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WAYFARER Gojo

Shimogyo, Kyoto

The Fun Awaits

Near shopping centersOnly 211 m to Nekoan and 268 m to Tea Ceremony Ju-An

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 349 m to Kyoto Kiyomizu-gojo Station

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 11 reviews

5.0/59 Jun 2026

Heather Duchemin • Family Trip

Excellent location. Very clean and convenient. Safe location. Great place to stay in Kyoto.

5.0/522 May 2026

Michelle

The room we got was a double bed and a twin. It was huge, super clean, the A/C was super cold which we loved because its mid May and its super hot. Theirs enough room for luggage to be opened, to sit and relax. You have access to any little toiletres and towels near the elevator which is a plus.

5.0/57 Apr 2026

Mark • Trip with Friends

Everything about this place was top notch. The staff were so friendly and willing to please. I had a clogged sink and bathtub one evening and went down to tell the person at the desk. She can up immediately and solved the problem. The location was convenient for getting anywhere in Kyoto. I will definitely book my future stays in Japan at Kanin hotels.

5.0/522 Mar 2026

Erika • Family Trip

Excelente! Buena ubicación, la habitación perfecta y espaciosa, impecable, zona segura. Perfecta para descansar sin ruido y cortinas blackout. Recomendable 100 por ciento. Bien precio!

5.0/529 Dec 2025

Koutarou • Trip with Friends

とても快適

5.0/518 Oct 2025

DERA

Had a lovely stay. Staff was very helpful and hotel very clean.

5.0/52 Aug 2025

fernando j

Muy bueno

4.0/513 Jun 2026

Attila

Nice and clean, relatively close to Kyoto station

4.0/54 Aug 2025

Ralf • Family Trip

Wirklich gutes Hotel, besonders die zentrale Lage ist Gold wert, egal an was man interessiert ist, alles ist gut zu Fuß oder per Bus erreichbar. Das einzig Hirnrissige war die Position vom Fernseher, die aus keinem Bett wirklich sichtbar war.

3.0/511 Dec 2025

Jasmine • Couple Trip

Room was spacious and clean but bugs in the washroom.

2.0/521 Mar 2026

Sara

The rooms looked as advertised. Great price. Really helpfull staff. Really nice ameneties. Unfortunately, the rooms suffer a lot of condensation issues. We tried to keep windows open and the bathroom fan on at all times but still woke up with water on the windows. It seems to be a persistent problem as there seemed to be moisture damage along the wooden details around the window. On our last night we stayed an extra night in another room and the issues persisted there, despite there being a de-humidifier in the room. I suspected there might be mold in the bathroom, but I could not say for sure - it smelled really wierd though and it was really difficult to ventilate the water vapour after taking a shower. It was not a cleaning issue as the rooms where well maintained and tidy. I suspect it's a buildning/insulation issue and lack of proper ventilation. I went back to look at old reviews as this place was quite highly rated, and the reviews seemed a few months old, so maybe this is a new issue. All and all, a hotel with a lot of potential, great placement, nice layout and helpful staff - but unfortunately it was our least favourite stay in Japan.

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550 Shimourokogatacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, JP

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

As of 1 March 2026, changed local tax regulations require guests to pay accommodation tax at updated rates, which will be collected separately by the property during the check-in process. The tax is determined by the room rate and is charged per person, per night, as follows: 

【Accommodation tax through 28 February 2026】  
For room rates less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500   
For room rates of JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 1,000  

【Accommodation tax from 1 March 2026, onwards】  
For room rates less than JPY 6,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 6,000 to less than JPY 20,000: JPY 400  
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 1,000   
For room rates from JPY 50,000 to less than JPY 100,000: JPY 4,000 
For room rates of JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 10,000   

For the purposes of the accommodation tax, the term “accommodation fee” will refer to the room-only rate, excluding any meal charges and consumption tax.  
Please settle the payment at the hotel upon check-in.
All rooms feature Valpas smart bed legs, ensuring a safe and bedbug free stay.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL. mobile app before check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.

About WAYFARER Gojo

WAYFARER Gojo Location
With a stay at WAYFARER Gojo, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shijo Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pontocho Alley.

WAYFARER Gojo Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

WAYFARER Gojo Rooms
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - Sat, 10 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children