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Kikoku no Mori

3.5 star property
Travelers wander through a picturesque garden just steps from Kyoto Tower, finding a peaceful retreat from the bustling city streets

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Kikoku no Mori, near Kawaramachi Street in central Kyoto, offers a quiet escape surrounded by ancient temples. The hotel's garden provides a tranquil spot to unwind, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Staff assist with luggage storage and arrange tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$133
4 June - 5 June

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Twin Room

Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Kikoku no Mori is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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320, Uchikoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8151

What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden
    Shoseien Garden
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 京郜垂四条河原町亀差点の倜の景芳。
    Kawaramachi Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto, Japan Skyline at the Tower
    Kyoto Tower
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Craft Beer & Pizza 100K
    5 min walk
  • おうどん䞀
    5 min walk
  • 糖倪朗
    3 min walk
  • 倧宝
    5 min walk
  • Walden Woods Kyoto
    3 min walk

About this property

Kikoku no Mori

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Kikoku no Mori provides amenities such as a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a reception hall
    • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Kikoku no Mori have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
    • Mini fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant 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.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kikoku no Mori pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kikoku no Mori?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kikoku no Mori on 4 June 2026 start from AU$133, 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 Kikoku no Mori?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kikoku no Mori?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kikoku no Mori?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kikoku no Mori located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kikoku no Mori Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but lovely property with friendly receptionist who spoke good English. We stayed in the garden room on the ground floor which was a little dark even during the day, but very nice. Easy walk to the station was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, just as they appeared in picture. The garden outside was very special. Overall stay was very peacefil and serene. Staff lacks english but were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiia

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

Gem in Kyoto

Two night stay with my partner. The hotel had a very authentic Japanese atmosphere and the staff was friendly. The room was tidy and spacious and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Highly recommend. The rooms were cute and spacious and it was easy to walk to the Kyoto station. Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely little hotel, that offers spacious rooms ( hard to find in big cities of Japan). Front desk hours are well pronounced, and there was always someone at those hours. Its only few rooms hotel, so do not expect an attendances or room service. If you are looking for spacious, two beds room, this is a great find. There was a refrigerator in the room, bathtub and shower and everything you need, easy to find, great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

The room was very large and nice. Good location. Four stars because the staff was around only at odd hours. Very difficult getting help. They provided us with incorrect information about their ability to help us transfer our luggage from Kyoto to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Quiet hotel off the beaten path, HARD beds

Pros: quiet, clean and modern, relatively large room, nice lighting, affordable Cons: limited front desk hours, window faces a wall, heater was malfunctioning, beds were harder than other Japanese hotels I liked the aesthetic of this hotel room, but I won’t stay again due to the uncomfortable beds. I like a firm mattress, but this felt like sleeping on a slab of concrete. That, coupled with a heater that wasn’t working, is the reason for the 3-star review.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

100% recommend hotel, tidy and clean, staffs are kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. It’s in a quiet and nice area yet it’s walkable from Kyoto JR station and there are lots of dinning options. Staff were super helpful and nice.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, charming, quiet and wonderful service. Bed is harder than most hotels in the US.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and provide English service. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our daughter recommended Hotel Ethnography as she stayed here a few weeks before us. It is a charming hotel, great value for money and highly recommended. We received a warm welcome from Alessio when we arrived and were delighted with the large spotlessly clean twin room we were allocated. Breakfast was simple, tasty and nutritious and great value at 800 Yen. The location was perfect as we arrived at the station and it took less than 10 minutes to walk to the hotel. Sightseeing was easy - on foot or by train. The Shosei-en garden next to the hotel is well worth a visit and the magnigficent Higashi Honganji temple is only a 2 minute walk from the hotel. The Gion entertainment area is a bit further away but only a 15 minute walk from the hotel. After staying in large, expensive and impersonal hotels in Osaka and Tokyo we appreciated the personal service from the friendly staff at Hotel Ethnography. Many thanks to Alessio, Tanaka and the 2 ladies at reception for making us feel so welcome and for being so helpful. We hope to come back again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

