Title: Forest Guardian Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle ![Exclusive Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/0d153390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/defc0ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/3f37d100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Elite Triple Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/1a341693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/541a72ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=100460941&PinnedHotelID=100460941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - 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560 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Classic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/2f500dd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Bathrobes - 355 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460941/d385c047.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Bathrobes - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/67000000/66550000/66541300/66541218/8410b786_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts Kita Ward - Pool - Spa - Parking included - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Forest-Gardian-Hotel-Kyoto-Goshonishi.h100460941.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Forest-Gardian-Hotel-Kyoto-Goshonishi.h100460941.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Guest houses in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Guest-Houses.d6131486-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.02036%2C135.75404&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LEkCVUmOV_c6JVlT8vKkY54k07w=) 132 Kanbeecho Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8047 ### What's nearby - Kyoto Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Nijō Castle - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Shijo Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Kyoto University - 5 min drive - 3.9 km ### Getting around - Nijo Station - 2 min drive - Marutamachi Station - 10 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪珈ノ介コーヒ - ‬6 min walk - ‪京都カレー製作所 カリル - ‬5 min walk - ‪salon de 1904 - ‬3 min walk - ‪Common - ‬3 min walk - ‪進々堂府庁前店 - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse near Nijō Castle Located close to Kawaramachi Street, Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted ### 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 ### Property is also known as Forest Gardian Hotel 京都御所西 Forest Guardian 京都御所西 Kyoto Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Kyoto Forest Gardian Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西? > As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $151.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Forest-Gardian-Hotel-Kyoto-Goshonishi.h100460941.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西? > Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 located? > Located in Central Kyoto, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijō Castle, and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kyoto University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Marutamachi Station is 10 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6.6/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel, loved the area as it was quiet and away from the crowds, but close enough for the grocery stores and eateries. The room itself was amazing and the bathroom was gorgeous. Would highly recommend this place and would stay again if I come back to Kyoto. ##### Christopher Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Loved the spaciousness and convenience to subway and imperial palace gardens. ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities This is a self check in/check out so there is no staff or room service. The room itself is amazing and spacious. The bathroom is just as great! The beds were super comfortable! One of my favorite hotels! I will definitely be back. But keep in mind there is no elevator so I got lucky being on the second floor but if you have the third then you have to carry your luggage all the way up there. ##### Diana Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Huaxi Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Buena decoración y comodidad. La habitación muy amplia y limpia, camas cómodas y baño grande. La chica con la que nos encontramos en recepción el primer día muy maja nos explicó cómo entrar en la habitación, le quito una estrella por la localización no muy céntrica del hotel y la ausencia de personal y limpieza de habitación. Aún así es recomendable ##### Huaxi Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gerry Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean and well looked after. Beds were a bit hard to sleep on and confusing instructions regarding disposal of garbage. Shower/bathing area excellent. ##### Gerry Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved that the room was extremely spacious and clean and that the beds were very comfortable. However it was very cold in the room with not much insulation so we definitely had to layer up to stay warm even with the heater on. ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kurt Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service If you are Japanese this is a very nice hotel with a hassle free self checkin. Avoid room 101 because you will be awaken whenever a guest on the upper floors drains their tub. If you hold a foreign passport look for another hotel. I will spare you the problems I had getting mine to them. Just look for a hotel with a human at the front desk. Good advice throughout Japan. ##### Kurt Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicholus Apr 28, 2025 ##### Nicholus Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Feb 25, 2025 ##### Emily Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeyad Nov 19, 2024 ##### Jeyad Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service キーボックスが屋外で暗く、番号合わせに苦労しました。 その他は快適でした。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Heidi Beate Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Heidi Beate Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chisato May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service ##### Chisato Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ??? Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### ??? Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### くるみ Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities 内装はとても良く、満足でしたが、清掃に入っていただけませんでした。また、レンジがなかったです。清掃の札を下げておいたのに、何故清掃に入っていただけなかったのか不思議です。ただ、内装が可愛く、清潔感もあったので全体的には良いです。周りも不便という程ではなかったです。 ##### くるみ Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-Royal-Hotel-Kyoto.h178521.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Gran-Ms-Kyoto.h8962891.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Emion Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Emion-Kyoto.h45911447.Hotel-Information) > > [Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Onyado-Nono-Kyotonanajyo-Natural-Hot-Springs.h44762017.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL M’s EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-Ms-EST-KYOTO-STATION-SOUTH.h23513455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [THE THOUSAND KYOTO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Thousand-Kyoto.h29393917.Hotel-Information) > > [Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-KEIO-PRELIA-HOTEL-KYOTO-KARASUMA-GOJO.h26692179.Hotel-Information) > > [Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nohga-Hotel-Kiyomizu-Kyoto.h69673755.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Granvia Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Granvia-Kyoto.h444770.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kiraku-Kyoto-Zeniyacho.h42077450.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Canvas-Kyoto-Nijo.h59440545.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kyoto.h1406680.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momijiya-Bekkan-Kawanoiori.h15431581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [THE BLOSSOM KYOTO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-BLOSSOM-KYOTO.h76497805.Hotel-Information) > > [Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miyako-Hotel-Kyoto-Hachijo.h26999.Hotel-Information) > > [Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nazuna-Kyoto-Tsubaki-St.h46053153.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Kyoto Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mercure-Kyoto-Station.h46949381.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-FORZA-KYOTO-SHIJO-KAWARAMACHI.h65026979.Hotel-Information) > > [TUNE STAY Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TUNE-STAY-Kyoto-Hostel.h39861619.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Kanra Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Kanra-Kyoto.h4290390.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mitsui-Garden-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3806437.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Vischio-Kyoto-By-GRANVIA.h30990875.Hotel-Information)  > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Gallery.h9795712.Hotel-Information) > > [Miru Kyoto Nishiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miru-Kyoto-Nishiki.h24201327.Hotel-Information)