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Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Shimogyo, Kyoto

Opened 1994   Renovated 2024   $$

“Classic Karasuma hospitality”

Central
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto — vibe

Vibe

Polished omotenashi hospitality sets the rhythm in Shimogyo, where classic European styling meets quiet domestic traditions.

“Classic Karasuma hospitality”

Local

Kaiseki dining with seasonal Kyoto vegetables and an on-site boutique selling regional crafts.

Luxe

Attentive hospitality, spacious guest rooms, and natural Kyoto groundwater piped into deep soaking tubs.

Classic

Three decades of milestone banquets, Japanese courtyard kaiseki dining, and evening drinks at Bar Darley.

Central

In Shimogyo, three minutes from Shijo Station and a short walk from Nishiki Market

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto — rooms

Rooms

Refreshed quarters pair comfortable Simmons mattresses with deep soaking bathtubs fed directly by natural underground Kyoto well water.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto — backstory

Backstory

Built by Kyoto-based Kyocera Group in 1994, the property celebrated twenty years under the Nikko banner with phased sustainable renovations.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Five dining rooms span traditional tempura-kappo at Sagano beside an inner garden to French breakfast spreads and classic drinks at Darley.

The neighborhood

Shijo Station sits three minutes away on foot, placing Bukko-ji Temple and Nishiki Market's street food stalls within easy reach.

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