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Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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58 Shokuya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6008158
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Hongwanji View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Superior Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View And Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Suite Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room With Extra Bedding

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin Room With Temple View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.You'll be steps from Higashi Honganji Temple and within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street with a stay at this Shimogyo Ward hotel. Also, Kyoto Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Nishiki Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪立のみ いなせや - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪iSOiSM - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪熟成焼肉听 京都駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Pizza 100K - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3-star hotel near Higashi Honganji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 accommodations with safes and slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 4000 per night.
  • 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 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 900 to 1300 for children
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 4000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 4000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

Disposable items are available in the lobby.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • 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

How close is Hotel Kuu Kyoto to the airport?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto is 30.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Kuu Kyoto.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Kuu Kyoto, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 2500 and 2500 for adults, JPY 900 and 1300 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Kuu Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a pool?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Kuu Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kuu Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Hotel Kuu Kyoto is 1.5 mi away from Kyoto.

Hotel Kuu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 440 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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ming

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

Best in Kyoto

Everything here exceeds expectation. I would give more than 5 points if I could. Breakfast is the best during my stay in Japan. Shuttle bus to tourist areas, and hot springs are plus. Room environment is comfortable with special materials
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Carmen, Gibsonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Xiaohong

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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall. Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Novato

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it would go back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bath area too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Angela, La Habra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional! Staff were very friendly and so helpful. Beautiful onsens, rooms very comfortable and clean. Book the temple view rooms! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Cozy in Kyoto

This was a gem of a hotel, close to Kyoto station & metro lines. The staff was friendly & helpful. The room was quiet, comfortable & clean. There was a public bath but unfortunately we were too busy to try. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ALI, Kailua

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Really enjoyed our stay

The hotel staff were super friendly and helpful. They all speak English well. The breakfast has a big variety of selection, Japanese and Western. Omelettes are made to order. The location is quite convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been coming to Japan on and off for twenty years and Hotel Kuu in Kyoto has by far been one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. Its amenities are top notch and really add to the experience of staying in Japan - especially if this is your first trip. A complementary bus to take you to all the key Kyoto spots and a onsen on site to let you close out the day in comfort. And the view from the front door is one of a kind. This hotel is charming, has all the Japanese vibes and aesthetic you’re looking for, fantastic amenities and is a right next to Kyoto station. But the icing on the cake is the staff - one of the friendliest hotel staffs I have ever met. I will be staying at this hotel again when I come back to Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Sonya

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