Location. Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is in the center of Kyoto, Japan, one kilometer from Nijo-jo Castle and four kilometers from Kiyomizudera Temple.
Hotel Features. Considered a Kyoto classic hotel since its opening in 1969, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto has been noted for its modern rendition of traditional Japanese architecture. Also, it is the only property in the city with a revolving restaurant. A formal restaurant, Top of Kyoto is on the 14th floor and specializes in French cuisine. Corbeille is a casual Western- style restaurant and Aoi offers Japanese cuisine, including teppanyaki flat-grilled meats and seafood. Room service is available from early morning to late night. The hotel also includes a secluded bar. The hotel provides a health spa, a hair salon, a sauna, a spa tub and an indoor lap pool. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. Pets are not permitted in this hotel.

Guestrooms. The 14-story hotel's 484 guestrooms include simple, traditional décor with light woods, shoji screens, and Japanese art. All rooms offer city views. Amenities include high-speed Internet access for a fee, cable television and direct-dial phones. Additional amenities include green tea and coffee and minibars. Japanese yukata cotton bathrobes and slippers also are included. Room sizes range from 240 square feet to 570 square feet.

Expert Tip. Complimentary shuttle service is available from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit to the hotel several times per hour from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Times are subject to change without notice.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Nishihonganji Temple 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kyoto Tower 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Costume Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sanjusangendo 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Gion Corner 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Fushimi Inari Shrine 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Nijo Castle 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Kiyomizu Temple 3 km / 1.9 mi
Katsura Imperial Villa 4 km / 2.5 mi
Heian Shrine 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kyoto Imperial Palace 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Ryoanji Temple 6 km / 3.8 mi
Saihoji Temple 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Daitokuji Temple 6.4 km / 4 mi

The preferred airport for Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is Osaka (KIX Kansai Intl.) 77 km / 47.8 mi.