WAYFARER Gojo

3.0 star property

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Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Front of property
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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550 Shimourokogatacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8059
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward, WAYFARER Gojo is within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Shijo Street. This 23-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-in, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Len - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京都さしみ丸 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ホンデモッバン 松原本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪かき谷 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Hill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Gojo

WAYFARER Gojo features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. Desks are also included. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

WAYFARER Gojo Hotel
WAYFARER Gojo Kyoto
WAYFARER Gojo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at WAYFARER Gojo?

WAYFARER Gojo provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Gojo?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Gojo on Jul 1, 2026 start from $61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around WAYFARER Gojo?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have a casino?

No, WAYFARER Gojo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, WAYFARER Gojo doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does WAYFARER Gojo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at WAYFARER Gojo.

Does WAYFARER Gojo have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to WAYFARER Gojo?

The closest major airport to WAYFARER Gojo is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at WAYFARER Gojo that offer a balcony.

WAYFARER Gojo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DERA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff was very helpful and hotel very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Room was spacious and clean but bugs in the washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koutarou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても快適
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fernando j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fernando j

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Max Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025