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WAYFARER Shin

2.5 star property
Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

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Comfort Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Front of property
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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467, Kyoto, KYOTO, 600-8847
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Comfort Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Tatami 40SD

  • Sleeps 5

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio 30D

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio 35D

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio 25D+

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Studio 20D+

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll find Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Terminal Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪高木珈琲店 高辻店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ninuki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪亮昌 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪the bridge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Shin

Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
As a guest of WAYFARER Shin, you'll find multilingual staff, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. A complete renovation of WAYFARER Shin was completed in July 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
WAYFARER Shin offers 20 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 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.
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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 2:00 PM - 11:00 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.
  • 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.

Optional extras

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

  • 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, and American Express. 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 Shin Hotel
WAYFARER Shin Kyoto
WAYFARER Shin Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is WAYFARER Shin to the airport?

WAYFARER Shin is 30.8 mi (56-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 Shin?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Shin on Nov 18, 2025 start from $121.71, excluding 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 Shin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WAYFARER Shin.

Does WAYFARER Shin offer free breakfast?

WAYFARER Shin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WAYFARER Shin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at WAYFARER Shin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WAYFARER Shin?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does WAYFARER Shin have a pool?

WAYFARER Shin does not have a pool.

Does WAYFARER Shin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is WAYFARER Shin to downtown Kyoto?

WAYFARER Shin is 1.1 mi away from Kyoto.

Reviews

WAYFARER Shin Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so comfortable!! I stayed here with my husband and teen daughters in July 2025. My kids were so excited to try sleeping on futons and tatami mats and this hotel did not disappoint. They were very comfortable. There was a coin wash nearby for laundry and the subway was a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, bang for the buck property. Very modern, have all the amenities. Suggest they add a microwave though! Check-in process is a bit messy as you already did fill them out during the booking and now you gotta do it again. Paid the fee $10 ish. Beside that no other interaction with hotel. They clean up every other day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrible stay. It was not as advertised. The curtain was too small ( I couldn’t shower because the floor was getting wet), there were red stains on the wall and oil stains on the lamp shade, there was no sealant along the bath tub so water just goes straight behind the tub (there will be mold soon). It’s actually a motel not a hotel. Just the worst. It ruined my trip. I hated this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent clean roomy and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience store was right near by. A shopping area was within walking distance as well. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Araceli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, kind staff, and close to convenience stores. A little bit of a walk to trains and food but not too far. Hotel does not have a microwave for guests unfortunately. Besides that small inconvenience, it was very nice and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yee Ming

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

C

Reception only open from 2pm to 11pm daily. Quite area to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Begona

Very nice hotel! Convenient and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025