The Best Hotels Closest to Pontocho Alley in Kyoto for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

1. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Gillian

NT$8,516

NT$9,894 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel room with a loft-style bed, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a view.

A modern living room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a geometric art piece, and a potted plant.

2. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley

Bhajan

NT$19,716

NT$21,688 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Enkeleda

NT$35,020

NT$38,522 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a glass shower enclosure, and a small wooden stool.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden facade, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area.

A balcony with a view of a river and buildings in the distance. There are tables and chairs on the balcony.

4. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley

Anette

NT$15,472

NT$17,019 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

A Japanese-style outdoor bath area with a wooden deck, a white towel hanging, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a large window with grid panes.

A wooden interior with a table and hanging lights.

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Kei Ying

NT$16,125

NT$17,737 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hallway with a modern art piece on the wall, a door at the end, and a textured floor.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a round table, and potted plants.

The entrance to a hotel with a prominent sign reading 'GRAND MONDAY' and 'KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI'.

6. GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Aldo

NT$8,322

NT$9,154 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A building with a green facade, vertical blinds on the windows, and a banner with Japanese characters.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wall-mounted sign with Chinese characters and a series of black cylindrical objects on a ledge.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A room with a wooden table, two spray bottles, and a white curtain with a pink design.

7. KYOTO INN MIO

0.7 km from Pontocho Alley

Edwin

NT$2,902

NT$3,192 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley

Raemon Alfred

NT$6,452

NT$7,097 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a 24-hour parking sign, a reception desk, and a modern facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A hotel entrance with a tiled floor, a wall-mounted sign with Chinese characters, and a small illuminated lantern.

9. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Mark

NT$3,774

NT$4,152 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley

Owen

NT$8,455

NT$9,710 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

11. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley

Alexander h

NT$22,326

NT$24,559 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern elevator entrance with glass doors, a metal frame, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa, a large window, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

An interior view of a modern hotel lobby with an escalator leading to a second floor, a reception desk, and a dining area with a wooden floor.

12. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Gisela

NT$4,037

NT$4,441 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a stained glass window, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.

13. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Tyler

NT$7,196

NT$8,326 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a central courtyard with a lawn.

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A narrow waterway flanked by traditional wooden buildings with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

14. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, < 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley

Justin

NT$8,155

NT$8,970 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

15. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley

Dora

NT$11,630

NT$12,793 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

A spacious lobby with a wet floor, a large wall mural, and traditional decor elements.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

A modern building with a sign for Mitsui Garden Hotel in Japanese.

16. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Jesse

NT$9,627

NT$10,590 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a TV.

A reception area with a wooden counter, two black refrigerators, traditional Japanese artwork, and a shelf with various items including a framed certificate.

A modern building with a glass facade and a unique architectural design.

17. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Heng

NT$6,970

NT$7,667 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a cityscape view at dusk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern building entrance with a wooden slat wall and a lit sign.

18. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Arianna

NT$9,951

NT$11,007 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A hallway with a patterned wall, a stone accent wall, and a tiled floor.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

19. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley

Yulia

NT$5,867

NT$6,869 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Zara

NT$5,330

NT$5,863 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO	10.0 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View

Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"This Hotel was our best stay in Japan. "Classy Deluxe" rooms huge by Japan standards. Hotel clean & well maintained & presented. Great location easy walk to most sightseeing & eating venues or a short train ride with easy access to train stations. Guest Lounge on 3rd floor well appointed space for guest but catering in terms on coffee, drinks, snacks provide not great. Absolutely would stay again when in Kyoto"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable hotel in a great location in Kyoto. Room was clean and staff very friendly. Washing machine available in the lobby and very easy to use. Would stay here again!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Good hotel close to everything."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

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Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, staff, laundry on site, breakfast is free! 10/10"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was impeccable. The restaurants were amazing. Our only complaint was the showers were not hot. Not a big issue, but strange given what an amazing hotel it is."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing roof top bar. Excellent hotel restarant and coffee shop with fresh bakery."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for train travel. Helpful staff. Excellent breakfast."

Other attractions near Pontocho Alley

Gion Shirakawa Area

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, a storied theater in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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West Harlem

West Harlem is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Ryoma Shopping Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.

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Seiganji Temple

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Seiganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Kyoto Tourist Information Center

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Kyoto Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sanjo Bridge

Sanjo Bridge is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shijo Ohashi Bridge

After visiting Shijo Ohashi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pontocho Alley?

Pontocho Alley is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 920 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pontocho Alley?

Adjacent to Pontocho Alley, Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices close by include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Pontocho Alley?

Expedia has 920 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pontocho Alley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pontocho Alley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Pontocho Alley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pontocho Alley?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Pontocho Alley, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Pontocho Alley?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Samurai and Ninja Museum, Museum of Kyoto, or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Explore landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Tatsumi Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Pontocho Alley?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Pontocho Alley is simple. Make your way to Karasuma Oike Station for metro transit. If you're taking a train into town, Karasuma Station, Shijo Station, and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the stations closest to Karasuma.

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Our top choices for Pontocho Alley hotels

1. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

2. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

4. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

6. GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI

7. KYOTO INN MIO

8. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

9. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

11. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

12. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

13. KABIN Gion

14. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

15. Cross Hotel Kyoto

16. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

17. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

18. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

19. Hotel Gion Misen

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Okura Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Other attractions near Pontocho Alley

Gion Shirakawa Area

Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

West Harlem

Ryoma Shopping Street

Seiganji Temple

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

Sanjo Bridge

Shijo Ohashi Bridge

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