Title: KYOBU Karasuma Gojo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # KYOBU Karasuma Gojo Hotel in Kyoto, 9-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for KYOBU Karasuma Gojo ![Exterior - KYOBU Karasuma Gojo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121357200/121357131/0aa3961e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - KYOBU Karasuma Gojo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121357200/121357131/18488855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - KYOBU Karasuma Gojo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121357200/121357131/d64709d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - KYOBU Karasuma Gojo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121360000/121357200/121357131/6bb84be8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - 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[Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Pensions in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Pensions.d6131486-aaPensions.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99509%2C135.75883&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V3hagrYjguEIMg8FZrNFfT56BYQ=) 332-8, Kagiya-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8178 ### What's nearby - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/366b4fb2-c1f5-42c5-a370-d61382ca9b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Station Building 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Higashi Honganji Temple 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Gojo Station 1 min walk - Shijo Station 11 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min walk - CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 3 min walk - 蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) 3 min walk - スペインバル Santres 1 min walk - 糖太朗 4 min walk ## About this property ### KYOBU Karasuma Gojo Hotel near Kawaramachi Street Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, KYOBU Karasuma Gojo provides amenities such as laundry facilities. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107206300/107206298/6f70579b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sen Nanajo Hanabatake (Dog Friendly) Shimogyo Ward - 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Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### More - Built in 2017 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### What time is check-in at KYOBU Karasuma Gojo? ### What time is check-out at KYOBU Karasuma Gojo? ### Where is KYOBU Karasuma Gojo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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