Title: Ryokan Sawaya Honten - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4675632&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ryokan Sawaya Honten A traditional ryokan with a peaceful Japanese garden offers travelers a serene retreat near Kyoto's landmarks, perfect for unwinding after sightseeing ## Photo gallery for Ryokan Sawaya Honten ![Front of property - evening/night - Ryokan Sawaya Honten (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/18389023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ryokan Sawaya Honten (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6fbbb3c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Twin Room - Ryokan Sawaya Honten (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/1e196b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Twin Room | View from room - Ryokan Sawaya Honten (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6fbe77c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Ryokan Sawaya Honten (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/0a4cf9a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers an authentic Japanese experience near Kyoto University and the Imperial Palace. Guests can relax in the Japanese garden or indoor public bath after exploring the city. The property features free WiFi and a highly praised staff. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 30 - Dec. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 31 - Jan. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=4675632&PinnedHotelID=4675632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 9 - 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194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room ![Superior Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/d5e6b93a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Bidet Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 312 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/58d367f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Bidet Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Economy Twin Room ![Economy Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/f911e42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Bidet Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/8691e77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Bidet Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room ![Economy Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/6380f422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Quadruple Room 10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Bidet Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4680000/4675700/4675632/07dfb6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Ryokan-Sawaya-Honten.h4675632.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Ryokan-Sawaya-Honten.h4675632.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C35.01852%2C135.77681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nQRWAso3bBQIaPL1DD2-Lic7rdg=) 25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397 #### What's nearby - Heian Shrine \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Kyoto International Exhibition Hall \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Kawaramachi Street \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Kyoto University \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Kyoto Imperial Palace \- 5 min drive \- 2.0 km #### Getting around - Jingu-marutamachi Station - 7 min walk - Higashiyama Station - 16 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪アラシのキッチン - ‬4 min walk - ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk - ‪カレー専門店 ビィヤント - ‬3 min walk - ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk - ‪EL LATINO - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan near Heian Shrine Located close to Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryokan Sawaya Honten provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this ryokan include: - Breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 386 reviews CA $185 CA $207 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=11899943&PinnedHotelID=11899943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Outdoors - Japanese garden ### Spa - Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Public indoor bath (no minerals) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 2 floors - Genkan (entryway) - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fusuma (room partition) - Heating (climate-controlled) - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop-compatible safe - Tatami (woven mat) flooring - Tokonoma (alcove) - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Breakfast is available to guests booked in breakfast rates only and cannot be requested after check-in. Luggage storage after check-out is only available until 3 PM. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility This property accepts credit cards and cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation. ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property 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 A car is not required for transportation to and from this property Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Ryokan Sawaya Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto Sawaya Honten Sawaya Honten Kyoto Sawaya Honten Ryokan Sawaya Ryokan Sawaya Honten Hotel Kyoto Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ryokan Sawaya Honten pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ryokan Sawaya Honten? ### What time is check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten? ### Where is Ryokan Sawaya Honten located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 370 8 - Good 113 6 - Okay 23 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Solimar Nov 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente service. Breakfast was superb. Highly recommend if you want to have the Ryokan experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e4e9f84f-e739-4c1e-b1eb-4ecb86d9494c-1764482381080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Solimar Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yutong Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room is very clean and tiny. I love the Japanese style environment. