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Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Annex Building Double Room - Non-Smoking - Guestroom, Hotel Kanra Kyoto in Kyoto
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9.1

Exceptional

1,522 reviews

1,522 reviews

Housekeeping27
Breakfast24
Food & Dining4
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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Hihgashi Honganji Temple
190 m
Ayako Tenmangu Shrine
200 m
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
300 m
Maiko Makeover Studio "Yumekan"
380 m
Utsuwa Kyoto Yamahon
390 m
Popular landmarks
Kyoto Station Building
850 m
Sanjusangendo Temple
1.3 km
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1.3 km
Gion
2.0 km
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
2.3 km
Closest landmarks
Happynes't - Pilates & Yoga
440 m
Mini Stop
500 m
Retro Building In Monzenmachi
540 m
Matsui Pharmacy
550 m
Dendoin
560 m

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

190 Kitamachi Karasuma-dori Rokujo-kudaru Shimogyo-ku, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8176 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kawaramachi, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. Rated with 4.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and spa on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Kyoto

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Facilities

Bicycle rental

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Spa

Shops

Restaurants

Coffee shop

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Kyoto are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.6
Distance to city center1 km
Location rating8.8
Nearest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance to airport37.3 km

Rooms available at Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

9.5

Main Building Suite - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 81 m²/872 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 king beds
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Main Building Superior Twin Room
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Main Building Double Room Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Main Building Deluxe Twin Room
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  • Room size: 47 m²/506 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 queen beds
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Annex Building Double Room - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Suite Annex
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  • Room size: 103 m²/1109 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 king beds
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Annex Suite - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 103 m²/1109 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 king beds
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The Kanra Suite (Japanese/Western-style Type, Annex)
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  • Room size: 103 m²/1109 ft²
  • Non-smoking
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Annex Suite for 4 People
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  • Room size: 100 m²/1076 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 king beds or 2 futons
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average travel time to the nearest airport from Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

The average travel time to get from Hotel Kanra Kyoto to the airport is 80 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may differ based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What bars are close by Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

While lodging at Hotel Kanra Kyoto, indulge in your evening or night out at A-Bar, GION NITI, and Gael Irish Pub to get the most out of your nightlife.

What public parks are nearby Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

While lodging at Hotel Kanra Kyoto, cherish your early morning or evening wander at nearby park which include Umekoji Park, Rock'n Plaza, and Kubo Park.

How many rooms does Hotel Kanra Kyoto have?

Hotel Kanra Kyoto has a total of 68 rooms.

What was the average room rate for Hotel Kanra Kyoto been in the past month?

The average room rate for Hotel Kanra Kyoto in the past month is 67745.85 JPY, compared to city's average of 22399.25 JPY.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Hotel Kanra Kyoto's spa?

63.0% of our verified customer assessments have given a positive appraisal and comments about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Hotel Kanra Kyoto down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Hotel Kanra Kyoto an average rating of 9.1. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Families with young children have given to Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Hotel Kanra Kyoto an average rating of 9.2. You can look up more in depth customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What restaurants are close by Hotel Kanra Kyoto?

Hotel Kanra Kyoto’s local community is Kawaramachi which includes popular restaurants such as Kura Kura, Isoism, and Kaikado Cafe.

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What people love about Hotel Kanra Kyoto

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Room is clean and cozy."

    siauw

    |

    April 16, 2023

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The rooms are very clean."

    Loc

    |

    December 29, 2019

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Location

    "Great location about 10 minutes from JR station and the Kyoto subway."

    Sarah

    |

    May 6, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 2,656 Kyoto properties
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Room comfort score
9.5/10
Service score
9.6/10
Cleanliness score
9.7/10
Couples review score
9.2/10
Better than
99
%
of Kyoto properties
Better than
98
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of Kyoto properties
Better than
98
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of Kyoto properties
Better than
93
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of Kyoto properties
Overall rating:

9.1

Exceptional
1,522 reviews
Cleanliness
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Location
8.8
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What travelers say they love:
Very helpful staffs and great room condition :)
Nara from South Korea
Family with young children
More about Hotel Kanra Kyoto

More about Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Get the most from an urban escape in Kyoto when you book a room at Hotel Kanra Kyoto. Located right in the city center, Hotel Kanra Kyoto saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood.
At Hotel Kanra Kyoto, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Front desk services including concierge service and luggage storage can assist with your needs. Packing light is possible at Hotel Kanra Kyoto thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean.
Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
All rooms at Hotel Kanra Kyoto are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Rooms at Hotel Kanra Kyoto come in multiple layout options including rooms with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms.
In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator, bottled water and instant tea at your disposal. Hotel Kanra Kyoto also provides a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at Hotel Kanra Kyoto begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry. Hotel Kanra Kyoto has vending machines for 24-hour available light snacks and/or drinks.
Apart from amenities and services, Hotel Kanra Kyoto goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. End your days in total relaxation with a visit to the massage and spa. Grab some last-minute needs or local souvenirs for yourself or those back home without having to go anywhere at the shops and souvenir shops available right at on-site.


