Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for JPY 1500 per day, located 328 feet away and open 24 hours.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 4500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Shoseien Garden and 6 minutes from Higashi Honganji Temple. It is 0.4 miles from Kawaramachi Street and 0.7 miles from Kyoto Tower.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 6 years or younger stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Hotel Kanra Kyoto - Comfort in the Heart of Kyoto

Average nightly price at hotel kanra kyoto by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$227
February	US$232
March	US$319
April	US$352
May	US$333
June	US$209
July	US$214
August	US$216
September	US$265
October	US$372
November	US$404
December	US$313

What guests think

Travellers describe hotel kanra kyoto as a serene, design-forward stay blending traditional Japanese touches with modern comfort, highlighted by spacious rooms with cypress soaking tubs, friendly service, and a convenient base near Kyoto Station and Gojo subway.

Guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and the on-site teppanyaki restaurant, and enjoy extras like a complimentary drinks lounge and occasional cultural activities. Many highlight the refined interiors, though some note worn finishes or bathroom mildew and limited storage. Street-facing rooms can pick up traffic noise, and there is no on-site parking. Expect a calm, design-led boutique stay with distinct Kyoto character.

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Facilities

Amenities include a relaxing lobby lounge with complimentary drinks, a spa for massage treatments, a well-regarded teppanyaki restaurant, occasional cultural classes, and free e-bike rentals. There is no on-site parking and no dedicated gym.

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Ron

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is fantastic! The rooms are spacious with a zen Japanese design. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. There’s free coffee, cappuccino, beer and wine in the lobby 24x7. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it!

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Kevin

4 Oct 2023

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The place to go if you want the feel of Ryokan but want the modern amenities. Each room is gorgeous, and so well thought down to the tiniest detail. Would put it at the level of the Four Seasons or Park Hyatt. The wooden gated entry to every room, with its own rock garden makes it feel like you are coming home. The welcome locally made sweets and tea/cold towels at check in are some of the touches that make the place special. The only downside is the lack of a proper gym.

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ALI

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are extremely polite and helpful. We were not happy with our room at first and they upgraded us to a bigger room. Rooms layouts are great. They offered free drinks, coffee, and tea in the lobby every day. We tried the breakfast buffet once, but it was not that great for the price. The location is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto station and another 20-minute walk from the core which is great. Make sure you take advantage of the Panasonic electric bike the hotel offers for free. It is fun to ride with them.

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Wendy

16 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was such an amazing experience at this hotel - it was so quaint with Japanese style. We enjoyed our complimentary calligraphy class as well!

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Lindsay

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is my favorite hotel in the world! It's such a beautiful, peaceful oasis in the middle of Kyoto, and an easy walk to Kyoto Station and Nishiki Market. It's right down the block from a subway station as well. The rooms are like little Japanese apartments and have such beautiful decorative touches. The spa is great, as is the high end teppanyaki restaurant.

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PENG

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Mins walk to subway station. Friendly staff. Complementary bar includes free wine, beer and juice.

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Kimberley

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Je reviendrai l’hôtel est incroyable au delà de la beauté du lieu le personnel est chaleureux et accueillant et très très serviable la qualité du lit est incroyable mon meilleur sommeil depuis mon arrivée au Japon. Un hôtel qui mérite qu’on y reste plus d’une nuit car trop court des ateliers gratuits de type calligraphie en semaine un buffet petit déjeuner varié la baignoire traditionnelle était incroyable vraiment je n’ai pas les mots.

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Sonia

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Kanra Hotel is just exceptional.Hotel room is beautiful and big for Japanese standards.The Spa was great. The staff was amazing.Ten minutes walk from Kyoto station. Next to one of the most important Temple in Kyoto. I really recommend this hotel.

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Aymen

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Delightful property that combines a traditional hospitality concept with ultramodern amenities. Staff is outstanding and location is strategic. Ookini!

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MASAKAZU

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

静かでリラックスできる空間でした。スタッフさんの対応も流石でした。駐車場がない点だけが残念ですが、車移動ではない方にはとても良いと思います。

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel and rooms very clean. A few report maintenance issues or bathroom mildew and occasional housekeeping misses.

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yue

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed stay at this hotel. The reception ladies are very friendly and we had some welcome tea and snack which are super delicious. Room is clean, warm and functional. They have everything you need and the bath room is awesome. Location good, close to the train station, subway/bus stations and convenience store.

