Gojo Guest House
Gojo Guest House
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A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cozy Japanese-style dormitory accommodations with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building. Each air-conditioned dormitory room has a tatami (woven-straw) floor and sliding paper screens. Toilets are shared, and rooms can have up to 6 guests. Towels are available at a surcharge. The hotel is 1312 feet from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Train Station and a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Sanjusangen-do Temple is a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy light meals and drinks at the cafe on the ground floor. There is no curfew.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Heating
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yuchen
United States“Excellent staff, extremely friendly and helpful. Location is amazing.” 
Kornki
Thailand“The location is very nice. It’s very close to Kyoto attractions spot that you can walk around and close to Kiyomizu-Gojo station. All staffs are very nice.”- Fi
Australia“I absolutely loved everything about my stay at Gojo Guest House. The architecture was stunning, it felt like I was in the historical period of Japan. The female dorm had tatami & were separated with a curtain, but provided enough privacy as a...” 
Lawrence United States“Staff was great and very helpful and cool. They spoke English and was very helpful for a novice with Japanese like me. Very thankful for the location, I got to walk and figure out the area! The Cafe was great! Friendly service!”- Dindayukari
Indonesia“Everything just perfect ✨ I really enjoy stay here and would like to recommendation everyone who go to kyoto to stay here, especially if you want feel like in japanese house because staff here soo friendly and welcoming you 🤍” - Yao
Singapore“The ambience, location, rooms, staff and most importantly, the people you can meet.” 
J
South Africa“It's really fun staying in a traditional style building. I enjoyed my tatami room. The bed was comfortable and there is a small locker to store your valuables safely.”
Sai
Germany“great location. super friendly staff. it is a hostel but homely thanks to the nice staff. Shiori was super helpful and welcoming.”- Monsicha Thailand“The staff was super friendly. For the building, as it was renovated from a hundred year old Nagaya, you can really feel the history. From that even though some parts weren’t really convenient (e.g. the very cold water from the tab, the heater in...”
- Claire United States“had a lovely stay at the Gojo Guest House! everyone was so nice and accommodating. felt very comfortable and like home”
Area info
Amenities of Gojo Guest HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Heating
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesGojo Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 5 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.
Please inform Gojo Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
