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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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
Andrei
Romania
“We took the room as a last minute offer so it costed us about 45 euros for the night without breakfast, but with car parking.
Have not been for this offer, I don't think I could afford the stay at this hotel. The room itself was very large, with...”
R
Rob
Australia
“Spacious room & clean.
Staff were very attentive and professional.
Location was central and despite being adjacent the busy train station was very quiet due to the double glazed windows.”
M
Margot
France
“Everything was really great, the staff, the room, the restaurant. I stayed only one night but it was really amazing.”
N
Neeta
Australia
“Very clean and spacious room, room service was great. Had delicious dinner.”
N
Naomi
Malta
“Great location, close to the station and lots of places to eat. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was very clean with everything that you’d need for your stay. Plus they have a laundry service which we found to be perfect.”
W
Wolfgang
Australia
“Breakfast buffet
Room layout
Friendliness of staff”
J
John
United Kingdom
“Lovely modern hotel with nice big room and very clean.”
Stephanie
Australia
“Rihga Hotel was so close to central Kyoto, many small restaurantsaround that served exceptional food, laundry 24/7 close by, gym & pool facilities available for our use.”
Céline
Switzerland
“helpful staff, great location if you’re planning day trips outside of Kyoto as it’s close to the main train station”
Kotova
Netherlands
“Excellent pool (25m), nice gym, and very large hotel!!”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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Andrei
Romania“We took the room as a last minute offer so it costed us about 45 euros for the night without breakfast, but with car parking. Have not been for this offer, I don't think I could afford the stay at this hotel. The room itself was very large, with...”
Australia“Spacious room & clean. Staff were very attentive and professional. Location was central and despite being adjacent the busy train station was very quiet due to the double glazed windows.”
France“Everything was really great, the staff, the room, the restaurant. I stayed only one night but it was really amazing.”
Malta“Great location, close to the station and lots of places to eat. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was very clean with everything that you’d need for your stay. Plus they have a laundry service which we found to be perfect.”
United Kingdom“Lovely modern hotel with nice big room and very clean.”
Switzerland“helpful staff, great location if you’re planning day trips outside of Kyoto as it’s close to the main train station”
Netherlands“Excellent pool (25m), nice gym, and very large hotel!!”
