We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Kyoto, Japan. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Holiday Home.Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district in Kyoto, Kyonoyado Gekkoan offers an equipped accommodation with an balcony and free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Nijo Castle. This holiday home comes with a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a bathroom with a bath. A vegetarian or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km from the holiday home. Osaka Itami Airport is 37 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most charming, elegant and historic holiday home in Kyoto. WOW!
Ryokan.Lovely property. Popular among women. Built in the Sukiya-style of around 1900, Yadoya Manjiro features Japanese-style rooms with relaxing garden views. The inn is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers concierge services and a shared lounge. Tranquil rooms feature low furniture and traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floor, paper screens and Japanese art decorations. Free WiFi is also available. They are fitted with a fridge and a safe. The Japanese-style inn is a 1-minute stroll from a number of restaurants and a 5-minute walk from a convenience shop or bus stop. JR Kyoto Station is a 10-minute taxi ride.Show full description
Ryokan.Creative. Great views. Popular among women. Ryokan Tori is located in Kyoto, 2 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The property is around 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The property is 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 3.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Each room has a shared bathroom, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at tori can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Heian Shrine is 5 km from the accommodation. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property.Show full description
What sets it apart is its focus on traditional Japanese hospitality, offering an authentic experience. The inn is conveniently situated near popular attractions like Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Holiday Home.Beautiful. Great location. In the heart of Kyoto, Wuz Kamogawa features river views from the terrace. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has an open-air bath. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and slippers. The unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Sanjusangen-do Temple, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Wuz Kamogawa.Show full description
Ryokan.Lively. Great bar. Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle. Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building. The ryokan also offers bike hire. Imperial Palace is 1.1 km from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Great location. A 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-In Temple will bring you to Jeugiya, a Japanese-style holiday home located in a quiet residential area of central Kyoto. The entire house can be rented by 1 group with up to 4 guests. A garden, free WiFi access, a Western dining area and grocery delivery service are all on offer here. Jeguiya features a serene Japanese interior with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. There’s also a seating area with modern lounging chairs, while amenities include a TV with satellite channels, a fridge and an electric kettle. The house includes a modern toilet and a bathroom with a wooden bathtub. Breakfast can be arranged upon request. Shops and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Jeugiya is a unique Japanese-style holiday home with a peaceful atmosphere. It is located near popular landmarks like Yasaka Shrine and Chion-In Temple. The hosts are welcoming, offering green tea and sweets upon arrival.
Ryokan. A 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the completely non-smoking Ohanabo provides traditional Japanese-style accommodation with “Kaiseki” multi-course in-room dinners, massages and a hot public bath. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom, and the lobby has free Wi-Fi. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. The air-conditioned rooms at Ohanabo Inn match a modern LCD TV, electric kettle and fridge with the timeless experience of Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Slippers, a toothbrush with toothpaste and a Yukata robe are provided. Located right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, the inn is a 4-minute walk from Shosei-en Garden. Kyoto Tower is 450 metres away, and Gojo Subway Station is a 7-minute walk. A set menu of Japanese dishes is served for breakfast at the dining room from 07:00-08:30. Kyoto cuisine is served for dinner from 17:30-18:30, and must be reserved at time of booking.Show full description
Ryokan.Great value. Popular among women. First opened in 1911 and recently renovated in March 2019, Yamadaya Ryokan offers a traditional calm Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath with views of the garden and free WiFi in Kyoto, just a 5-minute walk from Higashi Honganji Temple and a 10-minute walk to JR Kyoto Station. Featuring local Kyoto ingredients and organic Koshihikari-rice, guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine for an additional fee on site. Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast can be ordered if requested in advance, at an additional charge. Dinner and breakfast is served in the another private room or the banquet hall. With a wine cellar and on-site sommelier and kikizakeshi sake expert, an array of wine, Japanese sake, craft beer and champagne is available at the ryokan to pair with the cuisine. Tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding are provided in all guest rooms. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your comfort. Kyoto Tower is an 8-minute walk, while Kyoto Aquarium is an 8-minute bus ride away. Kyoto Railway Museum is 9 minutes by bus. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.3 km from Yamadaya Ryokan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Hip. Nice interior design. Kyoto Machiya Cottage karigane is a detached holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region and is 2 km from Kinkaku-ji. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The kitchen comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are available in this holiday home. Bike hire is available at the property free of charge. The property is just a minute's walk away from Daitokuji temple, while it is a 10-minute drive away to the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 50 km from the property.Show full description
This is the coolest, most creative and cosy holiday home in Kyoto. WOW!
