Ryokan Shimizu

Private bath: All 9 rooms include a private western-style bath and shower. In addition, two large Japanese onsen-style baths can be reserved exclusively for your group — one booking at a time, fully private. Aromatic bath additives change seasonally (fruits, flowers, or hot spring minerals). No shared or communal bathing facilities exist anywhere at this property. Tattoo consideration: Since all bathing is fully private (in-room or exclusively reserved), tattoo restrictions do not apply — there is no shared bathing environment.

Two large private reserved baths — exclusively for your group | Every room has its own private bath and shower | No communal or shared bathing — no tattoo concerns | 7-min walk from Kyoto Station | Booking.com 9.5 rating

Couples, families, or small groups with tattoos who want to enjoy a private Japanese bath experience near Kyoto Station, without navigating communal bath restrictions.

7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. On-site parking available (charged). The ryokan is family-run and has a midnight curfew — plan late-night returns accordingly.

Luggage storage available before check-in (8:00AM–4:00PM). Paid luggage delivery service to other hotels or train stations available — arrange at the front desk.

Every room has a private western-style bath and shower. Two additional large Japanese onsen-style baths (using aromatic mineral, fruit, or floral additives — not natural hot spring water) can be reserved exclusively for your group. No communal bathing facilities exist. Whether there is an additional charge for the large reserved baths is not stated on the official site — confirm at check-in.

Official website fully available in English. Family-run with foreigner-focused hospitality — strong international guest base confirmed via Booking.com reviews. Staff available during front desk hours.

No pets. Non-smoking. Check-in from 4:00PM. Check-out by 10:00AM. Midnight curfew. On-site parking available (charged).

The large reserved baths use aromatic mineral additives — they are not natural hot spring (onsen) water, despite being described as 'onsen-style.' Whether there is a charge for the reserved baths is not stated on the official site — confirm at check-in. Midnight curfew applies — guests returning after midnight should plan accordingly. Luggage storage available only 8:00AM–4:00PM before check-in.

• http://www.kyoto-shimizu.net/eng/
• https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/ryokan-shimizu.html
• https://livejapan.com/en/in-kansai/in-pref-kyoto/in-kyoto-station_to-ji-temple/spot-lj0030669/