WAYFARER Gojo

2.0 star property
Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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550 Shimourokogatacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8059
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪酒呑にし川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Record Shop and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪かき谷 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE The Roots - ‬2 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Gojo

Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
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 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.

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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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

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 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.

  • 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
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. 

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.

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. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

fernando j

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

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ralf

Traveled with family
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