Ryokan.Historic. Great views. Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station. Massages are available. Green tea and a Yukata robe are provided, and some rooms look out on a small garden. Daimaru Department Store is 900 metres away. Guests at Ryokan Toshiharu sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, and have air conditioning. The ryokan is 1 km from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and about a 15-minute walk from Gojo-Ohashi Bridge and the Kamogawa River. Although shared, baths are reserved and then used privately in turns. For breakfast, guests can choose to savour a Japanese served at an additional charge.Show full description
Ryokan.Charming. Great interior design. Attractively situated in Kyoto, Auberge AZABU features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in French cuisine. A bicycle rental service is available at Auberge AZABU. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Station, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Auberge AZABU.Show full description
Ryokan.Lively. Yado Kiramachi offers accommodation set 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The ryokan features family rooms. Certain units in the ryokan have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.3 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Yado Kiramachi.Show full description
Yado Kiramachi is a traditional Japanese inn situated in a central location. It features a lovely garden, terrace, and bar for guests to relax and unwind. The inn provides an authentic Japanese experience and is conveniently close to attractions such as Nijo Castle and the city center.
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Offering rooms with a private open-air bath, Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo - is located a 6-minute walk from Nijojomae Station and a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station. The property features free WiFi throughout the property and an on-site restaurant. All units feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 700 metres from Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo , while Imperial Palace is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great value. Popular among couples. Well located in Kyoto, Hotel Muso provides 3-star accommodation close to Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property is around 1.8 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 km from Kyoto Station. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms come with a kitchen with a microwave, a minibar and a stovetop. At Hotel Muso each room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sanjusangen-do Temple, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Hotel Muso.Show full description
This boutique hotel has great affordability! And it is very popular among couples travelling to Kyoto.
Ryokan.Historic. Great value. Yadoya Kikokuso is set in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Station and a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station of the Keihan Line. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2 km from Yadoya Kikokuso. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are respectively a 5 and 10-minute walk from the property. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2 km from Yadoya Kikokuso, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 37 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Great views. Offering private accommodation, Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu is a Japanese-style machiya townhouse centrally located in the Higashiyama ward of Kyoto. The property boasts garden views and free WiFi throughout the entire property. Yasaka Shrine is only a 5-minute walk away, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 10-minute walk away. Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu features a kitchen equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker and an electric kettle. The bathroom comes with towels and free toiletries. One bedroom features an Iwata bed. There are several restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the property. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute ride via taxi, while convenience stores and 24-hour supermarkets are within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
This charming hotel has beautiful interior design. It is conveniently located near famous temples and traditional Japanese places. The accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen, a deep soaking tub, and a tatami area.
Ryokan.Stylish. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Nijo Castle and 2.3 km from the centre, Ryokan Tanoya offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.7 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a vegetarian or a vegan breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.2 km from Ryokan Tanoya, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum,Kyoto Machiya Fukune is an accommodation with a garden. The accommodation has a hot tub. The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, and a private bathroom with bath. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Nijo Castle is 1.1 km from Kyoto Machiya Fukune, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.Show full description
Kyoto Machiya Fukune is a charming property with beautiful interior design. It combines traditional and modern elements, featuring a lovely garden and an outdoor bath. The location is central and convenient, near historic sites and delicious food.
Boutique hotel.Unique. Superb interior design. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property.Show full description
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