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Our top choices for Motoyoshichō hotels

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1. Miru Kyoto Gion

Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
Motoyoshichō
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Beautiful room, helpful staff, great location. Fantastic place to stay in Kyoto!"
United States
Tamara
The price is 2.976.552 ₫
3.274.207 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Miru Kyoto Gion
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

2. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,561 reviews)
"Amazing place amazing hotel"
United States
Zakariya
The price is 1.431.295 ₫
1.810.587 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

3. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.4 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,091 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and great amenities. My family really enjoyed their stay here and would definitely stay here again! It’s very close to everything, convenient and not too noisy."
United States
Jane
The price is 1.306.229 ₫
1.436.852 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

4. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.4 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (768 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Jennifer
The price is 2.804.318 ₫
3.485.767 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

5. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,382 reviews)
"Loved the location and the hotel."
United States
Myrna
The price is 4.375.383 ₫
4.812.921 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Cross Hotel Kyoto

6. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, very well-maintained."
United States
Jason
The price is 1.381.194 ₫
1.671.312 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

7. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,096 reviews)
"Fantastic location and stay"
Australia
Joseph
The price is 1.617.067 ₫
1.778.823 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

8. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,063 reviews)
"A great place to stay!"
United States
julie
The price is 1.172.850 ₫
1.290.135 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Location, clean, staff, all are good"
South Korea
Ji Sun
The price is 2.042.545 ₫
2.246.800 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

10. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 1.2 km from Motoyoshichō
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,112 reviews)
"Very good hotel to stay"
United States
JIAYING
The price is 1.872.977 ₫
2.060.307 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

11. Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"The location in Gion was perfect and the onsen was an amazing way to end a busy day"
Canada
Templar
The price is 2.782.750 ₫
3.060.976 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
A modern interior with a central potted plant, wooden paneling, and a staircase in the background.

12. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.8 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,633 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Canada
Paul
The price is 1.199.459 ₫
1.319.405 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick pathway and a metal fence on one side.

13. Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (877 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Daniel
The price is 1.270.587 ₫
1.397.646 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

14. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Excellent modern hotel"
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is 5.647.926 ₫
6.212.686 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

15. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 1.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,835 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Ben
The price is 1.988.425 ₫
2.187.268 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a chair with a cushion.

16. Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Motoyoshichō
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay for a short trip."
United States
Ziyang
The price is 736.065 ₫
809.671 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
A modern hotel exterior with a staircase leading to a covered entrance, a sign for ASAI HOTELS, and a tree in the foreground.

17. Asai Kyoto Shijo Hotel

Asai Kyoto Shijo Hotel
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (459 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, rooms were cleaned every day! We didn’t utilize the restaurants inside the building but they often looked busy, must be good!"
United States
Haley
The price is 1.392.760 ₫
1.685.240 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Asai Kyoto Shijo Hotel
A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

18. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 1.4 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Such a lovely place"
United Kingdom
Sabrina
The price is 1.421.637 ₫
1.563.801 ₫ total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a stone lantern, and bamboo plants.

19. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff, clean rooms, and well located."
Canada
Kurtis
The price is 1.803.272 ₫
1.983.599 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

20. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 0.8 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Will stay there again"
United States
Artem
The price is 2.643.311 ₫
3.198.460 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Okura Kyoto
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Where to stay in Motoyoshichō

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

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

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

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Top Motoyoshichō Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent
"This was a great hotel four our family of 4 adults. The rooms were very spaces and clean. The hotel is in a good location. I would recommend."
Lily 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

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.
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. Hanamikoji Street and Pontocho Alley are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.