About this property
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 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
United Kingdom
“Authentic experience. Breakfast was incredible Staff don't speak a lot of English, but really go above and beyond to help.” - Dimitrios
Greece
“Greta hotel with Japanese style rooms, we recommend” - Frank
United Kingdom
“The staff were welcoming and happy to store our luggage both before check-in and after check-out. The room was clean and beautiful, our first experience of ryoken set a high standard for the rest.” - Lucie
France
“The location is really nice. The breakfast experience for foreigners is amazing. The rooms are clean and the staff incredibly nice.” - Nicholas
Singapore
“Stay was very accessible to multiple attraction. The staff was so friendly. The open bath is so relaxing, especially after a day of walking. I opt to try the traditional breakfast and had no regrets.” - Neridah
Australia
“We loved the experience of staying in this beautiful tradition Japanese Ryokan. The staff were very welcoming. Loved the futon beds the traditional room and having the onsen. Fantastic location” - Yeung
Hong Kong
“I cannot praise the hotel service enough! Our family absolutely loved our stay here. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel truly at home. We'll definitely miss this place and will be enthusiastically recommending it...” - Karen
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
“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...” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything from the traditional sleeping area to the most delicious breakfast every morning.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
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.