RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Property class: 4

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Located close to Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and French cuisine. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is £47
additional charges may apply
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Regular Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Regular Floor Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,22㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium floor Standard Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,27㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium floor Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,30㎡)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Family Room Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium floor Standard Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executivefloor,22㎡)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium floor Deluxe Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,30㎡)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,40㎡)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, Non Smoking (Japanese-style Twin Room,49㎡)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (9th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kyoto Style floor Suite Twin Non Smoking (53sqm/8th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, Non Smoking (10th Floor, 79㎡)

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (10F,20sqm)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Near a metro station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is in Shimogyo Ward, a walkable area in Kyoto with good shopping. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kyoto Aquarium. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237

What's nearby

  • A modern indoor space with a curved ceiling structure, multiple levels, and a central open area.
    Kyoto Station Building
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A nighttime view of a park with illuminated trees and a pond reflecting lights.
    Umekoji Park
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A vintage tram parked on a paved area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
    Kyoto Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station
    6 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
    15 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • 美々卯 JR京都伊勢丹店
    5 min walk
  • せいろ料理葵茶屋
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Tony Roma's
    6 min walk
  • Mollette 京都伊勢丹店
    6 min walk

About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

  • Upscale hotel near Kyoto Tower
  • Located close to Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
    • A vending machine, a porter/bellboy and concierge services
    • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the family-friendly amenities, breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 489 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: JEA Eco Mark Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 4,301 per person
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • All Day Dining KAZA
  • Gourmand Tachibana
  • Royal Ryuho
  • Tankuma Kitamise
  • Top of Kyoto

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 14 2026 to December 17 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 4301 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: JPY 3300 per person and includes use of: swimming pool

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto on 31 Aug 2026 start from £47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 15 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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