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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 star property
Experience all that Kyoto has to offer from this perfectly located hotel. Enjoy seamless check-in with express options available.

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Located in the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Guests can unwind with laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Previous guests have raved about the breakfast options and central location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forza Single Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Double Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Refresh Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

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

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Single Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Double Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forza Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Refresh Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, For 3 Guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, For 2 Guests

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Casual Triple Room, Non Smoking, Single Use

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Run of House, Non Smoking, Single Use (Unable to choose the room or bed type)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Run of House, Non Smoking, 2 People Use (Unable to choose the room or bed type)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward neighborhood, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi is connected to a rail/subway station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 14 minutes by foot. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8005

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
    5 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station
    14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • % Arabica
    1 min walk
  • ドトールコーヒーショップ 京都四条通り店
    1 min walk
  • 益や酒店
    2 min walk
  • 虎屋菓寮 京都四条店
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 for adults and JPY 1,400 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2800 for adults and JPY 1400 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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 Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is only a 5-minute walk and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 14 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1258 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1605 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marirose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the price and location,accesible to main shopping area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and spacious rooms with great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Petrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, breakfast ok, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and for Japan, very good size room. Staff were amazing and location is great. I have it saved for my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful and the location is superb
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and well maintained with an excellent location. Only thing I’d recommend is perhaps adding more soundproofing in the rooms as you can hear sounds from halls easily at night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mingqun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and quiet. The location is perfect. The staff are nice and helpful. If there are water fountains to refill, it will save a lot of plastic bottles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right on the main strip across from Nishiki market where all the restaurants are. Hotel also accessible by underground tunnel direct from metro. Breakfast buffet was great, staff friendly, was a great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable accommodations. While I had to wait for the machines to free up, the on site laundry was very useful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, well located and had a good vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet, location, modern and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are all accomodating and our room are always cleaned.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rosa maria cordova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an excellent location, loved it. Near high end stores, restaurants, market, and train station. The room was clean and spacious. The restroom was just beautiful. Best hotel in my stay in Japan. Best part, it was not even expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. Central to everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was very attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close the to the train station. Lots of food and shopping options around. The room was a good size. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice, the location was awesome. The breakfast buffet was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Very helpful staff, nice clean rooms, great location. Nice buffet breakfast bar. Sake in the evening is a nice treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access to all the Kyoto must see places. And can store your luggage while you are waiting to check in would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

We did not eat the breakfast, with so many food and shopping locations so close we ate somewhere different for every meal. What a great place to stay in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and hotel overall had a very nice aesthetic. Size was decent, larger than other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tien

Clean room , staffs were responsive and helpful. Walking distance to Gion area with all must see spots .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026