Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and minibar. An en suite bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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2 single beds
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2 sofa beds
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2 futon beds
4 single beds
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2 sofa beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 futon beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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2 sofa beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gary
Australia Australia
Great location walking distance to the train station.
John
Australia Australia
The free shuttle bus to station was excellent. Breakfast was excellent
Derek
Australia Australia
Great location near Kyoto station. Great sized rooms and good breakfast although it was crowded there every morning.
Monica
Japan Japan
I lived how big the room was, especially compared to Japanede standards. The location was also great! Just a 10 minutes walk from the station!
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, Comfortable and good restaurant . Staff lovely
Hilda
New Zealand New Zealand
Good location to transport & restaurants. Staff were very attentive and friendly and very helpful.
Sadaf
Australia Australia
Location: it is a quiet area with lots of bus stops nearby and the station is around 10 mins walk. The hotel even has a shuttle to the station every 15/20 mins. Room: very old school rooms, reminded me of when I used to take trips with my dad...
Cesar
Costa Rica Costa Rica
I liked the shuttle service for hotel guests from Kyoto Station. I liked the view from the room I booked. I liked the hotel's location; you can walk to convenience stores, shops, restaurants, and shopping centers. I loved the customer service and...
Denny
Australia Australia
Convenient location to public transport. Rooms were spacious
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
High quality, room size excellent, friendly and helpful staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

7 restaurants on site
オールデイダイニング カザ
  • Cuisine
    Japanese • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
皇家龍鳳
  • Cuisine
    Chinese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
フレンチダイニング トップオブキョウト
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
鉄板焼 葵
  • Cuisine
    Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
懐石フランス料理 グルマン橘
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
京料理 たん熊北店
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
¥3,795 per child, per night
Cot upon request
¥1,650 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,795 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The swimming pool and the fitness gym are open everyday on 8:00am~11:00am / 13:30 - 21:00 (last entry 19:00).

Pool usage fee: 3,300 yen per adult, 1,650 yen per child (ages 3-12)

Please note that maintenance work of the swimming pool and the fitness gym will be carried out from 5th January 2026 to 8th January 2026.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.