Near Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nazuna Kyoto Gosho offers a serene retreat. Stroll through the garden, unwind with a drink at the bar or rejuvenate in the full-service spa. With an indoor private bath, coffee/tea in the lobby and multilingual staff available to help plan your day.
Kyoto International Manga Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nijō Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 103 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive
Jingu-marutamachi Station - 18 min walk
Karasuma Station - 19 min walk
Shijo Station - 21 min walk
Marutamachi Station - 4 min walk
Karasuma Oike Station - 9 min walk
Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
The Kitchen - 4 min walk
Lobby Bar - 4 min walk
丸太町十二段家 - 4 min walk
本鮪と創作和食 吟醸くらうど - 2 min walk
Knuckles - 3 min walk
About this property
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho
When you stay at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Marutamachi Station is 4 minutes and Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1915
Garden
Full-service spa
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
19-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Outdoor private bath (no minerals)
Freshen up
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free international and local calls
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 4000 per person
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Also known as
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Inn
Nazuna Gosho Inn
Nazuna Gosho
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Kyoto
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Guesthouse
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho and nearby?
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho has a spa and a garden.
Does Nazuna Kyoto Gosho have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Nazuna Kyoto Gosho like?
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 4-minute walk from Marutamachi Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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Reviews
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a unique and delicious experience with a variety of traditional Japanese options. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Our stay could not have been more delightful; the staff was very professional and accomodating, the rooms were great, and the food was fabulous.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
incredible stay and unique room design made this unforgettable for us. Staff was amazing and made our stay an incredible experience.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Clean room. Friendly staff!
Oliver
Oliver, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
This property was amazing! It was quiet and off the main streets. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I absolutely enjoyed my stay and I cant wait to come back!
AnnaMarie
AnnaMarie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2024
A truly incredible stay for our honeymoon. Breakfast and dinner are exceptional.
Rachel
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2024
We had an amazing experience here. Highly recommend!! Staff was so nice and the breakfast experience was so special. The soaking tub was an extra bonus. Definitely stay here.
Alyson
Alyson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
The building and room were an incredible mix of old and new. The service was amazing. The food for breakfast was great. The staff went above and beyond when they noticed our stay included my wife's birthday. We're already planning out return trip to Kyoto and Nazuna Kyoto Gosho.
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
This stay was an incredible experience. From the moment you check-in, the staff goes above and beyond to make your stay exceed all expectations. Little touches like late night in-room snacks, private breakfasts, and very thoughtful going away gifts made this stay very memorable. It’s such a unique experience. We stayed in the Kashiwa Mochi room with open air bath, and it was the perfect blend of traditional ryokan with luxury touches. Felt like our own private home. I would highly recommend this property, well worth the cost
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 5, 2025
We stayed here in 2023 and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was amazing, making it a very personalized experience. They’d call for reservations in the neighborhood, wrote personal notes. They used local Kyoto crafts people for all their personal touches. It was really special.
Fast forward to this experience: there’s hardly any staff available, and if you happen to come by one they’ll shove promotional items down your throat before you’ve even checked in your room. The pajamas in our room were dirty, smelt like cologne from a previous guest. The room had an awful artificial diffuser in it, it smelt so gross. I was really confused by this because Japan is so sensitive to scents. The breakfast was so sub par it was sad. I couldn’t even chew my steak. Last time they cooked the fish at the table, this time it was clearly made off property. The hot water in our room didn’t work on the last day, they fixed it but still ruined our final morning relaxation time.
They Have replaced the special touches with terrible branded merch thinking people won’t notice. I feel ripped off. This place is a joke now.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2025
Ok property with savvy marketing
Stay was ok but it is weird when they provide gifts for posting a review. We did not post a review before we left so we did not receive a gift. Instead I purchased the candy that they sell as a Christmas gift for my GF. The candy never arrived and they ignore my emails. Not the end of the world but it was almost $100 so it is frustrating to be ignored (on top of not receiving the gift)
It was the most expensive hotel stay I have ever purchased. Room was nice - outdoor tub etc. Food was just OK. Prepared by a 20 something year old girl with no culinary training - which was odd but tasted fine. In hindsight I would have rather booked a nice restaurant and foregone this meal. Breakfast was pretty good. Not ,memorable but fine.
I wouldn't stay here again based on the value.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2023
My wife and I stayed three nights at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho for our last stop in Japan.
The overall experience was wonderful and the staff could not have been more polite and helpful with our every need.
