What makes it 48% Baby-Friendly: Elevator access and free stroller loan help parents, yet hotel states cribs cannot be added and rooms are tight, so sleeping arrangements for an infant may be difficult; check with hotel directly.
Note: Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi by Vessel Hotels is 48% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Hotels in Kyoto for a more suitable experience.
Kyoto Station: 510m (7 min walk)
From here, catch JR and Shinkansen lines to Osaka, Tokyo and beyond.
Kyoto Tower: 500m (7 min walk)
360° city views from the observatory deck.
Tip: Visit at sunset to see the city lights come alive.
Tō-ji Temple: 980m (12 min walk)
Historic five-story pagoda and monthly flea market.
Tip: Go on the 21st to catch the morning market stalls.
Umekōji Park: 1.1km (14 min walk)
Riverside green space with playgrounds and riverside paths.
Tip: Rent a bike nearby to explore the riverside joggers’ route.
Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the hotel.
24-hour front desk:
Staff available around the clock to assist with travel plans.
Luggage storage:
Free storage before check-in and after check-out.
Self-service tea and coffee bar:
Enjoy complimentary teas, coffee and orange juice from 14:00–23:00.
Rooftop garden terrace:
Open-air space for reading and relaxation.
Buffet breakfast:
Daily from 6:00–9:30 for JPY1,400 per person.
Private parking:
On-site self parking available for an additional charge.
Laundry service:
On-site laundry and dry-cleaning for an additional fee.
Step-free main entrance. Elevators to all floors. Braille signage in public areas. Wheelchairs available on request.

Petrichor
The Japanese staff’s English is honestly terrible. It’s not just a matter of accent — their pronunciation and overall communication are so poor that it’s nearly impossible to understand anything. It feels like they have no real intention of accommodating non-Japanese guests. For a country that relies so heavily on tourism, this kind of language barrier is embarrassing and unacceptable. If you can...
Cyril Gupta
Great hotel within walking distance of Kyoto station. Rooms are very small but the welcome station downstairs has free drinks everyday from 2pm to 8pm for residents so you can gey drunk and forget all about the room.
Erik Šmidlehner
I liked the hotel it's close to the train station property is clean staff is nice. Room was little bit funny for me you have a sink in the room I have never seen it before and my first reaction was where is shower because after I got in the room I saw door on the right and was only toilet but there is another door on the left for shower not used of this kind of layout. Breakfast is mostly Asian fo...
phuong anh Nguyen
During my trip to Kansai, I had one of the best stays at this hotel. It is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Although the room was small, it was bright and featured a lovely window. On the way to the hotel, there’s a fantastic 7-Eleven that offers a wide variety of snacks and sweets. I really miss that 7-Eleven now that I've moved to a different city and have tried ...
Amanda Joan Jason
Had a wonderful stay here. First off, the front desk person was very helpful and could speak decent English, so there wasn’t any communication problems for me. Second, amenities such as cotton buds, facial cottons, etc were just opposite the elevator, so take as much as you need. I like this concept as it creates less wastage. Third, the rooms were on the smaller side (I took a regular single ro...
Address: 57 Higashikujō Muromachi, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8001, Japan
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From Kansai International Airport, board the JR Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station (approx. 75 mins), then walk 7 mins (510m) to the hotel.
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