Stay · Kyoto Station north
Genji Kyoto 源氏京都
19-room design hotel on the Kamo River inspired by The Tale of Genji, with riverside balconies and a rooftop garden; 1 MICHELIN Key.
HoursFront desk 24 hours; check-in usually from 15:00
PriceTypical room per night: ¥50,000
Getting thereShichijo Station (Keihan), 5 min; Kyoto Station (JR) 15 min
Time needed1-2 nights
Best timeYear-round; book early for cherry blossom (late Mar-early Apr) and autumn leaves (Nov)
Address362-3 Hashidono-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitegenjikyoto.com
About
Genji Kyoto has 19 rooms and suites with tatami and sofa areas, washi lighting and a painting by a Kyoto artist on a Genji theme in each; nine river rooms have balconies over the Kamo. A separate machiya townhouse two minutes away suits families. Light meals and evening drinks are served in the Genji Lounge and the rooftop Sky Forest Garden.
Highlights
- 1 MICHELIN Key
- Kamo River balconies
- Rooftop Sky Forest Garden
- Machiya townhouse option
Tips
- Book a river room with a balcony.
- Good value compared with Gion's luxury hotels.
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