Luxury Healing Hotels THE ROOT2 HOTEL
601-8428 Kyoto, Kyoto, 49-1 Higashimonzencho Toji Minamiku Kyoto, Japan
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to THE ROOT2 HOTEL, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s tucked away on this quiet street in Minami-ku, and honestly, if you’re not paying attention you might walk right past it. But that’s actually part of its charm, you know? While everyone’s cramming into those massive chain hotels near Kyoto Station, you’re staying in this intimate spot that feels more like a well-kept secret.
The thing about this place is its location – and I mean the real location, not just “convenient to everything” nonsense. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Toji Temple, which most tourists rush through during the day, but here’s what they don’t tell you: early morning there is absolutely magical. I’m talking mist rising off the pagoda, maybe three other people around, the whole deal. The hotel staff actually mentioned the best times to visit without the crowds, which tells you they really know their neighborhood. Plus you’ve got the monthly flea market at Toji on the 21st – if you time your stay right, it’s this incredible sprawling market that locals have been going to for decades.
What really got me though was how the hotel balances that modern comfort with… I don’t know, not trying too hard? The rooms are clean and thoughtfully designed without being sterile, and the staff genuinely seems to care about your experience rather than just checking boxes. I mean, the 8.4 rating makes sense when you stay there – it’s not perfect (the walls could be a bit thicker, and parking can be tricky during peak season), but it gets the important stuff right. The neighborhood itself is wonderfully quiet at night, which is something you really appreciate after a day of temple-hopping and fighting crowds in Gion. You’re close enough to catch the train into the main tourist areas, but when you come back in the evening, you feel like you’re actually staying somewhere with character rather than just another hotel room. It’s that sweet spot where you get modern amenities without feeling like you could be anywhere in the world, if that makes sense.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.1
Comfort: 8.6
Location: 8.2
Free WiFi: 9.5
Facilities: 8.8
Cleanliness: 8.6
Value for money: 8.5
David from United States (14 November 2023)
THE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT! STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL
What could be improved: The location was little far from the places I wanted to visit.
Sandra from United Kingdom (2 April 2024)
Well located near the Temple and plenty of shops. Plus 10 mins walk from Kyoto station. Our room was very comfortable and the super sized bathroom was a dream. What could be improved: The housekeeping is run by the cafe downstairs… initially the service was a little slow as they were busy in the cafe. The hotel is located on a busy road .. rooms...
Apipop from Thailand (23 March 2024)
Perfect room facility, good and quiet location and hotel staff are very helpful even their English speaking are not fluent.
What could be improved: Hot water in the bathroom is not warm enough sometimes.
Karrynanne from Australia (17 March 2024)
The room was spacious and well decorated, the bathroom was lovely and the beds were comfortable. This was the nicest and most relaxing hotel we stayed in whilst in Japan, the staff were also friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. What could be improved: The light in our room wasn't accommodating for anyone over 5"1, wasn't...
Michael from Canada (11 March 2024)
The place was very clean and the laundry was nice, it was spacious and it was handy to have the kitchenette. It was great to be walking distance to the train station. What could be improved: Many items seemed missing or broken. There were no bowls and the kitchen didn’t really have many utensils for food prep. The shower faucet handle was broken,...
Nicholas from Singapore (20 November 2023)
Great hotel, friendly and warm staff. Room has a washer/dryer that was so important and convenient for us on long travels. Room was big too for 4 of us. Wifi was great and so was the Netflix! There were even a Dyson hair dryer and air purifier too! How great is that!
What could be improved: Everything was great!
Elizabeth from United States (4 June 2023)
Great staff, well equipped room, very comfortable. Welcome beverage greatly appreciated.
Carlos from Netherlands (21 April 2023)
Modern style hotel with very attentive staff. Rooms were nicely decorated. Breakfast delivered to the room every morning. Very nice bathroom.
What could be improved: The room lacked space to put the clothes (long stay). Location is close to Kyoto central station but a bit far from the main attractions
Ankur from Australia (11 April 2023)
cleanliness
modern stuff
very polite staff
near to the Kyoto station and bus stop
had washing machine & dryer in the room
breakfast was exceptional and freshly cooked bread onsite.
What could be improved: room should have full carpet
kitchen could have more crockery
Joshua from Australia (10 April 2023)
Very clean and polite workers. made us feel right at home always. one of their workers ran after us in the rain to give us umbrellas because they knew it would rain that day. that was a highlight for their hospitality. wonderful place. even better people What could be improved: mild inconvenience was caving no cutlery and no pan even though there...
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Kasuga Park: 650 m
- Kyoto Tower: 1.4 km
- Rajomon Ato: 950 m
- Aqua Fantasy: 1.5 km
- Costume Museum: 1.4 km
- Kyoto Aquarium: 750 m
- Shimabara Omon: 1.5 km
- Kyoto Railway Museum: 1.6 km
- Nintendo Original Building: 2.5 km
- Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum: 2.6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/barkurasu: 800 m
- Cafe/barやまぶき: 100 m
- Cafe/bar麺どころ 晃庵 京都駅前店: 800 m
Top attractions:
- Nijo Castle: 4.1 km
- Togetsu-kyo Bridge: 9 km
- Kyoto Imperial Palace: 6 km
- Kyoto National Museum: 2.9 km
- Katsura Imperial Villa: 4.5 km
- Shugakuin Imperial Villa: 10 km
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama: 9 km
- Kyoto International Manga Museum: 4.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Arashiama Bamboo Grove: 10 km
Ski lifts:
- Biwako Valley Lift 1: 41 km
- Biwako Valley Lift 6: 41 km
- Biwako Valley Lift 8: 41 km
Public transport:
- Metro Jujo: 2 km
- Train Toji: 550 m
- Metro Kujo Station: 1.4 km
- Train Kyoto Station: 1.2 km
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 75 km
- Itami Airport: 41 km
- Kansai International Airport: 95 km
ROOMS
- Estimated price from: $1,987. Deluxe Villa with 2 × 2 double beds and 3 × 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 14
FACILITIES
View:
- City view
- Landmark view
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
General:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Terrace
Services:
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Wellness:
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa and wellness centre
- Sauna
Activities:
- Children's playground
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Chinese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- iPad
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- View
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
HOTEL ADDRESS
601-8428 Kyoto, Kyoto, 49-1 Higashimonzencho Toji Minamiku Kyoto, Japan
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