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Kikoku no Mori

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds (Garden) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds (Garden) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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320, Uchikoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8151
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Family Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将七条烏丸店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪糖太朗 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kikoku no Mori

3.5-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
As a guest of Kikoku no Mori, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kikoku no Mori offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and hair dryers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Ky
Kikoku no Mori Hotel
Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Kikoku no Mori Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kikoku no Mori to the airport?

Kikoku no Mori is 30.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kikoku no Mori have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kikoku no Mori.

Does Kikoku no Mori offer free breakfast?

Kikoku no Mori does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kikoku no Mori?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kikoku no Mori?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kikoku no Mori?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kikoku no Mori have a pool?

Kikoku no Mori does not have a pool.

Does Kikoku no Mori have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kikoku no Mori to downtown Kyoto?

Kikoku no Mori is 1.4 mi away from Kyoto.

Reviews

Kikoku no Mori Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in Kyoto

Two night stay with my partner. The hotel had a very authentic Japanese atmosphere and the staff was friendly. The room was tidy and spacious and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely little hotel, that offers spacious rooms ( hard to find in big cities of Japan). Front desk hours are well pronounced, and there was always someone at those hours. Its only few rooms hotel, so do not expect an attendances or room service. If you are looking for spacious, two beds room, this is a great find. There was a refrigerator in the room, bathtub and shower and everything you need, easy to find, great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

The room was very large and nice. Good location. Four stars because the staff was around only at odd hours. Very difficult getting help. They provided us with incorrect information about their ability to help us transfer our luggage from Kyoto to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Quiet hotel off the beaten path, HARD beds

Pros: quiet, clean and modern, relatively large room, nice lighting, affordable Cons: limited front desk hours, window faces a wall, heater was malfunctioning, beds were harder than other Japanese hotels I liked the aesthetic of this hotel room, but I won’t stay again due to the uncomfortable beds. I like a firm mattress, but this felt like sleeping on a slab of concrete. That, coupled with a heater that wasn’t working, is the reason for the 3-star review.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, charming, quiet and wonderful service. Bed is harder than most hotels in the US.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Highly recommend. The rooms were cute and spacious and it was easy to walk to the Kyoto station. Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Artha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and provide English service. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our daughter recommended Hotel Ethnography as she stayed here a few weeks before us. It is a charming hotel, great value for money and highly recommended. We received a warm welcome from Alessio when we arrived and were delighted with the large spotlessly clean twin room we were allocated. Breakfast was simple, tasty and nutritious and great value at 800 Yen. The location was perfect as we arrived at the station and it took less than 10 minutes to walk to the hotel. Sightseeing was easy - on foot or by train. The Shosei-en garden next to the hotel is well worth a visit and the magnigficent Higashi Honganji temple is only a 2 minute walk from the hotel. The Gion entertainment area is a bit further away but only a 15 minute walk from the hotel. After staying in large, expensive and impersonal hotels in Osaka and Tokyo we appreciated the personal service from the friendly staff at Hotel Ethnography. Many thanks to Alessio, Tanaka and the 2 ladies at reception for making us feel so welcome and for being so helpful. We hope to come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. It’s in a quiet and nice area yet it’s walkable from Kyoto JR station and there are lots of dinning options. Staff were super helpful and nice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shuguang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place just feels like home. We booked a Superior Twin Room in this wonderful boutique hotel and the room was luxuriously spacious with a space that felt more like a junior suite than just a hotel room. The hotel only has 5 rooms and felt more like staying at a ryokan (sans halfboard) but this gave us a very quiet relaxed place to come back to after a full day of exploring. The room, and the hotel itself, is beautifully designed with modern Japanese furnishings. The beds here are firm but comfortable and the bathroom had a large bath/shower washroom adjoining a large sink and changing area and a roomy separate toilet. The bathroom toiletries are fantastic and smell driving, and the towels are super fluffy. There was a table and chairs as well as a sofa in the room which was great for having a sit down without messing up the beds. I also appreciated the abundance of hooks, cupboard space and hangers so plenty of space for hanging big winter coats as well as a bit of hand washing. The hotel is situated less than 5 minutes walk to Gojo Subway Station and about 10 minutes walk which is convenient for getting around to all the sights and although located in a quiet neighborhood, there’s a few restaurants as you walk towards Kyoto Station and within
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Year's stay

Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. Helpful and friendly staff. Meals were excellent although mostly vegetarian..occassional chicken or egg. Wished I had used the complimentary cell phone more for directions. Eco-friendly and all decor is handcrafted in Kyoto. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel to stay.

It might take 5 to 10 mins to walk from station to this hotel but the room space is big, with japanese zen style, totally worthy it. My top 1 stay (among) 3 in my trip to Osaka & Kyoto. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenjiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little walk, but perfect

A very small hotel, but with spacious comfortable rooms about a 10 min walk from the Kyoto Station. Seems like an older apartment that was totally revamped and turned into a hotel. Whoever did the remodel didn't cut corners. Plenty of space, can easily sleep 3 people with enough space for luggage. Great furnishing and left with nothing to complain about. * Mattress is airweave which is known to be a quality mattress in Japan. * It's not your typical "hotel." There's about 5-6 rooms and it feels like you're a guest at someone's house. * Front is totally bilingual. We exchanged Japanese and English. * There is a cafe called Walden Woods Cafe a block or two away PLEASE GO! * Breakfast was unique and reminded me of Bed n Breakfast. * You get a smartphone you can take with you. The phone is NOT hotspotable. * Solid wifi, big tub, separate bathroom, plenty of closet space, etc. * Maybe one good / bad point is that it's not in a busy area, so you won't have convenience store downstairs, BUT it's nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Expedia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Kyoto lodgings!

Very Zen hotel that was easy walking distance to Kyoto station, temples, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and impressive rooms in a hotel with the personal touch. By far the best place I stayed in Japan all things considered. 10 minutes walk to main station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Spacious. Friendly staff. Close to main part of town. Modern amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

SONALI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely experience.

The hotel is beautiful, clean, comfortable spacious and quiet. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional, modern and convenient location

The Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori was wonderful. So much better than we had expected. It was located within walking distance of the Kyoto train station and several bus routes which made getting around town very easy. The staff was terrific and very helpful in suggesting places to visit. The room was very comfortable and modern. Many extras like toothbrush, hair brush, hair tie and razor were included on the bathroom vanity. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019