Around the property

Hotel Kanra Kyoto is the perfect spot to explore Kyoto's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. Don't forget to stop by Gion located 1.9 km away, where everyone who visits Kyoto wants to have their photo taken.


Reasons to stay here

Past guests love the cleanliness here, ranking it higher than 97% of the city's accommodation.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.
Staff and service here are considered high quality by past guests whose ratings put it above 97% of the city's options.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

9

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

36 mentions

Housekeeping

19 mentions

Food & Dining

9 mentions

Taxi

4 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bottle of water
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Grooming service
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids meal
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian
  • Continental
Restaurants on site
Hanaroku
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Steakhouse
the kitchen kanra
  • Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
kanra lounge
  • Cuisine: European

Location

190 Kitamachi Karasuma-dori Rokujo-kudaru Shimogyo-ku, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8176
Excellent
Location

8.8

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    37.3 km 49 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    62.6 km 1.3 hour drive
Public transportation
  • Gojo Subway Station
    220 m
  • Kyoto Train Station
    850 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Matsui Pharmacy
    550 m
Shopping
  • Kyoto Station Building
    850 m
Convenience store
  • Lawson
    470 m 2 min drive
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    60 m 1 min walk

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kyoto Station Building
    850 m
  • Sanjusangendo Temple
    1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market Shopping District
    1.3 km
  • Gion
    2.0 km
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    2.3 km
  • Nijō Castle
    2.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    3.2 km
  • Ginkakuji Temple
    5.1 km
  • Kinkakuji Temple
    5.8 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park
    8.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Hihgashi Honganji Temple
    190 m
  • Ayako Tenmangu Shrine
    200 m
  • Gojo Subway Station
    220 m
  • Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
    300 m
  • Maiko Makeover Studio "Yumekan"
    380 m
  • Utsuwa Kyoto Yamahon
    390 m
  • Shosei-en Garden
    390 m
  • Happynes't - Pilates & Yoga
    440 m
  • Yumeyakata
    440 m
  • Ichihime Shrine
    470 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • Additional charges will be collected upon check-in.
  • Extra bed is a futon.
  • This is a strictly non-smoking property.
  • Please inform the property regarding number of children and age in the Special Request section upon booking.
  • Extra beds for children will be charged at the adult price.
  • Children under 7 years old stay for free if using existing bed.
  • Children 7 years and over are considered as adults and must use an extra bed.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until03:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)80
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)3500 JPY
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 JPY
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors5
  • Number of restaurants2
  • Number of rooms 68
  • Room voltage100
  • Year property opened2010
  • Most recent renovation2016

Property announcements

Due to COVID-19 circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.

Reviews of Hotel Kanra Kyoto from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.1
/
10
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.0
Location8.8
Room comfort and quality9.5
Service9.6
Value for money8.6
High score for Kyoto
Rating
9+ Exceptional (395)
8-9 Excellent (135)
7-8 Very Good (60)
6-7 Good (14)
<6 Below Expectation (11)
Time of the year
Mar - May (115)
Jun - Aug (126)
Sep - Nov (170)
Dec - Feb (204)

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10.0
Exceptional
LEE from South Korea
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

BEST CHOICE OF KYOTO TRAVEL”

ROOM CONDITION WAS EXCELLENT. AND IT'S ONLY 7MINS FROM KYOTO STATION. BREAKFAST IS HYGIENIC AND DELICIOUS. AND ESPECIALLY, THE SERVICE OF STAFF WAS FANTASTIC. IF YOU BOOK THIS HOTEL, YOU WILL NEVER REGRET.

Reviewed November 16, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Abdul from Singapore
Family with young children
Main Building Deluxe Twin Room
Stayed 4 nights in December 2022

Exceptional”

Family Friendly and so close to kyoto station. highly highly highly highly highly highly highly highly recommend!

Reviewed January 14, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Jessica from United States
Couple
Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in February 2022

Beautiful room minutes from trains!”

Wonderful stay in Kyoto. Easily get anywhere from here. Traditional room was gorgeous and the bathroom lovely. Would recommend!

