Watazen Ryokan, 京都, 日本

Watazen is a classical Japanese Ryokan with modern amenities in the centre of Kyoto. Very convenient location. FREE Internet PC in the lobby. 5min from the nearest station. It has been a popular inn among many travelers to Kyoto since 'Tempo Gannen' 1830.

WATAZEN is a "Classic Japanese Inn" with modern amenities, located in the centre of Kyoto. It has been a familiar inn for many travelers to Kyoto since "Tenpo Gannen"(1830). Today, many people enjoy our traditional harmonious atmosphere in central Kyoto. We are confident that our excellent service and cuisine will make your visit to Kyoto a memorable one. Please enjoy Kyoto and relax at WATAZEN.

It has been about 180 years since the person whose name is WATAYA ZENBE founded Watazen in Tenpo (1830). Finally, Watazen has been recognised as the leading long-established store and obtained "a long-established store prize" from the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce. We appreciate this from the bottom of my heart as a result of your earnest support. The heart which meets the visitor of a trip is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance." We consider that it is our duty to treat the customer with all our might every time. Please pass the time at Watazen in the eternal ancient capital city of the world.

*What is the difference between Ryokan and a hotel?

The difference between Ryokan and a hotel is that, first of all, a hotel is the place which offers you a space. Once you get into a room in a hotel, the room comes into your space which means there is no difference between your home and the room there.

However there is "kyakushitsu-gakari" which means special person in charge at Ryokan and they always care for customers to make customers enjoy Japanese hospitality such as dishes or bath etc. To make you have a dream of Samurai.

We always offer a warm welcome to make your trip memorable. You will surely feel satisfied with the space and peacefulness with present-day sensitivity where you can experience the hospitality. Please enjoy your stay in the ancient city, Kyoto.

TV, fridge, and a cash box are equipped in all rooms.

*By the train : It takes 5 minutes from JR Kyoto station to Shijo station, and then takes 8 minutes on foot from Shijo station to Watazen. It takes 5 minutes from a private line Hankyu Karasuma station to Watazen.

Come out as Shijo from both underground-passage exits of No. 13.

Walk on the left, the first line is turned left, and it is half two lines.

*By car: Get off Meishin highway road at Kyoto-minami IC, go straight on R1 north till the end and turn right at Touji-Temple. Go straight on Hachijyo St. towards east and turn left at Horikawa St., and goes North, then you will be at Shijyo-Kawaramach.

Turn right at Sijyou St. towards east then you will see the Starbucks Coffee Shop and turn left at the corner. You will find our hotel after you cross two streets.

*From the highway to our hotel is about 8km.: Get off Meishin highway road at Kyoto-higashi IC, go straight on Gojyo st(R9) towards West and turn right at Karasuma-Gojyo st. Go straight towards North and then turn right at Karasuma-Shijyo St.

You will see the Starbuck Coffee Shop and turn left at it corner.

You will find our hotel after across two streets.

(From the highway to our hotel is about 10km.)

We suggest customers use a taxi to tell the driver "Yanaginobaba, Tako-yakushi agaru" for destination.