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Excellent service. ##### Yutong Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A wonderful, peaceful place to stay! Even our economy room was large and comfortable, and the public baths were immaculately clean. Even though it is not in the more “popular” areas of Kyoto, we found it very easy to navigate transit and found some great nearby restaurants and temples to visit. ##### Phoebe Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing facilities and very friendly staff ##### Diego Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julian Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really quiet, great location staff are friendly willing to help you ##### Julian Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really enjoyed my stay here at Ryokan Sawaya Honton. For me i wanted an authentic older style accomadation, and this place delivered. They do have washing machines and dryers, so you can do yourself when it suits. Its clean and quiet, and on a relatively quiet street. The best was the public bath at the end of the day it was so lovely to soak in the hot tub. Tattoos ok. I highly recommend this great establishment for long or shorter stays. Thank you Ryokan 🙏😊👌 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d785ce63-f9eb-4e22-960b-74f9c792ba03-1761284457834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karina Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at ryokan sawaya honten. The traditional Japanese breakfast was very nice and we also enjoyed the peaceful public bath. ##### Gabrielle Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nilufer Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a small little place that is unique and features little things that make it special - a koi fish feature, spacious rooms in traditional Japanese style. Comfortable and most of all the service was great. ##### Nilufer Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great authentic Ryokan. Bus stops were close which made it easy to get around, lots of good restaurants close by with an amazing bakery. The hot bath was a great way to relax after a long day of exploring the city. Would highly reccomend staying here if youre travelling to Kyoto! ##### Kyle Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adeline Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful, clean, and unique traditional hotel that smells nice. Wonderful and helpful staff. Breakfast is delicious and nice. ##### Adeline Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancie Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice ryokan with great breakfast. Staff is very welcoming. Enjoyed our stay! ##### Nancie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yuhsi Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I want my YUCATA!!! 😀 The decorstions, ambiance and service sre top notch. Very clean, very nice. Highly recommended.. If I can add something is they should seriously think about selling the yucatas (new onws, of course) to hosts. Make them available for purchase. ##### Yuhsi Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent ryokan with all the amenities you need. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrine Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Amenities Beautiful traditional Inn. Easy communication with staff in English. Beautiful running water feature with Koi ourside sliding doors in room. Beautiful and wonderful all around. Would 100% book again! ##### Katrine Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I stayed here 2 nights and my stay was incredible! Since the moment I arrived the staff was very friendly explaining me the rules while staying, and the room was everything I expected. The public baths were also an amazing experience, so I highly recommend to take a bath there at least once! The location was well connected with the bus and metro system, and the surroundings were perfectly quiet, with some nice places to eat close by. Definitely recommended, and hope I can come back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/365efcd0-9e54-4266-bf88-e8d69ef3f528-1748756705189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab076990-59ac-4c25-846f-f82289d204df-1748756705033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Benjamin Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RICARDO Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing experience, the room was pristine and the hospitality incredible. ##### RICARDO Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My wife and I wanted the experience of staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan, so we decided on staying here for the Kyoto leg of our trip, and it did not disappoint. The room was charming and wonderfully decorated and accessorized, the bedding comfortable, and the staff were so kind and patient with us. From the koi pond visible from our room to the fantastic traditional breakfast, everything about the Ryokan Sawaya Honten made our trip to Japan that much more memorable. ##### Terry Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tuoc Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice place to stay. We loved the traditional Japanese beds! What a wonderful experience with excellent service! ##### Tuoc Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harjit Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was very helpful ##### Harjit Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Ryokan. We enjoyed our stay. Our stay was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a good stay and gives a great experience in the traditional hotels by having futons to sleep on and having the communal bath. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely wonderful people operating the ryokan and front desk! Extremely welcoming and funny! And the actual rooms were wonderful as well! ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thanh Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Charming ryokan. We had a lovely stay. It was clean and well kept. I enjoyed the public bath. Staff were very nice and helpful. ##### Thanh Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### arthur Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities A wonderful experience with very sweet and helpful staff ##### arthur Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staying here was a highlight of our trip. The Ryokan was so peaceful and beautiful - we loved the little gardens and water features. Breakfast is delicious! The public bath was so relaxing ##### Nicola Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulises Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities One of the best acomodations in Kyoto, spacious, traditional and so pretty. The staff is very nice and the neighborhood is very safe, walkable and near a subway station. ##### Ulises Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Granvia Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Granvia-Kyoto.h444770.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) > > [Hyatt Regency Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kyoto.h1406680.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) > > [THE BLOSSOM KYOTO ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-BLOSSOM-KYOTO.h76497805.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) > > [Kyoto Brighton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Brighton-Hotel.h919.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) > > [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Mitsui-Kyoto.h57209082.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) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.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)