Kikoku no Mori puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 6 minutes away.
Kikoku no Mori puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 6 minutes away.
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Electronic bidet
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Kikoku no Mori offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kikoku no Mori 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 Kikoku no Mori?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kikoku no Mori?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kikoku no Mori.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kikoku no Mori?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kikoku no Mori and nearby?
Kikoku no Mori has a garden.
What's the area around Kikoku no Mori like?
Kikoku no Mori is a short 6-minute walk from Gojo Station and 19 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.
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Reviews
Kikoku no Mori Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr, 2026
Small but lovely property with friendly receptionist who spoke good English. We stayed in the garden room on the ground floor which was a little dark even during the day, but very nice. Easy walk to the station was a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar, 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 May, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec, 2023
Great place! Highly recommend. The rooms were cute and spacious and it was easy to walk to the Kyoto station. Great find!
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May, 2025
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
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8/10 Very good
3 Apr, 2025
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.
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6/10 Good
5 Jan, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb, 2023
Excellent
100% recommend hotel, tidy and clean, staffs are kind and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec, 2022
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb, 2023
Staff are friendly and provide English service. Breakfast is good.
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr, 2024
Clean, charming, quiet and wonderful service. Bed is harder than most hotels in the US.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec, 2022
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.
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.
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2/10 Poor
15 Aug, 2023
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov, 2022
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!