hotel kanra kyoto

Hotels
9.4 (750 reviews)
190 Kitamachi Karasuma-dori Rokujo-sagaru Shimogyo-ku , Kyoto , jp

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Excellent staff service
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety
Street noise from onsen balcony

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Rooms were very nice, spacious and clean.
Service
9.8
Staff was kind, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.34
Quick walk from the train station and close to busier areas.
Room Quality
9.29
Spacious and nice rooms; overall enjoyed the room quality.
Amenities
9.32
The lounge and onsen facilities were highly praised.
Value for Money
9.48
Price felt well worth the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast variety could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.8
Amazing overall experience, would absolutely stay again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 09:33

Property Description

Luxurious Blend of Tradition and Modernity

Spacious Rooms with Japanese Decor: Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Japanese, modern, and Western decor, complete with tatami flooring and Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics.

Culinary Delights and Convenience: Indulge in Teppanyaki, Italian cuisine, and local seasonal ingredients at the hotel's cafe. Enjoy a hearty Japanese or Western breakfast before exploring nearby attractions.

Prime Location with Easy Access: Just a short walk from Kyoto Station, our entirely non-smoking hotel offers easy access to popular sites like Nishiki Market, Gion area, and Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. Let us enhance your Kyoto experience.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity at hotel kanra kyoto? Book now and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Kyoto.

Important information:

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

Please note that any extra beds consist of traditional futon bedding.

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the Special Request box.

One child under 1 years stay free of charge in a child's cot/crib. Cots/cribs are subject to availability. Guests must request in the Special Request box when booking.

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please note this property has a strict nonsmoking policy throughout the entire premises.An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 7 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 750 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.48
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Teri couple us
10
Exceeded my expectations.
Pros:

Really nice room. Nice amenities. Staff was wonderful.

Cons:

Didn't care for the breakfast

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Grace couple us
10
Amazing stay, would come back again!
Pros:

Great location- not too far from the train, close to local restaurants and quieter area. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was pristine and beautiful.

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Rachael couple gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Xiaohu couple us
10
hotel kanra kyoto is home in Japan
Pros:

Absolutely amazing, location wise, right next to a rail line. Room is extremely comfortable with a modern touch to traditional Japanese furnishings. The staff phenomenal, providing the upmost care for any of their guests from afar or close at home. Everything about this place made you feel taken care of.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nitika solo_traveller ae
10
Charismatic Hotel & stay
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful with a very Kyoto like atmosphere - calm, relaxing & natural.
The rooms are super comfortable & the staff very courteous & friendly.
Our favorite part was the free flowing bar & coffee shop at the lobby.

Cons:

Everything was great, the hotel has great connectivity but is a little farther from Gion & Kawaramachi area. We walked it or took the bus.
The hotel does not have any wellness center.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children ae
10
Hotel facilitiy and location perfect.
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

It was all perfect

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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SEOHYUN couple jp
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Ethan couple us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Ida couple hk
9
Excellent
Pros:

We would not change anything about this hotel - it was comfortable and convenient, good variety at breakfast and friendly, helpful staff. We also loved the Japanese style room with the wooden bath.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple cl
10
Pros:

Todo maravilloso!

Cons:

Nada.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Matt solo_traveller gb
10
Beautifully designed, a real experience.
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
An absolutely exceptional stay and without a doubt my favourite hotel during my trip to Kyoto.
Pros:

The room was exquisite! A perfect blend of traditional Japanese elements and contemporary design. The in-room amenities made it possible to create the most beautiful little self-care ritual for myself and I loved the traditional wooden bath.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple be
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Andreas solo_traveller at
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Randy solo_traveller us
10
I will always be thankful to Hotel Kanra Kyoto for the excellent staff and beautiful lodging.
Pros:

I cannot say enough about the staff at Hotel Kanra Kyoto. From check in to check out they are 5 *. The lodging is beautiful with many cultural touches. The location is perfect. We had room service and were thrilled with the excellent meal. I had an unfortunate accident requiring assistance from the front desk with a wheelchair, and many changes in our itinerary. My husband spent hours with staff going above and beyond to assist us. I hope to return to Hotel Kanra Kyoto to personally say thank you.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Shama couple ae
10
Pros:

the best hotel we stayed in during our japan trip! everything from the room's interior to the staff's service to the facilities (lounge, spa etc) was amazing

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Kathryn family_with_children us
9
Incredible location with beautiful room and friendly staff. This hotel is sure to impress.
Pros:

The rooms in this property were lovely. beds were large and comfortable and we had a family room with 2 more mattresses on the floor and a little table area to snack. It was all very nice. The lobby was great, wine and beer available for free during a daily HH and juice and coffee anytime. They also have a breakfast buffet downstairs that was nice. Not our favorite buffet of the places we visited but it did the trick. Overall, a really lovely hotel in a very convenient location! We were even able to walk to the main Kyoto train station and dinner from our hotel, but it was just far enough away that it still felt quiet and peaceful when we were there.

Cons:

Wish the breakfast buffet was in a nicer location of the hotel, it's in the basement so kind of a bummer to have breakfast without looking out to daylight, but really the hotel itself is lovely and our room was incredible, so this is just a small thing.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Josef family_with_children cz
10
Absolutely LOVED the hotel!
Pros:

Everything, no European or American hotels can compare to Japanese professionality and respect. We actually decided to stay 4 extra nights at Kanra.

10 min walk from Kyoto station, wuiet location next to a beautiful temple.

Large room and bathroom, beautiful interior design, amazing service, luxurious spa, ...

Cons:

Breakfast was great but expensive.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Janelle family_with_children sg
8
Overall a pretty good stay, the rooms are big.
Pros:

10mins easy walk to the Kyoto tower. Rooms are big and comfortable. Service desk is great!

Cons:

No place to offload luggages and no drive through to drop passengers! Rooms are slightly on the pricey side so expect abit more - like free carpark or so.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee