Top Areas to Stay in Kyoto Based on My Experience

How Japanese are Saving when going to Kyoto & Hotel Area Choosing Tips in Kyoto based on 7 Hotels I stayed in Kyoto.

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▶️Stay Sakura

▶️ Higashiyamaso

▶️Gion Fukuzumi

▶️Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

▶️Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegata by Hulic

▶️The Westin Miyako Kyoto

▶️Umekoji Kadensho

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[tokyokenchan]

Where are you going to stay ( did you stay ) in Kyoto? ① Kyoto Station ②Gion, Higashiyama ③Kawaramachi ④City Center ⑤ Arashiyama ⑥Other areas
Please share your hotel experience in Kyoto. :)

[henrychew]

Thanks. Having stayed in kyoto more than 5 times in different area, i would say they are all ok as long as you are near a station.

Have done it from Kyoto station, gojo area, kawaramachi, gion side . It is fine if you do it via osaka but again ensure it is near a station. For sakura, and autumn, it is better to be in Kyoto as there are a lot of night illumination that are amazing.

Kyoto's sight, temples and garden are quite spaced out so no matter where you stay, you will still need to travel hence why I am fine as long as it is near a station.

Totally agree that morning walks to a lot of the temples are the best! So are the night walks!

[ameliae]

Thank you Kenchan, your videos are the most helpful videos for Japan travel! I plan to stay near Kitaoji station in Kyoto.
I understand it is a bit fat from the centre but it seems like it has "Kyoto atmosphere". Do you know anything about Kitaoji?

[AlanVByrnes]

More of Kyoto thank you super much where I also really want to check out always besides the other ones I always mention!! 🤩🤩🤩 I’ll be sure to keep this in mind new one for yours in mind for when come here hopefully soon!! 🤝🤝🤝

[KevinandDayle]

Excellent presentation for the independent traveler. This knowledge aids in making the best choices for an enjoyable visit

[matwillis]

Thank you Kenchan a great and informative video as usual! We stayed in one of the other Stay Sakura hotels just south of the station, good quality hotel that was only 5 or so minutes from the station. So convenient for getting around Kyoto and making day trips!

[lillygirl]

I remember watching this video. I have cousins in Kyoto so I must go and stay there on my next trip. Arigato for this nice review of Kyoto!

[Im-a-machine]

From Lebanon, Tennessee USA. We really look forward to visiting your country soon. Thank you for a really great and informative channel sir!

[k-man]

Very helpful video. I’ll have to check into that hotel and Shinkansen package deal when I book my trip. Thank you!

[GasperSitar]

I have been in Kyoto exactly one year ago. It is nice to see all those beautiful places again and remember that you have been there :). I also stayed in Kawaramachi, in Sotetsu Fresa Inn hotel, very satisfied.
Thanks for a great video.

[dankhristopherlibo-on]

Thank you for sharing this video. I will use this as a future reference. Thank you again

Very informative! Thank you for the hotel suggestions. I have stayed north, south of Kyoto Station and at the Granvia inside the station. The station is like a small city itself but you're correct in saying it's not traditional Kyoto. I like exploring narrow streets in Gion and along the Kamo river. To me Kyoto is like an elegant older sister while Osaka is like the lively boisterous younger sibling, both are wonderful.

[shokwave]

I've stayed in Kyoto twice, for a total of 10 days. Lovely city, easy to get around. We were lucky to visit in November 2022 when Japan reopened. We hardly saw any other tourists and had places like Fushimi Inari, Philosophers Path and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple to ourselves. Very grateful for seeing it almost empty, unlike today's over tourism.

[kapilachandrabharathi]

Good morning Kenchan
Do you have any spots in Hiroshima and Fukuoka 😊
Cheers

[hollyc]

From the Smart Ex site, can I get 2 tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto? I have my Suica card linked to Smart Ex. Do I need to pick up both tickets from the ticket machine?

[kapilachandrabharathi]

Hi Kenchan
Can you help with some information please
I'm trying to reserve seats on YUFUIN NO MORI train
From Hakata to Yu fuin with a DEBIT CARD but keep getting rejected
QUESTION
ARE DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT
OR

IS IT ONLY CREDIT CARDS

appreciate If you have any info
Tks
Cheers