Ensuite rooms with shower-tub combos and bidet give privacy; only 40 rooms keeps atmosphere quiet; 300 m stroll to Kamogawa riverside and Pontocho alley offers romantic dining, though no spa or restaurant onsite.
Kawaramachi Station: 340m (5 min walk)
Hankyu Line offers direct trains to Umeda and Osaka.
Gion-Shijo Station: 590m (8 min walk)
Keihan Line connects to Fushimi Inari Shrine in 12 mins.
Nishiki Market: 550m (7 min walk)
Lively food market with local snacks and crafts stalls.
Tip: Visit early to sample matcha sweets at Tsujiri without queues.
Pontocho Alley: 580m (8 min walk)
Lantern-lit alley with riverside bars and traditional eateries.
Tip: Stop at a riverside terrace for seasonal kaiseki dining after dusk.
Kamo River: 2.3 km (5 min drive)
Scenic riverside path ideal for sunset strolls.
Tip: Start at Shijo Bridge for quieter upstream views.
Address: 349-6 Tominagachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8023, Japan
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From Osaka International Airport, take the airport limousine to Kyoto Station (about 50 min), then a 10-min taxi to Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel.
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High-speed Wi-Fi:
Complimentary internet access in rooms and public areas.
Luggage storage:
Store bags at the 24-hour front desk at no extra charge.
Laundry facilities:
Coin-operated machines for self-service laundry.
Tour and ticket service:
Book local tours and attraction tickets with a service fee.
T601
Small and clean. Very tight space with fridge behind a table. Front staff has limited English skills and would not assist with getting a cab. Would have liked if they could answer common tourist information, staff who spoke English was dismissive.
Sean Glossop
Decent hotel, great transport links and a konbini right around the corner. Staff were friendly enough and despite the double room being quite small it was very sufficient and the hotel was generally very modern.
Jessica N
Really enjoyed my stay at Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi. We stayed for 4 nights in a twin room. The room was clean, quiet, and the air conditioning worked well. Hotel staff at the front desk were friendly and provided water bottles when we requested them. This hotel was in a great location, close to transit and sight seeing areas. We completed laundry during our stay. There is one washer and dryer locat...
Eamar
We’ve had a lovely stay at Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi! The room was clean, spacious, and equipped with a mix of all necessary amenities. Sleeping on tatami mats and a futon was really comfortable. The staff’s very friendly and helpful. And the location is perfect: the hotel is close to bus and metro stations, shopping districts, the river, and convenience stores. I would definitely stay here again dur...
Jen Battaglia
Such a lovely hotel! In a great area walkable to most sights, restaurants, bars, etc. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Everything is super clean and they have extra amenities such as toothbrushes, razors and hairbrushes incase you forgot yours. They also have a washer and dryer on sight you can pay to use. Rooms are on the small side, but have enough space to rest and relax. I would love to...
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