Watazen Ryokan - Established In 1830 – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

The ryokan offers 24 Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a television. Guests can borrow yukata robes and choose from amenities including toothbrushes, hair combs, and facial washes available on the first floor.

The ryokan serves an Asian breakfast and offers a kaiseki dinner prepared with local Kyoto vegetables. Guests can also book a shabu shabu or sukiyaki dinner that is served in a private room. The food quality has been rated as high as any fine-dining experience by past guests.

The property has a public onsen bath in the basement, separated by gender, where guests can soak after a day of sightseeing. A self-service coin-operated washer and dryer are available in the basement for guest use. The ryokan provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, and daily housekeeping.

The ryokan is located one block from Nishiki Market, within a network of shopping streets. It is less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and a 12-minute walk to Gion Shijo Station. Guests can walk to Pontocho Alley, the river, and the Gion district for fine dining and cultural activities.

The ryokan accommodates families with Japanese-style rooms that fit up to four people. Children can use the onsen, and the staff provides futon beds with extra mats available from the closet for comfort. The family-friendly approach includes allowing children to roam and enjoy themselves during meals served in communal rooms.

Rooms: 24 Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors

Dining: Kaiseki dinner, shabu shabu, sukiyaki, and Asian breakfast

Wellness: Gender-separated public onsen bath

Location: One block from Nishiki Market, 12 min to Gion Shijo Station

Service: Luggage storage before and after check-in

Family: Family rooms suitable for up to four guests