About this property
Just a 3-minute walk from Sanjo Station, Kamogawakan offers Japanese-style rooms in the city centre. It features a large public bath, free Wi-Fi in public areas and massage service. Rooms at Kamogawakan feature tatami-mat flooring with traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with a TV, a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Private bathrooms have a bathtub with shower and amenities. The 24-hour front desk offers safety storage of valuables, and luggage storage service. Guests can shop for souvenirs in the hotel store. Vending machines selling drinks are available. In traditional style, Hotel Kamogawan serves authentic local meals at their restaurant. Meals typically consist of a range of delicious seasonal dishes. Kamogawakan is within 10 minutes’ walking distance from downtown areas Gion and Ponto-cho. It is a 5-minute drive from Heian Jingu Shrine and an 8-minute one from Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zsolt
United Kingdom“Location was great - close to the main market (nobody seemed to know the address, even taxi drivers) Experience staying at a traditional accommodation” 
Helle
Denmark“Delicious breakfast, a feast for the all senses. Spacious traditional Japanese rooms with water and tea provided in the room. Very centrally located with friendly staff.”
Linda United Kingdom“The traditional Japanese breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Location was superb, close to fantastic eateries and easy access to the metro. The staff were all friendly and helpful. It was a bonus to experience sleeping on a futon, although a...”
Angela
New Zealand“Great staff, great location with transport hubs, shopping areas and shrines and temples all within walking distance. Very comfortable, traditional style accommodation with tatami mats, a low table and futon for sleeping. Very quiet and very clean....”- Delia
Norway“Fantastic place, really wish I could have stayed there more! The staff was incredibly responsive and helpful, and the traditional breakfast was delicious!” - Tony
Finland“Room was spacious for 2 people. Location is perfect! Breakfast was delicious traditional Japanese breakfast. The bath section was very nice place to go relax in warm pool after a day of walking. Staff was helpful and friendly.” - Dario
Italy“Convenient position, wonderful onsen and breakfast. Amazing and spacious room. Everything perfect” 
Paulina
Poland“Exceptionally nice stuff. Very helpful and kind. This stay was a pleasant one due to the quietness, even though it’s located in a one of a main roads. Room was very spacious, clean and comfy”- Van
Netherlands“Location and traditional Japanese atmosphere in the hotel” - Roshani
Austria“Location and the view. This Ryokan hotel was also next to the river in Kyoto. We enjoyed the view and the small balcony we could have tea. Rooms are a bit old but it did not affect us much. Rooms were big enough and had space to keep our luggage...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please notify the property how you are getting there in the comment section at time of booking.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
