Title: Kyoto Ryoan Zen - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kyoto Ryoan Zen Vacation home with kitchenette, 9-minute walk to Heian Shrine ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16211300/16211241/200d1f25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16211300/16211241/25978181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16211300/16211241/2ea56e99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16211300/16211241/add8ad4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Japanese Style Townhouse (Beds + Futons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16211300/16211241/ea6dee73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine are located near Kyoto Ryoan Zen, which provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 61066 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Hot tub - Dryer - 24/7 front desk - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kyoto Ryoan Zen Vacation home with kitchenette, 9-minute walk to Heian Shrine Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free vacation home has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. The vacation home features a washer/dryer and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a separate tub and shower. Limited housekeeping is available. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer washers/dryers and safes. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a hot tub. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Housekeeping (daily) - Luggage storage - Safe ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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. ### You need to know 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation. ### 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 Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Kyoto Ryoan ZEN House Ryoan ZEN House Ryoan ZEN Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Kyoto Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Private vacation home Kyoto Ryoan ZEN Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.00993%2C135.78389&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bu8u7jaemxE9LucgOklcqSX9Pcs=) 356 Yunokicho Higashiyama Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0032 #### What's nearby - Heian Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.0 km #### Getting around - Higashiyama Station - 5 min walk - Sanjo Station - 14 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪あるぺんrose - ‬3 min walk - ‪シュイロ - ‬2 min walk - ‪Three Horses - ‬4 min walk - ‪お食事処明日香 - ‬2 min walk - ‪おふく - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kyoto Ryoan Zen pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryoan Zen? > As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryoan Zen on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $334.49, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Ryoan-ZEN.h16211241.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Kyoto Ryoan Zen? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryoan Zen? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kyoto Ryoan Zen? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Kyoto Ryoan Zen located? > Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Heian Shrine. Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is only a 5-minute walk and Keage Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kyoto Ryoan Zen Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### MISS Jun 5, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### MOLD AND DUST! Run down, moldy and extremely dusty Machiya! Do not stay here for your own health, we went straight to bed without checking the place as we checked in at 6pm and we were tired but we kept waking up choking and coughing, we looked arond and saw the black mold in the black room and the dust on all the beams. Hotels . Com should not be advertising this hotel and the pictures are YEARS out of date. If you stay here you will get ill, be aware. ##### MISS Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I really liked the machiya (townhouse). It was fun with our party all together in one house. Loved the Japanese bath overlooking the garden. Once I realized that email would be the easiest way to communicate, communication was easy. ##### JoAnn Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald May 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a perfect Japanese experience! ##### Gerald Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### まい Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 初めて一棟に泊まりました☺︎ また機会があったら利用したいと思います‼︎ ありがとうございました。 ##### まい Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### SATOSHI Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 神宮道と無鄰菴のあいでくらい、京都に住むように泊まる 神宮道から少し無鄰菴に向かって住宅街に入っていったところにある、1棟貸しの町家旅館。この贅沢スペースを、オフシーズンなら30,000円前後で独占できるのは、リーズナブル。スペースの広い町家だから、寒さが厳しい時はスペースによっては少し寒いかも。リビングルームや寝室は空調完備で問題なし ##### SATOSHI Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 入室した瞬間の感動がありました。子供たちも、大喜びでした。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 7, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 히가시야먀역에서 조금 떨어진 주택가에 있는 숙소입니다. 근처가 워낙 조용해서 가족끼리 조용히 지내기 좋네요. 그리고 도보로 번화가까지 걸어갈 수 있어서 이동하기에도 좋았습니다. 근처에 조용히 식사할 수 있는 곳도 꽤 있어서 좋아요. 다만 2층에는 단순히 화장실만 있어서 씻으려면 계단을 통해 오르락 내리락 해야 하는 것과 목조 구조 상 돌아다닐 때 삐그덕 소리가 나는 것은 신경쓰였습니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### やっぴー, 東京 Dec 10, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 静かな住宅街の中の町屋で京都らしい滞在が出来ました。設備も良く、土間のある住まいや中庭が気に入りました。青蓮院のライトアップや南禅寺にも徒歩で行けるので、便利でした。京都に行く際は、また宿泊したい町屋です。 ##### やっぴー Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ## 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