Watazen Ryokan

About Watazen Ryokan

The hotel which makes you feel emotion during the trip. We have been hoping to be such hotel since Watazen was established in Tenpo first year - 1830 - as trader's hotel which have been welcomed so many customer. We always care for warm welcome to make your trip memorable. You will surely feel satisfied with the space of the peacefulness with present-day sensitivity where you can feel hospitality. Please enjoy staying ancient city - Kyoto - as much you are satisfied.

Kyoto Prefecture stretches out from the southeast to the northwest in the central and northern parts of the Kansai region. Kyoto became the capital of Japan in the 8th century. It flourished as the center for Japanese politics/ economy and culture for some 1/100 years/ until the capital functions were transferred to Tokyo in the mid-19th century. There remain many temples and shrines in Kyoto that were built during this long period. Seventeen historic sites including/ Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle/ are inscribed as World Cultural Heritage Sites.