20 Lodgings in Kansai

Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.

BenTen Residences offer a Japanese machiya accommodation in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto. Yasaka Shrine is 7 minutes on foot, while Kiyomizu Temple is a 14-minute stroll. BenTen Residences was featured as 1 of the Top 10 vacation homes in 2017 by Dwell. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the entire property. Coming with heated flooring, the accommodation features a Western bedroom and two Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. There are also a living area and kitchenette. Guests will also find a bath with a view of little garden and 2 toilets. For an additional fee, the concierge service is available to create bespoke itineraries and assist guests with arranging cultural experiences, restaurant reservations and airport shuttle. Car and bicycle rental can also be arranged. Gion District is a 7-minute walk from BenTen Residences, while Heian Shrine is an 8-minute drive away. JR Kyoto Station is 20 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38.6 km from BenTen Residences and Kansai International Airport is 80 km.

Situated only 1.9 km from Kyoto Station, naokonoza Bettei Umekoji is a 3-star property attractively situated in the centre of Kyoto. The property has garden views and is 2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 3.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 3.2 km from the holiday home, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 3.6 km from the property. Itami Airport is 43 km away.