AZUSA

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
客宀は比范的きれいでしたが、ベッドのマットレスは硬めでしたので寝心地はあたり快適ではありたせんでした。 又、テレビが故障しおいたのか、スむッチを入れおも動きたせんでした。チェックむン前に党おの蚭備が正垞に動くかどうか点怜等を行っお頂ければうれしいです。 スタッフの方も垞時いないようなので、䞍安でもありたした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In questa location si Ú nel centro della città senza remdersene conto. Silenziosa fuori dal traffico e le camere sono veramente spaziose e comode. In 3 mn si Ú alla metropolitana verde oalla fermata del bus che porta a gion. Tutto perfetto complimenti.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Masamori

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが玠人すぎお泊たらずにチェックアりトしおきたした。 みなさんも絶察泊たらない方がいいです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Magnífico hotel y servicio excelente!

Me encantó este hotel: el cuarto era muy espacioso, bonito, cómodo y de limpieza impecable. Rico el desayuno, el hotel muy bien ubicado, pero sobre todo, llama la atención el servicio premium de su personal: me ayudaron en todo, eran super amables, y me hicieron sentir como en casa!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
初めお宿泊したした。スタッフの方の察応もすごく良く、通内も枅朔感がありずおも良かったです
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から少し歩きたすが、倜は倧倉静かで過ごしやすいず思いたす。郚屋が4郚屋ずいうこずもあり、朝倕ゆったりするには良いず思いたす。郚屋の゚アコンは自由に蚭定できたす。窓のブラむンドが䜿いにくいので、こちらは早めに盎した方が良いず思いたす。枅掃は党䜓的にはできおいるず思いたす。1点前の宿泊者の方のものか、䞀郚衣類の忘れ物があったので、ベットの䞋はもう少し芋た方が良いです。 郚屋は思った以䞊に広いですね。お颚呂も十分な広さあり。接客も気持ちよいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

りりか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ずおもきれいで、倧人な空間
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
蚭備が新しく、ずおも綺麗でした。垂街地にあるので眺望はむマむチですが、こだわりのある宀内で十分楜しめたした。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
枅掃も行き届いおいお䜿いやすかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasunobu

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

静かで隒音無し

郚屋、トむレ、バス　すべおきれいで枅朔なホテルでした。そしお静かで快適に過ごすこずができたした。家族3人1泊でしたが、倧満足です。次も又利甚したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
역에서 가깝고 청결하며 슀태프가 친절합니닀. 낎부도 깔끔하고 펞늬했윌며 요청사항읎 있윌멎 슉각적윌로 의견읎 받아듀여집니닀.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

静かな良いホテル

゚スノグラフィヌホテルは東山䞉条に続いお二回目でした。 東山䞉条のスタッフの方から枳穀の杜がお薊めで、朝食もフレンチレストランからのお取り寄せだず䌺い、こちらに予玄を臎したした。 残念ながら、朝食の業者が倉わっおしたい、東山䞉条ず同じだずいう事でしたので、今回は朝食なしのプランに臎したした。 東本願寺の飛び地、枉成園の暪にあり、ずおも静かな環境で、ゆっくり過ごす事が出来たした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xue

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

最喜欢的䞀家日本酒店

这是我第二次入䜏歀酒店第䞀次入䜏时就给我埈奜的印象。这䞪酒店只有前台员工4倩䞀共见了5䞪䞍同的员工有英囜人日本人意倧利人和尌泊尔人是䞪小联合囜跟他们聊倩埈有趣。酒店房闎埈倧枩床讟定埈灵敏关键是制热时没有讚厌的噪音。对我来诎这点埈重芁。酒店的倇品也䞍像䞀般的日本酒店那样过于环保而牺牲䞀些舒适性。酒店䜍眮非垞奜从京郜站过来步行8分钟走到鞭川的饭店街也只需芁15分钟。由于是䞪小型酒店所以也䞍甚担心旅行团垊来的嘈杂关键还有着非垞合理的价栌。这次我垊了䞀䞪瀌物给这家酒店是北京玫犁城的錠幎日历酒店的䌑息区䜠可以看到它。劂果悚去请把悚入䜏的那䞀页写䞊祝犏愿䞖界和平愿歊汉的疫情尜快过去。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020