Kikoku no Mori puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 6 minutes away.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Electronic bidet
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Ethnography Kikoku no Mori Ky
Kikoku no Mori Hotel
Kikoku no Mori Kyoto
Kikoku no Mori Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori
Frequently asked questions
Does Kikoku no Mori offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kikoku no Mori does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kikoku no Mori?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kikoku no Mori?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kikoku no Mori.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kikoku no Mori?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kikoku no Mori and nearby?
Kikoku no Mori has a garden.
What's the area around Kikoku no Mori like?
Kikoku no Mori is a short 6-minute walk from Gojo Station and 3 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Kikoku no Mori Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
Clean, charming, quiet and wonderful service. Bed is harder than most hotels in the US.
Corey
Corey, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2023
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2023
Great place! Highly recommend. The rooms were cute and spacious and it was easy to walk to the Kyoto station. Great find!
Lauren
Lauren, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2023
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2023
Staff are friendly and provide English service. Breakfast is good.
Artha
Artha, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 December 2022
Our daughter recommended Hotel Ethnography as she stayed here a few weeks before us. It is a charming hotel, great value for money and highly recommended. We received a warm welcome from Alessio when we arrived and were delighted with the large spotlessly clean twin room we were allocated. Breakfast was simple, tasty and nutritious and great value at 800 Yen. The location was perfect as we arrived at the station and it took less than 10 minutes to walk to the hotel. Sightseeing was easy - on foot or by train. The Shosei-en garden next to the hotel is well worth a visit and the magnigficent Higashi Honganji temple is only a 2 minute walk from the hotel. The Gion entertainment area is a bit further away but only a 15 minute walk from the hotel. After staying in large, expensive and impersonal hotels in Osaka and Tokyo we appreciated the personal service from the friendly staff at Hotel Ethnography. Many thanks to Alessio, Tanaka and the 2 ladies at reception for making us feel so welcome and for being so helpful. We hope to come back again.
Kay
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2022
Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. It’s in a quiet and nice area yet it’s walkable from Kyoto JR station and there are lots of dinning options. Staff were super helpful and nice.
Jen
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 March 2020
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2020
Shuguang
Shuguang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2020
This place just feels like home. We booked a Superior Twin Room in this wonderful boutique hotel and the room was luxuriously spacious with a space that felt more like a junior suite than just a hotel room. The hotel only has 5 rooms and felt more like staying at a ryokan (sans halfboard) but this gave us a very quiet relaxed place to come back to after a full day of exploring. The room, and the hotel itself, is beautifully designed with modern Japanese furnishings. The beds here are firm but comfortable and the bathroom had a large bath/shower washroom adjoining a large sink and changing area and a roomy separate toilet. The bathroom toiletries are fantastic and smell driving, and the towels are super fluffy. There was a table and chairs as well as a sofa in the room which was great for having a sit down without messing up the beds. I also appreciated the abundance of hooks, cupboard space and hangers so plenty of space for hanging big winter coats as well as a bit of hand washing. The hotel is situated less than 5 minutes walk to Gojo Subway Station and about 10 minutes walk which is convenient for getting around to all the sights and although located in a quiet neighborhood, there’s a few restaurants as you walk towards Kyoto Station and within
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2020
New Year's stay
Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. Helpful and friendly staff. Meals were excellent although mostly vegetarian..occassional chicken or egg. Wished I had used the complimentary cell phone more for directions. Eco-friendly and all decor is handcrafted in Kyoto. Will stay here again!
Betsy
Betsy, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2019
Great hotel to stay.
It might take 5 to 10 mins to walk from station to this hotel but the room space is big, with japanese zen style, totally worthy it. My top 1 stay (among) 3 in my trip to Osaka & Kyoto. Love it!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2019
A little walk, but perfect
A very small hotel, but with spacious comfortable rooms about a 10 min walk from the Kyoto Station.
Seems like an older apartment that was totally revamped and turned into a hotel. Whoever did the remodel didn't cut corners. Plenty of space, can easily sleep 3 people with enough space for luggage. Great furnishing and left with nothing to complain about.
* Mattress is airweave which is known to be a quality mattress in Japan.
* It's not your typical "hotel." There's about 5-6 rooms and it feels like you're a guest at someone's house.
* Front is totally bilingual. We exchanged Japanese and English.
* There is a cafe called Walden Woods Cafe a block or two away PLEASE GO!
* Breakfast was unique and reminded me of Bed n Breakfast.
* You get a smartphone you can take with you. The phone is NOT hotspotable.
* Solid wifi, big tub, separate bathroom, plenty of closet space, etc.
* Maybe one good / bad point is that it's not in a busy area, so you won't have convenience store downstairs, BUT it's nice and quiet.
Kenjiro
Kenjiro, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2019
Great Kyoto lodgings!
Very Zen hotel that was easy walking distance to Kyoto station, temples, and restaurants.
Expedia
Expedia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2019
Spacious and impressive rooms in a hotel with the personal touch. By far the best place I stayed in Japan all things considered. 10 minutes walk to main station.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2019
Clean. Spacious. Friendly staff. Close to main part of town. Modern amenities
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2019
SONALI
SONALI, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2019
A lovely experience.
The hotel is beautiful, clean, comfortable spacious
and quiet. The staff was extremely helpful and kind.
Many thanks.
Alan
Alan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2019
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2019
Exceptional, modern and convenient location
The Hotel Ethnography Kikoku no Mori was wonderful. So much better than we had expected. It was located within walking distance of the Kyoto train station and several bus routes which made getting around town very easy. The staff was terrific and very helpful in suggesting places to visit. The room was very comfortable and modern. Many extras like toothbrush, hair brush, hair tie and razor were included on the bathroom vanity. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Cheri
Cheri, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2019
Very friendly staff, clean, quiet area but easy to access to go to the main area( Shijo-Kawaramachi where we went to the shopping area) We use the city bus only a few minutes walk from the hotel.
Room was very comfortable and clean.
I will definitely to come back to Kyoto and stay there again.