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Wakamiya

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Dates

April 2026

May 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping

Explore the area

701 Ebisu-tyo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8310

Place, Kyoto Tower
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Kyoto Station Building
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Kawaramachi Street
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
‪54 min drive‬

Room options

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

26 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons

Traditional Room

City view
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Futon

About the area

Kyoto

Wakamiya puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within just a 10-minute stroll of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a front desk safe and a television in a common area. .With a stay at this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward ryokan, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Nishiki Market and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

Higashi Honganji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kyoto Tower - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kyoto Station Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Umekoji Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
Gojo Station - 11 min walk
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪たん味屋 - ‬2 min walk
‪Unir京都店 - ‬2 min walk
‪石焼石庵京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
‪瓢斗京都駅前本店 - ‬2 min walk
‪小籠包包伸一 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wakamiya

Wakamiya offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wakamiya also features a front desk safe, a television in common area, and a lift.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

1 building

15 guestrooms or units

7 levels

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (limited hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Television in lobby

Lift

No smoking on site

Wakamiya offers 15 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, hairdryers and children's dressing gowns. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.

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Restaurant
Air-conditioning
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6 May - 7 May

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (JPY 2,200 per day)

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

TV in common areas

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Spa

Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs on site

1 building
7 floors
Ballroom
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Children's robes
Children's slippers
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Nearby parking fee: JPY 2200 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Wakamiya

Wakamiya Inn

Wakamiya Inn Kyoto

Wakamiya Kyoto

Wakamiya Ryokan

Wakamiya Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wakamiya?

No, Wakamiya does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wakamiya?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wakamiya?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wakamiya Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

dylan J Thomas

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very traditional from your normal hotel. Close to teain station and many restaraunts near. Staff was by far the most helpful with anything you needed. Small breakfast area on Floor 2 each day

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with group

7 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

While there are many Ryokan in/around Kyoto, Wakamiya is centrally located near Kyoto station and is situated in an easy to access area for both trains (Kyoto station) as well as buses passing by to many of the famous temples/shrines/attractions.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient and authentic

Convenient to train station. Ryokan was like stepping into Japan of 30+ years ago. Quaint, simple, authentic, clean and reasonably priced. Plus delicious and exquisite Japanese breakfast!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

18 Jul 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expedia said the children would stay for free. We checked in and were charged $90 PER child. More than we paid on Expedia. Room smelled like cigarette smoke.

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Newcastle

10 Mar 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wondeful traditional experience

We loved our stay at the Wakamiya Ryokan! It was only a very short walk from the train station (perhaps 5 minutes) and within walking distance to many of the temples and other tourist destinations (about 15 - 20 minutes walk from the Nishiki shopping area). We hired bikes from the shop down the street and were able to explore the area very easily. The staff are very helpful and the room comfortable (small but cosy). We had a great view of the Kyoto Tower from our room. There is some traffic noise but nothing that kept us awake. There are heaps of amazing little restaurants along the street for plenty of traditional dinner options.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to the station

very close to the station and makes a great base to explore Kyoto and nearby cities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

H H, Davao City, Philippines

5 Apr 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very warm reception in Kyoto

The male manager and the room attendants are very warm, attentive and helpful. They helped us get directions right, gave us tea upon arriving and attended to our needs. Very good genuine ryokan experience all in all.

10/10 Excellent

J, New Zealand

4 Jan 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location close to Kyoto Station, Japan-Style

Loved this hotel. Althou it's not top notch quality but for the price we paid, we experienced Japanese style room, a spa, great service. There's snacks when we return and hot water in the room, tatami bed made up. Loved it. Plenty of places to eat around the place and close to Kyoto station about 5 mins walk which is very convenient consider we travel around a lot to see temples and also trip to Nara.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

9 May 2010

Disliked: Staff & service