Enjoy an extraordinary experience
within a World Heritage Site
Passing through the majestic gate of Ninna-ji Temple, you are transported to a serene sanctuary.
In this place, where Japan’s Emperor Uda was once head priest, take a peaceful moment to reflect on the “now”.
Exclusive benefits for guests in-stay
Guests staying at Omuro Kaikan benefit extra cultural services and experiences.
Morning Buddhist service
- A contemplating ritual involving the five senses
- Exclusive access to the main temple building, the “Kondo” Hall, where you can observe the morning Buddhist service in the intimacy of this registered cultural property and national treasure.
Admission ticket giftto Ninna-ji Palace.
- Disclose the former Imperial Palace of Emperor Uda
- Receive an admission ticket for Ninna-ji Palace, which served as Imperial Palace for the retired Emperor Uda in the past.
Online reservations
Meals
- We offer a variety of seasonal dishes typical of a temple stay
- Dinner features a Kyoto style Kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
Enjoy the authentic flavors of Japan’s ancient capital with your five senses.
*Since we use seasonal ingredients, the menu may change depending on the season.
*Meals (dinner and breakfast) will be served at the restaurant.
- Breakfast
- Breakfasts are vegetarian with yudofu (boiled tofu) as the main dish.
The menu and flavors are simple yet healthy and are particular to shukubo, different from what you would have at a hotel or ryokan.
- Kids menu
- For young children, we have a special kids meal with fried shrimp and hamburg steak.
*Ingredients may change depending on the season and availability.
Facilities
Bath
There are two communal baths, large and small (one for women, one for men, depending on the day).
Soak in the warm water and stretch out your legs, letting the fatigue from your trip fade away.
Bath hours: 16:30~23:00
*The baths are closed in the morning.
There is body wash and 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner in the bath area, and hair dryers are available in the dressing area.
*Please bring your own bath towels, we do not provide them.
Large bath
Lobby
The first-floor lobby provides a relaxing and calm space to wait for someone or to just take a break.
There is another lobby on the 2nd floor, giving you more options to relax. Please use the stairs or the elevator to access the 2nd floor.
Gift shop
At the gift shop, managed by Omuro Kaikan, you can find a variety of original Ninna-ji Temple products, incense, Kyoto sweets, prayer beads, handmade Japanese accessories, and Kyoto specialty foods. Come by to get your Kyoto souvenir.
- Reservations for groups (up to 66 people) are welcome.
- Details
Information
- Check-in
- 16:00~22:00
- Check-out
- By 9:00
- Curfew
- From 23:00
- Room features
- air conditioner, safe, mini fridge
- Amenities
- Yukata, face towel, toothbrush set
*Please bring your own bath towels, we do not provide them.
*If you wish to use a hair dryer in your room you can borrow one free of charge from the front desk.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms
*The connection may be weak in some areas.
- Toilets
- Communal toilets available on each floor
- Baths
- Large and small baths
*There is body wash and 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner in the bath area, and hair dryers are available in the dressing area.
- Bath hours
- 16:30~23:00
*The baths are closed in the morning.
- Restaurant
- Japanese restaurant “Bon”
- Dinner hours
- 18:30~
- Breakfast hours
- 7:30~
- Parking
- Free parking available
Spaces for 10 cars / 2 busses
*More information can be found here
- Facilities
- Communal baths (large & small baths), communal sinks & toilets (located on each floor, separate for men & women), Japanese restaurant “Bon”, drink vending machines, gift shop, elevator
- Number of guest rooms
- 12 Japanese style rooms (by max occupancy)
1 person / 1 room, 3 person / 4 rooms, 7 person / 5 rooms, 8 person / 1 room, 10 person / 1 room
