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Where to stay in Motoyoshichō

Find the best Motoyoshichō areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

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Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

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Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

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Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or ShinPuhKan Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

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Top Motoyoshichō Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Clean room and great dining room for families to hang around with free drinks and laundry room rite there. I would give 5 star if their breakfast should be served hot instead of cold salmon or eel. Bkfst same evry day with not much variety."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"We had a memorable stay at this hotel. The onsen featured multiple baths such that it never felt crowded even at peak times, and we found the perks like free yakisoba noodles (read: instant noodles), ice cream bars, Yakult yogurt drinks, and self serve coffee options (including matcha lattes, etc which is rare) to be fun and value added. Our triple room had a lot of space and privacy; although ours was sadly on the louder side (mainly from emergency vehicles and motorcycles)as it was on the second floor right above the main entrance. The hotel requests guests to remove and store their shoes at the main entrance which I felt was an interesting and thoughtful concept, but I felt slightly grossed out by seeing a number of guests wander around in bare feet despite being provided socks to wear. Some minor downsides: We went in late May and the hotel was fully occupied, so we found the 4 or 5 massage chairs almost always occupied and the laundry machines being in high demand (compounded by other guests not removing their clothes when done), and a cramped vibe in the common spaces (other than the onsen as mentioned earlier). The hotel is also a bit farther away (5 min extra walking time) from Kyoto Station than some alternatives but I would still consider it to be convenient."

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

6/10 Okay

"Location was excellent as it is very close to Kyoto Station. We got a room with a king sized bed and found the bed to be too big for the room - there was literally no way to access the far side of the bed nearest to the window without climbing onto the bed and made me wonder if and how the carpet under the window is vacuumed thoroughly. We also found dried red drip marks in our bathroom door…one can only assume what that was. Bathroom faucet had a frustrating auto-off function that required the water flow to be very strong (almost overflowing) to stay on, otherwise washing hands needed one hand to be holding the tap open at a reasonable flow. No safe was provided in the room. Onsen was a selling point when booking but we found each bath to be very small (4 people would be too many) and crowded even at 10:30pm, and guests have to walk up and down a narrow staircase to access it (as with the laundry area). Front desk staff was friendly but we found communication to be challenging."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very lovely and all the staff were welcoming and courteous. I was able to obtain a room upgrade upon my arrival without any issues. My room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The breakfast buffet had a nice selection of items that accommodated western visitors. My favorite was the french toast. The location is situated in a quiet area of Kyoto in the Kamiygo Ward and about a 11-14 minute walk to the subway station but the hotel offers daily shuttle service to a main station for convenience. On some days where I had long days of walking I preferred to take the local taxis which can drive you to popular places nearby like Gion and Nishiki Market. There is also a 7Eleven around the corner if you need to withdraw money from an ATM. Just be aware that the luggage delivery service the hotel partners with (Sagawa Express) does not offer luggage transport to the airport so if Kyoto is your last destination in Japan before you depart for the airport you will need to consider other options. Other than that I would highly recommend the Kyoto Brighton."

Frequently asked questions

What is Motoyoshichō like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Motoyoshichō neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Gion Shirakawa Area as part of your Motoyoshichō travel plans.

What's the best place to stay in Motoyoshichō?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Miru Kyoto Gion is the highest ranked property in Motoyoshichō. This hotel is steps from Pontocho Alley, and offers free WiFi and Smart TVs.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Motoyoshichō, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Motoyoshichō.

What can I see and do in this Kyoto neighbourhood?

Gion Shirakawa Area is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Motoyoshichō. Kawaramachi Street and Hanamikoji Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

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Where to stay in Motoyoshichō

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