Hifumi Ryokan puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 9 minutes away.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Kaiseki meal
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1200 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Hifumi Ryokan Kyoto
Hifumi Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Hifumi Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hifumi Ryokan 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hifumi Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hifumi Ryokan?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hifumi Ryokan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hifumi Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hifumi Ryokan and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Kyoto Tower (4-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (6-min walk), along with Higashi Honganji Temple (6-min walk) and Nishiki Market (1.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hifumi Ryokan?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hifumi Ryokan like?
Hifumi Ryokan is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 9-minute walk from Gojo Station and 6 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Hifumi Ryokan Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
Room
Restaurant
Family friendly
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight, with many reviewers praising its quality, variety, and deliciousness. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jul 2024
Pros and Cons. Pros: The hotel staff is very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. The food is plentiful and they go out of their way to give a full range of traditional Japanese food. Cons: The hotel is dated and while the rooms are clean, they are somewhat worn and run-down. For example, holes in the screens, worn carpet, older fixtures, stains on walls, etc. The location is excellent (5 min walk from Kyoto station and a block away from a convenience store). The food experience was fun for our family of 5. Our only food suggestion would be to have more of an explanation for what we were eating (but it was a bit of an adventure to try new things). Overall, staying here is not a bad choice. It just seems that for the money, it should have been a little better maintained.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2024
Staying at Hifumi Ryokan was awesome! The staff there was always ready to help out and some even knew some English!
The room itself was comfortable and sleeping on the futons was not much different than sleeping on a regular bed. The breakfast was very traditional and has good and bad points to it if you are not used to it.
However, the location of Hifumi cannot be understated. It is right next to Kyoto Station so it is very easy to go to places like Osaka or Nara for the day and come back.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 May 2024
We spend almost 30 minutes at the front desk for them to locate our reservations. Showed them the confirmation over and over but still have problems finding our reservations. Language is also a problem and when they finally found the reservations and show us to our room, the room was not even ready. No towels and only 1 set of kimonos. Room is very small and old, bathroom extremely small. Really not worth what we’re paying for. Only thing is location very convenient
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2024
Comfortable and convenient
This was a great base for visiting Kyoto, near the station and easy to find. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The breakfasts were delicious and had lots of choice. Not all the front desk staff spoke English, but they were friendly and helpful, and we got sorted everything out, including sending our luggage back to Tokyo successfully.
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2024
Visited with my family of 4 and had a wonderful experience. Very close to the metro and lots of restaurants. The area was very walkable and convenient. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything as this was our first ryokan experience. The facilities were clean and comfortable. I would definitely come back and would recommend to others!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
The employees were very friendly and helpful. The room were very clean. Restaurants are close by. About 5 minutes from Kyoto Station.
Quyen
Quyen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2023
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
It was our first time staying at a Ryokan. The room was clean and very comfortable, especially the beds. The dinner and breakfast was phenomenal. Service was smooth and very good. It was an amazing experience. We left feeling well rested.
Daisy
Daisy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 2023
The staff was very helpful. Nice ryokan amenities.
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3-night trip
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6/10 Good
11 Aug 2023
We enjoyed our stay. Close to train and bus stations. Close to shopping and dining.
Sang
Sang, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2023
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
Excellent first ryokan experience!
Pros:
Walking distance from Kyoto station
Breakfast was excellent
If you pick the half board option, you will also be served a traditional Japan dinner which is an amazing experience
Cons:
Shared public bath might come as a cultural shock to some
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
26 Jul 2023
bhawna
bhawna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2023
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2023
Unforgettable ryokan experience
Convenient location very close to Kyoto station. Staffs are very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast and dinner are unforgettable.
We are happy to stay in ryokan instead chain hotel in Kyoto.
Unique experience!
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2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2023
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
8 Apr 2023
I booked the room with board (meals) and emailed them a month early with my food allergies (sesame and nuts) and also provided them a list of my allergies along with the translation of it in Japanese the day I arrived. I asked multiple staff members if they could accommodate my allergies. They assured me yes. I ate their meal and immediately had an allergic reaction. I called the waitress over and said "does this have sesame?!" and she said "oh yes, that food does, don't eat that"! I spent the next 10 hours throwing up in my room and could not enjoy the facilities. This was unbelievable to spend almost $150 on the meal - and to have their staff lie to me after I checked 1 month early, the day of, and even provided them the list in Japanese, and to immediately eat something with sesame in it. They assured me the food was safe and clearly they could have cared less. I wish I could get my money back. DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2023
We (family of 4) stayed two nights in a room with private bath. We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend for a family vacation or weekend getaway.
Yong
Yong, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2023
Fantastic Ryokan experience, the breakfast was terrific and the staff was great. Highly recomend.
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2023
Proximity to Kyoto railway station is excellent.
Murray
Murray, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2023
Extremely convenient location (5min walk from JR Kyoto Station), and they will help to store baggages for you after checkout! Lovely staff. Dinner was also delicious.
Cong
Cong, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2023
The entire time in this ryokan was amazing. such a convenient location to the Kyoto Station - made it easy to travel around.
English is somewhat minimal with staff, but they understood us and they were so accommodating. Everyone was so friendly and nice! We had such a great time there. We appreciated the kimonos/yukatas we got to wear. The bath house was great, not too hot.
AMAZING! Highly recommend to anyone!