Ryokan Kohro stands on the corner of Sakaimachi and Rokkaku streets in Nakagyo, central Kyoto. The inn says it was created to pass on “a thousand-year heart” of the old capital, in a building of concrete and roof tiles that carries the spirit of sukiya architecture in a modern form. Before you book, three things matter: breakfast and dinner are served in your room; the all-hinoki large baths keep set hours and cannot be reserved privately; and checkout is at 10:00.
Where is Ryokan Kohro in Kyoto, and how do I get there?
The address is the northeast corner of Sakaimachi-dori and Rokkaku-dori, Nakagyo-ku. The official access page gives these routes:
| From | Route |
|---|---|
| Karasuma Oike Station (subway) | Exit 5, about 5 minutes on foot; the subway from Kyoto Station takes 12 minutes |
| Karasuma Station (Hankyu) | Exit 14, about 6 minutes on foot |
| Sanjo Station (Keihan) | About 15 minutes on foot |
| City bus | Shijo Takakura stop |
| Taxi from Kyoto Station | About 10 minutes; say “Sakaimachi Rokkaku” |
From the official access page, read October 20, 2026.
Is there a shuttle or parking?
The inn says a free shuttle bus may run on some occasions, so do not count on it. For drivers, the Japanese site lists two partner parking lots with size limits; ask the inn about the fee and whether your car fits before you arrive. Central Kyoto is easy on foot, and our Nishiki Market food guide covers one nearby walk.
A day at Ryokan Kohro at a glance
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before 15:00 | Leave your luggage at the front desk |
| From 15:00 | Check-in |
| From 16:00 | Large hinoki baths open (until 24:00) |
| 17:30–19:00 | Dinner starts in your room at the time you choose |
| After 22:00 | No curfew; tell the front desk if you go out |
| 6:30–8:30 | Large baths open again |
| Morning | Breakfast in your room |
| By 10:00 | Checkout; luggage can stay after |
Times from the official Japanese FAQ and information pages, read October 20, 2026.
Rooms at Ryokan Kohro
What kinds of rooms are there?
All guest rooms were renovated in September 2010, according to the English room pages. The range runs from standard Japanese rooms with a unit bath to rooms with their own hinoki bath (Kiritsubo, Engetsu and Yugao), the Kikko room with a special bath, and the Kurama room with a cave-style bath. The Japanese-modern rooms Hekiun, Kocho and Wakamurasaki have a shower stall and no bathtub. The Japanese site also lists a barrier-free Japanese-Western room with two beds.
What is in every room?
The FAQ says every room has its own bath and toilet, with a bidet toilet seat. The information page lists a TV, fridge with drinks, safe, kettle, phone and hair dryer, and every room has an Amazon Echo. The building is non-smoking, with a smoking room in the 1st-floor lobby. Women can choose from seven colored yukata.
The hinoki baths at Ryokan Kohro
When are the baths open?
The large baths are built entirely of hinoki cypress: Yasurai-no-yu for men and Nukumori-no-yu for women. They are open 16:00 to 24:00 and again 6:30 to 8:30. The official pages do not mention an outdoor bath.
Can I book a bath privately?
No. The inn states that the large baths are not reserved for private use. If you want to bathe alone, choose a room with its own bath, such as the hinoki-bath rooms or the cave-style bath in Kurama.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask, and a room with its own bath avoids the question.
Meals at Ryokan Kohro
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Both meals are served in your room; groups get a separate private room. The inn offers more than ten dinner menus, including the kaiseki courses Tsuzumi, Mai and Ogi, beef shabu-shabu, salt shabu-shabu with kinmedai and crab, Tamba pork shabu-shabu, the house Kohro nabe and a sukiyaki of domestic A4 Kuroge Wagyu. Breakfast includes a Kyoto yudofu set with tofu from Namikawa, and a special breakfast is also offered; see our yudofu guide for what to expect. Extra dishes include a mochi shabu-shabu dessert at 1,650 yen and a whole grilled sea bream from 11,000 yen, tax included.
The 1st-floor restaurant, Kyo-ryori Toki no Niwa, needs a booking by the day before.
Can the inn handle allergies or a vegetarian diet?
The English FAQ says there is no vegetarian menu, but the inn may be able to leave out certain ingredients in some cases, so consult it before you arrive. It also says that, as a rule, outside food and drinks are not allowed when meals are served. The Japanese pages do not cover diets.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Ryokan Kohro
How much does a stay cost?
The official pages do not print room prices, and the booking page loads them in a way we could not read. Check your dates on the official English booking page. On top of the room price, Kyoto City charges an accommodation tax per night based on the room-only rate (meals and consumption tax are not counted):
| Room-only rate per night | Kyoto City tax |
|---|---|
| Under 6,000 yen | 200 yen |
| 6,000 to under 20,000 yen | 400 yen |
| 20,000 to under 50,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
| 50,000 to under 100,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| 100,000 yen or more | 10,000 yen |
From Kyoto City’s accommodation tax page, read October 20, 2026.
What do children cost?
The booking page lets you enter children aged 6 to 12, with an adult-style meal, a children’s meal or no meal, plus children aged 3 to 5 and under 3. The inn’s own rates for children are not stated, so check on the booking page. Pets are not allowed, except service and guide dogs.
What is the cancellation policy?
The official pages list 100 percent on the day, 50 percent the day before, and 30 percent from 2 to 5 days before. For stays of two nights or more, the fee applies only to the first night. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The English pages list Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, JCB and UnionPay. The Japanese pages do not list payment methods, so confirm when you book.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Ryokan Kohro
- The English site and an English booking page exist; the contact form is in Japanese, and the phone number from abroad is +81-75-221-7807.
- Pick a dinner start time between 17:30 and 19:00 so you are back from sightseeing in time.
- The large baths close at 24:00 and reopen at 6:30, and none can be reserved privately.
- The Hekiun, Kocho and Wakamurasaki rooms have no bathtub.
- Budget for the Kyoto City accommodation tax on top of the room price.
- The English pages say the inn was the first hotel in Japan to use eduroam, the academic Wi-Fi network.
Frequently asked questions
What time are check-in and checkout at Ryokan Kohro?
Does Ryokan Kohro have a private bath?
Are meals served in the room at Ryokan Kohro?
What is the cancellation policy at Ryokan Kohro?
How much does a night at Ryokan Kohro cost?
Bottom line (2026): Ryokan Kohro is a modern sukiya-style inn a short walk from Karasuma Oike Station, with in-room breakfast and dinner and all-hinoki large baths. Choose a room with its own bath if you want privacy, and check prices on the official English booking page.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Ryokan Kohro’s official pages: home (Japanese), home (English), information, rooms, meals, access, FAQ (Japanese), FAQ (English) and the official English booking page, plus Kyoto City’s accommodation tax page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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