🍵A Night in a Kyomachiya, Steeped in the Scent of Tea
Kyoto · Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
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A Ryokan Themed Around Tea
Available rooms
2026-09-03 → 2026-09-04 · 2 adults
🍵A tea-themed ryokan with five rooms named after teas — gyokuro, genmaicha, matcha, hojicha, and more
🏯A luxury property converted from a kyomachiya, a traditional Kyoto wooden townhouse, near Nijo Castle
🎎Each room is filled with antiques and works by local artisans
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Private Open-Air Baths in Every Room
♨️Every room has its own open-air or semi-open-air bath
🛁Enjoy the bath privately with no other eyes around — tattoos are welcome
🌿Some rooms feature a ceramic tub facing a private garden or veranda
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Private Bathing Time
🌙Bathe in the open air within your room, with no time limit
♨️The Hojicha room is a 65㎡ duplex with its own private Japanese garden
🪟Each room has its own distinct mood, as individual as the tea it's named for
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Rooms That Feel Like Kyoto
🛏️Rooms pair Simmons beds with bedding made by a longstanding Kyoto maker
🧳Rooms sleep up to 4 guests (3 for the Bettei room)
📺Modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are also provided
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Irori Breakfast and a Wagyu Dinner
🔥Breakfast is served over a traditional irori hearth, 7:30-9:30
🥩Dinner is an A4-grade wagyu sukiyaki course (reserve at least 3 days ahead)
🍶Pair it with your drink of choice at the bar lounge
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Tea and Cultural Experiences
🍵Guests are welcomed on arrival with a traditional cup of matcha
👘Enjoy tea tastings, kimono cultural experiences, and a wellness spa
🏅A ryokan listed in the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka
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Walking Distance to Nijo Castle
🚇8 minutes on foot from Nijojomae Station on the subway Tozai Line
🏯Right in the heart of Kyoto, close to Nijo Castle
🚕About 11 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station
In a kyomachiya steeped in the mood of a single cup of tea, enjoy a private open-air bath and an irori breakfast. A night in Kyoto spent beside Nijo Castle will stay with you long after.
Property Location
A stay at Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo (Cha no Yado Nazuna Nijo) places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Nij? Castle and Shijo Omiya. This 4-star ryokan is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kawaramachi.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private spa tubs and flat-screen television…Read more ↓
Property Location
A stay at Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo (Cha no Yado Nazuna Nijo) places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Nij? Castle and Shijo Omiya. This 4-star ryokan is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kawaramachi.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private spa tubs and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Business Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Take advantage of the ryokan's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Nearby Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Nij? Castle - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Shijo Omiya - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Rokakkudo Temple - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kyoto Art Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kawaramachi - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Seimei-Jinja Shrine - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Nishiki Market - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kiyamachi Street - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nishijin Textile Center - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Honnoji Temple - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Teramachi Street - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Pontocho - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Kyoto University - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 101.3 km / 63 mi
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 50.8 km / 31.6 mi
The preferred airport for Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo (Cha no Yado Nazuna Nijo) is Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.).
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
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