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Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

604-8113 Nakagyo-Ku Yanaginobaba-Dori Rokkaku-Kudaru 413 , Kyoto, 604-8113, Japan

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Welcome to Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830, your cozy haven in the heart of historic Kyoto! Nestled just 1.1mi from the vibrant city center, this charming 2-star inn is perfect for travelers looking to experience the magic of Japan. With rates starting at an affordable $203, you can enjoy traditional hospitality while indulging in modern comforts.

Step inside, and you’ll find delightful amenities waiting for you. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast to kick-start your day, and unwind in comfortable, non-smoking rooms complete with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi to share your adventures with friends back home. Each room boasts unique features such as free toiletries, a relaxing bathtub for those lingering moments of pampering, and even a bidet for added convenience. Don't forget to take the elevator to upper floors for fantastic views and easy accessibility!

Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 has received glowing reviews from delighted guests, creating a spirited atmosphere filled with enchanting experiences. Whether you’re exploring the nearby temples, savoring local cuisine, or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings, you’ll find Watazen to be the perfect base for your Kyoto getaway. Come experience the charm for yourself at Nakagyo-Ku Yanaginobaba-Dori Rokkaku-Kudaru 413, and get ready for a memorable adventure in one of Japan's most captivating cities!

At Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830, every moment is crafted to transport you into the heart of Japanese culture, and nothing encapsulates this more than a stay in one of our authentic Japanese Style rooms. With a cozy layout of 216 square feet, these rooms are designed to create a serene atmosphere, where you can unwind on traditional tatami mat flooring and settle into the luxurious embrace of futon bedding. Whether you're sharing memories with friends or family, the Japanese Style rooms accommodating up to four adults are perfect for laughter-filled evenings and peaceful nights under the soft glow of paper lanterns.

Dining at Watazen is more than just a meal; it's an experience that invites you to savor the delicate flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine! While indulging in our complimentary breakfast, gaze out at the tranquil courtyard, which will awaken your senses and prepare you for a day of adventure in Kyoto. Imagine starting your morning with a steaming bowl of miso soup, exquisite rice, and perhaps a few fresh sushi rolls, energizing you to dive into the beauty of the historical landmarks nearby. There’s just something about feasting on local fare that makes your travel experience come alive, and we’ve got you covered to ensure your tummy is happy!

As the sun sets on your enchanting day, why not take a moment to soak in the relaxing ambiance of our communal soaking area? This serene space offers a delightful way to unwind, mingling your warm bath with friendly travelers while basking in the spirit of Kyoto. Our welcoming environment encourages connections and stories to be shared, turning your stay into cherished memories. So book your stay today at Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830—where every guest is treated like family, and every experience is a slice of Kyoto's enchanting culture waiting to be enjoyed!

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

24mi

Kobe Airport

39.8mi

Kansai International Airport

49.8mi

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

59.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Japanese Style, Private Bathroom

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Has an private bathroom and toilet. This air-conditioned room includes a fridge, a tea maker and a TV.

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan

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Japanese Style, Single Use, Private Bathroom

4 Futon Mat Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan
Japanese-Style Room with Private Shower and Toilet - single occupancy in Watazen Ryokan

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Japanese Style, Single Use

4 Futon Mat Beds

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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Japanese Style

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Japanese Style, Shower Only

Shower

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Standard Room

Free wifi

Room service

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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Accessible Room

Free wifi

Room service

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

9.2

151 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Sandy

9.1

September 2024

Excellent location, only minutes away from Nishiki Market. The room is small, but sufficient for our family of 4. Hostess met us upon check-in, which was awesome kick-off and set the tone to our first trip to Japan. We also enjoyed the kaiseki dinner and onsen immensely. Having self service coin-op washer/dryer in the ryokan is very convenient especially when we travel light (save room for souvenir!)

I can see the both the appeal and challenges staying in a ryokan with minimal furniture/ storage organization.

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Ashley

10

April 2024

This was the perfect Ryokan for my needs. The breakfasts in the morning were incredible and varied per day. The hotel has a bit of wear and tear which we felt added to the charm and the staff were the BEST. It was close enough to downtown Kyoto to walk to everything we wanted to do, but quiet enough to get a good nights sleep.

We really prefer a cold room to sleep in, since we were traveling in April it was a bit tough to get the room as cold as we wanted, but as stated, I like sub zero temps and it's a personal preference, not a fault of the hotel!

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Grumpy_man

9.1

February 2024

The hotel was cute. It has everything you would expect for ryokan. The room was big comparing to Tokyo and self serve approach to collect yukata and toiletries were good. The staffs were very helpful and able to communicate well. The location is good but not great. It required a kind of walk which was a bit tired with luggage. However, I think I will choose this place again if I visit Kyoto.

