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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jerzy

5.658.760 ₫

7.043.596 ₫ total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and a black car parked in front.

A modern interior with a large window, a bonsai tree, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern room with a large window, a built-in sofa, and wooden shelves.

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Ritsumeikan University

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

16.118.744 ₫

22.126.580 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern room with a sofa, a table, and a large window.

A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

3. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Shikha

3.558.409 ₫

3.914.250 ₫ total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Manish

5.156.658 ₫

5.672.324 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

5. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Alex

2.345.438 ₫

2.579.982 ₫ total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Anit

4.652.158 ₫

6.192.024 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.6 km from Ritsumeikan University

Xiaolu

2.834.540 ₫

3.117.928 ₫ total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

8. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Yan

3.661.215 ₫

4.027.337 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a television.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a city view.

A modern breakfast buffet with a variety of food items and a seating area with a sofa and table.

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Frances

3.342.138 ₫

3.676.352 ₫ total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a shower area with vertical blinds.

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Kylan

2.584.003 ₫

4.283.917 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

11. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Ashley

2.412.451 ₫

2.653.696 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a dark wooden gate and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television on a wooden stand.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a stone wall with greenery, and a small pond.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a metal door on the left, and a window at the end.

12. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ritsumeikan University

5.066.147 ₫

6.130.038 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door.

A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

13. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Julian

6.410.462 ₫

7.051.508 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern waiting area with a reception desk, seating, and a decorative wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Agora Place Kyoto Nijo'.

14. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Kristina

1.842.254 ₫

2.026.479 ₫ total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

15. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 0.9 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jose

2.874.837 ₫

3.162.321 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract wall art, and a door leading to another room.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a nameplate reading "RANDOR," and a ramp leading to the entrance.

A garden with gravel paths, small plants, and a wooden deck.

A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of a tree outside.

16. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 3.2 km from Ritsumeikan University

evbaziengbere suzy

2.680.528 ₫

2.948.581 ₫ total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

The exterior of Hotel Ecclesia with a reception desk, a phone, and a digital display.

A room with a wooden table, four gray cushions, a television on a stand, and a sliding door.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and tatami mats.

A hotel named 'Hotel Ecclesia' with a modern design, featuring a checkered floor pattern, a bike parking area, and a visible elevator.

17. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Wayne

2.699.981 ₫

3.035.502 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a hanging paper lantern.

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof and wooden structures.

A building with a wooden bench, a sign, and a metal gate.

18. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

Nakagyo Ward, 2.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Yat

3.511.307 ₫

3.862.438 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a dark patterned wall, a painting, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and a door with a number plate.

A modern building with a blue staircase, a gated area, and a sign for 'Floral'.

A hotel corridor with two elevators, a red door, and a window with plush toys.

19. Floral Green Maple House

2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Theodore

3.089.917 ₫

3.398.860 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A front view of a washing machine with a control panel displaying various settings and options.

A room with a large window overlooking a garden, a wooden bench, and a marble floor.

20. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2 km from Ritsumeikan University

John

13.171.981 ₫

14.734.892 ₫ total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ritsumeikan University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle	9.6 Exceptional 415 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,010 reviews	View
Guesthouse Goettingen	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View

Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in impecable conditions. The staff is excellent and professional. The Japanese breakfast is a beautiful experience for westerner, particularly if you want a quiet environment away from group tourists. The location is also a must as it is in a quiet neighborhood, close to subway. Highly recommendable."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"This place was huge by Japanese standards. It’s basically a full apartment. Convenient location with a grocery store and several conveniences stores near by. Bus stop right outside the apartment made getting around Kyoto easy. Having a washing machine in the room was a game changer. We’d definitely stay here again. Worth noting that check in is at a different location and the property itself is self service but they supply anything you’d need to have a comfortable stay. They even shuttle you to the property after check in which saved a few bucks on a taxi."

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Busy hotel with many international guests. Really nice clean and modern public bath, but no cold water bath or dry sauna, only a very spacious and peaceful rectangular public bath with nice outdoor window. Breakfast was great. No lattes at breakfast but very good coffee and juices. Hot dishes were very good as were pastries. About 8 min walk to Nijo station so convenient in many ways to the main subway lines in Kyoto. Would be happy to visit again."

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good size room for 4 adults. It was convenient, clean and quiet."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Good"

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice Ryokan! Slightly removed from the core but there are 2 buses that regularly go into town so its not a huge issue. We stayed in the private room on the lower floor with the private zen garden, highly recommend if its available as it was amazing for late night drinks, and the sounds of night and the river that runs beside the ryokan. A must stay for a traditional experience! One Laundry + dryer on site for a small charge (plus you need to buy a detergent packet from the front desk, 200yen). The Japanese style breakfast was delicious, make sure you let the staff know the day before if youd like to have it, its 1500yen per person and well worth it! Will definitely be staying here again next time."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Thre room is clean, the staff on the front desk are so accommodating, also the housekeeper"

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

Hirano Shrine

Hirano Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese rock garden with gravel paths, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure in the background.

Ryoan-ji Temple

8.8/10 (439 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Ryoan-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kitano Tenmangū. Visit the shops and temples in this family-friendly area.

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jizoin

After visiting Jizoin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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What can I see and do near Ritsumeikan University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum. Ryoan-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kitano Tenmangū are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Minamiza Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Ritsumeikan University?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Ritsumeikan University is simple. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and Tojiin Station are the closest stations to Kita Ward.

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Our top choices for Ritsumeikan University hotels

1. Tanoya

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

5. Guesthouse Goettingen

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

8. Kokonoe Machiya

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

11. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

12. Demizu Machiya

13. OKU Kamishichiken

14. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

15. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

16. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

17. HOTEL ECCLESIA

18. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

19. Floral Green Maple House

20. Mitsuda Kamigyo

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Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

RESI STAY Nishijin

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

Hirano Shrine

Ryoan-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kitano Tenmangū

Keishuin Garden

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Toji-in Temple

Jizoin

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