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Amanda

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic property! Immaculately clean and excellent amenities. Staff is super helpful and spa is wonderful ( go see Miki)! Will return and highly recommend!

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Usama

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, very nice hotel rooms. Breakfast was good, although a bit more options and variation on daily basis would be great! The only issue we had was with cleaning. We put the clean my room tag outside our room and it still wasn't clean. The receptionist on enquiry said the staff probably got confused with the do not disturb sign as that is simiar too and that staff has gone home. this was disappointing. Everything else was great

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Avram

17 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was very clean and I love the amenities they have. The free breakfast buffet is the best

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Bomi

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

좀 오래돼서 그런지 욕실 구석에 곰팡이가 있었어요. 직원들은 친절하고 위치도 좋아서 편안한 여행이었어요

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Jasmine

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was exceptional! Rooms were clean and serene. Luxurious yet traditional feel. Would stay again!

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Canice

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service, room was spacious in the annex building. It was fairly clean but there were a few spots, particularly the bottom corners of the wall in the shower, and the tiles between the bath tub and the wall that could really use some deep cleaning - they were clearly discoloured. Some of the spaces between the floor tiles in the washroom were also discoloured. Another thing missing compared to comparable hotels was a heated toilet seat - thought it was odd it didn't have that!

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Tania

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Helpful staff and clean

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Derick

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Each hotel we’ve stayed at in Kyoto had been superb, and this was no exception. Extremely clean. Friendly staff who were really welcoming and eager to help.

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Anna

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff were wonderful! The hotel is showing a need for some general maintenance attention …interior painting, furniture refinishing, carpeting. Please check the plumbing and tile in room 422 bathroom, a strong odor of mildew.

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Rooms

Rooms are large and blend modern and traditional design, with many featuring cypress soaking tubs and calm layouts. Some guests mention traffic noise in road-facing rooms, limited storage, and minor wear.

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Brett

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

An awesome hotel with amazing service. The room was very Japanese style, which is exactly what we wanted, and I'm glad we had the opportunity to stay there. We had a great view of the temple next door. It was also reasonably priced. The room itself had some scuff marks on the wall. You can see where cleaning staff have attempted to remove other marks to the best of their abilities, but it needs a repaint. There was also nowhere to put your bags, aside from the centre table or floor. The bathroom looked amazing and was great to use, however the wet area smelt of mould, but there was no visible mould. I think if they removed the Cypress bathtubs this would resolve the issue. The air conditioner was overly loud. Even when it was turned off, there was an audible sound with constant airflow happening. The staff were amazing. When we checked in the attendant gave us a map and suggested places we visit. This made our Kyoto trip as we didn't have much of a plan when we arrived. He also suggested a Ramen spot across the road that was awesome. We had a great time and stay in Kyoto, I recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again in the future.

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Trevor

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was wonderful. Clean and spacious. The staff was attentive and very helpful. Looking forward to my next visit!

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Emmanuel

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It is next to a busy street so you can hear all the cars and people on the street. Makes it hard to sleep. Great room though

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Rochelle

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed in the annex suite. Biggest room. Loved the traditional Japanese style room. We did have two bathrooms, which I wanted. Shared shower and sleeping area. Main issue was no drawers. Only two small closets. No place for underwear pants or socks. We had to keep everything in our suitcases. Hung a few shirts and skirts. If the hotel can read this please add drawers. You have room to add them.

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Marina

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Our stay at Hotel Kanra Kyoto was absolutely wonderful. Our room was beautiful, with a serene design that blended modern comfort and traditional Japanese touches — the highlight was the stunning cypress tub, which made every evening feel like a private spa experience. The staff were incredible: warm, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Their kindness and professionalism truly made us feel at home. Breakfast was included with our stay, and it exceeded every expectation. The variety was incredible, everything was cooked to perfection, and the presentation made it feel like a special dining experience each morning. Hotel Kanra Kyoto was one of the highlights of our time in Kyoto — I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing, and memorable stay.

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Roseline

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful rooms and bathrooms. Love the tatami mat area and window screens. Very comfy beds and pillows. There was some wear and tear with scuff marks on walls. It would have been good to have coffee machine or coffee filters packs available in rooms. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this hotel to others.

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Spencer

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was great, felt traditional but very spacious and comfortable. The bath tub in the room was great for soaking after a long day. Hotel staff was super friendly and professional. Didn’t take advantage of the spa service or breakfast but if it’s anything lile the rest of the hotel it’s great. Each floor has wooden gates around your room that really provide a serene and cozy atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again!

