Overview
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is three minutes on foot from Shijo Station in Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma, close to central Kyoto's shops, restaurants, and business district. Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line is five minutes away, putting both north-south subway routes and private-rail services toward downtown Kyoto and Osaka within easy reach.
This full-service hotel has 216 rooms and an unusually broad dining lineup. Rooms start at 24 square meters, every bathroom separates the bathtub from the shower area, and larger categories provide extra space for families, groups, or longer visits.
Rooms
Published room sizes begin with 24-square-meter singles and 32-square-meter doubles. Standard twins measure 36 to 38 square meters, while triple rooms offer 42 or 49 square meters. Junior suites measure 59 square meters, full suites range from 54 to 78 square meters, and the Princess Suite reaches 112 square meters.
The rooms are generous by central Kyoto standards. Twin and triple layouts give couples, friends, and families room to spread out, although some higher-occupancy arrangements use a sofa bed. All rooms are non-smoking, and every bathroom has a separate tub and shower rather than a compact unit bath.
Facilities
Guests can exercise in the fifth-floor training space, and the first floor has a gift shop. Indoor parking is available on a first-come basis and can't be reserved.
Natural groundwater is used throughout the building. It supplies guest rooms and restaurants with water for bathing, drinking, and cooking.
Dining
With six restaurants and bars, dining is a substantial part of the stay rather than a breakfast-only service. Amber Court serves a Western breakfast buffet, followed by lunch, dinner, and cafe service. Sagano offers a Japanese breakfast and seasonal Japanese meals later in the day.
The other venues cover tempura, Chinese cooking, teppanyaki, and drinks at the main bar. Room service is also available during set daytime and evening hours. Opening days vary, so check the current schedule if you're planning a meal at a particular venue.
Location and transport
Shijo Station is two stops north of Kyoto Station on the Karasuma Line. Shinkansen and JR arrivals therefore remain manageable without requiring a stay beside the city's main rail hub. Karasuma Oike Station is one stop north, with a connection to the Tozai Line.
Karasuma Station adds the Hankyu Kyoto Line, including trains toward Kyoto Kawaramachi and Osaka. The hotel isn't directly connected to either nearby station, and both approaches finish outdoors, but the short walk from Shijo keeps daily subway trips straightforward.
Airport access
From Kansai International Airport, the Haruka limited express and airport buses run to Kyoto Station. Osaka International Airport also has airport-bus service to Kyoto Station's Hachijo side. From there, continue by subway or taxi.
There is no direct hotel-door airport shuttle. The subway ride from Kyoto Station to Shijo takes about four minutes, followed by the three-minute walk from Exit 5. A taxi avoids that final station transfer.
Why stay here
Larger rooms, extensive in-house dining, and a short walk to two rail lines support a comfortable multi-night stay in central Kyoto. Airport and Shinkansen journeys still pass through Kyoto Station, but everyday sightseeing, shopping, and meals begin closer to downtown.
Shijo-Karasuma is a business and shopping district near Nishiki Market and the Shijo commercial corridor. It feels more urban and workaday than Gion or Higashiyama, with department stores, restaurants, and everyday services nearby.
Good to know
The hotel is near Shijo and Karasuma stations but isn't connected to either. Use Shijo Station Exit 5 for the shortest published walk, and allow extra time when carrying luggage or traveling in bad weather.
Parking is first come, first served, with no hotel-affiliated alternative if the garage is full. Restaurant closing days and service hours also vary, so check your preferred venue before planning an evening around it.
3-minute walk