Ryoan Kazuki is a Japanese-style inn on Rokkaku Street in Nakagyo, central Kyoto, a short walk from the Shijo and Karasuma Oike subway stations. It says it is the only ryokan in Kyoto with a full Noh stage. Before you book, three things matter: the booking page is in Japanese only; the large baths are a Komyoseki artificial hot spring, not a natural onsen; and the official pages do not give a check-in time, so ask when you book.
Ryoan Kazuki at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | Rokkaku-dori Higashinotoin Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8133 |
| Phone | +81 75-212-7100 |
| Rooms | Japanese rooms (two types on the booking page: Japanese room and Japanese room L) |
| Check-in / out | Not stated / 10:00 |
| Latest arrival | 20:00 without calling, or the booking may be treated as canceled |
| Baths | Two large bath areas, Komyoseki artificial hot spring, men’s and women’s sides switch by day |
| Prices | From 11,200 yen per person (room only), tax and service included |
| Extra charge | Kyoto accommodation tax per person per night |
| Parking | Free, 5 cars, reservation needed |
Where is Ryoan Kazuki in Kyoto, and how do I get there?
The inn sits on Rokkaku Street, east of Higashinotoin, in the grid of central Kyoto. According to the access page:
- Subway Shijo Station or Karasuma Oike Station (Exit 5): about 5 minutes on foot
- Hankyu Karasuma Station: about 5 minutes on foot
- Keihan Sanjo Station: about 15 minutes on foot, or 8 minutes by car
- JR Kyoto Station: about 8 minutes by car or taxi
Is there parking or a shuttle?
Parking is free from check-in to checkout for up to 5 cars, and you must reserve a space ahead. Vehicles 6 meters long or 2.3 meters tall or more cannot be accepted. The official pages do not mention a shuttle. The inn is within walking distance of the food stalls covered in our Nishiki Market food guide.
The baths at Ryoan Kazuki
The inn’s bath page lists two bath areas, each with two sides. The men’s and women’s sides switch by day.
| Bath area | Sides and features | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sato-no-yu Kakei | Koetsu: main bath, jacuzzi, mist sauna, aroma bath. Arashiyama: main bath, jacuzzi, waterfall shower | 15:00–24:00, 5:00–9:00 |
| Gekka Teien-yu | Nonomiya: main bath, bubble bath, standing jet bath. Fuji: main bath, silky microbubble bath | 15:00–1:00, 5:00–9:00 |
Is it a natural hot spring?
No. The inn calls the water a Komyoseki artificial hot spring, a mineral bath made with ore. If a natural onsen is the reason for your trip, keep this in mind.
Can a bath area be closed?
The booking page notes that Kakei may be unavailable at times, for example when it is reserved, while Gekka Teien-yu is always available. A massage room is shown on the booking page as free.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos, and they do not describe a private or open-air bath. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Rooms and the Noh stage at Ryoan Kazuki
What are the rooms like?
The rooms are Japanese style, with seasonal flowers in the alcove. Each has a bath, a toilet with a bidet seat, a fridge, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Amenities include a yukata (a padded hanten jacket in winter), bath and face towels, toothbrush, cup, shower cap, razor, hair dryer and hairbrush. The official pages do not give the number of rooms, their size or how many guests each sleeps.
What else is in the building?
Besides the Noh stage, the inn lists four banquet rooms of different sizes, and an approach from a gate on Rokkaku Street lined with stones, fences and a thatched roof chosen by Kyoto gardeners, carpenters and masons.
Meals at Ryoan Kazuki
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Dinner is a seasonal Kyoto kaiseki in the dining area. Breakfast is a Japanese breakfast or a half buffet; on breakfast-only plans, the booking page says you eat a Japanese breakfast in the restaurant or your room, depending on the date. The terms set dinner from 18:00 to 20:00 and breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30, and say these times can change.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. Tell the inn about allergies or a diet when you book, and confirm the reply.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Ryoan Kazuki
How much does a stay cost?
Per person per night, the official booking page lists:
| Plan | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Dinner and breakfast | 16,000–34,000 yen |
| Breakfast only | 12,800–27,200 yen |
| Room only | 11,200–27,200 yen |
Prices include consumption tax and service charge. Kyoto’s accommodation tax is extra; the booking page lists, per person per night from March 1, 2026, 200 yen under 6,000 yen, 400 yen under 20,000 yen and 1,000 yen from 20,000 to under 50,000 yen. Booking on the official page with dinner adds one free drink at dinner and a Kiyomizu-ware gift per group.
What do children cost?
The booking page uses four child categories: elementary school age, age 3 to before school, and two for age 2 and under (with bedding or without, no meals). The official pages do not list children’s prices, so check the plan when you book.
What is the cancellation policy?
For groups of up to 14, the terms list 20 percent from 3 days before through the day before, 50 percent on the day and 100 percent for a no-show, as a share of the basic room charge. A same-day cancellation must reach the inn by 10:00; after that it counts as a no-show. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The terms say you pay at the front desk when you leave, in cash or with traveler’s checks or coupons the inn accepts. The official pages do not say whether credit cards are accepted for stays, so ask in advance and carry yen just in case.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Ryoan Kazuki
- The site has English pages, but the booking page and the terms are in Japanese. A browser translation tool helps.
- No check-in time is published. Ask, and call the inn if you will arrive after 20:00.
- The baths are an artificial mineral bath, not a natural onsen.
- Keep cash for payment and the accommodation tax until the inn confirms cards.
- Phone lines run 8:00 to 22:00, according to the contact page.
Planning how long to stay in the city? See how many days in Kyoto.
Frequently asked questions
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Is the bath at Ryoan Kazuki a natural onsen?
Can I use the baths at Ryoan Kazuki with a tattoo?
What is the cancellation policy at Ryoan Kazuki?
How do I get to Ryoan Kazuki?
Bottom line (2026): Ryoan Kazuki is a Japanese-style inn in central Kyoto with a Noh stage and two large artificial mineral baths, about 5 minutes on foot from the subway. Rooms run from 11,200 yen per person plus the city tax. Book on the official Japanese booking page, and ask about the check-in time, cards and tattoos before you go.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Ryoan Kazuki’s official pages: home (Japanese), English home, rooms, meals, facilities, baths, access, terms of accommodation and the official booking page. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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