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Darlena

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

The room was amazing! The tub was used every night after walking 20k steps a day. The employees were always helpful and pleasant and the location was perfect. It was next to everything.

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Cara

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a wonderful stay here. Rooms were very spacious. Staff were friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the complimentary drinks. Only drawback for us was how loud the road noise was at night. We were in the main building on the 4th floor which faced the main road so if you are sounds sensitive, i would suggest you let them know when booking. Otherwise this hotel was great.

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Selina

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s my second stay at this property, and I don’t plan on going back. The room I stayed was extremely noisy, and it has MANY scratches on the wall. Staff was okay, but not super friendly. Not the experience I got the first time, so won’t go back again.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with thoughtful assistance for plans and reservations. A few reviews note communication challenges or isolated lapses at checkout or with taxis.

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Maria

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect atmosphere and staff care.

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Sherrie

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. The staff were quick to respond to emails before check-in, the location was convenient and safe, the decor of the room and hotel were beautiful, the wooden tub was awesome, and the staff were extremely kind and helpful. I was only able to try one of their restaurants because of my schedule, but their traditional breakfast was delicious. On top of that, I had a great view of the temple and Kyoto Tower. I don't remember if I have ever written a hotel review before, but this hotel and their staff were exceptional. I have already recommended it to friends.

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Tejal

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly but there was a communciation barrier, oftentimes it took a while to get across what we needed or answers to our questions. The hotel was clean and was stocked with amenities. The room looked nice but for what it was priced at, could have been been even better, with more programmes on tv, the sink to be within thw bathroom space. The hotel is quite close to restaurants and kyoto station. The spa servuce was lovely, thank you to the ladies that provided the service to us.

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Gillean

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay in my room was magnificent. Room was large and clean. Only bad part was vibes at check out. when i checked out was at11:30 and they kept rushing me with phone calls to the room to tell me i'm late at 11:33. Just made me feel unwelcome because i was checking out and they don’t need to care about me as a guest. So i’m not sure if i’ll return or recommend it because of that.

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Noemi

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was impeccable. The hotel is amazing. Staff…the best staff ever. They are so friendly and helpful.

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Cheuk Ki

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room - great and spacious. Staff - their attitude is great mostly but for some of them when they speak in english their tone and attitude wasnt the nicest and most helpful to us when we seek for help

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RIE

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフが冷たい。荷物を運ぶのを手伝ってくれない。知識が無さすぎる。気持ち良い対応がない。

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Madison

17 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Staff was more than accomodating! They even provided a map of things to do in Kyoto! We loved our stay and are looking forward to come back there!

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Alfredo

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff of the hotel completes the rating of excellent. It is nicely furnished with Japanese design and decor everywhere. Rooms very comfortable and breakfast is delicious. Management need to engage with customers from time to time.

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Markus

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful place. Spacious, clean, well maintained, good location. The only issue we had was when we checked out we asked for a cab to the train station. They said they would get us a cab but we had to stay in the lobby. We waited for 10 minutes before they said they couldn't get us a cab and left us with heavy bags to walk over a mile in the snow. We were shocked and disappointed - particularly since we stayed in their most expensive room for 4 nights. We barely made it to the station. If we were an older couple, we would not have made it. The staff made very little effort to help us. I thought the way we were treated at check-out was very unprofessional.

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Location

Convenient for transit, a short walk from Kyoto Station and steps from Gojo subway and Higashi-Honganji Temple, with food and convenience stores nearby. Some find major sights a longer walk and report road noise in street-facing rooms.

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Michael

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely hotel, with great staff and fantastic rooms, right in the heart of Kyoto. It's a short walk from Kyoto station, with good travel links and plenty of shopping and dining options within walking distance.

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Avtar

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very well maintained with friendly staff. Location is a 12-15 minute walk north of Kyoto Station. If you enjoy walking Nikish Market is about a 25 minute walk and Gion around 35 minutes. The hotel is steps away from the Gojo subway station and well connected by bus. We used cabs to get to a couple of the more distant sites like the Aryshiyama Babmboo Forest. Loved the complementary drinks in the lobby from 1pm-8pm (very welcome after long days walking in the sun). Overall, would recommend this hotel.

