Your First Visit to ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto

ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto is a city hotel standing directly in front of Nijo Castle, along Horikawa-dori. It is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, so the trip from the station is very short. The hotel has a large banquet hall, Heian, along with medium and small banquet rooms suited to meetings, receptions and parties. In-house restaurants include Sichuan and French cuisine, teppanyaki and a bar, which is convenient for international visitors who want to dine and stay in the same building as the event.

This guide covers practical information including how to get to ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.

Getting to ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto

From Kyoto Station, take the subway to Nijojo-mae Station (Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike, then transfer to the Tozai Line). Visitors coming from Tokyo generally take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto Station.

From Narita Airport

  • Narita Express + Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi + Kyoto Municipal Subway Take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then the Nozomi to Kyoto Station (Tokyo to Kyoto takes about 2 hours 8 minutes). From Kyoto Station, ride the Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Tozai Line and get off at Nijojo-mae Station. Please check a route planner for the latest travel times and fares.

From Haneda Airport

  • Keikyu Line + Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi + Kyoto Municipal Subway Take the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station, then the Nozomi to Kyoto Station. From Kyoto Station, ride the Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Tozai Line and get off at Nijojo-mae Station. Please check a route planner for the latest travel times and fares.

From the Nearest Stations to the Venue

  • Nijojo-mae Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line), Exit 2: about 1 minute on foot
  • Kyoto Station (JR, Kintetsu, Karasuma Line): Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Tozai Line for Nijojo-mae Station (Exit 2, about 1 minute on foot)
  • Kyoto Station (JR, Kintetsu, Karasuma Line): about 20 minutes by city bus

Venue Information

  • Official name: ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto
  • Address: 10 Dobashi-cho, Horikawa-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0055
  • Nearest station: Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, Nijojo-mae Station (Exit 2), 1 min walk
  • Official website: https://www.anacpkyoto.com/
  • Contact: Main line 075-231-1155; banquet inquiries 075-252-8566 (confirmed October 2026; please check the official website for the latest details)

Because the venue is itself a hotel, staying on site means the shortest trip to your event. If the hotel is full, here are two nearby options.

MIMARU Kyoto Nijojo

About a 7-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station. Its rooms are geared to families and longer stays, which suits small groups traveling together on business.

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

About a 4-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station. A compact, mid-priced hotel that works well when you want to keep lodging costs down.

The in-house restaurants let you eat before or after the event without going outside. A well-known Kyoto-style restaurant is also nearby.

Fine Japanese Cuisine

Kiyojiro (貴与次郎)

A Kyoto-style cuisine restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station. Please contact the restaurant directly for opening hours and reservations (phone: 075-213-1313, as of October 2026). A good choice for business dinners and small gatherings.

Western Cuisine

French Restaurant Rose Room

The hotel’s in-house French restaurant. Handy when you want a quiet meal in the same building as your event.

Asian Cuisine

Sichuan Cuisine Shokko

The hotel’s in-house Sichuan restaurant, convenient for group meals.

Cafe

Café Restaurant Cozy

The hotel’s in-house café restaurant, suitable for a break between sessions or a light meal.

Bar

Bar Castle Gate

The hotel’s in-house bar, convenient for a drink after a reception. The hotel also has Tea & Cocktail Kotra Lounge and Teppanyaki Nijo.

Tips Before You Visit

The hotel faces Nijo Castle on Horikawa-dori

The hotel stands directly in front of Nijo Castle along Horikawa-dori. It is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station, so you reach the venue almost as soon as you leave the station.

One subway transfer from Kyoto Station

From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike Station, then transfer to the Tozai Line and get off at Nijojo-mae Station. If you have heavy luggage, allow extra time for the walk between platforms during the transfer.

About 20 minutes from Kyoto Station by city bus

A city bus from Kyoto Station takes about 20 minutes. During busy sightseeing seasons, road traffic can add time, so leave a comfortable margin.

Call the dedicated line for banquet inquiries

Banquet inquiries are handled on a dedicated line, 075-252-8566. The main line is 075-231-1155 (confirmed October 2026; please check the official website for the latest contacts). We recommend contacting the hotel in advance about room bookings and equipment.

Dining and lodging can stay under one roof

The hotel has French and Sichuan restaurants, teppanyaki, a café and bars. You can eat after the event without traveling, which helps when the day runs late.

Easy to pair with a visit to Nijo Castle

Since the hotel is directly in front of Nijo Castle, it is easy to fit a visit into your schedule before or after the event. Please check Nijo Castle’s official information for opening hours and admission fees.

Event Venues at ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto

The hotel has several banquet rooms, from a large hall to small rooms. Capacities and floor areas are not published on the official website, so please check the official website or contact the banquet desk (075-252-8566) for details.

Heian

The large banquet hall. Please check the official banquet pricing page for its capacity.

Saga

A medium-sized banquet room.

Daigo

A medium-sized banquet room, also used as “Chef’s Table DAIGO.”

Suzaku

A medium-sized banquet room.

Hiei

A small banquet room.

Kurama

A small banquet room.

Ran, Kiku, Ume and Take

Four small banquet rooms, suited to small meetings and meals.