Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
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 person in a traditional Japanese yukata standing in a stone hot spring bath area with wooden slats and a tiled floor.
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
A hotel sign with "HOTEL KOU KYOTO" written on it.
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Standard Double

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

Superior Twin

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

Superior Double

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

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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

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

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Twin Room 21 To 25 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Special Twin Room 26 to 30 Sq M

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • ‪珈琲館 (COFFEE-KAN) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 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
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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 Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kuu Kyoto on Jul 27, 2026 start from CA $106, 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. 469 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 586 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing size and so clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Hong Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Kyoto station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view. Very spacious. Staff were super helpful. Absolutely the Kyoto experience we were looking for. The short walk to Kyoto station made it a great base for our time in Kyoto. The dining area in the room was super helpful for a family of 5 with fussy eaters. Small touches everywhere that made it a very special place to stay and a wonderful memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Douang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, welcoming and kind. They were accommodating and understanding. Rooms were clean and loved the onsen. Pajamas are cute. Location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, good sized room, excellent location, great breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room so small.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Very close to main attractions and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, it was so beautiful and and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, front desk and staff were attentive, polite, helpful and customer orientated. King room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Good and central location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay was brief but enjoyable at Hotel Kyuu Kyoto. I loved the provided pajamas during the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BEST staff I encountered on my Japan trip. They were so well prepared to deal with my group. They made enriching seamless and the hot bath was the cherry on top at the end of our busy day
Room view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast selection, amazing view, traditional atmosphere. The onsen was very relaxing. Check in was friendly and efficient. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025