Hotels near Shogunzuka Mound Kyoto

"AKEKURE Kyoto Shirakawa — 10/10. Full stop. There are hotels that get everything right. And then there’s AKEKURE. This nine-room boutique opened in December 2025 and it already feels like it’s been here forever — like it was always supposed to exist exactly where it does, tucked among willow trees along a small river in one of Kyoto’s most quietly beautiful neighborhoods. We arrived at 3pm. The exterior stopped us before we even walked in. The facade is considered and deliberate — the kind of...

"What a lovely stay! The service was excellent and the hotel is very charming. Dinner and breakfast are beautiful and delicious. "

"We loved this hotel… very clean and zen! Great location and very nice staff! Perfect spot on Kyoto… can’t wait to come back. "

"Great hotel in an ideal location. A staff member met us and took us to our room to check us in. The unit had two bedrooms and a large living room area for eating and television. Beautiful room. Great location next to a scenic temple. We had the breakfast in our room. It was tasty and a reasonable price. I highly recommend it! "

"Fabulous location, outstanding Japanese food and super-friendly helpful staff. Only drawback is that the building doesn’t have windows that can be opened from inside one’s room."

"Beautiful rooms with a spectacular Japanese garden setting. Staff were excellent. "

"Amazing to be able to stay at this famous temple and attend an early morning Buddhist service. The hotel was extremely clean, with a simple onsen, and a great location to explore the east side of Kyoto. "

"Short walk from train station. Right in Gion district. Lots of restaurants minutes away. A temple within walking distance. Great amenities in bathroom. Biggest room we stayed in while in Japan. Next time in Kyoto definitely staying here again."

"非常好的住宿體驗，房間乾淨整潔，地點也很不錯"

"beautiful hotel room with serene views! impeccable customer service. would stay at the hotel again in a heart beat."

"Excellent location for all the tourist sightseeing locations in eastern Kyoto, situated at the side of a lovely stream. Very helpful friendly staff and an amazing, long free happy hour. The room was immaculate and very well equipped."

"Fresh baked bread for breakfast in the room. Extremely large, clean rooms, and great central location for all the temples in Gion."

"Wonderful hotel. Very welcoming and provide exceptional hospitality. Clean room with essentials with great amenities in room"

"Early check in without asking, great location, clean and comfortable rooms… that’s all I need when traveling…"

"Excellent staff and amenities. A very japanese experience, in a cozy place to stay in the heart of Gion. "

"We loved Kizashi The Suite. We wanted a hotel with a Japanese feel and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It was well equipped and we loved the wooden bath. The location was superb and the staff were extremely helpful in booking taxis etc. "

"Wonderful stay in machiya with tatami sitting room and furo. "

"朝早かったので、2人しかいなかったためプールでがっつり泳げました。"

"The staff were responsive, welcoming, and very helpful. We felt taken care of the minute we set foot inside. Hotel amazingly clean and updated. The onsen was peaceful. The restaurant was incredible with views i will remember of kyoto. The location made travel easy, esp with the shuttle. We cannot wait to return! "

"The ryokan is very old, please try to enjoy your stay responsibly. The people running it are lovely, and very hospitable. Be sure to have a meal or two there and enjoy the garden, day and night both have great vibes."