WAYFARER Gojo

Property class: 3

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A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small desk with a chair.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large table with stools, and a view of greenery outside.
A reception desk with a light wood finish, a patterned wall behind it, and a potted plant to the right.
A building entrance with a sign reading "WAYFARER".
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a window with a curtain.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$191
10 Dec - 11 Dec

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
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

WAYFARER Gojo puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Plus you'll find multilingual staff, luggage storage and a lift. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel include Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 4 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かき谷 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪三徳六味 五条高倉店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪京都さしみ丸 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鉄板とお酒 宗や - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪船市 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Gojo

WAYFARER Gojo offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. WAYFARER Gojo also features express check-out and a lift. A complete renovation of WAYFARER Gojo was completed in July 2024.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
WAYFARER Gojo offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, toilets with an electronic bidet, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (109 centimetre 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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

WAYFARER Gojo Hotel
WAYFARER Gojo Kyoto
WAYFARER Gojo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at WAYFARER Gojo?

WAYFARER Gojo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Gojo?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Gojo on 10 Dec 2026 start from NZ$191, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, WAYFARER Gojo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at WAYFARER Gojo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at WAYFARER Gojo?

No, pets are not allowed.

WAYFARER Gojo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, relatively close to Kyoto station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all ways:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very clean and convenient. Safe location. Great place to stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗でスタッフの方も親切でした!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025