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Kikoku no Mori

3.5 star property
Travelers wander through a picturesque garden just steps from Kyoto Tower, finding a peaceful retreat from the bustling city streets

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Kikoku no Mori, near Kawaramachi Street in central Kyoto, offers a quiet escape surrounded by ancient temples. The hotel's garden provides a tranquil spot to unwind, and in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Staff assist with luggage storage and arrange tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$3,944
NT$4,339 total
May 6 - May 7

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)
  • Garden view
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Kikoku no Mori is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
320, Uchikoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8151

What's nearby

  • Shoseien Garden
    Shoseien Garden
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • ��京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

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
  • Craft Beer & Pizza 100K
    5 min walk
  • 大宝
    5 min walk
  • 糖太朗
    3 min walk
  • おうどん一
    5 min walk

About this property

Kikoku no Mori

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Kikoku no Mori provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A reception hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kikoku no Mori feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Kikoku no Mori pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kikoku no Mori?

As of 2026/4/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kikoku no Mori on 2026/5/6 start from NT$3,944, 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.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kikoku no Mori?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kikoku no Mori?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kikoku no Mori located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kikoku no Mori Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, just as they appeared in picture. The garden outside was very special. Overall stay was very peacefil and serene. Staff lacks english but were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alla

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

100% recommend hotel, tidy and clean, staffs are kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artha

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In questa location si è nel centro della città senza remdersene conto. Silenziosa fuori dal traffico e le camere sono veramente spaziose e comode. In 3 mn si è alla metropolitana verde oalla fermata del bus che porta a gion. Tutto perfetto complimenti.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Masamori

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが素人すぎて泊まらずにチェックアウトしてきました。 みなさんも絶対泊まらない方がいいです！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Magnífico hotel y servicio excelente!

Me encantó este hotel: el cuarto era muy espacioso, bonito, cómodo y de limpieza impecable. Rico el desayuno, el hotel muy bien ubicado, pero sobre todo, llama la atención el servicio premium de su personal: me ayudaron en todo, eran super amables, y me hicieron sentir como en casa!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
初めて宿泊しました。スタッフの方の対応もすごく良く、館内も清潔感がありとても良かったです
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から少し歩きますが、夜は大変静かで過ごしやすいと思います。部屋が4部屋ということもあり、朝夕ゆったりするには良いと思います。部屋のエアコンは自由に設定できます。窓のブラインドが使いにくいので、こちらは早めに直した方が良いと思います。清掃は全体的にはできていると思います。1点前の宿泊者の方のものか、一部衣類の忘れ物があったので、ベットの下はもう少し見た方が良いです。 部屋は思った以上に広いですね。お風呂も十分な広さあり。接客も気持ちよいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

りりか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもきれいで、大人な空間
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設備が新しく、とても綺麗でした。市街地にあるので眺望はイマイチですが、こだわりのある室内で十分楽しめました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清掃も行き届いていて使いやすかった
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasunobu

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

静かで騒音無し

部屋、トイレ、バス　すべてきれいで清潔なホテルでした。そして静かで快適に過ごすことができました。家族3人1泊でしたが、大満足です。次も又利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
역에서 가깝고 청결하며 스태프가 친절합니다. 내부도 깔끔하고 편리했으며 요청사항이 있으면 즉각적으로 의견이 받아들여집니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

静かな良いホテル

エスノグラフィーホテルは東山三条に続いて二回目でした。 東山三条のスタッフの方から枳穀の杜がお薦めで、朝食もフレンチレストランからのお取り寄せだと伺い、こちらに予約を致しました。 残念ながら、朝食の業者が変わってしまい、東山三条と同じだという事でしたので、今回は朝食なしのプランに致しました。 東本願寺の飛び地、渉成園の横にあり、とても静かな環境で、ゆっくり過ごす事が出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xue

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

最喜欢的一家日本酒店

这是我第二次入住此酒店，第一次入住时就给我很好的印象。这个酒店只有前台员工，4天一共见了5个不同的员工，有英国人，日本人，意大利人和尼泊尔人，是个小联合国，跟他们聊天很有趣。酒店房间很大，温度设定很灵敏，关键是制热时没有讨厌的噪音。对我来说这点很重要。酒店的备品也不像一般的日本酒店那样过于环保而牺牲一些舒适性。酒店位置非常好，从京都站过来步行8分钟，走到鸭川的饭店街也只需要15分钟。由于是个小型酒店，所以也不用担心旅行团带来的嘈杂，关键还有着非常合理的价格。这次我带了一个礼物给这家酒店，是北京紫禁城的鼠年日历，酒店的休息区你可以看到它。如果您去请把您入住的那一页写上祝福，愿世界和平，愿武汉的疫情尽快过去。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔でお洒落な宿でした。 優しいフロントの方にも良くしていただきました。 値段からするとかなり満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
정말좋았습니다. 시설깔끔하구요 방 넓구요 화장실 정말청결하고 청결용품 다있습니다 역에서 걸어서 6분거리쯤됩니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020