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title: "Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830"
url: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-706124
site: Staylist World
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# Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

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2-star hotel in Kyoto, Japan. Page: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-706124

## Rating
- Guest rating: 9.1/10 from 47 guest reviews on the booking site

## Price
- Typical price: about $292 a night (previously observed, not a quote for any date)

## What guests say (Staylist AI overview of recent reviews)
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.
- Guests love: Nishiki-adjacent quiet; Beyond-duty staff; Authentic breakfast
- Keep in mind: Shared baths only
- Best for: ryokan experience, market access, culture trips

## 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
- Address: 413 Izutsuyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8113, Japan
- Distance to city centre: 0.4 km
- Nishiki Market: 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot
- Gion: 1.3 km, about 21 min on foot
- Kyoto Station: 2.3 km, about 36 min on foot
- Kiyomizu-dera: 2.3 km, about 36 min on foot
- Nearest Airport: Itami Airport
- Distance to Airport: 48.84KM
- Nearest Train Station: Karasuma Station
- Distance to Train Station: 0.66KM
- Nearest Subway Station: Karasuma Oike
- Distance to Subway Station: 0.74KM

## How it compares with other hotels in the city
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).

## Details
- Opened: 1984

## Amenities
Public parking, Luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, Taxi booking service, Smoking area, Fax/copying service, Postal service, Safe at front desk, Gift shop, No smoking in public areas, Elevator, Vending machines, Bathing facilities, Laundry service (on-site), Clothes dryer, Accessible rooms available, Braille signs

## FAQ
**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.


## 1–2 star reviews
Every 1–2 star review of this hotel from the last 24 months, with the count out of all reviews: https://staylist.world/reviews?hotel=trip-706124

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