Hotel Kuu Kyoto

3-star hotel with direct temple views and complimentary onsen in central Kyoto

Rooms

Hotel Kuu Kyoto offers 43 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Certain rooms provide a direct view of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple through rice paper screens. Futon mattresses are available on request for larger groups.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with American, Asian, and Japanese options, including made-to-order omelets and French toast. Guests can also order wine and champagne. The breakfast selection includes locally sourced ingredients and homemade desserts.

Wellness

Kuu Kyoto Hotel features an on-site spa with massage services, an open-air bath, and a public bath that alternates between a large and small onsen daily. A sauna is available in the large onsen area. The facilities are tattoo-friendly.

Location & Transportation

Hotel Kuu is located directly across from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, a 8-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Complimentary bicycle rental and a free shuttle bus to major attractions like Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama are available. Public bus stops and the Gojo subway station are within a 5-minute walk.

Services

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, concierge service, and luggage storage. Laundry facilities with coin-operated machines and a vending machine are on site. In-room massages can be arranged same-day through the front desk.

• Location: Directly across from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, 8 min from Kyoto Station
• Rooms: 43 rooms with temple views and futon mattress options
• Wellness: On-site spa with open-air bath, sauna, and tattoo-friendly onsen
• Dining: Buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets and locally sourced ingredients
• Transport: Free shuttle bus to major attractions and complimentary bicycle rental
• Services: Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities

Licence number: 京都市指定保医セ第388号