Reviewed May 06, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Julie from United Kingdom
Group
Main Building Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Fabulous hotel with great facilities and excellent customer service. ”

Staff could not do enough to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. The rooms are beautifully decorated, spacious and very luxurious.

Reviewed January 27, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Eliza from Singapore
Family with teens
Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 7 nights in January 2020

A great week in Kyoto”

We booked a room in the annex which was spacious , with Japanese and modern touches and very nicely furnished. The bed was large (two queens put together) and an additional queen sized futon for our daughter, with room left for the sitting areas. Wooden Japanese bath was nice and we enjoyed daily breakfast at the Kanra Kitchen, which coincidentally has great pizzas and pastas. We loved the four cheese with honey. A must try!

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Jonathon from United Kingdom
Family with young children
Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in June 2020

Excellent”

Stylish hotel...great location close to Gion restaurants. Room modern and good size for family of 4. Above all staff super helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return when visiting Kyoto again and recommend to friends also.

Reviewed June 25, 2020

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4.0
Pavinee from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with young children
Main Building Superior Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in January 2023

Lazy staff, no assistance offered, weird layout”

Arrived the hotel with 3 big luggage’s but wasn’t offer any help. The two staffs just stood still and did nothing. No smile on their face ever. Came back one day on snowy night to find out the housekeeper kept only the bathroom and left the bed unattended. The setting of the room is weird and too narrow. Bathtub made of wood so you can’t use any bath powder etc. Staffs can’t communicate well at all in English. Not worth the money.

Reviewed January 29, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
April from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Main Building Deluxe Twin Room
Stayed 4 nights in July 2017

Superb service at Hotel Kanra!”

My family and I traveled to Kyoto and stayed at Hotel Kanra for our first four nights. From the moment we entered the hotel, we were showered with attention from the front desk concierges and other staff. Check in was a breeze, and we were each given a glass of refreshing cold sencha as well as an azuki red bean pancake sweet treat - a really nice mid day boost before setting out to lunch. Although check in was officially at 3pm, we arrived in Kyoto at about noon and our rooms were already ready to our surprise. We were thoroughly wowed when we were shown our rooms, as we did not expect rooms of this size and decor. The rooms are expansive, and the tatami seating area was a nice touch that added a little Japanese traditionalism to the interior design. Beds were adequately comfortable and we made use of the hinoki bath tub in the bathroom every night. We were given rooms that faced the temple which was a quiet street and so we slept well each night. Every morning we set out to a different part of Kyoto - Kibune, Fushimi Inari, Uji, and even a day trip to Nara. The front desk was extremely helpful in getting us 5 person taxis and pointing out directions accurately. Each time we walked out and entered the hotel, the front desk greeted us warmly and asked how our day was going which was a very pleasant touch to their hospitality. Although the hotel is not located along the main streets of Kyoto, it is 1 minute away from Exit 8 of Gojo Station, which is 1 subway stop away from Shijio (where Daimaru, Takashimaya and other main boutiques are located). We used a mixture of taxis and the subway to get around depending on where the sights were. Overall, Hotel Kanra surpassed our expectations and we would not hesitate to return in the not too distant future!

Reviewed July 23, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Suzanne from United States
Couple
Main Building Deluxe Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2018

Honeymoon Expectations Exceeded”

To say that my Husband and I were thrilled to stay at Hotel Kanra Kyoto for our Honeymoon would be an understatement. For our first time trip together to Kyoto, we were impressed not only by the beautiful suite we were kindly upgraded to or the delicious and filling breakfasts every morning, but simply by the customer service that went above and beyond our expectations. I wish I wrote down the name of the woman at the front desk who was so kind to us throughout our stay. I think her name was Mika? Even though we arrived a half hour early before Check In, our room was ready with luggage already delivered from our prior hotel in Tokyo. From the moment we stepped foot inside the hotel to our sad farewells, we can't wait to return to Kyoto again one day! P.S. With record low freezing temperatures in January 2018, we were surprised to discover that the outdoor cedar bathtub retains heat very well! Don't be afraid, and make use of it no matter the temperature.

Reviewed February 22, 2018

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8.7
Excellent
Kuo from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in October 2014

Contemporary Japanese Style Hotel”

Room cleanness, room style, location

My friend and I stay at the Kanra Kyoto just for one night in Oct. 14 as the last night in Kyoto. The location of the hotel is quite close to the Kyoto Station (1 subway stop or 20 min by walk), and it is just beside the famous temple Higashihonganji for 5 min walking distance. So the location is very good if you want to select a hotel near the Kyoto station. But you also need to know that there are not many restaurant or store around the neighborhood. I particularly like the style of the hotel which is a combination of traditional Japanese style with the contemporary modern design in the room details. For example the room is not very big (but big enough compared with other hotels in Japan) but with comfortable twin beds and Japanese Tatami living area. The Tatami Living area with the sofa which is very good for people who don't used to sit on the legs. The bath room is also very cool with shower area and wooden bath tub which is really nice. The entrance of the hotel is in a small lane which is not easily to be found but keeps it quite quiet for living. I only stayed there for one night but really think it is a good choice for staying in Kyoto downtown area.

