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Roku Kyoto, Lxr Hotels & Resorts
4.4/568 Reviews

Roku Kyoto, Lxr Hotels & Resorts

Kyoto|2.09km from Ryōan-ji
From the moment we arrived at Roku Kyoto, we felt completely taken care of. From the warm greetings we received as we got out of the taxi to the genuine smiles and hospitality given to us at Reception. There is a pride that exudes from everyone at Roku Kyoto, and for good reason. It is an absolutely extraordinary hotel. But it's not just the beautiful accommodations and the incredibly thoughtful design throughout the property. Nor is it just the sumptuous food stunningly presented at every meal. It is the people who work there and represent the true heart and soul of what the Roku Kyoto experience is all about. My wife and I have traveled all around the globe and we have rarely encountered such a level of excellence. The architectural design, the interior design, the facilities and the grounds are all stunning. In fact, the photos from their website do not do it justice. The room we had on the 4th floor was gorgeous and the bed was perhaps the most comfortable bed we have ever encountered (and we travel often!). The tranquility, the views, the attention to detail throughout the hotel are are not just glorious but absolutely inspiring. The gorgeous pool is filled with water from the natural hot springs that abound in that area of Kyoto. It is a sumptuous experience to swim in that very special pool. We only had breakfast at the hotel, but it was the best we encountered in Japan. The food was beautifully prepared , the choices were extensive and stunningly displayed and the service was impeccable. In fact, service is another thing that sets this extraordinary hotel apart. It's not just well done, there is a pride and a joy that emanates from every member of the staff, no matter what their position. It's what gives this place true heart and soul and it's what elevates the experience. We will never forget our stay at Roku Kyoto and cannot wait to return! We would like to especially thank Kayo Naskagawa. Her attention to detail, her inherent ability to go the extra mile for a guest. Her sweetness and ease. Her ability to listen and use that information to heighten the Roku experience for a guest. Kayo, for us, represents everything we love about Roku Kyoto and why we cannot wait to return.
Aman Kyoto
4.2/535 Reviews

Aman Kyoto

Kyoto|2.11km from Ryōan-ji

Latest booking 19 hrs ago

This is the second hotel I stayed in Kyoto. Before going to Aman, I read some of posts here that the service was bad. I then quite regret to make a room reservation though I was impressed by the photos and posts from website. Besides, I had a bad first impression toward Aman Kyoto as they replied email for at least 3 days. This is not acceptable for such hotel with high room rate. When I arrived the hotel for the first day, I was quite surprised by the service. The hotel staff load my luggages from taxi efficiently and sent them to rooms directly. Then I was guided by another staff for check-in. She served me and my child a cup of green tea. This green tea is very special. Its taste is green tea but has a floral smell. My kid and I were very impressed. Unfortunately, I forgot to buy one before leaving. Then we went to Living Pavilion to have lunch. After lunch, our room was ready and a staff took us to the room and introduced us the facilities. The room is spacious, even the bathroom. We stayed in room 楢 . It is near the Living Pavilion, hotel’s restaurant. It is quite quiet. For our staying of two nights, we almost had dinner in room. The Udon noodle tastes good. My son ate it in lunch time and two dinner time. The hotel also provides welcome desserts for every night. First night is dried persimmon and the second night is chocolates. The chocolates are very very yummy. I tried the spa massage for two times. It is really good. As only me and my son in this trip, he couldn’t use the complimentary onsen. I then paid for a private onsen. It is very comfortable. The room’s pillows are very hard. My kid and I didn’t have a good sleep. We asked the front desk to give us a softer one for second night. It still doesn’t fit for me. Thus I didn’t sleep well during my stay. The breakfast had three choices: Western, Japanese and wellness. We tried western and Japanese breakfast. Both are delicious. Especially French toast in western style and porridge in Japanese style. The taste is unforgettable. The hotel environment is very comfortable. It is far away from the city. Only trees and grass around us. Everywhere has fresh air. It refreshes me. If the bed and pillow fit me, it will be perfect. We also had lunch in Tak-An restaurant. The food is good. The staffs are very nice and kids-friendly. They are very tolerant to kids. The check-out process is also very smooth. Everything is well-prepared, even our luggages. We booked a transportation to the Kansai Airport through the hotel. The driver is nice.

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Resi Stay Nishijin
4.4/512 Reviews

Resi Stay Nishijin

Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma Kyoto|2.38km from Ryōan-ji
We had mixed reviews of this accomodation Pros - was a very large room two small doubles and a bunk perfect for families. Amenities are great with wifi, lots of kitchen utensils, stove, tea and coffee supplied, toothbrushes available, washing machine and tablets are provided with an inbuilt dryer system in the bathroom. Bathroom and shower area was also spacious. Beds are on the okay side but could be softer. The area itself is nice and quiet with a bus stop right out from we utilised every day, supermarket and Lawsons are across the road and you feel very safe. Would recommend for families. Cons - check in is in a different location 20minute taxi away so we had to catch a train to the check in office when arriving in Kyoto from Osaka, then a taxi to the accomodation after this which chewed up a few hours as we had to wait 45min in addition to check in due to busyness of the office. The area is a bit out of the way of everything next time I might consider staying at a different resi stay location closer to sights and facilities like shops etc. All the restaurants in the area seem to not open for breakfast until 11am so we had to have McDonald’s if we didn’t want to cook or travel too far for breakfast as we have a toddler (early riser). Same occurred at dinner time a lot of restaurants didn’t seem to be open the Monday or Tuesday we were there or opened too late for us (we travelled with a four year old). Our last disappointment was resi stay apparently have a strict not noise at night policy however another room partied until about 3am but there is no front desk or after hours phone number to call to complain / get the noise to stop. Was very frustrating as walls were very thin so we didn’t sleep very well. Overall we would stay with Resi Stay again but at another location due to Nishijin being a bit too out of the way for us.

