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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple

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Photo gallery for Hotel Kuu Kyoto

A traditional Japanese onsen with stone walls and bamboo screens.
A room with a large window overlooking a traditional building.
A hotel sign with "HOTEL KOU KYOTO" written on it.
A dining table with various dishes, including sushi, vegetables, and drinks.
A person in a traditional Japanese yukata standing in a stone hot spring bath area with wooden slats and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a clock, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Superior Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a desk, and a large window with a view of traditional architecture.

Deluxe Twin Room, City View (1-3 persons)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of traditional buildings.

Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room Temple View With Extra-bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of traditional architecture.

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King room, Non-smoking (KUU Standard Double Bed Width 180cm)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard King room, Non-smoking (KUU Standard Double Bed Width 180cm)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.You'll be steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street with a stay at this Shimogyo Ward hotel. Also, Kyoto Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Nishiki Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立呑処へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪すし岩 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3-star hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with safes and slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 to 2,800 for adults and JPY 950 to 1,500 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Housekeeping is included for stays of 3-nights or more with first service on the 3rd day of stay, and every 2-days after that. Towel exchanges are available on request for all bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2800 to 2800 for adults, and JPY 950 to 1500 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Disposable items are available in the lobby.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kuu
Kuu Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Kuu Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kuu Kyoto to the airport?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto is 30.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kuu Kyoto on Sept 3, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Kuu Kyoto, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 2800 and 2800 for adults, JPY 950 and 1500 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a pool?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kuu Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto is 1.5 mi away from Kyoto.

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 600 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fantastic. Great location, great breakfast. I would highly recommend staying here. So convenient to the Kyoto train station.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Kuu is a small well located hotel with very friendly, helpful staff. I visit Kyoto twice a year and always stay at the Kuu. They offer a very good breakfast and I especially like the public bathes located on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tattoo friendly Onsen, amazing breakfast, wonderful staff and nice, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

reivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to kyoto station , the public baths where relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed renting bikes from the hotel and so many extra amenities that we didn’t expect that made the trip even better! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and comfortable beds, lovely onsen and great staff. Perfect location within walking distance to many interesting places. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for shopping and fine restaurants. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re coming to Kyoto, STAY HERE! It has the perfect mix of traditional ryokan style and modern amenities, plus the onsen is amazing! The staff were all very helpful and allowed me into the onsen even with tattoos. The staff also provided a lot of optional free tours like their bus service which takes you around the popular temples of Kyoto! Next vacation we are definitely staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff! We will defiantly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, temple right across, beautiful. Very good breakfast. Great staff. Room is a bit on a smaller side and the bed is very hard, but overall the stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. All the staff are incredible. The location was beautiful. The room was clean and extremely comfortable. The amenities were all awesome. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was OK
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food is excellent. I love the location and the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, sento on site, buffet breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! small rooms. Could change up the breakfast.... had the same thing for 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Walkable distance from Kyoto train station. Directly across from a beautiful Temple. Staff was very attentive and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Staff wonderful, room lovely, breakfast also very good. Excellent location within walking distance of train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing size and so clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and onsen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean confortable room, friendly staff, good location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soledad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff who were extremely helpful. Good amenities. Quite area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026