Reviewed October 13, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Mary from United States
Couple
Main Building Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 6 nights in June 2017

Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Kanra Kyoto; it may be one of our favorites. The staff made our stay a memorable one; from check-in/out, to the restaurant to the maintenance staff - they all made us feel very comfortable and welcome and helped us in so many ways. The hotel is conveniently located as it is a short walk to both the Kyoto Station and a subway station in a quieter section of Kyoto. We enjoyed many meals in the Kitchen restaurant both breakfast in either Japanese or Western style and an Italian style dinner. There is also a great wine selection. The hotel rooms are designed in Japanese style - they are very clean and comfortable. My only complaint would be that there is limited space for unpacking and storing clothes otherwise our stay was perfect.

Reviewed June 24, 2017

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9.7
Exceptional
Chin from Malaysia
Family with young children
Stayed 2 nights in April 2014

A Hybrid of Modern and Quaint Kyoto”

1) Location 2) Huge rooms 3) Wonderful customer service

We had a very wonderful time during our short stay in Hotel Kanra Kyoto. Firstly, it's easily accessible as it's right next to the subway station. The main entrance is a little tucked away on a side street so you may miss it! Look out for a 7-Eleven store nearby and you won't miss it. And yes, having a 7-Eleven just right next door is definitely a plus point. The store sells really yummy Japanese snacks. The staff at the hotel is pretty well versed in English and has no problems understanding us. They're extremely polite and always very helpful. And the room... it's HUGE by Japan standards. The bed was really big and it comes with a separate tatami area which we could sit and have tea and snacks and watch TV. They have ready yukata in the closet for you and since we were travelling with a 6 year old, they set up a kid's yukata for her as well. Lovely stay and we will definitely be back if we do head to Kyoto again....

Reviewed September 14, 2014

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9.2
Exceptional
Janet from Singapore
Couple
Main Building Superior Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2017

Outstanding hotel, Great hospitality ”

We loved the aesthetics of the hotel from the moment we stepped in. The room and amenities made our stay very comfortable - very spacious, very clean. Location is close to Kyoto station (10-15mins walk); not as close to Gion though you can access from subway which is 5mins walk from hotel. But what stood out was the helpfulness of the staff. They helped us to book restaurants ahead of our arrival, accommodated food allergies and gave us flexibility to take one pre-paid breakfast as a dinner because we were leaving too early on our last day to enjoy the breakfast. We stayed in another Kyoto hotel (Gion Hatanaka) prior to Kanra which unbelievably refused to help us book restaurants in advance nor adjust breakfast for my husband's food allergies, so we really appreciated the warm hospitality coming to Kanra.

Reviewed September 22, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Julie from Bermuda
Family with young children
Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Fabulous”

The customer service at the hotel was outstanding. The room was beautiful and we loved the traditional Japanese touches, such as the in-room soaking tub. Our beds were so comfortable and inviting. We traveled with our children ages 9 and 7 and the staff made up extra beds for them while we were getting dinner. The hotel was very quiet, yet a convenient walk from Kyoto Station and also walking distance from many of the Kyoto sights. We only had one night in Kyoto but wished we had planned to stay longer. I very rarely say this, but if I return to Kyoto I would absolutely stay at Hotel Kanra Kyoto again.

Reviewed August 31, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Rencheng from Singapore
Couple
Main Building Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in September 2018

Great hotel, fantastic service”

Wife and I were on our honeymoon. We wanted a great time in Kyoto. Chances upon this hotel online. Booked it. Turned out to be a great decision. Through email, we asked the hotel to help us make a reservation at Hyotei, a three-star Michelin kaiseki restaurant. The hotel replied within the day and confirmed our reservation. A couple of weeks before our trip, we found out my wife is pregnant. We emailed the hotel to inform the restaurant to ensure that there wasn’t anything raw in the menu for my wife and again, the hotel replied within a day to confirm that they had informed the restaurant. When we reached the Kyoto, it was pouring. Our luggages were wet. The staff greeted us with hot towels and green tea, and even helped to wipe our luggages dry. The staff spoke great English and provided useful information about Kyoto. They helped us bring our luggages to our room. The room was spacious and well laid out, making for a very comfortable stay, even through the typhoon that struck when we were there. We ordered a pizza for dinner through room service which came within 15 minutes. The pizza was great. WiFi was good and stable. They had really nice shampoo and shower foam. Overall, it was a great experience staying in Kanra.

