【From Kyoto station】 By subway: It takes approximately 15 minutes by subway for 260 Yen. Take the Karasuma Line bound for Kokusaikaikan to Karasuma Oike station. (3 stops from Kyoto station) Transfer to the Tozai Line bound for Rokujizo or Hama otsu to Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae station which is the next stop. By bus: It takes about 20 minutes and costs 230 yen per person. Take the Kyoto City Bus #4, #17, or #205 and get off at "Kyotoshiyakusyo-mae". By taxi: It takes 10 - 20 minutes and costs about 1200 yen. 【From Kansai International Airport】 By JR trains: The JR Haruka limited express takes about 80 minutes from Kansai Airport to Kyoto station. Trains depart every 30 minutes. Non-reserved seats - 2,850 Yen By bus: Direct buses from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station take about 110 minutes and cost 2,550 Yen. By Shuttle taxi: Shuttle taxi from Kansai Airport to our hotel takes about 120 minutes and costs 3,600 yen. This is a door to door service but reservations must be made in advance. NISHIYAMA RYOKAN is small japanese style hotel.more than 2000 visitors from around the world stay with each year.plese enjoy traditional japanese culture at very reasonable rates.thank you in advance. Location: Located in the center of Kyoto very near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Shijo-Kawaramachi shopping areas. Relaxation: There is a waterfall in the garden. We hope that the refreshing, rushing sound of the water will relax and soothe you during your stay with us. Hospitality: With our warm hospitality and dedication to comfort, we are sure that your stay in Kyoto will be most enjoyable! Reasonable RatesOur fine Japanese-style rooms are reasonably priced (no-meal rates apply) and allow you to experience Japan in a casual, fun way.