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Hotel Kanra Kyoto

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Higashi Honganji Temple

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Suite Annex Building(103 square meter) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Property entrance
Experience the tranquil atmosphere of Hotel Kanra Kyoto, located near Shoseien Garden and Kyoto Tower. Unwind in the garden or indulge in a spa treatment like aromatherapy or massage. Guests rave about dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Run of the House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room Annex Building | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Twin Room Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Superior Twin Room Main Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Double Room Main Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Main Building | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Suite Main Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room Annex Building | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Double Room Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Junior Suite, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Main Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Twin Room Main Building

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Suite-Main Building

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-Annex

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Don't miss out on a visit to Shoseien Garden. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Gojo Station is just steps away.
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190 Kitamachi, Karasuma-dori, Rokujyo sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8176

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 2 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Upscale boutique hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
Located close to Shoseien Garden and Kyoto Tower, Hotel Kanra Kyoto provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and massage treatment rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 1,500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,000 for adults and JPY 1,800 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • HANAROKU

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,173 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 6 and younger included in the reservation.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Thursday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 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 200-10,000 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 4000 for adults and JPY 1800 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1500 per day(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 11 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kanra Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Kanra Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Shoseien Garden, and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 23 minutes.

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Hotel Kanra Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Amenities
The best hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place the room was amazing The staffing was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my top 3 hotels i have stayed at so far and i have traveled a lot definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been back twice already - one of our favorite stays ever. So convenient and the hotel feels like a luxury hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Room great Staff outstanding Zen aesthetics
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
impressive hotel , relaxing , good accommodation kids are loving it , breakfast is so good everybody are so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a great time in Kanra hotel with my parents in law. They has a great lounge in the lobby clean and huge rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful and the staff provides the best service from check-in to check-out.

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff. Close to train station and plenty of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!! Great place to stay with family!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful room, great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Immaculately clean and excellent amenities. Staff is super helpful and spa is wonderful ( go see Miki)! Will return and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

babak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great service. Very nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional Japanese room layout. Very clean and good daily room service. A bit far from market but next to a very large spectacular temple.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was incredible, typical Japanese style, which is what attracted us to this property. The rooms were amazing and included a Japanese bamboo bathtub. The hotel always smelled delicious, the decoration inside was so Japanese-style. And the staff was very friendly, on the first day when we arrived all sweaty from the heat, they offered us some delicious cold tea. Definitely would return here in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Amenities
Excellent service, traditional Japanese style room setting, staff members are friendly and professional. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. Rooms were very spacious. Staff were friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the complimentary drinks. Only drawback for us was how loud the road noise was at night. We were in the main building on the 4th floor which faced the main road so if you are sounds sensitive, i would suggest you let them know when booking. Otherwise this hotel was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every member of the hotel staff was so helpful, kind, and gracious. Would highly recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property,amenities and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the room. It was spacious and clean. It had a zen vibe to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time . This place was really beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best places we stayed at. The staff was the outmost friendliest!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest hotel I’ve ever been to in Japan, worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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