The water temperature was not constant. It was hot, too hot, too cold. The walking distance from subway station with luggage can be challenging.

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Eleonora

9.1

January 2025

Very beautiful and well-kept Ryokan, you really feel like you're in a traditional Japanese inn. I recommend the dinner experience, but you have to specify if you want a kaiseki dinner or another type of meal, we didn't specify and we tried a different dinner, however very good! Good traditional breakfast, different from occidental tastes but to try. The staff is wonderful, and the onsen is very good! Arigatou gozaimasu ♥️

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Giorgia

10

August 2023

Our stay at Watazen Ryokan was incredible, I can’t imagine it possibly being any better! Upon check in you are welcome to choose from a selection of amenities you might need for your stay, including a yukata to wear in the room. You are welcomed with a tea ceremony when you get to the room and there is a public bath for all guests to enjoy. The location for us was perfect, the room and futons were so comfortable and spotless. The staff were so helpful and kind. I 10/10 recommend this place to anyone looking for a more traditional type of experience in the heart of Kyoto. I hope to return next time we are visiting Kyoto 🩷

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Aiello

10

August 2024

It has been our first ryokan experience and we enjoyed it very much! The staff was super polite and make us felt confortable since the beginning of our stay. The room was really big, typical and so beautiful!! We enjoyed the dinner in the room, cooked by a very nice lady - it was delicious and the portions were probably for 4 people! :) The breakfast as well, delicious and typical with so many things to eat!! We strongly recommend this experience!!

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Thanh

10

April 2024

We will come back because The location is so great. A convenient quite corner within busy centre area The room size is generous compared to general in Japan Staff is extreme helpful, professional and speak well English The charm of traditional set-up vibe, very authentic Japan but modern service, facility and top cleanliness.

The internet can be improved but that’s not a big issue for travellers like us as we mostly sight seeing and on street.

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Danielle

10

April 2024

A traditional Japanese ryokan experience. The staff very accommodating and friendly and the location was great. We had the kaiseki dinner which was delicious, as was the breakfast! Too much food was consumed, but our attendees were so lovely and friendly, they love the ryokan so much and want you to have a great time. Wearing the traditional costume adds to the experience. We didn’t have an onsen, but soaked in our bath tub instead. So grateful to have had this experience.

Nothing.

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Peter

10

April 2024

It was a beautiful modern ryokan. We all felt very pampered and it was a wonderful introduction to Kyoto. We had a kaiseki dinner that was delicious and the breakfast in the morning which was also very impressive. It was very clean and the bathes were very relaxing. The staff were very helpful and attentive. We have kids ages 11 and 7 and they had a wonderful time too. The area was easy to walk around and nearby shopping and public transportation.

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Andrew

9.1

April 2024

Great location, friendly staff, high quality meals. The kaiseki dinner was excellent, and the two breakfasts we had were both fresh and different. The public baths were very good and I appreciated the laundry machines as well.

We slept on the futons laid out on the tatami floors, and even with three pads underneath us, it was still a little bit uncomfortable for side sleepers. Wifi was also very flakey.

Points of Interest Around Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Attractions

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

0.5mi

Shoren-in Temple

1.1mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

1.2mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

1.2mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

2mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

4.9mi

Sagano

5.2mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

5.4mi

Byodo-in Temple

8.5mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

25mi

Utsubo Park

27mi

National Bunraku Theater

27.6mi

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

27.9mi

Minami

28mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

30.7mi

Amenities of Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830

Does Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 provide free parking options?

Yes, Watazen Ryokan provides parking for guests at a nearby public location for ÂĄ2,400 per day. Please note that parking reservation is not possible.

What are the rates at Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830?

The base price for Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 starts at $203. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 offer?

The Watazen Ryokan offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami flooring and futon beds. Room sizes include singles, twins, and triples, accommodating 1 to 3 guests. None of the rooms allow smoking.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830?

At Watazen Ryokan, guests can spend their time relaxing and unwinding at the onsen (hot spring) available at the property, which is a traditional Japanese therapeutic spa experience. This leisure activity allows visitors to soak in natural hot water, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. Additionally, guests can explore the surrounding area on foot or take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens at the hotel. The tranquil atmosphere and cultural experience make Watazen Ryokan a perfect choice for guests looking to immerse themselves in Japanese hospitality and unwind in a serene setting.

Which payment methods are supported by Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830?

At Watazen Ryokan, you can pay using Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, NICOS, UC, or UnionPay. Cash is also an accepted payment method.

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