Hotel Kanra Kyoto

190 Kitamachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Higashi-Honganji Temple
68 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Lively

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Tokyo is Japan’s modern city, and Kyoto the traditional one — or so the stereotype would have it. In truth it’s a bit more complicated than that, thanks in part to exceptions like the Hotel Kanra Kyoto. It’s clear from a glance that this is an unmistakably modern design hotel, but it’s one that takes its inspiration from Kyoto’s ancient hospitality traditions.

A renovation has expanded it significantly, from 29 rooms to 68, and while the finishes are clean and sparkling new, if anything, the atmosphere is even more classic. The concept is a contemporary re-interpretation of Machiya style, whose handmade construction and simple, unadorned woodwork recalls both timeless ryokan style and austere 20th-century modernism.

The marriage of the contemporary and the traditional continues in the rooms and suites, which combine tatami-style seating with occasional Western-height furniture, and all are packed with stylish comfort, from the extra-wide beds and cushiony sofas to the selection of local teas and the artworks that accent the walls. Bathrooms feature tubs made of Japanese cypress, and many of the glass-walled showers feature small rock gardens. Some rooms come equipped with private courtyard gardens, and the Kanra Suite Annex boasts a secluded outdoor bath.

Meanwhile the lobby is home to a quiet café and a shop featuring handmade crafts from all over Japan. And the restaurant is a deep dive into the local food culture, featuring Wagyu beef, Kyoto-made sake, and all manner of traditional Japanese fare.

How to get there:
Hotel Kanra Kyoto is an 8-minute walk from the Kyoto train station, which is 80 minutes from Kansai International airport by express train.

Location

Hotel Kanra Kyoto
190 Kitamachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Higashi-Honganji Temple

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Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Concierge
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Doctor on call
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/bank office
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Garden
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Wake-up service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • No pets allowed
  • Bikes available
  • Designated smoking area

Need to Know

  • When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
  • WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
  • No parking available.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Children ages 7 and older are allowed.
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  • You haven't added any extra beds.
Check in: 15:00
Check out: 11:00

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