Gojo Station (Kyoto Prefecture) × Accommodation with Tatami Japanese-Style RoomRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The name “Kanra” is derived from the characters for “feeling” and “Rak,” an ancient name for Kyoto.It reflects our wish to be a Hotel where you can truly feel the beauty, wisdom, and hospitality nurtured in Kyoto.Drawing on traditional techniques refined in Kyoto,we incorporate natural materials such as wood, stone, iron, earth, and greeneryto express a modern Kyoto machiya style with a sense of wabi-sabi.When you encounter the wisdom and heartfelt intentions that lie within culture,Hotel Kanra Kyoto hopes to help you enjoy the unexpected discoveries and learning that follow.

One stop from Kyoto Station, a 6-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station. A small, hidden Accommodation with just seven Rooms, cherishing the charm of a traditional Kyoto townhouse. Each Room features a hinoki cypress bath for a soothing stay. In the on-site library lounge, relax and enjoy unhurried moments while taking in views of the beautiful garden.

"Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji" is a friendly luxury Ryokan with seven rooms, revitalized from a historic Kyoto townhouse Ryokan with over 100 years of history, formerly known as "Onyado Niwa," and designed with the concept of a carpenter's craftsmanship worldview. Room names such as "Obiki-no-Ma" and "Taruki-no-Ma" are inspired by carpentry terms used in wooden architecture. Through your stay, you can experience Japan's traditional architectural techniques and the spirit of its craftsmen. The Property offers first-floor, second-floor, and maisonette-type rooms, each named after different wooden structures. The interiors and furniture are crafted using locally sourced wood, creating a comfortable space filled with the warmth and fragrance of wood.

As a hidden retreat of the Higashi Honganji Annex Shoseien (commonly known as Kikokutei), you can enjoy the charm and atmosphere of Kyoto. We offer a unique experience where your stay in a comfortable space designed in a modern style transforms into a moment of "resting from travel." The thoughtfully designed Rooms feature Kyoto karakami, creating a Japanese-modern space adorned with the colors of the four seasons. Rooms facing the outer perimeter are equipped with large windows, offering views of the Kikokutei grounds to the east and Honganji (Kyoto Tower) to the west, expressing the seasons through plant motifs on Kyoto karakami. Please indulge in the luxurious and elegant time of "staying slowly, as if living in Kyoto," accompanied by the seasonal scenery.

Exclusive to one group per day, a hidden retreat in a traditional Kyoto townhouse. A private space with the entire property reserved. Located next to Higashi Honganji Temple, this building, over 100 years old in the historic heritage district, has been faithfully restored to its original townhouse form. Furnished with pieces from the Taisho to early Showa periods and featuring sliding doors with "karakami" crafted using Kyoto's traditional techniques, it offers a nostalgic atmosphere to enjoy Kyoto's beauty. Experience the lifestyle of Kyoto's merchant houses with plaster walls and spacious earthen floors.

Villa Soso is an exclusive retreat for guests seeking to escape daily hustle, offering moments of tranquility and ultimate relaxation.

One station from "Kyoto Station" to "Gojo Station," within walking distance. A one-group-per-day, whole-house rental Property renovated from the former residence of Japanese traditional dancer "Fujima Mikishi." While preserving the tradition of Kyoto machiya, modern convenience and comfort have been added. The Property features a living room with a view of a tsuboniwa (small garden), a modern kitchen for self-catering, two Japanese-style rooms, a Western-style bedroom, a bathroom, and a shower room, allowing for a relaxing stay for groups or couples. Enjoy the Japanese dance motifs scattered throughout the machiya.

A traditional Kyoto townhouse exuding elegance and charm. Enjoy a luxurious moment as you gaze at the seasonal garden and let time flow gently. Choose between "Higashi-tei" or "Nishi-tei" to suit your style of stay. Treat yourself to a special experience, just for you.

Step through the door, and a sense of wonder begins to stir. Pass through the corridor garden and stand by the courtyard garden, and the mystery lingers. By the time you ascend to the second floor and open the inner window from the bedroom, it all starts to make sense. A house within a house, and a home outside the home. The blend of history-soaked fittings and a modern, expansive space creates a feeling of freely traversing time and boundaries. Just as travel should be free, a Property need not be ordinary. This house teaches you that.

