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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
forumWhat families say
Guests report that the location within walking distance of Kyoto Station provides convenient access to Kyoto Aquarium and the Kyoto Railway Museum, making the hotel a popular base for sightseeing with children. Families also rate the RIHGA Train Room 776 series highly, along with the spacious Japanese-Western rooms, baby crib and bed guard rentals, and the obanzai dishes at the breakfast buffet.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor heated pool
Indoor heated pool
This year-round indoor heated pool is available for a fee. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last admission at 7 p.m. It may close temporarily for maintenance; check the latest information on the official website.
- •Open year-round
- •Fee applies
- •Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; last admission at 7 p.m.
- •May close temporarily for maintenance; check the latest information on the official website
RIHGA Train Room 776 series
RIHGA Train Room 776 series
An original themed room for both children and adults who love trains. Highlights include a roughly 5 m 500 Series Shinkansen wall mural, an original hotel station sign, bed runners and cushions inspired by JR West rolling stock, and a super display model of C57 locomotive No. 1. Accommodation plans that include Kyoto Railway Museum admission tickets and a lunch box are also available.
Kira Karacho themed rooms Kinun and Gingetsu
Kira Karacho themed rooms Kinun and Gingetsu
Created to commemorate the hotel's 50th anniversary, these rooms are a collaboration with Kira Karacho, Japan's only remaining karakami paper atelier, in business in Kyoto for about 400 years. The Japanese-modern spaces have an artistic feel, with gold and silver radiance spreading throughout.
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath at the hotel. Guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and guests use the bathtub in their room.
Baby and kids' items available to borrow
Baby and kids' items available to borrow
Baby cribs, bed guards, children's yukata in sizes 80-130 cm and nightshirts are available to borrow. Rooms certified by Mikihouse also offer a bouncer, sink step, Dream Switch, Home Star home planetarium and Monpoke drawing board, among other items. Quantities are limited; check the Mikihouse official registration page.
- checkBaby crib (ages 0-1; JPY 1,500 per night; limited quantity)
- checkBed guard (can be installed for co-sleeping; limited quantity)
- checkChildren's yukata (80-130 cm, in 10 cm increments; limited quantity)
- checkBouncer
- checkSink step
- checkBed guard
- checkDiaper-only trash bin
- checkChildren's toothbrush
- checkChildren's yukata (80-130 cm)
- checkNightshirt (60/90 cm)
- checkDream Switch
- checkHome Star (home planetarium)
- checkMonpoke drawing board
- •The baby crib costs JPY 1,500 per night before tax; it is unavailable in some rooms, including Standard Twin and Standard Double rooms
All-day dining KAZA (breakfast buffet)
All-day dining KAZA (breakfast buffet)
The buffet breakfast at All-day dining KAZA on the 1st floor has children's prices: JPY 1,500 for elementary school children aged 7-12 and JPY 847 for children under school age aged 4-6, including tax and service charge. French Dining Top of Kyoto and Kyoto Cuisine Tankuma Kitamise do not provide children's meals. Meals accommodating food allergies are also available (advance notice to the facility required).
Welcome Baby-certified Japanese-Western room
Welcome Baby-certified Japanese-Western room
This Japanese-Western room has a calming tatami living area and is suitable for families with crawling-age children. It includes a spacious bathroom with a separate washing area, a walk-in closet, Simmons low beds and an air purifier with a humidifying function. Certification was confirmed on the Mikihouse official registration page.
- •The certification applies to this room type and requires advance selection
- •Laura Ashley amenities
- •An air purifier with a humidifying function is provided
- •A spacious entrance that accommodates a stroller
Overview
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is a large urban hotel with 489 rooms, about a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, with a free shuttle from the station. Opened in 1969, it marked its 55th anniversary and 10 years since its renovation in November 2024. The hotel has a year-round indoor heated pool and distinctive themed rooms, including the RIHGA Train Room 776 series and the Kira Karacho themed rooms Kinun and Gingetsu. Collaborative accommodation plans are also available with the Kyoto Railway Museum and teamLab Biovortex Kyoto.
About a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this long-established urban hotel has 489 rooms and a free shuttle from the Hachijo-guchi exit of Kyoto Station, running from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every 15 minutes. Opened in 1969, it celebrated its 55th anniversary and 10 years since its renovation in November 2024, with more themed rooms added to mark the occasion.
Pool
A year-round indoor heated pool is available at the hotel for a fee, with hours from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last admission at 7 p.m.). It may close temporarily for maintenance. Families can use it on rainy days and throughout the year. Concept rooms include the RIHGA Train Room 776 series, designed for children who love trains and available with plans that include Kyoto Railway Museum admission tickets and a lunch box; the Kira Karacho themed rooms Kinun and Gingetsu, a Japanese-modern collaboration inspired by Kyoto's karakami paper culture; and stay plans with tickets to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto. Japanese-Western rooms and junior suites are also available for families.
Baby and kids' services
A baby crib is available for JPY 1,500 per night for babies aged 0 to 1, until they can pull themselves up to stand. Bed guards can be installed, and both items are limited in quantity. Co-sleeping is available for children under school age aged 6 and under, up to one child per adult. Children's yukata are available in sizes 80-130 cm, in 10 cm increments. The all-day dining restaurant KAZA also offers a children's breakfast menu: JPY 1,500 for elementary school children and JPY 847 for children under school age.
Baths and onsen
There is no communal bath or onsen at the hotel, so guests use the bathtub in their room. Parking will become paid from April 1, 2026, with a hotel guest rate of JPY 2,000 per night. Kyoto City accommodation tax follows the rate structure revised from March 1, 2026. Late checkout is available until 12 p.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Higashi-Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8237 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 10 minutes by car from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-minami Interchange. A free shuttle runs from the Hachijo-guchi exit of Kyoto Station every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| trainNearest station | Kyoto Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 117 cars on a first-come, first-served basis; advance reservations are not accepted. Parking will become paid from April 1, 2026, with a hotel guest rate of JPY 2,000 per night. |
| callPhone | +81-75-341-1121 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyotoopen_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children share a bed at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?
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Co-sleeping is available only for children under school age aged 6 and under, with up to one child per adult. A baby crib is available for babies aged 0 to 1, until they can pull themselves up to stand, for JPY 1,500 per night and in limited quantities.
Does the hotel have a pool, and when is it open?
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The hotel has a year-round indoor heated pool for a fee. It is open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last admission at 7 p.m. Temporary closures for maintenance may occur, so please check the latest information on the official website.
Is there a communal bath or onsen?
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No. There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath. Guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and guests use the bathtub in their room.
Are children's meals available?
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The breakfast buffet at All-day dining KAZA has a children's price of JPY 1,500 for elementary school children aged 7-12 and JPY 847 for children under school age aged 4-6, including tax and service charge. French Dining Top of Kyoto and Kyoto Cuisine Tankuma Kitamise do not provide children's meals.
How can we get to the hotel from Kyoto Station?
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The hotel is about a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station. A free shuttle runs from the Hachijo-guchi exit every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The hotel is also 10 minutes by car from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-minami Interchange.
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