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About the Hotel

709, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8216

Accommodations

Ryokan Ginkaku offers traditional Japanese guest rooms with tatami flooring and futon bedding. Each room features shoji screens that open up to serene gardens, enhancing the cultural experience. Deluxe rooms include private baths for personal relaxation.

Dining

The ryokan serves kaiseki-style meals prepared using seasonal and local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner served in-room or in the private dining space. This dining option provides an authentic taste of Kyoto's culinary heritage.

Location

Located near the Philosopher's Path, the hotel provides easy access to iconic sites such as Ginkaku-ji Temple. The surrounding area offers picturesque views and tranquil walking paths. Guests can explore the nearby historic district filled with traditional shops and tea houses.

Wellness

The ryokan offers traditional Japanese baths featuring natural hot springs. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in the on-site onsen, enhancing their cultural immersion. Wellness activities may include meditation sessions for stress relief and relaxation.

Cultural Experiences

Ryokan Ginkaku provides opportunities for guests to participate in traditional tea ceremonies. Handicraft workshops enable visitors to create local arts while learning about Kyoto's cultural rituals. The ryokan frequently organizes local tours, including visits to surrounding historical landmarks.

Highlights

Accommodations: Traditional Japanese guest rooms with tatami flooring

Dining: Kaiseki-style meals prepared with seasonal ingredients

Location: Near Ginkaku-ji Temple and Philosopher's Path

Wellness: Traditional Japanese baths with natural hot springs

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2 persons
15 m² 
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Heating
Japanese-Style Room
2 persons
4 Single beds
Shower
Heating

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Getting around town

Transport options available

City Centre
Kyoto 2.7 km
Airports
Itami (ITM) 46.6 km
Kobe (UKB) 77.0 km
Underground
Kyoto400 m

Amenities & services

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General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

709, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8216
Map view
709, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8216
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