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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, steps from Higashi Honganji Temple

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room with Tatami Floor and Temple View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View A with Extrabed

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

Twin Suite with Higashi Honganji Temple View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room with Hongwanji View A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

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
  • ‪すき家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪新橋立呑処 へそ 京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛京都駅前店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

Hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Kuu Kyoto provides laundry facilities, a sauna, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Kuu Kyoto feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bidets and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

Property amenities

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 2,500 to 2,500 for adults and JPY 900 to 1,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 200-1,000 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 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000.0 per night

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Disposable items are available in the lobby.

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
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

Is Hotel Kuu Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Kuu Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Kyoto Station is 5 minutes.

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Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 414 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Nice staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, close to Kyoto station. Hotel had many restaurants and shops nearby. Staff was very accommodating and helpful with our luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Room was a good size and amenities were plentiful. Staff are friendly and happy to assist
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved the bath area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I love the Hotel Kuu. It's convenient to Kyoto Station. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast is plentiful and there is a public bath on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed Hotel Kuu. The buffet breakfast was amazing. The rooms were nice and spacious very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful hotel, well located. We had the room facing the beautiful temple gate. What a joy to wake up to such beauty. The breakfast buffet is great and varied. The public baths are really relaxing. Kyoto is such a great city!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Three of us stayed for 9 days!! Staff were fantastic. Couldn’t do enough for you. Loved our time there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10

We loved this cute hotel! Right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and less than a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station! We used the public onsen but didn’t get a chance to get on the little bus! Definitely would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great experience overall. Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I loved this hotel! It is very close to Kyoto station. Our room was big and had a shower. very clean, laundry facilities, free bus to major attractions, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Solid location, close to a subway, rooms were clean, but definitely the smaller side if you have clam shell suitcases.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely small hotel in a great location. Was travelling as family of five, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The location was perfect for our stay. It is close to the Kyoto train station. The bus stop was close so it was an excellent location for getting around Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely small hotel with amazing breakfast! Room was well sized, staff was kind, area was very quite and nice neighbourhood. The small Onsen was clean and relaxing to use. The temple on the other side of the street is impressive. The hotel is not directly in the city centre but that was no issue for us as we just went for a small walk. Main station close was definitely a plus. Overall I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

This hotel has made our stay in Japan all the more enjoyable. For starters, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast consisted of a variety of both Japanese and foreign cuisine, satisfying my entire family. After a long day, relaxing in the onsen (public bath) is also a highlight of this hotel. As we return to our room, we also have the added bonus of facing directly at the Higashi Honganji (东本愿寺).The room is a bit small and cramped for our family of four, but we got the amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very well located for the station, lovely small hotel with very helpful attentive staff. Very comfortable room with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The location is absolutely convenient for all purposes! Staff of the Hotel are very friendly and knowledgeable, they provide information for local restaurants available for Japanese breakfast. This Hotel has natural spring hot but pools 24 hours for your enjoy. Just walk distance to the railway station and bus stop right in front door, connecting shopping area and many places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is my second time staying here! It's great and their breakfasts are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Hotel was walkable from Kyoto Station and train lines. Hotel was clean and safe. The saunas are great way to end each day. Try to book the on site bicycles - an excellent way to see the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Wonderful hotel, I highly recommend it. The staff were very professional and friendly. The courtesy bus which dropped tourists off to key historic sites in the morning was a pleasant surprise. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Clean, breakfast was very good. Nice staff. Served bread on demand outside of openi g hours of the buffet
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We stayed for four nights. Personnel was super nice, kind, and ready to help! Room for two had everything we needed and more! Very clean everywhere and very comfortable beds. Breakfast was varied and abundant. Location was perfect for public transportation! We will recommend it to our family and friends. Ángela & Luis.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We stayed at Hotel Kuu Kyoto for five nights with 2 adults and 3 children. The staff were polite and welcoming and could not have been more helpful with and queries we had. Our room was well appointed, roomy and overlooked the temple across the street. There were ample Lawsonand 7/11 convenience stores nearby for snacks and refreshments. The hotel itself is about a 7 minute walk from Kyoto station and easy walking distance to nearby shops and restaurants. We would happily recommend this hotel and if we had the opportunity would definitely return. Thankyou for a relaxing and plesant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025