Inn Kawashima

Inn Kawashima is a ryokan in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, with simple Japanese-style rooms, free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Meals are served in the rooms, and a family bath and luggage storage are available. Shijo Subway Station is 350 metres away. The property sits about 1.7 km from Kyoto Station and roughly 2.1 km from the city centre.

Location
The ryokan stands in Shimogyo-ku, a central ward of Kyoto on the west side of the Kamo River, an area of shopping streets, temples and railway lines. Kyoto Tower rises about 1.7 km away, and Kyoto Station is roughly 1.9 km from the door. Takashimaya Department Store can be reached on foot in about 7 minutes. Kiyomizu-dera lies some 2.1 km away, To-ji Temple about 2.8 km and Nanzen-ji Temple around 2.9 km. Yasaka Shrine and Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple are both under a 10-minute taxi ride. Osaka Itami International Airport is about 38 km away.

Rooms
All rooms have tatami flooring, Japanese futon bedding, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, with a low table and floor cushions for seating. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, and toiletries, towels, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. The rooms suit guests travelling alone, couples and families.

Facilities
Japanese breakfast is served for an extra charge, and dinner features Japanese cuisine; both are brought to the room. A family bath is available, along with luggage storage, heating and tea and coffee making equipment in every room. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out from 07:30.