Name: Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830
Address: 604-8113 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Yanaginobaba-dori Rokkaku-kudaru 413, Japan, Nakagyo-ku Yanaginobaba-dori Rokkaku-kudaru 413, Kyoto, 604-8113, Japan
Rating: 9.4

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Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Watazen Ryokan in Kyoto offers family rooms with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from a lift, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, luggage storage, and paid parking. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The ryokan serves Asian breakfast and dinner, highly praised by guests. Prime Location: Located in Kyoto city centre, less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Nijo Castle and Heian Shrine. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for dinner, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7
Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Asian

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Price

Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet

4 futon beds

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Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet

4 futon beds

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Limited supply in Kyoto for your dates: 3 two-star ryokans like this are already unavailable on our site

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

Sakura Quality An ESG Practice

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vojtěch

Czech Republic

“The staff were excellent and very helpful , onsen!”

Alexandra

United Kingdom

“It was a lovely way to start our stay in Kyoto. The room, bath and staff were all just perfect.”

Caroline

United Kingdom

“Very welcoming and we were able to leave our luggage while we went out to explore on the day we arrive and the day we left. The ryokan is centrally based, so most things are within walking distance. We were treated to a welcome tea ceremony once...”

Aiello

Italy

“It has been our first ryokan experience and we enjoyed it very much! The staff was super polite and make us felt confortable since the beginning of our stay. The room was really big, typical and so beautiful!! We enjoyed the dinner in the...”

Julie

United States

“Friendly staff who accommodated our requests and helped us book dinner reservations. The room was perfect for our family of four and we really enjoyed the baths.”

Caroline

United States

“Everything. The staff was so thoughtful, the decor was very authentic and felt like home. The food was exceptional and the service was better than 5 star hotels. I wish to come back to this property for every trip to Kyoto”

Lan

United States

“Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Good experience of Japanese style room.”

Ashley

United States

“This was the perfect Ryokan for my needs. The breakfasts in the morning were incredible and varied per day. The hotel has a bit of wear and tear which we felt added to the charm and the staff were the BEST. It was close enough to downtown Kyoto to...”

Sasha

United States

“LOVED the breakfasts! The location was great! The floor beds were comfortable, bathroom nice, shower had excellent water pressure plus the facility was very clean. And must shout out the incredible staff!”

Danielle

Australia

“A traditional Japanese ryokan experience. The staff very accommodating and friendly and the location was great. We had the kaiseki dinner which was delicious, as was the breakfast! Too much food was consumed, but our attendees were so lovely and...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Public bath opening hours are 06:00-09:00 and 16:00-01:00.

Dinner must be requested 2 days in advance, and breakfast 1 day in advance. Same-day cancellations of meal reservations incur a cancellation fee.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 until 08:30.

Dinner is served from 17:30 until 19:30.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

License number: 47