Located in the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Guests can unwind with laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Previous guests have raved about the breakfast options and central location.
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Nishiki Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive
Kobe (UKB) - 90 min drive
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 92 min drive
Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 5 min walk
Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
Karasuma Station - 8 min walk
Shiyakusho-mae Station - 14 min walk
Gojo Station - 15 min walk
Sanjo Keihan Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
ドトールコーヒーショップ 京都四条通り店 - 1 min walk
% Arabica - 1 min walk
生きている珈琲 - 1 min walk
KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN 京都炎神 KYOTO ENGINE - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 14 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
192 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Shared microwave
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Bed rails
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2021
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2800 for adults and JPY 1400 for children
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Also known as
Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Hotel
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Kyoto
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nishiki Market (2-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (4-min walk), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Kiyomizu Temple (1.4 mi).
What's the area around Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi like?
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and 2 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently delicious with a wide variety of options. (64 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr, 2026
Hotel A very well-located hotel.
Andre Scalco
Andre Scalco, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar, 2026
Nice hotel in good area.
Ernest
Ernest, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr, 2026
So close to everything! Really great location and hotel. The room is spacious and clean, would return again!
Windarwati
Windarwati, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 May, 2026
Wonderful hotel, great location, plenty of space. For those needing to do laundry, watch out there are only a few washers and are highly prized by other visitors!
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr, 2026
Love this hotel! Fantastic location. Clean. Great value.
Kourtni
Kourtni, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar, 2026
Room was clean and the staff was very attentive
Stephanie
Stephanie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 Mar, 2026
The staff were nice, the location was awesome. The breakfast buffet was decent.
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Apr, 2026
Convenient location; helpful and attentive staff
Kam Yiu Sunny
Kam Yiu Sunny, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Feb, 2026
Clean room, great location and lovely staff.
VANESSA
VANESSA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr, 2026
It was amazing!
Rovelyn
Rovelyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr, 2026
There was a large assortment of different kinds of food.
Best hotel breakfast experienced and we travel a lot.
Room was very clean with plenty of amenities from the front desk.
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr, 2026
Excellent property to stay in Kyoto steps away from all places you want to be in Kyoto. Easy access to public transportation. Definitely an A plus
John H
John H, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan, 2026
Nice, clean hotel, good location & great service.
maria
maria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb, 2026
Nice room and friendly staff!
Clayton
Clayton, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan, 2026
Great location and friendly staff
Chih-I
Chih-I, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar, 2026
Everything was very very good.
Ernesto
Ernesto, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec, 2025
Clean room, great location, helpful staff, and awesome breakfast.
Azadeh
Azadeh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar, 2026
Superb. While the size of room and beds is typically Japanese, the room was so well designed and elegant, as was the entire hotel. The staff were SUPER helpful and polite. Location was perfect. All good things to say about this hotel.
Seng-Ian
Seng-Ian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov, 2025
Great location, lovely room, and a varied breakfast
Nice staff too
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov, 2025
Great staff, awesome location and the breakfast had lots of options.
Imogen
Imogen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb, 2026
Clean, kind personnel, convenient location. Will stay again
Omer
Omer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec, 2025
Great location
EKREM
EKREM, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan, 2026
Brilliant hotel. Friendly staff.
Jo
Jo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec, 2025
Convenient location, clean room, and excellent staff.
Vijay
Vijay, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Jan, 2026
Staff are very helpful and my 4 day stay I was comfortable. The hotel is clean with a 24 hour hot drinks, very helpful during the cold weather.