<h2>Elegant Accommodations</h2> Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI in Kyoto offers a ryokan experience with a sun terrace, garden, and modern restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with garden views. <h2>Comfortable Amenities</h2> The ryokan features a lounge, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, work desk, and soundproofed rooms. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The restaurant serves French, Japanese, Asian, and European cuisines for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests appreciate the attentive service and delicious meals. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 30 mi from Itami Airport, the ryokan is near Shoren-in Temple (13-minute walk), Heian Shrine (15-minute walk), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (3.1 mi). Guests enjoy garden views and easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    It's a high-end place but it was worth every penny. Everything about it was beautiful and uplifting. The breakfast was absolutely incredible. We felt cared for at all stages. All the staff took pride in the place and in making out stay comfortable...
  • Matt
    United States United States
    The location was perfect, the breakfast was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the room was much bigger than anticipated. Tough to think of any constructive feedback for Kikusui. We would highly recommend!
  • Rachael
    United States United States
    My husband and I had a short stay for our honeymoon and the ryokan did not disappoint. The staff was fantastic and the meals were exceptional. Come hungry... both breakfast and dinner were 10 courses!
  • S
    Sydney
    United States United States
    Truly a 5-star experience with a beautiful facility and friendly staff. My husband and I stayed here for 1 night and it was the most romantic night on our 2 week honeymoon trip. The room was immaculate with a phenomenal view of the private garden....
  • Scudiere
    United States United States
    Gorgeous grounds and gardens. The staff were attentive and friendly. The meals were very good and filling. Clean beautiful room with an extra large bathtub. So many amenities, it was a joy to stay here.
  • Jacqueline
    United States United States
    Incredibly beautiful gardens and rooms. We also enjoyed a wonderful kaiseki meal and breakfast.
  • Kanika
    United States United States
    A quiet luxury in Kyoto. Gorgeous rooms and even more beautiful garden. Recommend the lunch so you can enjoy the garden views. Highly recommend. The location is different and would recommend mapping out your Kyoto activities accordingly. We split...
  • Lutfi
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful and tranquil property with a wonderful garden
  • Denise
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic location, extremely helpful staff, large and well appointed room, beautiful tranquil garden
  • Sa
    United States United States
    Very much like it. Highly recommend The location is good, right by temple. The hotel has a very beautiful garden. They also serve breakfast, which was the best that I had in Japan; and diner, which was also very nice. Their facility, bathroom,...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • レストラン #1
    • Cuisine
      French • Japanese • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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