Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Kyoto cultural hotel with on-site kintsugi studio and cypress bathtubs

Rooms

Guest rooms at Hotel Kanra Kyoto feature tatami flooring, traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics, and a Japanese-style seating area. Each en suite bathroom includes a wooden bathtub made from cypress wood and QINUDE bathroom products from a famed kimono brand. Suite options in the main building offer elevated tatami areas and views of the Higashi Honganji Temple.

Dining

Hotel Kanra Kyoto offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, plus a cafe serving local seasonal ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Japanese-style and Western set menus are available at breakfast, and the hotel also offers a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. Guests can also order wine/champagne and special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel houses a spa & wellness centre offering massage treatments including back, foot, full body, and neck massage, as well as facial and body treatments. Spa facilities are available along with spa/wellness packages, and guests can also rent bicycles to explore the city. The on-site kintsugi studio provides interactive cultural experiences where guests observe traditional pottery repairs.

Location & Cultural Access

Kanra Kyoto is located 200 meters from Gojo Station and a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, providing easy access to the Gion area, Nishiki Market, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The hotel is adjacent to Higashi Honganji Temple, and Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is accessible via a short train ride from Kyoto Station. The property itself is a renovated schoolhouse, offering a distinctive architectural ambiance.

Family-Friendly Services

The hotel provides babysitting/child services, a kid-friendly buffet, and spacious rooms with tatami areas suitable for families. Complimentary cypress bathtubs and yukata robes in rooms allow families to relax after a day of sightseeing. Daily cultural workshops such as origami and kanji calligraphy are available for guests of all ages.

• Cultural Experience: On-site kintsugi studio and origami/calligraphy workshops
• Rooms: Japanese-style rooms with cypress bathtubs and QINUDE toiletries
• Dining: Teppanyaki, Italian, and seasonal Japanese breakfast buffet
• Wellness: Full-service spa with massage treatments and spa packages
• Location: 200m from Gojo Station, 12-min walk from Kyoto Station
• Family: Babysitting services and kid-friendly buffet available
• Architecture: Renovated schoolhouse with traditional design elements

Licence number: 0110-01-060658