Towa Ryokan is a ryokan located just a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. A welcome drink of green tea will be prepared upon arrival. It also offers a spacious basement bath for guests to refresh and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Nishi Honganji Temple and Higashi Honganji Temple are just a 5-minute walk away. In addition to the Japanese-style rooms in the main building, you can also stay in a separate two-story Kyomachiya (rental). All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and electric kettle. The rooms in the main building have futon bedding, while the Kyomachiya houses have beds. All rooms have a private bathroom. A traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining room or in your room. Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian meals are available upon request. Please let us know the breakdown of meals at the time of booking. Please contact us at least 3 days before your reservation as it will take time to prepare. Towa Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. I would be honored if I could help you with your sightseeing. It is a popular area in Kyoto City with good reviews. All the staff are looking forward to welcoming you.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Public Bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Kyoto
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    Jacob
    United States of America United States of America
    The first thing that happened was the pregnant lady said she would have carried our bags if she wasn’t pregnant which surprised me in a really good way. This same lady welcomed us every single time we came back and said bye every time we left! A...
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff went above and beyond to make my stay wonderful. It felt like staying with family. The breakfasts were amazing. The large public bath was so relaxing after a long day walking around Kyoto.
  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location, only 10 minutes from the train station. The staff was absolutely amazing and went out of their way to make us very comfortable. The kaiseki dinner was absolutely out of this world every night!

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 257 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We'd serve Kyoto cuisine Kaiseki menu as guests' dinner. Also, we have vegan menu and if you'd like to try it, please choose the lower price between the two half board plans. Of course, you'd change the meal conditions after making reservations and please ask us anytime.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Towa Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥2,000 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Suit press
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Suit press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Towa Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guest parties of including 2 or more people can request a Sukiyaki dinner. To have Sukiyaki dinner at the property, a reservation must be made at least 1 day in advance.

    Please note that there may be noise disturbances due to construction work on the main building from January 16th to March 31st between 9:00 and 17:00. Thank you for your understanding.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Towa Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Towa Ryokan

    • Check-in at Towa Ryokan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Towa Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Towa Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Asian
      • À la carte

    • Room options at Towa Ryokan include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Vacation Home

    • Towa Ryokan is 0.7 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cooking class
      • Public Bath

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Towa Ryokan on this page.