effective
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

QUOC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin's best feature is its excellent location that allows walkable access to just about every magical aspects of Kyoto: Outrageously fun shopping options, unmatched food choices, outstanding ease to public transportation, awe-inspiring visitation to world-famous temples/shires/palaces/castles/landmarks, etc. Additionally, staff members were superbly attentive to guests' needs, quick to help, and made my 18-day stay an absolute joy.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean, quiet and charming. We really enjoyed our stay, and appreciated daily cleaning and bed arrangment service. Loads of good places to eat around, and on a rainy day, itvwas very close to the Nishiki market.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yuhong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This tatami style hotel is clean, quiet and spacious compared to other hotels in Japan. It is very close to the Nishiki market, and is walkable to the metro lines P
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs an interior update. The rooms are worn and the bath is located in a dingy basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice classic Ryokan in the middle of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan Hirashin was very conveniently close the the markets, shopping and public transport which was fantastic for us 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the place, the personal where so kind and the room so awesome, i slept very well, and the ryokan is very well located
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! The traditional vibe was amazing and had a great time, staff was really friendly and tried their best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great with lots of shopping and dining option and close to bus and train station. The biggest issue is the hotel is dated and lack proper maintenance. The bathroom smells bad will some sewage smell. I wish the management can invest money in fixing it up and it will be a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Nishiki Market and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely gem in a very central and safe location in Kyoto. The staff knew what I wanted and even took extra steps to help me maximize my stay, like calling my room when I'd forgotten about the breakfast I'd booked. It's a quick bus or subway ride from Kyoto Station, and I will certainly come back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ryokan in the city. Was a very cool experience with a nice onsen as part of the property. Staff were nice, but not as welcoming as I would have imagined. I only stayed for one night and it was great, but I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good ryokan for the price and great location in central Kyoto. The ladies who prepared dinner were so nice!!

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical Japanese experience. The room is spacious, we slept on the tatames/futons which the staff makes for you. And kudos to the staff that are beyond helpful and gentle. On top of that the hotel has its own Onsen (public baths). We loved it but we know that this not to everyone. If you want the ordinary, then, well, look for an ordinary hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite but close to all shopping and downtown core districts. Accessible by many transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenghai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the hotel are very nice and professional. would book again in the future. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is very well located and at walking distance to many of the highlights of Kyoto. The staff is very helpful and nice, and the traditional Japanese breakfast good. However, expect a Ryokan which needs a good amount of refresh (for example very basic bathroom, holes in our bedroom walls and screens, hallways which would benefit for new paint, only one washing machine,…).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Keuhipeekea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Small but that’s all Japanese hotels. Really enjoyed the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
We wanted a ryokan experience and this was our first. It was traditional for sure. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very good. The room and bath were very clean and the breakfast was delicious, Japanese style. They made up the futon and brought tea to the room in the evening. Everyone was polite and kind. The public bath was clean and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cheap safe and gives you a great feeling of traditional Japan. The check in is way too late though 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kwee Chim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room big n comfortable. Room heating condition good. Shower room floor should have non slip tiles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025