As you step into the house, a tall mortar wall extending up to the second-floor Room appears before your eyes.A massive box-shaped structure sits at the center of the house.The Meguru house is designed so that you can circulate around the Rooms surrounding this structure.Lean on the mysterious symbol that creates another space within the interior and plan your exploration of Kyoto.

This is a Kyoto townhouse themed around Japanese bath culture. It is the only Kyoto townhouse in the world where you can enjoy both indoor and outdoor baths. In Japanese bathhouses, curtains are hung to indicate the difference between male and female entrances, with "indigo = male" and "vermilion = female." Our property is designed with inspiration from the colors of these curtains, creating an interior space derived from these hues. Please fully enjoy this Kyoto townhouse where you can experience Japanese bath culture.

Passing through the main house, seven small wooden apartments line the courtyard, offering a pleasant feeling under bare feet. A Japanese home that is new, nostalgic, and carries a slightly foreign atmosphere. It is neither a Hotel nor a Ryokan, but a new form of stay that is slightly green and ecological, just a step beyond the everyday.

A 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line. This is a private, whole-house machiya Accommodation occupying one of two adjoining townhouses, tucked away in a quiet alley while offering the convenience of a central location. This Kyoto machiya has a history of serving as a liquor shop and later a café over the years. While preserving its original character, it has been carefully renovated to suit modern stays. Sturdy beams and traditional latticework—design elements unique to machiya—still breathe life into the space today. Relax and enjoy unhurried moments in the nostalgic Shigaraki-ware Goemon-style bath. In this private whole-house setting, spend a special time surrounded by history and tranquility.

Just a short walk from Higashi Hongan-ji—home to the Miei-do, one of the world’s largest wooden structures—and Nishi Hongan-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and within walking distance of Kyoto Station, Kyoto’s main gateway. “Orie – Orie” is an entire-home rental Accommodation limited to one group per day in the Gojo area, which has grown alongside Hongan-ji. This fully private machiya townhouse Accommodation is a renovated Kyoto machiya tucked away in an alley that preserves the historic streetscape of a designated heritage scenic district.On the first floor, you’ll find a spacious living and dining area for relaxing and enjoying meals, a tatami room facing an inner courtyard garden that can be enjoyed in every season, and a bathroom with a Goemon-style tub. On the second floor are both a Western-style bedroom with double beds and a Japanese-style bedroom, comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests.Enjoy an elevated stay at “Orie – Orie,” where you can encounter the history and culture woven into Kyoto’s renowned temples and streets.

On September 13, 2017, a designer Hotel opened in front of Kyoto Station!We offer a large bathhouse featuring an open-air bath, indoor bath, sauna, and cold bath using lava stones from Mount Fuji, as well as a small bathhouse with an indoor Hinoki wood bath, available for alternating use by men and women daily. Relax and unwind from your journey.

1 station from Kyoto Station, a 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Gojo Station. Walking distance to bus stops for tourist destinations, Kyoto Station, and the Karasuma Shijo area. Conveniently located near a convenience store and a 24-hour supermarket. Perfect as a base for sightseeing or business trips. Equipped with coin laundry, microwave, and ice machine. A manga corner with approximately 700 popular titles is also available and highly appreciated by guests.

ASAI Kyoto Shijo is a lifestyle Hotel with a refined sensibility that blends seamlessly into the city of Kyoto. Within walking distance of both Shijo-Karasuma and Gojo-Karasuma stations, it’s an ideal base for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Modern guest rooms inspired by Kyoto’s colors are compact yet functional and comfortable—an easygoing space where you can relax and be yourself. During your stay, you’re free to use the shared spaces anytime, making it perfect for reading, working, or a workcation. On weekends, you may also enjoy DJ nights or traditional maiko dance performances. At the restaurant “Soi Gaeng,” authentic Thai cuisine is prepared by Thai chefs and has earned the international “Thai SELECT” Two-Star certification. Recommended for travelers who want to unwind and enjoy Kyoto at their own pace.

Founded in 1728, our inn carries on over 280 years of history and is ideally located as a base for sightseeing or business. We also offer a large public bath, where you can unwind and soothe the fatigue of travel or work. For breakfast, we serve our signature Japanese set meal featuring grilled fish, rolled omelet (dashimaki), and yudofu (tofu hot pot). It is especially popular with guests who wish to enjoy a “Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast.” With heartfelt hospitality passed down through generations, we invite you to spend a relaxing and comfortable time with us.