Ryokan Shimizu
600-8317 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shichijo dori Wakamiya agaru Kagiyacho 644, Japan – Excellent location - show map
The owners were incredibly pleasant and helpful even though I can't speak Japanese very well! It felt like a truly authentic ryokan experience with a beautiful tatami floor room. Great size as well. Plus breakfast in the morning was an excellent treat!
United Kingdom
About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a non-smoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Rental bicycles are available at an additional charge. Guests at Shimizu Ryokan can experience traditional Japanese-style sleeping arrangements, with futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms include a TV, a fridge and a tea maker. The en suite bath has toiletries. Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away, while Gojo Subway Station is a 10-minute walk. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2 km away. On-site parking is possible, for a fee. Housed in a traditional “machiya-zukuri” building, the hotel includes a small garden and a hot bath that can be reserved for private use.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Property practices
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Cameron
United Kingdom“The owners were incredibly pleasant and helpful even though I can't speak Japanese very well! It felt like a truly authentic ryokan experience with a beautiful tatami floor room. Great size as well. Plus breakfast in the morning was an excellent...”
Alexandre
Austria“Lovely hosts, good value, plenty space, relaxing bath, good and traditional breakfast. It was such a nice stay, I can only recommend this place!”
Melissa
New Zealand“Loved this Ryokan! The futon was so comfortable to sleep on and the Japanese style room was really cool. I also enjoyed the breakfast and the Japanese style bath. The location is close to Kyoto station, around 10 mins walk with luggage. There’s...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Ryokan ShimizuGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Garden
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Dining area
- Desk
- TV
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the property. If guests are found smoking within property premises, they will be asked to leave immediately. No refunds will be given.
In addition, 1-person rooms can only accommodate 1 persons, 2-person rooms can only accommodate 2 persons, and 3-person rooms must be booked by a group of 3 guests.
Children including infants cannot be accommodated at this property. Guests with children will not be permitted to check-in, and will be charged cancellation fees.
The property will not be able to provide a room for guests checking in with children on the arrival day.
The hotel has a curfew at 00:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
When settling the bill, the hotel will accept cash only (in Japanese yen). The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.
All rates are fixed and cannot be discounted.
For security reasons, only guests staying at this hotel are allowed in the guest rooms. Please note friends and family members visiting the guests are not permitted in the guest rooms.
Check-in before 16:00 is not possible. Luggage storage is offered free of charge from 10:00 on the check-in date. Luggage storage service is not available after check-out for security.
To cancel or modify your booking, you must do so through your account on booking.com or via booking.com customer service.
Please inform Ryokan Shimizu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Legal information
FAQs about Ryokan Shimizu
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Ryokan Shimizu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at Ryokan Shimizu include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
- Double
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Ryokan Shimizu is 0.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Ryokan Shimizu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Ryokan Shimizu is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
