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Located within easy reach to some of Kyoto's most famous sites, Ginkakuji and Heian Jingu, it is one of the best locations for sightseeing in Kyoto??s Higashiyama area. This tranquil ryokan is the perfect place to take a load off and revitalize those travel tired muscles in one of our large indoor baths.
West building has 6 floors, East building has 7 floors. Total guest rooms are 161 rooms. Check-in 2:00 p.m. Check-out 11:00 a.m. Dining facilities are Restaurant (Both Japanese and Western cuisine), Cafe & Restaurant, Lounge and Karaoke. Other facilities are Large, medium and small size banquet rooms, Large bath, Parking lot and Hotel Shop.
Room types are Single, Twin, Triple, Japanese tatami type, Combination Japanese tatami / Western type and Suite.
About 25 min. by car from Kintetsu Kyoto Station
About 10 min. by car from Hankyu Railway Shijokawaramachi Station
About 10 min. by car from Marutamachi Subway Station
Philosopher's Walk(10 minutes from the hotel on foot): This two-kilometer path from Nyakuoji Shrine to Ginkakuji Temple is named for philosopher Kitaro Nishida, who rolled various thoughts around in his mind as he strolled around Kyoto. June evenings bring the ethereal light of fireflies, and they will please your eyes as they dart around.
Honen-in(15 minutes from the hotel on foot): It is said that Kano Honen Shonin received his training at this temple, which quietly marks the time with its hair moss garden and stone tower. Visitors can see the graves of many famous people including Kyoto's beloved Jun??ichiro Tanizaki. (The Main Hall is not open to the public)
Eikando(10 minutes from the hotel on foot), Nanzenji Temple(15 minutes from the hotel on foot), Heian Shrine(15 minutes from the hotel on foot), Konkai Komyo-ji Temple(5 minutes from the hotel on foot) Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.