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Kamishichiken Oku
4.4/58 Reviews
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma
The hardware aspect of the inn is perfect.  It can't be helped that the maple leaves in the courtyard haven't turned red due to the climate and location, but I wish they had at least picked the brown and withered leaves. All of the staff who assisted us were foreigners, but I wonder if there are no Japanese staff stationed there full-time. Even if you give your name at check-in, it cannot be checked against the reservation list (I told you that you are third from the top of the list). I made a reservation that included breakfast, but I was only booked for the night (the check-in sheet said ”room only”, so I pointed this out and discovered the error). When I requested a luggage delivery service to deliver to my next hotel (in Osaka), I was told that they could only deliver to Osaka Station (the list of internet and in-room services also said that delivery to the hotel was possible). When I pointed this out, they called the delivery company to confirm and accepted the order.Even at that time, they did not tell me the name of the hotel in Osaka.The price was different from what was listed in the room list ( The price had gone up)). Breakfast is a normal Makunouchi bento. etc. I wanted to experience the atmosphere of Kyoto, so I decided to stay at a fairly expensive hotel, but I was disappointed.
Kyoto Wara Tenjin
5/51 Reviews
It's a wonderful thing. The location is outstanding. If you take the bus, you will face the main street diagonally in front of the bus stop. 20 seconds. I went on foot from Encho, but it takes about 20, and if you can see Shimamura or McDo on your right, it's opposite. There are 3 keys, so you can rest assured. Speaking of hotels, ”suites”. The bedroom, living room, toilet, washroom and bath were all available alone. It's great to have a bathtub to get rid of fatigue. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, razor, comb, toothbrush, electric kettle, hot water drink, etc. There is no yukata, so bring your pajamas. It's very clean. The windows are double and block the sound. When I open the mado, I have to raise the volume of the TV with the sound of the car on the main street in front of me, but when I close the double mado, I can't hear it at all, and I can rest assured that there is a little 々 noise in the room. It's very clean. The bed is normal, and there is no problem if it is about 167 CM, but tall foreigners seem to have a hard time. Two people can stay with plenty of room. If it is a family, 3 There is no problem if it is a family. 4 Even people are OK, 5 People may be a little tight, but there are futons. After all, it is close to Ritsumeikan University. I had a business at Ritsumeikan this time, but it's about 10-13 on foot. 5 There is a supermarket within walking distance and there are restaurants, so you won't have a hard time. The inn answered immediately even if I asked various things in advance. Super recommended.
Sakura Komachi
4.5/54 Reviews
Rented the western style room and I enjoy it a lot. There's a bed, side bed, table and a fridge. There's no TV in the room and personally I didn't need it. The TV is downstairs from the room. This is basically what I need when I'm out here. Shower here is also great and the staff treated me very well. When I brought some friends over, all of them were treated like they were staying there at well. It's next to a Lawson so you can pick up daily things if you need to. Also it's near a bus stop and walking distance to Kingakuji. If you're going to be in the area this place does well as a guest house!
Hanazono Kaikan
4/56 Reviews
Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
As a base for sightseeing in Kyoto, I used it with my husband for a plan with two meals per night. While the hotel rates in Kyoto City are soaring, the price is reasonable, there is a large communal bath, and I came by rental car, so it is convenient to have a parking lot, so I decided here. I visited Kinkakuji on the first day, and on the second day, I walked to Ninnaji Temple (about 30 minutes from the hotel) and also went to Ryuanji Temple. The hotel dinner was delicious, the breakfast was delicious, and it was good to be able to enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto at a reasonable price!
Toki No Yado Kamishichiken
5/51 Reviews
Kyoto Gosyo/Karasuma
房間很大很舒服,很好
RYOKAN YAMAZAKI
3.9/539 Reviews
Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
This hotel is suitable for self-driving tour, it is absolutely inconvenient to take a taxi. The room in the annex building is the original Japanese home (there are 10 sets of shared toilets and three sets of kitchens and kitchens). The soundproofing is not good but it feels very good (very clearly heard the sound next door) The yard is bigger than the house in the domestic standard mansion villa. It is not suitable for children. It is not suitable for the brothers to play (it will be noisy to other travelers). The main restaurant has a Japanese restaurant. The dinner and breakfast are very Japanese and the consumption is not expensive. Dinner day currency about 4000 breakfast 2000)

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Introduction to Kyoto

As the former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto effortlessly blends the old with the new. This city in the Kansai region is renowned for its well-preserved temples, stunning gardens, traditional teahouses, and the historic geisha district of Gion.

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Travelers usually fly into Kansai International Airport or Osaka Itami Airport before making their way to Kyoto by train or bus. The city has an efficient network of buses and trains, including a subway system.

The official currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Credit cards are accepted in many places, but cash is still commonly used. Japanese is the primary language spoken, though English is understood in many tourist areas.

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Kyoto is home to an array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Wander around the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or take a walk through the historic streets of Gion.

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