Kinparo

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Asian

  • Public Bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carine
France France
“Great location. Nice and authentical ryokan. Typical breakfast. Honsen available in the building.”
Nikolay
Russia Russia
“I liked everything there: perfect central location (big food market “Kitchen of Kyoto” just in two blocks away), outstanding service super kind and welcoming, unique atmosphere, delicious traditional breakfasts with helping ladies with whom I fell...”
Mark
United Kingdom 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 Greece
“Greta hotel with Japanese style rooms, we recommend”
Frank
United Kingdom 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 France
“The location is really nice. The breakfast experience for foreigners is amazing. The rooms are clean and the staff incredibly nice.”
Nicholas
Singapore 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 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”
Mila
Australia Australia
“Location, close to markets. Onsen in the hotel was fantastic. Friendly staff and trying to help despite of language barriers.”
Yeung
Hong Kong 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...”

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Facilities of Kinparo

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

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.