Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese charm at Ryokan Hirashin, nestled close to Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle. Unwind in the serene Japanese garden or soothe your senses with a relaxing indoor public bath. Connect with free WiFi, explore local flavors on bike rentals or sing your heart out at karaoke.
When you stay at Ryokan Hirashin, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Nishiki Market and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Karasuma Oike Station is 8 minutes and Gojo Station is 14 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Karaoke
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Tokonoma (alcove)
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and yukata (Japanese robe).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2970 per person
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
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
Does Ryokan Hirashin offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Hirashin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ryokan Hirashin?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Hirashin?
You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Hirashin and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nishiki Market (3-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (10-min walk), along with Nijō Castle (1.1 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.3 mi).
What's the area around Ryokan Hirashin like?
Ryokan Hirashin is a short 8-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 3 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
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Ryokan Hirashin Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
What guests liked
The traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious and enjoyed by guests. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2025
Nice classic Ryokan in the middle of everything!
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2025
Very close to Nishiki Market and restaurants
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
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
hector
hector, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
The Ryokan Hirashin was very conveniently close the the markets, shopping and public transport which was fantastic for us 😊
Corey
Corey, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Dec 2024
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,…).
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Room big n comfortable. Room heating condition good.
Shower room floor should have non slip tiles.
Kwee Chim
Kwee Chim, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
It was nice. Small but that’s all Japanese hotels. Really enjoyed the onsen.
Keuhipeekea
Keuhipeekea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
The staff in the hotel are very nice and professional. would book again in the future. thanks!
Chenghai
Chenghai, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
It was quite but close to all shopping and downtown core districts. Accessible by many transportation.
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Dec 2022
Really good ryokan for the price and great location in central Kyoto. The ladies who prepared dinner were so nice!!
Mary Taylor
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Room is larger than we expected
tian
tian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2024
nice staff
Edwin
Edwin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2023
We wanted a ryokan experience and this was our first. It was traditional for sure. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese breakfast.
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
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.
Audrey
Audrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Excellent cheap safe and gives you a great feeling of traditional Japan. The check in is way too late though 4pm
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
26 Nov 2024
Horribly dirty
Horrible experience. The lobby is the only nice part of this ryoken. Stains everywhere, the room smelled like it hasn’t had fresh air in months, the AC didn’t work, and foulest smelling “closet” I have ever smelled. We spent one of four nights and got another place to stay. Outdated doesn’t cover how dirty this place is.
Melissa
Melissa, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2023
The location is awesome, right next to Shijo/Karasuma, with a lot of things in a walking distance (department stores, Nishiki Market, Teramachi, Pontocho, Gion...) It's a fine ryokan, just a little run-down, as other reviewers have already commented. Could use an update and a coat of paint. (But then again, it's in way better shape than the average American motel...)
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Jan 2023
Front staff do not understand English, very hard to communicate unless you have the translator gadget Bathroom sink has molds, stains on curtains and walls and noticeable paper rips on the sliding wall divider. Our room facing street that could get loud due to crowds and vehicles Noises penetrate loud from other rooms too.
Good location near Nishiki Market and other food restaurants. Though not a good short walk to the Kyoto station
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Feb 2025
传统日式酒店,有大澡堂,作为体验还不错,早餐很棒。
LI
LI, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
JIABANG
JIABANG, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Sophia
Sophia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Très belle chambre. Dépaysement garantie.
Très bien localisé, proche de toutes les stations de métro et arrêt de bus permettant de rejoindre les lieux touristiques et temples à visiter.
Et surtout à 2 min à pied de Nishiki Market !!