Ryokan Adumaya (written ADUMAYA on its site) is a Japanese inn of more than 80 years directly opposite Nishi Honganji, a World Heritage temple, and its national-treasure pavilion Hiunkaku. It describes itself as a long-established but casual inn, and it is within walking distance of Kyoto Station. Before you book, three things matter: you lay out your own futon; some rooms have no bath or toilet and use shared ones; and the entrance is locked from 24:00 to 5:00.
Where is Ryokan Adumaya in Kyoto, and how do I get there?
The address is 121 Maruya-cho, Horikawa-dori Shichijo-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, in front of Nishi Honganji. The inn says to look for the red-brick building. The area has no tall buildings, so the sky feels wide, and the upper floors look over the temple.
Which stations can I walk from?
The official access page lists JR Kyoto Station (including the shinkansen), JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi, and Kyoto and Gojo stations on the Karasuma subway line as stations you can walk from. Walking times are not given.
Is there a bus from Kansai Airport?
Yes: the airport bus from Kansai Airport stops at Horikawa Gojo. By city bus, get off at Shichijo Horikawa or Nishihonganji-mae and walk. The front desk sells city bus one-day passes and sends parcels by Yamato delivery.
Can I drive?
The inn has no parking. Its FAQ gives nearby paid parking at about 1,800 to 2,500 yen as a guide. Large tour buses can stop in front of the inn. No shuttle service is mentioned.
Ryokan Adumaya rooms at a glance
There are 24 tatami rooms, and every one tells you that guests lay out their own futon. All rooms are non-smoking; each floor has a smoking area (see our smoking rooms guide).
| Room type | Size | Guests | Bath and toilet |
|---|---|---|---|
| View room over Hiunkaku | 12 mats | 1–3 | Shower booth, toilet, sink |
| Spacious room α | 14 mats | 2–6 | Unit bath |
| Spacious room β | 14 mats | 2–7 | Large baths; shared toilet |
| Just-right room 10 | 10 mats | 1–4 | Unit bath |
| Just-right room 8 | 8 mats | 1–3 | Unit bath |
| Quiet room | 6–8 mats | 1–3 | No bath; shared toilet |
| Daimyo room | 36 mats | 5–20 | No bath; shared toilet |
| PC room | 5 mats | 1 | No bath; shared toilet |
Room names translated from the official rooms page, read October 16, 2026. The number of rooms of each type is not given.
The PC room comes with a computer, printer, copier and scanner. The Daimyo room, with space for up to 20, has its own outdoor drying area. Amenities depend on the plan; you pick a yukata in your size at the front desk, and children’s yukata and samue come in S, M and L.
The large baths at Ryokan Adumaya
These are shared large baths, not hot springs. There is one for men and one for women on the 1st floor, each for about 15 people with 10 washing spots, 9 of them with showers. The inn itself calls them “not very large.” There is no private bath on the official pages.
When are the baths open?
16:00 to 24:00 and 6:00 to 9:00. Guests arriving early in the morning can use them with an advance reservation.
Do I need to bring a towel?
Bring the towels from your room. Some plans come without towels; the FAQ lists a bath towel at 220 yen and a face towel at 110 yen. Babies can join a parent in the large bath with a folding baby bath the inn lends out.
Can I use the baths with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and bathing guide explains what to ask.
Meals and drinks at Ryokan Adumaya
Are dinner and breakfast included?
Meals are by reservation only and served in the halls on B1 or the 5th floor; the inn says the details are on each plan. The site shows a home-style Kyoto breakfast, and notes that bread is popular in Kyoto too. The accommodation terms set breakfast at 7:00 to 9:00 and dinner at 17:30 to 21:30. The dinner menu is not described.
Can the inn handle allergies?
The official pages do not mention allergies or special diets. Ask the inn directly before you book a meal plan.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. The FAQ says food delivery is fine, but any open flame or cooking in the room is strictly refused. A free drink corner for guests runs from 16:00 to 10:00 the next morning, with coffee, tea, a microwave, hot water and ice. There is also a café, Michikusa, on the 1st floor, and a rooftop terrace facing Nishi Honganji; ask the front desk for their hours.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Ryokan Adumaya
How much does a stay cost?
The official site does not list room prices. Book by phone (10:00 to 16:00) or through a travel booking site, or ask about prices with the contact form. On top of the room price, Kyoto charges an accommodation tax, revised on March 1, 2026. It is per person per night and is set by the room-only rate, without meals or consumption tax:
| Room-only rate per person per night | 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 and over | 10,000 yen |
From Kyoto City’s accommodation tax page, read October 16, 2026.
What do children cost?
Child rates are not on the official pages. The inn runs a year-round children’s fair: sweets for every child up to 6th grade of elementary school, a children’s amenity set, and samue to borrow.
What is the cancellation policy?
For groups of up to 14, the accommodation terms list fees as a share of the basic rate: 30 percent from 7 days before, 40 percent from 6 days, 50 percent from 4 days, 60 percent from 3 days, 70 percent from 2 days, and 100 percent from the day before, on the day or for a no-show. Groups of 15 or more have a separate table. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
You pay at check-in. Cards: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners, UnionPay and J-Debit. E-money: Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD and QUICPay, plus transit IC cards. Cash is accepted too.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Ryokan Adumaya
- Lay out your own futon. Every room page says the bedding is set up by guests.
- Check the room’s bathroom. Several rooms use shared toilets and sinks on each floor and the large baths.
- Mind the lock. The entrance is locked from 24:00 to 5:00; tell the inn in advance if you will be out late or leave early. Check-in ends at 22:00.
- Bring a towel or pay for one if your plan has none.
- Reserve meals ahead. There is no walk-in dinner.
- The official site is in Japanese, and bookings are by phone from 10:00 to 16:00 Japan time (+81-75-371-2364) or through travel booking sites. The inn can also be reached by email at info@adumaya-kyoto.com. It keeps luggage before and after your stay and has coin lockers.
The inn is not fully barrier-free, but wheelchairs can enter the rooms, portable ramps cover the steps inside, and written communication is available.
Frequently asked questions
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Do the rooms at Ryokan Adumaya have a private bathroom?
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What is the cancellation policy at Ryokan Adumaya?
Does Ryokan Adumaya have parking?
Bottom line (2026): Ryokan Adumaya is a casual, long-running tatami inn facing Nishi Honganji and walkable from Kyoto Station, with rooms for one to twenty. Expect to lay out your own futon, check whether your room has its own bathroom, be back before 24:00, and book by phone or a travel site, since prices are not on the official site.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Ryokan Adumaya’s official pages: home, facilities, rooms, current events, access, FAQ, contact and the accommodation terms (PDF), all in Japanese, and from Kyoto City’s accommodation tax page. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check with the inn before you book.
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