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WAYFARER Gojo

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small desk with a chair.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a window with a curtain.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large table with stools, and a view of greenery outside.
A building entrance with a sign reading "WAYFARER".
A reception desk with a light wood finish, a patterned wall behind it, and a potted plant to the right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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550 Shimourokogatacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8059
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Non-smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a window with a grid pattern.

Double Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Non-smoking

A bunk bed with a desk and a small table, a window with blinds, and a TV.

Triple Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese-western Room, Non-smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a pair of slippers on the floor.

Japanese-western Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Heart of Kyoto.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Also, Nishiki Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Kiyomizu Temple is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 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
  • ‪suba (すば) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Record Shop and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪杦sen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Gojo

3-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street
WAYFARER Gojo offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. WAYFARER Gojo also features express check-out and an elevator. A complete renovation of WAYFARER Gojo was completed in July 2024.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
WAYFARER Gojo offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

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, 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
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 Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, 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.

Property is also known as

WAYFARER Gojo Hotel
WAYFARER Gojo Kyoto
WAYFARER Gojo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is WAYFARER Gojo to the airport?

WAYFARER Gojo is 30.7 mi (58-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Gojo?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Gojo on Aug 23, 2026 start from $60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WAYFARER Gojo.

Does WAYFARER Gojo offer free breakfast?

WAYFARER Gojo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at WAYFARER Gojo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have a pool?

WAYFARER Gojo does not have a pool.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is WAYFARER Gojo to downtown Kyoto?

WAYFARER Gojo is 1 mi away from Kyoto.

WAYFARER Gojo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Room was spacious and clean but bugs in the washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koutarou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても快適
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fernando j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo Jesús

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dazhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025