Room-well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. Great spa like bathroom, nice bed and a sitting area.
While it felt traditionally Japanese, it had all the modern conveniences we were used to.
Food-the food was wonderful and cooked sukiyaki style in front of you for every meal. We only had dinner there one night which was a great experience but glad we had a chance to explore other restaurants We did eat breakfast there every morning and while it is not a traditional western style breakfast it was fun to try something a little different—-grilled steak or fish, grilled vegetables, rice and miso.
Our only complaint with the stay would be the in room massages. After days of walking around Tokyo, Mt Fuji and Kyoto we wanted a little relaxation and decided to book an in room massage. They were not massages at all but lighting pressing on your back covered in a blanket and towels for 1 hours. My wife and I were both a little irritated as it felt like a waisted hour when time is precious. I would recommend finding a massage studio outside of the hotel to anyone who really wants this service.
Side note….we did stumble upon a little restaurant/wine bar called Chrome a block away. If you get a chance, go!!! Amazing food and wine!!
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
Not worth the money
Let me start by saying that the staff were very polite, accommodating, and kind. Our issue is predominantly regarding the poor value for money and inaccurate hotels.com listing.
We are a couple on our honeymoon in Japan. We booked the only room available because we wanted to stay at this hotel given the unique machiya atmosphere. But the moment we walked into our room at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho, we were disappointed.
The room was dark, poorly designed/furnished, dusty, and there was a very irritating and constant noise from a bathroom fan driving me crazy within a few minutes. Moreover, the hotels.com listing indicated there was a private outdoor bath (not true) and free breakfast (not true). The room had very abrasive overhead lighting and the lamps in the hotels.com photos had been removed. And the tv was in the entry foyer but there was nowhere to sit in that room rendering the tv useless.
We were very upset, so the hotel staff switched us into a different room that was more acceptable. We appreciated the staff working with us to resolve the disappointment of the first room. (But even the nicer rooms had weird design flaws like no towel racks in the bathroom).
Regardless, there is no universe in which this hotel merits $600-700 per night (i.e. same price range as Four Seasons Kyoto). I regret splurging on this hotel.
Pros: great location with easy access to transit. Lots of great Izakayas nearby. Quieter, less touristy area.
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Awesome staff, awesome property!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2022
Beautiful room and exceptional service.
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2023
The staff were amazing and hospitable. Spoke great English, and assisted in helping us book some reservations at nearby restaurants. Will definitely stay here again.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Exceeded my every expectation!
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2019
Beautiful rooms, calm and authentic experience. Staff were beyond expectations. This was a memorable stay in really beautiful surroundings
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2023
Staff went out of their way to make our experience and anniversary so special. Absolutely loved the room and outdoor bath
Holly
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2023
This property is located in a safe neighbourhood, conveniently accessible to the tourist attractions in the city! Our room and the facility was very well done. The staff were very friendly, helpful and well versed in English. Would definitely recommend and go there again!
Jesal
Jesal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2023
Really enjoyed our time here. Staff was incredible! Room was beautiful and breakfast was not only delicious, it was an experience. It was so relaxing, and far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to venture out. It was the best way to end our Japan trip. Thank you everyone at Nazuno, we will stay here again!
DARA
DARA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho. The place is in a nice and quite neighborhood and has a very traditional Japanese feel to it. You're welcomed with a nice welcome drink with a very cute candy. They also provide a lot of gifts for you to take making it feel very welcoming. It was a nice stay overall.
Chen
Chen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2019
This place is beautiful and the staff is just as great. Such great attention to detail, the rooms are very clean and very tastefully done. The staff is super attentive and helpful. One of the best places I have ever stayed at. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would very highly recommend getting the breakfast in the morning, it was fantastic.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2023
We were lucky enough to spend a few days of our honeymoon at Nazuna Kyoto Gosho. This Ryokan is incredible, the staff is most welcoming and attentive to every request. Moreover the breakfast is delicious and a truly unique experience.
We will definitely come back the next time we are in Kyoto.
Sophie
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent experience
Yuk Quan
Yuk Quan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2023
Perfect place to stay in Kyoto!
We stayed for 1 night in April 2023 and we loved the experience at Nazuna Gosho. All staff members were super friendly and kind and were able to accommodate all of our requests during the stay. Highly recommend this place for any couples who visit Kyoto and we will come back next time we are in the city. Thank you for all the great memories!