Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a spa with sauna and jacuzzi. Guests can use the free shuttle service to Kyoto Station, which runs every 20 minutes from 9 AM to 7 PM. A 24-hour concierge, currency exchange, and luggage storage are available on site.

Top of Kyoto, a rotating restaurant on the 14th floor, serves French cuisine with 360-degree views of the city. Aoi Teppanyaki offers grilled Omi wagyu beef, and there is also a Chinese restaurant and a bar. The hotel has 8 restaurants total, including a buffet with Japanese and Western dishes.

Rooms are available in Western and Kyoto-style floor designs, with soundproofing and Laura Ashley bath amenities. Some rooms include access to the swimming pool and fitness center, located on the 10th floor. All rooms have air conditioning, an LCD TV, and a minibar.

The hotel is a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, with direct train access to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in 5 minutes. Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is reachable by a 30-minute bus ride. The complimentary shuttle bus connects guests to the station and nearby shopping areas.

Family rooms have separate sleeping and living areas, with some offering four double beds and two showers. A kid-friendly buffet is available at the ground-floor restaurant, and the indoor pool is open daily from 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The hotel provides a crib on request, but the pool does not allow children in diapers.

Dining: Rotating restaurant Top of Kyoto with 360° city views

Location: 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, free shuttle bus

Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and jacuzzi

Rooms: Kyoto-style floor with traditional Japanese decor

Family: Family rooms with separate living areas and multiple beds