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Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Higashiyama, Kyoto

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 358 m to Pontochō Park

Near shopping centersOnly 60 m to Galerie Shokando and 129 m to Artspotkorin

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 303 m to Sanjo Keihan Station and 341 m to Kyoto Sanjo Station

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Stacy • Couple Trip

Fantastic! The staff was superb. They were so helpful, warm and welcoming. The room was pristine. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you for a lovely stay.

5.0/524 Oct 2025

Peter • Couple Trip

We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto.

5.0/524 Jun 2025

Dan • Couple Trip

This is listed as a 3 star hotel. It is not. It is the most luxurious hotel we’ve stayed at, including 5 star properties. The room was amazing. The location was perfect. Although everyone in Japan seems extraordinarily nice, the staff here beat even that standard. There was not one second of our time at this property that wasn’t perfect. 10/10.

5.0/56 May 2025

Ashley • Couple Trip

The property itself felt a little less hip and young than places we typically stay, but it was such a comfortable stay. The bed & soaking tub was a dream, the location and staff top notch. We really enjoyed our stay.

5.0/59 Apr 2025

Yee pong • Couple Trip

The Executive room was grand, complimented by high ceilings and just an overall large space compared to many other hotels/inns one would expect in Japan. The room was clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable (much larger than your typically king size) after your long days in Kyoto. The hotel is located in Gion and is a quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Kyoto, nestled in between the main touristy area and Marayuma park. There is a Family mart just outside the hotel and a coin laundry - extreme convenience. Hotel staff were incredibly nice and helped with luggage delivery service to our next hotel. Would definitely stay here again in the future!

5.0/521 Oct 2024

tracy

Amazing. I will be back. Literally a 5 star experience walking distance to the most beautiful area in Kyoto. Very easy to access anything you want; food, shopping, shrines, metro and trains. The staff couldn’t be more kind always arranging taxis or giving suggestions of where to go and eat etc.. I was sad to leave this hotel. That doesn’t happen very often in traveling. I will be back here one day soon. ❤️

5.0/59 Oct 2024

Diane • Couple Trip

This is an exceptional small hotel. It's on a quiet street, but close to great restaurants, shops and transportation. Every staff member was professional, polite, helpful and friendly. We would most certainly recommend this property to friends visiting Kyoto.

5.0/524 Apr 2024

Jason • Family Trip

The Art Mon Zen is one of the most delightful hotels I have ever stayed in. The rooms were beautiful, immaculately clean and incomparable comfortable. Each one features unique and fascinating antiques (ours had a cuneiform tablet, Roman bowl and Ming vase). The breakfasts were skillfully prepared and artfully presented; we ended up eating there every day we could. The afternoon tea was whimsical, gorgeous and utterly delicious - don't miss it if you stay here! The location is basically perfect: in Gion, walking distance to the river, the Path of Philosophy, Kiyomizu, Yasaka, Gion's shopping, etc. Sanjo station is three minutes away, from whence you can easily connect to anywhere in the Kyoto train system. And despite all that, the staff is what truly made our trip magical. They were polite, attentive and always friendly. They helped us organize a variety of outings and dinners across Kyoto, all of which were perfect. They even rescued us from a mountain hike, when we lost phone service and couldn't call our taxi. They went well beyond 'above and beyond' in every way. I have stayed in luxury hotels across the world, and I can say without caveat that the Art Mon Zen is one of the finest you will ever have the privilege of enjoying.

5.0/524 Oct 2023

Noel • Couple Trip

Our stay was wonderful. The room was beautiful and well appointed. The staff was extraordinary. Helpful, warm, and made our stay Incredible. We highly recommend this property.

5.0/512 Apr 2023

Heather • Family Trip

This hotel is gorgeous. The staff treated us with the utmost kindness. It felt as if we were their only customers. The food was amazing. The hotel room itself was exquisitely luxurious. One of my most favorite places to stay of all the hotel visits I've had.

5.0/530 Mar 2023

masaya • Couple Trip

駅からアクセスしやすく、荷物などを持って行きやすかったです。施設の中も設備が充実しており、部屋の中でも快適に過ごせました。従業員の方もチェックインからチェックアウトまでとても丁寧にしていただいて嬉しかったです。ぜひまた利用したいと思います。

5.0/519 Mar 2023

Matthew • Couple Trip

The room was immaculate and it was easy to walk to great restaurants and neighborhoods. The staff were very helpful.

5.0/517 Feb 2020

Sylvie • Family Trip

Equipe accueillante et attentive. Accueil et service prévenants. Chambre spacieuse et très confortable.

5.0/516 Sep 2019

Paul • Couple Trip

This is the best hotel that we have stayed at in Japan. The room was incredible and the staff were fantastic. The location was great. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a large luxurious room

5.0/58 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Art Mon Zen is an exceptional boutique hotel located in the heart of Gion. Location is perfect to explore Kyoto, with some of the best attractions and restaurants in the city mere steps away. The Executive room we stayed in was very spacious, tastefully furnished and decorated, quiet at night and beautifully bright during the day thanks to the floor to ceiling windows. The bed was very large and extremely comfortable and the air conditioning whisper silent and effective. The bathroom included a supersized high pressure rain shower and a Jacuzzi. Not sure why this is classed as a 3 star hotel, when the comfort and beauty of the room and the exceptionally high level of service could easily grant it a 5 star rating. We couldn't have been happier with the choice of our Kyoto hotel!

5.0/521 May 2019

Carey • Couple Trip

Hotel was great, rooms were giant and so was the bed! Very soft and comfy. Location if you’re looking to be a block from Gion without the foot traffic chaos is perfect. There is a Lawson’s (convenience store) next door which is great (and you can smoke there if you’re a smoker in search of a rare spot). I would suggest to the hotel to put copies of the restaurant menus in the rooms and do not disturb signs. But that’s just a small thing. Would definitely stay there again.

5.0/57 May 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

非常新非常舒適的房間，很大很寬敞，沖涼和浴缸設施非常滿意，地理位置太方便了，離祇園花見小路近在咫尺。

5.0/527 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

The hotel is beautiful - our room was massive by Japanese standards, and luxurious. Great location for Gion but very quiet. The staff were wonderful - warm and helpful. Amazing breakfasts in beautiful surroundings. We would definitely stay there again.

4.0/527 Apr 2026

Susan • Family Trip

Location was good , staff was friendly. It is like a 90 style boutique hotel.

4.0/56 Jun 2019

geraldine • Couple Trip

Chambre spacieuse et très propre. Dommage que la baie vitrée donne sur le mur de l’habitation d’en face. Sinon logement de qualité et bien situé proche de Gion avec métro et ligne de bus à proximite

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391 Motomachi, Furumonzen-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, JP

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-midnight

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

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Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.

About Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto Location
With a stay at Art Mon Zen Kyoto, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Heian Shrine and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Art Mon Zen Kyoto Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Art Mon Zen Kyoto Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, THE TERRACE, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - Thu, 30 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children