Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Reception hall

Review Highlights

Pros:
Large rooms
Good location
Cons:
Challenges in getting assistance
Incorrect information provided

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms.
Service
6.5
Mixed reviews on service, with some guests experiencing challenges in getting assistance.
Location
8
The hotel's location was highlighted as a positive aspect by guests.
Room Quality
7.5
Guests enjoyed the large and nice rooms.
Amenities
7
Limited information provided in the review.
Value for Money
7
No specific mention of value for money in the review.
Food and Beverage
7.5
No specific mention of food and beverage in the review.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall positive experience shared by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 09:48

Property Description

Charming Accommodation with Garden Views

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services during your stay.

Elegant Guestrooms: Stay in one of our 5 rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms featuring separate bathtubs and showers.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower, just minutes away from our hotel.

Book your stay at Kikoku no Mori now and indulge in a delightful Kyoto experience.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 6.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.5
T
Tiia
10
Gem in Kyoto
Pros:

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.

2025-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Alla • family
10
Pros:

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

2025-05-21 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Nice place
Pros:

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.

2025-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Katie
6
Quiet hotel off the beaten path, HARD beds
Pros:

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.

2025-01-05 • via Nuitee
A
Alberto • family
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-18 • via Nuitee
C
Corey
10
Pros:

Clean, charming, quiet and wonderful service. Bed is harder than most hotels in the US.

2024-04-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lauren • friends
10
Pros:

Great place! Highly recommend. The rooms were cute and spacious and it was easy to walk to the Kyoto station. Great find!

2023-12-29 • via Nuitee
M
Masamori
2
Pros:

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！

2023-08-15 • via Nuitee
A
Artha • friends
10
Pros:

Staff are friendly and provide English service. Breakfast is good.

2023-02-21 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Excellent
Pros:

100% recommend hotel, tidy and clean, staffs are kind and helpful.

2023-02-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kay • partner
10
Pros:

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.

2022-12-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jen • family
10
Pros:

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.

2022-12-21 • via Nuitee
M
Martha
10
Magnífico hotel y servicio excelente!
Pros:

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!

2022-11-21 • via Nuitee
R
Reina • friends
10
Pros:

初めて宿泊しました。スタッフの方の対応もすごく良く、館内も清潔感がありとても良かったです

2022-11-11 • via Nuitee
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??? • partner
10
Pros:

駅から少し歩きますが、夜は大変静かで過ごしやすいと思います。部屋が4部屋ということもあり、朝夕ゆったりするには良いと思います。部屋のエアコンは自由に設定できます。窓のブラインドが使いにくいので、こちらは早めに直した方が良いと思います。清掃は全体的にはできていると思います。1点前の宿泊者の方のものか、一部衣類の忘れ物があったので、ベットの下はもう少し見た方が良いです。
部屋は思った以上に広いですね。お風呂も十分な広さあり。接客も気持ちよいです。

2022-10-09 • via Nuitee
りりか • partner
10
Pros:

とてもきれいで、大人な空間

2022-06-27 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

設備が新しく、とても綺麗でした。市街地にあるので眺望はイマイチですが、こだわりのある室内で十分楽しめました。

2021-06-29 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

清掃も行き届いていて使いやすかった

2020-12-09 • via Nuitee
Y
Yasunobu
10
静かで騒音無し
Pros:

部屋、トイレ、バス　すべてきれいで清潔なホテルでした。そして静かで快適に過ごすことができました。家族3人1泊でしたが、大満足です。次も又利用したいです。

2020-10-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • self
10
Pros:

역에서 가깝고 청결하며 스태프가 친절합니다. 내부도 깔끔하고 편리했으며 요청사항이 있으면 즉각적으로 의견이 받아들여집니다.

2020-02-25 • via Nuitee