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Wayfarer Gojo

Kyoto · Japan

550 Shimourokogatacho, Shimogyo-kuView location

9.4/10Excellent25 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Wayfarer Gojo

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Kawaramachi Street - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Kamo River - 0.

3 km / 0. 2 mi- Lake Biwa Canal - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Shijo Street - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Nishiki Market - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Kenninji Temple - 0. 9 km / 0.

6 mi- Teramachi Street - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Kiyamachi Street - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Pontocho Alley - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Minamiza Theater - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Kyoto National Museum - 1. 2 km / 0.

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7 mi- Hanamikoji Street - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Gion Shirakawa Area - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Higashi Honganji Temple - 1. 4 km / 0. 8 mi- Sanjusangen-do Temple - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi.

The nearest airports are: Itami Airport (ITM) - 49. 4 km / 30. 7 mi Kobe Airport (UKB) - 77. 5 km / 48. 2 mi Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 96. 7 km / 60.

1 mi With a stay at WAYFARER Gojo, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 11 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Shijo Street and 0. 7 mi (1.

1 km) from Pontocho Alley.

With a stay at WAYFARER Gojo, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 9 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pontocho Alley.

Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin - Explore, IRL. mobile app before check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Kawaramachi Street 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kamo River 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Shijo Street 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nishiki Market 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kenninji Temple 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Teramachi Street 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kiyamachi Street 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pontocho Alley 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Minamiza Theater 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kyoto National Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hanamikoji Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple 1.4 km / 0.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 23
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • Room CAPACITY 6Room • CAPACITY 6ROO.C6

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    Room CAPACITY 6

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CAPACITY 6

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    Room code: ROO.C6

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  • STUDIO BUNK BEDSTUDIO • BUNK BEDSTU.BK

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    STUDIO BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: STU.BK

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • Room NON SMOKINGRoom • NON SMOKINGROO.NM

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    Wayfarer Gojo

    Room NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • STUDIO QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGSTUDIO • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGSTU.NM-QN

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    Wayfarer Gojo

    STUDIO QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.NM-QN

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  • TRIPLE NON SMOKINGTRIPLE • NON SMOKINGTPL.NM

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    TRIPLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.NM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Wayfarer Gojo

9.4
Excellent
25 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
12 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Kellye
Excellent in all ways:-)
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Heather Duchemin
Excellent location. Very clean and convenient. Safe location. Great place to stay in Kyoto.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Michelle
The room we got was a double bed and a twin. It was huge, super clean, the A/C was super cold which we loved because its mid May and its super hot. Theirs enough room for luggage to be opened, to sit and relax. You have access to any little toiletres and towels near the elevator which is a plus.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Mark
Everything about this place was top notch. The staff were so friendly and willing to please. I had a clogged sink and bathtub one evening and went down to tell the person at the desk. She can up immediately and solved the problem. The location was convenient for getting anywhere in Kyoto. I will definitely book my future stays in Japan at Kanin hotels.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2025
Jasmine
Room was spacious and clean but bugs in the washroom.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
DERA
Had a lovely stay. Staff was very helpful and hotel very clean.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
fernando j
Muy bueno
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Attila
Nice and clean, relatively close to Kyoto station
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Erika
Excelente! Buena ubicación, la habitación perfecta y espaciosa, impecable, zona segura. Perfecta para descansar sin ruido y cortinas blackout. Recomendable 100 por ciento. Bien precio!
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
21 Mar 2026
Sara
The rooms looked as advertised. Great price. Really helpfull staff. Really nice ameneties.

Unfortunately, the rooms suffer a lot of condensation issues. We tried to keep windows open and the bathroom fan on at all times but still woke up with water on the windows. It seems to be a persistent problem as there seemed to be moisture damage along the wooden details around the window. On our last night we stayed an extra night in another room and the issues persisted there, despite there being a de-humidifier in the room. I suspected there might be mold in the bathroom, but I could not say for sure - it smelled really wierd though and it was really difficult to ventilate the water vapour after taking a shower. It was not a cleaning issue as the rooms where well maintained and tidy. I suspect it's a buildning/insulation issue and lack of proper ventilation. I went back to look at old reviews as this place was quite highly rated, and the reviews seemed a few months old, so maybe this is a new issue.

All and all, a hotel with a lot of potential, great placement, nice layout and helpful staff - but unfortunately it was our least favourite stay in Japan.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Koutarou
とても快適
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2025
Ralf
Wirklich gutes Hotel, besonders die zentrale Lage ist Gold wert, egal an was man interessiert ist, alles ist gut zu Fuß oder per Bus erreichbar.
Das einzig Hirnrissige war die Position vom Fernseher, die aus keinem Bett wirklich sichtbar war.
Leisure Family

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Wayfarer Gojo
550 Shimourokogatacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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