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Vincenzo

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing stay at Kanra. Beautiful design and positioned in a quite but central area of Kyoto, also very close to main station.

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David

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Deluxe twin annex room great for family of 4. Wonderful stay, 15 min walk to Kyoto station.

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Justina

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Kanra is 5 / 5 in all respects! The location is also great, quiet and not very touristy but a lot of food and coffee options walking distance from the hotel. Incredibly easy access to the Karasuma Gojo subway station as well.

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Hiroyuki

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access from Kyoto station just go straight up along the Karasuma-dori street right next to Kyoto tower and just next to the Higashi-Honganji temple. Subway station is also close.

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Sasha

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We don’t even know where to start. Our stay at Hotel Kanra was one of the highlights of our trip. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, the staff actually could not be more helpful even if they tried and the hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station as well as this beautiful huge temple. Our room itself gave us the traditional energy we wanted out of our Kyoto experience while still providing the cushy luxuries we enjoy on vacation. Could not recommend here more and will be recommending friends and family to stay here on their next visit to Kyoto!

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James

5 May 2024

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Really excellent hotel, blending traditional and modern. The room was very large and comfortable, and the staff were so helpful with recommendations and bookings around Kyoto. The only downside was the location, which is around 25 minutes walk to the centre of Kyoto.

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Ruby

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was in a great location close to the downtown area and Kyoto station. There was also plenty of places to eat.

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Melissa

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved staying at this property. It was spacious, clean, and very high end. The rooms were beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing. Convenient location from Kyoto station and minutes away from Gojo station. I don’t think I can stay anywhere else in Kyoto in the future.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and a mix of Japanese and Western items, and the teppanyaki restaurant earns strong reviews. A few guests found breakfast average, coffee lacking, or in-room dining limited.

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Meagan

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel with lovely staff and sensational food.

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Ruth

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is conveniently located next to Kyoto station, and a quick walk over to the Higashi-Hongan ji temple and Shoshei Gardens. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodated our every need. We had dinner at the restaurant which was the best meal of our entire trip! Would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Yoko

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing property in the heart of Kyoto. Refined, modern, quiet with a supremely satisfying breakfast buffet in Kanra Kitchen each morning, adding this on to your hotel booking is a must, great value and high quality. Twin room in annex building was plenty of space for our family of 4, our boys enjoyed sleeping on the tatami mats in their own beds in the floor, enjoyed the sleek vibe of the room and wonderful shower and wooden soaking tub. Free sake, beers, wine and juice in the lobby lounge a nice touch. Convenient to bus and subway lines to explore the city. This hotel was perfect!

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Alexander

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was incredible! The room was large, clean, and such a vibe. The eggs at the breakfast buffet were to die for. 10/10

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Carolyn

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It would have been nice to be able to get a coffee before 12pm and/or eat at the restaurant without doing the full buffet menu. The in room dining menu was also very limited and expensive. However, the room was spacious, beautiful designed, comfy beds, amazing soaking tub, great location and the staff were so incredibly helpful.

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Ashley

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and well maintained. The whole hotel was very clean as well as the rooms. Breakfast buffet was amazing with choices for a Western or traditional Japanese breakfast. I would have given the hotel 5 stars except we wish they had more amenities like coffee maker in the room and more drawers and closet space for clothes.

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carlos

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had the BEST time ever at this property. The staff, food, spa, rooms, everything was on spot. The breakfast buffet was unbelievable and when I asked about gluten and dairy free options the chef had every morning baked gluten free amazing buns. The spa was amazing. We stayed 3 nights and wanted to stay more, thanks again for having us.

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Douglas

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Some rooms nice some not so nice. Good dinner restaurant, but terrible breakfast.

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Alyssa

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the best hotel in Kyoto. The property is very beautiful and relaxing. The room is very spacious, the amenities top notch, the tub is amazing. The breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever had. Traditional Japanese breakfast with also western dishes. The customer service is the best. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and helped us with directions and recommendations and even helped us ship our luggage to our next hotel.

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Sasha

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We don’t even know where to start. Our stay at Hotel Kanra was one of the highlights of our trip. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, the staff actually could not be more helpful even if they tried and the hotel is conveniently located next to the metro station as well as this beautiful huge temple. Our room itself gave us the traditional energy we wanted out of our Kyoto experience while still providing the cushy luxuries we enjoy on vacation. Could not recommend here more and will be recommending friends and family to stay here on their next visit to Kyoto!

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