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Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Genji Kyoto, a Design Hotels member, blends modern comfort with traditional charm in central Kyoto. Visit Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple, dine at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy free bike rentals, 24/7 staff, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$407
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room (City) | City view

Deluxe Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Studio (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (River) | Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room (River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Townhome (Machiya Townhouse Annex)

Townhome (Machiya Townhouse Annex)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
shimogyo-ku hasidono-cho362-3, Kyoto, kyoto, 6008113

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪汽 [ki:] - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walden Woods Kyoto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪酒呑にし川 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple, Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,740 for adults and JPY 3,740 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 3740 for adults and from JPY 3740 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels on 10 Dec 2025 start from AU$407.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Tower, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gojo Station is 10 minutes.

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Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Lovely gardens and interior design. Most of all, the fantastic staff made the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! First of all the design of every detail from the entrance, to the lobby, the rooms and the roof garden was beautiful. The staff was so helpful and endearing, as well as very adept with English. The location was ideal. The complementary laundry facility was a real bonus. The chef was also great! This was truly our home in Kyoto, and always a pleasure to return to after a busy day in town!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. A great location, easy to get just about anywhere from the hotel. The service and staff we're some of the best we've ever had the pleasure to stay with. We highly recommend this location and would stay here again for sure! Thanks Genji Kyoto for taking care of us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional, room had great views of the river. Conveniently located within walking distance to attractions, or close to public transport for areas further away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very unique
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. The room was great and spacious. The service at the hotel is outstanding. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel so much that we stayed an extra 3 nights! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the rooms were beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Throughout my time in Japan, Genji was my favorite hotel I stayed it. It was an excellent mix of modern and traditional style and the views were some of the best I had in Japan. I booked the River Balcony premium double and could not be happier with it. The river view from the room and from the rooftop was breathtaking. We had an amazing breakfast on the rooftop and the service was impeccable. The front desk staff is lovely and are super helpful if you need a recommendation, a taxi, whatever-- they were all great. The hotel is relatively close to Gion and Nishiki market and the walk there follows the river which is an added bonus. If I am ever in Kyoto again, I will absolutely stay at Genji

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in the midst of a busy city. Warm and helpful staff. Amazing room and hotel design
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. The staff was lively and helpful, room comfortable, location ideal.
Rooftop view at breakfast.
Rooftop view at breakfast.
Trendy designer hotel in a little neighborhood that reminded us Venice, California.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hospitality. Beautiful design. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boutique hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredibly special place. It is an architectural masterpiece. The service is impeccable. The location is excellent. The staff pays attention to every detail. What a beautiful stay we had in Kyoto at this amazing space. Thanks to Serj and Eri and Katsuya and the rest of the staff - we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique hotel located in a tranquil neighborhood beside the beautiful Kamo-gawa River and definitely a highlight of our trip in Kyoto. Very convenient guest rooms with modern-style design combining traditional Japanese elements. Superb and helpful staffs. All of these made a lasting impression on me and gave me wonderful memories.

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous hotel from all points of view: convenient location, gorgeous design, excellent amenities, but most importantly staff who go out of their way to accommodate the guests. Everyone was excellent. Many thanks to multilingual Sergei who takes special care of his guests. I highly recommend this hotel and will certainly return if I have another opportunity to be in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at this hotel. Great service, they are all super helpful and friendly. We had our Japanese breakfast at the terrace. Food was delicious and amazing view! Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent boutique hôtel. Très confortable avec un air de ryokan par les petits jardins visibles de la chambre et le décor général. Très bien situé et un personnel aux petits soins pour les clients. Remarquable expérience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genji met expectations

Overall great stay at Genji that met expectations. I'd recommend it, though think there are likely equal or better alternatives in Kyoto. We stayed here for 1 night as part of a 2 week honeymoon trip. Room: overall very good. Great shower and bath. Spacious. Nice mix of modern and traditional design. We had a garden room and I wish we had gotten a river view room as the garden view felt a bit meh/dark. Service: helpful and friendly staff. We had one misstep toward the end of our stay re: laundry services that impacted our experience a bit but not a dealbreaker. Area: nice area of Kyoto. Walkable and near the trains. They had just replaced the flooring in our room so there was a strong straw smell. Worth knowing if that kinda thing will bother you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOOHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
만족합니다. 작고 귀여운 호텔이에요. 앞 길은 차가 들어가기 좀 좁아서 불편한 점은 있습니다만 호텔의 인테리어와 청결 상태, 강 뷰를 생각하면 감수할만 하다고 생각했습니다. 기회가 된다면 또 묵고 싶은 곳이에요.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suguru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
源氏物語についても関心を持つ事ができてとても素晴らしかった
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just...wow! Out of more than a dozen places our group stayed, Genji is our favorite place to stay. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the property is recently opened and in immaculate condition, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The location is nicely situated in a quiet nook along the river with many popular sites within walking distance. Higashiyama Ward, for example, is a short walk across the river, and Kiyomizudera Nioman Gate is visible from the rooftop garden – definitely check it out at night when it's lit up. We'd stay here forever if it was an option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genji is a gem

Well located, beautifully conceived, designed and constructed. All staff were eager, friendly, thoughtful and competent. Loved the properly constructed timber furniture and the modern traditional design was inspiring.
Tortoises seen from our balcony
Kamo River and Gion from rooftop garden
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice helpful staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent place to stay in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
New modern hotel in a prime location. First class service. Has a lovely rooftop terrace to view the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023