Reviewed October 01, 2018

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9.7
Exceptional
Jessica from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in June 2013

Exceptional, faultless, Japanese elegance with exc”

Restaurant, ambience, excellent service.

This hotel would count as one of the best hotels i've stayed in and I travel a lot for work and play! Our room was huge with a bed that could well have fitted 4 adults! The bed was great and decor of the room was even lovelier than the professional photos on their website. I was sharing with a friend from work and the separate toilet and bathroom (with shower and beautiful timber Japanese bath), with washbasin and mirror in the main room was great for avoiding that 'everyone wanting to be in the bathroom at the same time' problem. The room had an iPod docking station, safe and high speed FREE wifi. Staff in the hotel could not help us enough and made the whole experience all the more superb. But the absolute highlight of this place is the food served in the small restaurant. We arrived late-ish on a Friday night and decided to just eat in.. Boy did we get a delicious surprise when the dishes started coming out! The food is a fusion of Japanese and refined Italian... We had a set menu at 4000 yen each and a bottle of wine. For AUD$45 we were served more food than we could consume! From the black sesame grissini, the Japanese tapas, exquisite and colourful salad to the wasabi and cheese risotto, we could not fault anything. At lunch they do a similar set menu for about 1500yen (that's about AUD$17.... I can't tell you what a bargain that is for the quality of food and service you will receive!! I will most certainly return to Hotel Kanra when I visit Kyoto again and I would recommend it to anyone looking for quiet, refined Ryokan-style accommodation with hotel service and ammenities!

Reviewed July 03, 2013

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10.0
Exceptional
Jack from Australia
Couple
Annex Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in December 2017

Best of Kyoto ”

Kyoto is a beautiful city in Japan, rich in culture and experience - Hotel Kanra captured both. Delivering exceptional service, beautifully designed rooms and of course, great food. I would recommend this to not just my friends, but on this occasion I also took my family and they adored it just as much. A special note to commend Naomi Kondo, the food and beverage manager at Teppan HANAROKU (the hotel restaurant) his service, knowledge of the courses and accompanying wines, sake and shochu was truely an experience all of us will not forget. Thank you & see you soon Hotel Kanra Kyoto.

Reviewed January 04, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Yihao from Taiwan
Couple
Annex Building Double Room - Non-Smoking
Stayed 3 nights in August 2018

Superb experience staying with Kanra”

Me and my wife stayed here 3 nights for my birthday. Hotel Kanra has got very convenient location, only 2 mins walk from the Gojo subway station. Room interior has got a perfect balance of traditional and modern style, and it’s very spacious compare to the average size of Japanese hotel. The reception team is extremely friendly and helpful. Especially for Mr Fujiwara from the reception team who has been patiently assisting us on booking restaurant, booking Kimono rental and recommending good tourist attractions in Kyoto city. Also, Mr Fujiwara and Tsuka has secretly prepared a birthday gift(Kyoto chocolate) on my birthday, which was super thoughtful and sweet. Our experience with Kanra was way beyond amazing, would definitely come back again!

Reviewed August 28, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Colin
Couple
Main Building Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

Best Hotel In Kyoto”

My wife and I came here on the second part of our honeymoon (from Tokyo) and was immediately blown away by the kindness of the staff and the beauty of the hotel. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and the room was amazing. Money well spent! Many of the destinations in Kyoto are very spread out so I wouldn’t worry too much about going back and forth to Kyoto station as we relied on the local buss for the majority of our time in Kyoto, which like the subway, is great. If we come back to Kyoto I will definitely be staying here again. Thank you Kanra Kyoto for the wedding gift as well!

Reviewed October 25, 2019

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9.0
Exceptional
Thuy from United States
Family with young children
Stayed 4 nights in July 2013

We had a very nice stay at the Kanra in Kyoto”

Room, design, location

Hotel Kanra is a very good option in Kyoto. It is however expensive. Since we have a seven-year old child we were forced to pay extra for the room that we had booked with two double beds. In other words, no changes were made to the room, we needed no additional bedding. The room was very nice and accommodated the three of us very well, but the extra charges made the hotel seem exorbitantly expensive, especially given the fact that there are few other amenities beyond the large and comfortable roomsm (i.e. no pool, no lounge, no gym, etc...). The Kanra Kitchen is highly recommended, especially for lunch and dinner.

Reviewed August 13, 2013

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