Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo offers air-conditioned rooms with a desk, kettle, fridge, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some rooms feature balconies with quiet street views. Family rooms include tatami mats, futons, and a seating area. Traditional Japanese patterns, carved using the Kumiko technique, decorate the rooms. Each room has a wardrobe and an electric kettle.
Dining & Coffee
Goodman Roaster serves handcrafted coffee in a relaxed setting. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, but Kawaramachi and Shijo Street, a 5-minute walk away, offer multiple dining and shopping options.
Local Experiences
Guests can learn Kakishibuzome dyeing crafts through the Mitsuru Kogei experience, which uses natural mountain water. The hotel collaborates with a kimono curator and makeup artist ATSU for unique kimono styling. Nearby, Lake Biwa and Umekoji Park provide outdoor exploration.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in central Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station and a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Station. Itami Airport is 38 km away. Nearby landmarks include Nishiki Market (1 km), Kyoto International Manga Museum (1.5 km), and Sanjusangendo Temple (2 km).
Services & Tech
Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo has a 24-hour reception, concierge service, and luggage storage. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The hotel is testing the Winding Tree travel blockchain to streamline bookings. Rooms include soundproof windows and keyless entry.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Laundry
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor