Around Kyoto Aquarena × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

One station (3 minutes) from "Kyoto" Station via the JR Sagano Line, and a 2-minute walk from "Umekoji Kyoto Nishi" Station. Experience the rich history and culture along with a "new Kyoto" that can only be found here. A new hotel has been established, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Directly connected to the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market via a second-floor passageway. The hotel also features commercial facilities that offer experiences of "food" and "craft." At the site of the former Kouroukan, a place where cultures once converged across the sea, enjoy a special moment.

Nice to meet you—we’re Potel.Not “Hotel,” but “Potel.”Located next to the lush Umekoji Park, Kyoto Aquarium, and the Kyoto Railway Museum, we offer an exceptionally convenient base for sightseeing. In our guest-only space, “Awai no Ma,” you’ll find a curated selection of books and records chosen especially for Potel, along with board games. Plus, with a café and restaurant connected directly to the park, and in the alleys of “Umekoji Yokocho,” there are plenty of places to unwind—like a nostalgic public bathhouse and a fermentation brewery where you can enjoy standing drinks.Whether you’re staying overnight or visiting for the day, spend a relaxing moment at Umekoji Potel Kyoto.

2-minute walk from JR "Umekoji-Kyoto-Nishi Station." A casual Japanese city resort to enjoy the elegance of Kyoto. The spacious "natural Onsen large bath" is equipped with a sauna and stone sauna. Additionally, there are five "private baths" available for free and unlimited use (no Reservation required). Enjoy a luxurious bathing experience. For dinner, we offer a Japanese Kaiseki meal, and for breakfast, a buffet with a wide variety of options. Savor Kyoto cuisine refined over a long history, prepared by our experienced head chef. The Room is designed with touches of Kyoto's charm and attention to detail, providing a relaxing space with both comfort and functionality. In addition to comfortable "Samue" loungewear, we also provide "colorful yukata" free of charge. Enjoy complimentary services unique to Kyoritsu Resort, such as "Yonaki Soba" and "post-bath ice cream."

Conveniently located near Kyoto Station, approximately a 4-minute walk from JR "Tambaguchi" Station, facing Gojo Street, and within walking distance to Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Railway Museum, and Nishi Honganji. Opened in April 2019, this hotel offers independent bathroom, toilet, and washbasin facilities, a high-security IC card key system, a locally-inspired breakfast, and excellent accessibility, providing "a higher level" of comfort and peace of mind.

We have renovated a traditional Kyoto townhouse (Machiya) into a Property that combines the best aspects of a Hotel and a Ryokan, offering "one group per day, entire building rental." Suitable for various purposes such as a two-person Kyoto sightseeing trip, group travel, homecoming, anniversaries, and more.

We have renovated the remaining 'Kyomachiya' in Kyoto, which are gradually decreasing over time. You can experience living in Kyoto by staying in this historic property. Additionally, at 'Kyoiroiriyado Some SEN,' we provide a traditional hearth as the name suggests. For the purpose of preserving the property, we use an electric hearth instead of fire. Please enjoy this warm and nostalgic space.

A Ryokan in a traditional Kyoto townhouse. Located right in front of Kyoto Aquarium, just a 3-minute walk from the new station opening next year, offering excellent accessibility. There are a total of 6 rooms, each accommodating up to 4 guests. ※ For 4 guests, sleeping arrangements are separate; please contact us or check the room images for details. Exclusive reservations for the entire property are also available.

Two stations from Kyoto Station. A renovated Kyoto Machiya, exclusively rented for one group per day, featuring a modern Japanese style. Elegant dining area, Japanese-style room with shimmering wallpaper, and a Western-style room with a skylight. The kitchen equipped with an IH stove allows for enjoyable cooking. Ideal for couples, families, or partners traveling together. When reserved together with the neighboring Machiya "Sumi Hotaru Honoka," it can accommodate up to 10 people. Perfect for large groups to enjoy a luxurious and spacious stay.

A new type of Hotel has opened in the Shimabara Omon area, Kyoto's oldest officially licensed flower district. Just 2 stations from JR Kyoto Station and about a 5-minute walk from JR Tambaguchi Station. Convenient access to Kyoto Aquarium, Railway Museum, and Umekoji Park, all just 1 station away. Guest rooms are equipped with a kitchen, cooking utensils, microwave, and more. We offer Plans that include breakfast, access to nearby large public baths (with specific conditions), or taxi transportation (within designated areas). Additionally, there are Plans where you can enjoy Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine for dinner. 【Shimabara Omon】 The main gate of "Shimabara," Japan's oldest government-authorized pleasure quarter established in the 18th year of Kan'ei era. Known as Japan’s oldest officially licensed flower district since its opening. The gate features a one-span width with tiled roofing and gabled structure in Korean style. Inside the gate are old lattice-structured ageya (entertainment houses) and okiya (geisha houses) neatly lined up along with landmarks like "Exit Willow," "Farewell Fence," and "Shianbashi" bridge on the path leading through it—designated as a cultural property by Kyoto City.Experience the charm of traditional Kyo-machiya while immersing yourself in the historic atmosphere of ancient Kyoto!

Opened in 2021, this family and group-friendly Hotel is located in Kyoto's new and trending area, "Umekoji." It is just one stop from JR "Kyoto" Station on the Sagano Line and about a 1-minute walk from "Umekoji-Kyotonishi" Station. Within walking distance, you will find the nature-rich Umekoji Park, the Kyoto Railway Museum, and the Kyoto Aquarium, allowing families and friends to enjoy a relaxing stay. The Rooms are designed for comfort, featuring mainly twin Rooms and options for up to three guests, making it ideal for families and groups.

Sabi, or "wabi-sabi," is the appreciation of the beauty found in the passage of time, where aging and weathering bring richness and value—an essential aesthetic of Japanese culture. Faded corrugated metal sheets. Weathered wooden beams on the ceiling. Rusted black steel. Surrounded by these artifacts of time, as you gaze at the maple leaves dancing in the wind, finding joy and cherishing this very moment may be the essence of enjoying "sabi." For more details, please refer to the Property introduction page or the accommodation Plan.

Kyoto offers a history and culture that captivate people from around the world, along with the beauty of all four seasons and a rich culinary heritage passed down through generations. Yet many travelers leave without truly enjoying Kyoto. Because of food allergies, gluten-free needs, vegan preferences, religious dietary rules, or health reasons, they cannot eat with peace of mind while traveling—and continue their trip feeling anxious.They keep searching for restaurants they can eat at. They keep checking ingredients. They keep worrying about cross-contamination. They can’t enjoy the same dishes as their family or friends.Travel should be a time to feel free and enjoy new cultures and encounters—but anxiety about food can take that joy away.UNO RETREAT Kyoto was created to change that kind of journey. With our dedicated 100% Gluten Free & Vegan kitchen, we provide a place where everyone—whether they have dietary restrictions or not—can gather around the same table with confidence.But what we truly want to offer is not simply gluten-free or vegan meals. A world where no one has to give up travel because of food. A journey where no one is left out—where you can share the same table and the same moments with those who matter most. That is the inclusive hospitality UNO RETREAT Kyoto strives for.A small retreat with only four rooms, set in a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse. Wake in the morning to gentle light filtering into the garden as your day begins wrapped in the aroma of rice cooked in a traditional hagama pot.Breakfast features Kyoto yuba (tofu skin), seasonal vegetables, and deep umami from kombu—all 100% Gluten Free & Vegan. Whether you have dietary restrictions or not, you can enjoy the same dishes together and experience Kyoto’s food culture side by side.Time spent here is more than simply eating safely. It becomes an irreplaceable travel memory—laughing and talking with loved ones while sharing everything this city has to offer.From Kyoto to the world, we will share a new way of hospitality. Toward a future where everyone can travel without worrying about food.Welcome to UNO RETREAT Kyoto. Your Kyoto story begins here.

A charming traditional townhouse located in a historic neighborhood, available for private rental. Equipped with three bedrooms and a dining kitchen, it is ideal for families, group trips, or long-term stays. Just a 2-minute walk to the UNESCO World Heritage Site To-ji Temple and conveniently close to bus stops for easy sightseeing access.

Located near modern attractions such as the Kyoto Aquarium and Railway Museum, this property features traditional Kyoto architecture with large beams that breathe the history of Kyoto.

This accommodation is within walking distance of Kyoto Station, approximately 15 minutes away, offering excellent transportation convenience. It is also close to Toji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it ideal for sightseeing. The glass-walled bath provides a sense of openness, allowing you to relax while enjoying views of the garden. On the first floor, there is a spacious Japanese-style room and a kitchen. On the second floor, there is one Japanese-style room and one Western-style room. The accommodation can host up to 9 guests in a comfortable and relaxing space.

A 3-minute walk from Mibu-dera Temple, associated with the Shinsengumi. This is a whole rental Property renovated from a traditional Kyoto townhouse (Kyo-machiya) built in the early Showa period. While modernized, it retains elements of the townhouse, such as the elongated "eel bed" shape and old wooden pillars. The Property features an open-plan living room extending to the back, a bathroom with large windows facing a tsuboniwa garden, a kitchen for self-catering, a Japanese-style room, and two bedrooms each equipped with a double bed. Enjoy a luxurious stay in a space where the tradition of the townhouse and modernity harmoniously blend together.