Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830
2-star · Kyoto, Japan
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $292 a nightabout 842% more than other 2-star hotels in Kyoto.
- Where
- 0.4 km from the centreMetro: Karasuma Oike (0.7 km)
Keep in mind: Shared baths only.
What guests say
Guests loveNishiki-adjacent quiet · Beyond-duty staff · Authentic breakfast
Keep in mindShared baths only
Best forryokan experience · market access · culture trips
Established in 1830, Watazen Ryokan sits three minutes from Nishiki market, close to Kyoto's heart but far enough to dodge tourist crowds. Staff go genuinely beyond, booking shinkansen tickets while guests wait, running a welcome ceremony, and making and stowing futons daily. Rooms are huge by Tokyo standards, in-room tea is an experience, the traditional Kyoto breakfast is called outstanding, luggage storage is convenient, and the public bath is clean and refreshing.
- Rooms
- Huge traditional rooms.
- Service
- Beyond-friendly, tickets booked.
- Location
- Three minutes to Nishiki market.
- Facilities
- Clean refreshing public bath.
- Food
- Outstanding Kyoto breakfast.
- Value
- Worth the ryokan spend.
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Before you book
- Check-in / out
- Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
413 Izutsuyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8113, Japan
- Nishiki Marketabout 4 min on foot
- Gionabout 21 min on foot
- Kyoto Station2.3 km
- Kiyomizu-dera2.3 km
Airport: Itami Airport (49 km) · Train Station: Karasuma Station (0.7 km) · Metro: Karasuma Oike (0.7 km)
0.4 km from the centre of Kyoto
How it compares
At about $292 a night it costs more than most 2-star hotels in Kyoto, which are typically $31. The closest listed alternative is Kanamean Nishitomiya Ryokan, 100 m away (score 7.1).
Similar hotels nearby
Close by, a similar class and price, and well reviewed. Each opens on its own bad reviews.
About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★ 2-star
- Opened
- 1984
- Renovated
- 2015
Amenities
- Public parking
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Taxi booking service
- Smoking area
- Fax/copying service
- Postal service
- Safe at front desk
- Gift shop
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Is there parking at Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830?
Yes: public parking.
How far is Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 from the airport?
The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 49 km away.
How far is Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 from the centre of Kyoto?
About 0.4 km.
Is Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.