Romantic Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

I benefited from other guests' reviews before my stay, so I'd like to pay it forward for future visitors. This hotel is incredibly close to both the Kyoto subway station and the Shinkansen (bullet train) station – just a few minutes' walk from the Shinkansen exit, making its location excellent. The bus stop for Kansai Airport is also very near, which was extremely convenient for us as first-time visitors to Kyoto. The room size is comparable to hotels in China, and significantly larger than those in Tokyo. The only downside was that our room faced the Shinkansen tracks, so we were woken up by the train passing by every morning. Check-in and check-out can be done easily via machine, which is very convenient. The only thing was having to pay a local accommodation tax during check-in, which wasn't charged at our Tokyo hotel. There are also plenty of shopping options around the hotel. Overall, it's a hotel I would definitely stay at again.

I had a great stay at Agora Kyoto Karasuma. The hotel has a calm, elegant atmosphere, and the rooms are thoughtfully designed with a minimalist Japanese style that feels both modern and cozy. The location is perfect, close to transportation, shops, and great local restaurants, which made getting around Kyoto very convenient. The staff were kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Their hospitality made the experience even better. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and I would definitely choose Agora Kyoto Karasuma again on my next visit to Kyoto.

This was our favourite hotel from our whole trip (Tokyo,Kyoto, Osaka). It felt traditional but modern and very clean with no shoes allowed inside. It was great having a separate space for the parents in the room and it came complete with all the amenities. It’s close to the station, onsen and the best massage chair we’ve ever used on site to relax after a full day of exploring and had unlimited icecream/ yakult/ drinks plus ramen too. Will definitely book this again for future trips.

This is a long-standing Japanese hotel, very clean and comfortable, with no noise. The breakfast was excellent with many options, and the service was superb! Overall, it exceeded my expectations, and I'll definitely stay here again.

This was my second stay, and it was just as clean and comfortable as before. Though, I'm not sure why there was no Oden for breakfast this time. What I love most is the hotel's location. It's right next to Kyoto Station, yet surprisingly quiet, and also very close to the 206 bus stop, which takes you directly to attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple. After a long day of sightseeing, a soak in the bath on the 10th floor is incredibly relaxing. We rented kimonos and chose to return them at the hotel; the front desk was very helpful in taking care of them, so the service was excellent. You can also rent curling irons, but a 3000 JPY cash deposit is required.

The service was excellent, and the front desk even helped us call a taxi. The breakfast was fantastic, with a great variety and delicious food – amazing value for money! Our whole family absolutely loved it!!! Highly recommend!! The location is also very convenient, close to the subway station!

Absolutely loved this hotel! The interiors are stunning and rooms are spacious and well decorated with ample amenities. The staff is very warm and welcoming. The breakfast spread was the best I’ve had in Japan … includes very good ala carte options as well. Would definitely recommend to all visiting Kyoto.

My dad took the kids here and raved about it! He said it was super clean, the garden design was beautiful, and the breakfast buffet was great. You have to change into slippers and socks when you enter, and they provide yukatas. You can even choose your own pillow! They have both public and private hot springs. We didn't have to wait long for the private one, and after your soak, you get free ice cream. They even offer complimentary noodles for a late-night snack. The location is really convenient too.

This is an excellent hotel! While it's a bit pricey, the service and quality of the stay are absolutely worth it. The front desk staff were all incredibly friendly during check-in and even upgraded our room. We had a fantastic view of the sports ground, and the room itself was spacious. The bathroom with its wet/dry separation was very comfortable overall. Breakfast was also a pleasant surprise. Although the Western breakfast only offered one main dish, it tasted great. The buffet section had fresh squeezed juice and a good variety of salads. My only complaint was the lack of meat; it was all vegetarian. The only meat options were smoked meats like bacon and eggs. I also tried the Japanese breakfast one morning, and it was equally exquisite. Each small dish even had a label indicating the origin of its ingredients. In short, the breakfast presentation was 10/10. One thing to note is that there were hardly any Asian faces; about 90% of the guests were from Europe, America, or the Middle East. Additionally, the hotel has an exclusive lounge for guests with a good selection of drinks and mainly rice cracker snacks that go well with alcohol. Most importantly, the location is super convenient. It's within walking distance to attractions like Kamo River and incredibly close to Shijo shopping street. Everything for shopping and sightseeing is within walking distance. I'll definitely stay here again!

Love the location.. The hotel was amazing, comfortable bed with complete amenities. They even have a microwave and drink machine for water and also vending machine. The hotel provide a smart pack to compress ur clothes for packing. 300 yen for 3 minutes which i think its very convinient. Last but not least, it is just next to avanti and bus terminal from kansai airport. Highly Recommended 😀