Situated just a 1-minute walk from popular Nishiki Market in the heart of Kyoto, Kinparo offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. Its public baths feature natural green tea leaves. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area. Kinparo is located a 5-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute drive away. Mikane Shirine is a 20-minute walk from the property. The rooms are decorated with a small seasonal flower arrangement, and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a seating area beside large windows. Guests can try on Yukata robes and enjoy free green tea in the room. The en suite bathroom features a small bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kinparo Ryokan’s public baths use green tea leaves to add refreshing fragrance. Free-use internet PCs are provided at the lobby. Its Japanese breakfast is prepared using local Kyoto ingredients to delight guests’ appetite.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Public Bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kyoto
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  • Anna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We really liked our stay at Kinparo. The staff was very friendly (even if not all of them speak English very well, they did their best to meet your needs). Every evening the futons were made ready for us. First time for us sleeping in a Ryokan and...
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    This was our first and only stay in a more traditional Japanese hotel and it was wonderful. The rooms are beautifully detailed with tatami matting and sliding panels. Lovely extra touches such as laquered bowls and fresh flowers. The staff were...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is in the middle of Kyoto. It's pleasant 1 mile walk to most key attractions - Gion, the main temple, the palace, the castle, etc. There is a metro station a few hundred yards away. Shops and restaurants are all nearby, as well as...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kinparo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥2,000 per day.
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Kinparo takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    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.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Kinparo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Please note rooms have limited views.

    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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kinparo

    • Check-in at Kinparo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kinparo on this page.

    • Room options at Kinparo include:

      • Family
      • Single
      • Twin

    • The prices at Kinparo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kinparo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Public Bath

    • Kinparo is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.