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WAYFARER Gojo

3.0 star property
Kyoto's dynamic streets beckon travelers to explore Gion Corner while enjoying convenient snacks and the city's vibrant energy throughout their adventure

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small desk with a chair. - WAYFARER Gojo (Kyoto)
A reception desk with a light wood finish, a patterned wall behind it, and a potted plant to the right. - WAYFARER Gojo (Kyoto)
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a window with a curtain. - WAYFARER Gojo (Kyoto)
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large table with stools, and a view of greenery outside. - WAYFARER Gojo (Kyoto)
A building entrance with a sign reading "WAYFARER". - WAYFARER Gojo (Kyoto)
WAYFARER Gojo in central Kyoto offers easy access to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Travelers enjoy in-room WiFi, vending machine snacks, and convenient luggage storage. The multilingual staff receives consistent praise from guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bunk bed with wooden shelves, a bedside table, a lamp, and a plant.

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small desk with a chair.

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a plant, a pair of slippers, and a bedside lamp.

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Japanese-western Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyoto, WAYFARER Gojo is in the city center. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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550 Shimourokogatacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8059

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Len
    4 min walk
  • 京都さしみ丸
    3 min walk
  • かき谷
    4 min walk
  • Sugar Hill
    3 min walk
  • Hachi Record Shop and Bar
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL. mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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 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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (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; cash is not accepted
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

Frequently asked questions

Is WAYFARER Gojo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

WAYFARER Gojo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at WAYFARER Gojo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at WAYFARER Gojo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 3000 (subject to availability).

Where is WAYFARER Gojo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gojo Station is 7 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

WAYFARER Gojo Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we got was a double bed and a twin. It was huge, super clean, the A/C was super cold which we loved because its mid May and its super hot. Theirs enough room for luggage to be opened, to sit and relax. You have access to any little toiletres and towels near the elevator which is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DERA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff was very helpful and hotel very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was top notch. The staff were so friendly and willing to please. I had a clogged sink and bathtub one evening and went down to tell the person at the desk. She can up immediately and solved the problem. The location was convenient for getting anywhere in Kyoto. I will definitely book my future stays in Japan at Kanin hotels.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms looked as advertised. Great price. Really helpfull staff. Really nice ameneties. Unfortunately, the rooms suffer a lot of condensation issues. We tried to keep windows open and the bathroom fan on at all times but still woke up with water on the windows. It seems to be a persistent problem as there seemed to be moisture damage along the wooden details around the window. On our last night we stayed an extra night in another room and the issues persisted there, despite there being a de-humidifier in the room. I suspected there might be mold in the bathroom, but I could not say for sure - it smelled really wierd though and it was really difficult to ventilate the water vapour after taking a shower. It was not a cleaning issue as the rooms where well maintained and tidy. I suspect it's a buildning/insulation issue and lack of proper ventilation. I went back to look at old reviews as this place was quite highly rated, and the reviews seemed a few months old, so maybe this is a new issue. All and all, a hotel with a lot of potential, great placement, nice layout and helpful staff - but unfortunately it was our least favourite stay in Japan.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all ways:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Room was spacious and clean but bugs in the washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente! Buena ubicación, la habitación perfecta y espaciosa, impecable, zona segura. Perfecta para descansar sin ruido y cortinas blackout. Recomendable 100 por ciento. Bien precio!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Koutarou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても快適
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wirklich gutes Hotel, besonders die zentrale Lage ist Gold wert, egal an was man interessiert ist, alles ist gut zu Fuß oder per Bus erreichbar. Das einzig Hirnrissige war die Position vom Fernseher, die aus keinem Bett wirklich sichtbar war.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

fernando j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dazhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fernando j

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Max Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025