Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei (in Japanese, Kyo-no-yado Kagihei) is a ten-room inn on Fuyacho-dori, just north of Nishiki Market in central Kyoto. It was founded in 1843, and, as the inn tells it, the head of the family has carried the name Kagiya Heizaemon for generations; the current one is the 15th. Before you book, three things matter: no dinner is served, so plan to eat out; children under elementary-school age are not accepted; and the doors are locked at 23:00 until 6:30 the next morning.
Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 Umeya-cho, Fuyacho-dori Nishiki-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Operator | Kagihei Co., Ltd. (Kabushiki Kaisha Kagihei) |
| Rooms | 10 Japanese-style rooms of 8–10 tatami mats, all with bath and toilet |
| Check-in / out | 16:00–22:00 / 10:00 |
| Doors locked | 23:00 (opened at 6:30) |
| Meals | Breakfast only; no dinner |
| Prices | From 11,500 yen per person room only, 13,700 yen with breakfast (tax included) |
| Payment | Online card payment only on the direct plans |
| Parking | None |
From the official site and booking page, read October 16, 2026.
Where is Kagihei, and how do I get there?
The inn faces Fuyacho-dori, a narrow street that runs north from Nishiki Market, which the inn lists as a 2-minute walk. Shinkyogoku and the Teramachi shopping arcade are about 5 minutes away, Honnoji Temple about 8, and the Museum of Kyoto and Rokkakudo about 10. If you stay room only or want lunch after checkout, our Nishiki Market food guide covers what to eat there.
Which station is closest?
The access page routes both trains through the underground passage exit 11 (Fuyacho-dori). From Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station it is a short walk; from Shijo Station on the Karasuma subway line it is about 15 minutes. Exit 11 is open from 6:45 to 22:30, so plan a street-level route if you arrive later.
Can I take a taxi, or drive?
From JR Kyoto Station it is about 15 minutes by car. The inn suggests telling the driver “Fuyacho Nishiki-agaru.” There is no parking; the inn notes that nearby lots cost about 2,500 to 3,500 yen a night. The official pages do not mention a shuttle.
Rooms at Kagihei
What are the rooms like?
All ten rooms are Japanese-style, 8 to 10 tatami mats according to the Japanese site, and each has its own bath, toilet and shower, air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and a refrigerator. Wi-Fi covers the whole building, and there is an elevator from the 1st to the 4th floor. Amenities include toothbrush sets, razors, shampoo, body soap, towels, yukata, tabi socks, a hair dryer, down futons, tea and mineral water, plus shogi and go boards.
What else is in the building?
The lobby has a free drink server, and the site lists a vending machine and laundry without further details. Guests reach the entrance along a stone-paved front alley.
The bath at Kagihei
Is the large bath an onsen?
No. Kagihei is a city inn, not a hot-spring ryokan. Its large bath looks out through a window onto a tsubo-niwa, a small courtyard garden, and is open 16:30 to 23:00. The official pages do not call it a hot spring, and since every room has its own bath, using it is up to you.
Can I use the bath with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos, nor whether the bath is split by gender or can be reserved. Call the inn before booking if this matters; our tattoo and bathing guide lists what to ask.
Breakfast at Kagihei, and no dinner
What is breakfast like?
Breakfast is served in private rooms of the inn’s dining area, Kyonishiki. The inn describes simmered Kyoto vegetables, tofu dishes including yudofu, overnight-dried fish from the Sea of Japan, and a warm chawanmushi egg custard; guests staying several nights get different dishes. Service ends at 9:00; confirm your start time at check-in. For more on the dish, see our yudofu guide.
Where do I eat dinner?
Outside. The inn does not serve dinner, and it recommends its plans to guests who want to eat out in the evening, with central Kyoto’s restaurants and arcades a few minutes’ walk away.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The booking page asks guests with food allergies to tell the inn in advance. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are not mentioned on the official pages.
Prices and rules at Kagihei
How much does a stay cost?
The official booking page lists three direct plans: breakfast from 13,700 yen per person, room only from 11,500 yen per person, and a discounted multi-night breakfast plan priced by date, all tax included, as of October 16, 2026. Each plan takes up to 7 nights, and same-day bookings close at 12:00 on the day of arrival.
What is the Kyoto accommodation tax?
Kyoto City charges an accommodation tax per guest per night, with rates revised on March 1, 2026. The City of Kyoto bases it on the room charge alone, without meals or consumption tax. The inn’s booking page does not say whether it is included in the price, so ask when you book.
| Room charge 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 the City of Kyoto, read October 16, 2026.
What do children cost?
Children under elementary-school age are not accepted, and the inn does not take groups. Elementary-school children pay 70 percent of the adult rate.
What is the cancellation policy?
The inn’s site lists 100 percent of the room charge for a same-day cancellation or a no-show on bookings made through its website, and notes that a plan’s own cancellation rules take priority. Read the rule on your plan before you pay; our hotel cancellation guide explains the terms.
How do I pay?
All three direct plans are online card payment only, with no separate deposit. The room page lists Visa and Mastercard.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kagihei
- Be back by 23:00 after dinner out: the doors are locked for security until 6:30.
- Check-in ends at 22:00; call the inn if you will be later.
- The station passage exit 11 closes at 22:30, so late arrivals walk at street level.
- For questions before booking, phone 075-221-2431 (9:00–22:00). The inn says email is for guests who already have a reservation.
- There is no parking, so come by train or taxi.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei serve dinner?
Can children stay at Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei?
Is the bath at Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei an onsen?
What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei?
How do I contact Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei before booking?
Bottom line (2026): Kyoto Ryokan Kagihei is a ten-room inn founded in 1843, a 2-minute walk from Nishiki Market, with tatami rooms that each have a bath and toilet, a garden-view large bath and breakfast in private rooms. There is no dinner, no parking and no stay for children under elementary-school age, and the doors lock at 23:00. Book on the official booking page and phone the inn with questions.
Sources
Every fact about the inn is from Kagihei’s official pages: home (Japanese), about the inn, rooms, breakfast, bath and access, and the official booking page (Japanese) and official booking page (English). The accommodation tax is from the City of Kyoto. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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