Just 600 metres from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 5-minute subway ride from downtown, Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto features a terrace and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi internet The Twin Room and Quadruple Room at Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto Station Ryokan have private bathrooms, and feature Japanese-style futon bedding and tatami -woven straw- floors The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Tofukuji Temple and a 15-minute walk from Toji Temple A 10-minute bus ride brings guests to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Gion district Kujo Subway Station is 300 metres away Guests of Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto can relax at the lounge or rent a bicycle and have a carefree ride through the ancient city Coin-operated laundry machines and internet terminals are also available Breakfast is offered daily at the cafeteria, or guests can prepare their own meals in the free-use kitchen