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About this property
Offering simple Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi, in-room meals and shared bathrooms, Inn Kawashima is 350 metres from Shijo Subway Station. A family bath and luggage storage are available. Rooms at Kawashima Inn are air-conditioned and come with an LCD TV and a low table with floor cushions. Toilets are shared. Bedding is Japanese-style, with a futon on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. The ryokan is about a 7-minute walk from Takashimaya Department Store. Yasaka Shrine and Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple are less than a 10-minute taxi ride away. The property does not serve western breakfast. Japanese breakfast is available for extra charge. Dinners feature Japanese cuisine. All meals are served in the comfort of guests’ rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rui
Australia
“The location is perfect and owner and service were kind.” - Hugo
France
“Wonderfull authentic Kyoto house ! Fusuma walls with Washi paper, tatamis and Futon beds. Lovely hosts.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Authentic Japanese-style inn. Room comfortable with air conditioning and fridge. Decent Japanese-style breakfast available for a reasonable price. Marvellous location, very central, with many tourist sites and a wide variety of restaurants in...” - Liam
Ireland
“Quite possibly the best sleep I have had in Japan. Great location and right next door to a bakery” - Georgia
Australia
“This was a cute traditional style Ryokan in the heart of Kyoto. The room was spacious and the shared bathroom facilities were very clean. It wasn’t too busy either - The shower and bathroom were never occupied when I wanted to use them over our...” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Location was ideal , nice to stay in a traditional Inn. The dinner and breakfast service to the room was outstanding and a must try.” - Monsicha
Thailand
“The location was great. The facility itself was very traditional style Japanese ryokan. I love everything about the atmosphere and the interior. The room, bathroom and restroom was clean. The host was very fluent in English. Since my room is right...” - Hannah
United Kingdom
“Perfect little spot in great location close to the areas to explore but still chill in the place. Japanese style, futon on the floor and shared bathroom facilities” - Yee
New Zealand
“Good location, cleanliness is good, owner can speak English, can store luggage, the room will be tidied while you are out and the amenities are fantastic” - Camella
Australia
“This tucked away piece of serenity is a great way to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan in the heart of Kyoto. Staff were so friendly and polite and the room was a modest size. It was very peaceful and private and I wish I could have stayed...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 5 years 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
From Shijo Subway Station, Exit 3 is nearest to the hotel.
Guests can opt for a Japanese breakfast at additional charge.
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 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.