sequence KYOTO GOJO

600-8418 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo Karasuma 409, Japan 8.8/10

sequence KYOTO GOJO Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about sequence KYOTO GOJO? The lobby doesn’t try to scream “authentic Japan” at you with overdone traditional elements – instead, it’s this clean, almost minimalist space that somehow feels more genuinely Kyoto than half the places drowning in bamboo decorations. I mean, when you’re literally sitting in the heart of Shimogyo-ku, you don’t need to fake the atmosphere.

The location is honestly perfect if you actually want to experience Kyoto like someone who lives here. You’re right on Gojo-dori, which means you can walk to Kyoto Station in about ten minutes (seriously, I timed it), but you’re far enough away that you won’t hear the constant announcements and train sounds. What I loved is that you’re basically surrounded by real neighborhood spots – there’s this tiny ramen place two blocks down that I stumbled into at 11 PM, and the owner spoke zero English but made the best gyoza I had in three weeks of travel. The Karasuma subway line is right there too, so getting to Gion or up to the Golden Pavilion is straightforward without the tourist bus chaos.

The rooms themselves are compact but thoughtfully designed – and I say this as someone who’s stayed in plenty of Tokyo “business hotels” where you can barely open your suitcase. Here, everything has a purpose and actually works. The bathroom surprised me most; good water pressure (which isn’t always a given in Japan), and they’ve got this rainfall showerhead that made my morning routine feel less rushed. Check-in was smooth, though the staff’s English varies depending on who’s working – not a big deal if you’ve got Google Translate handy. One thing that might bug light sleepers: the walls aren’t soundproof, so if you get stuck next to a family with kids or someone who loves their TV loud, you’ll know about it. But honestly, most guests seemed pretty respectful of quiet hours. The 8.8 rating makes sense when you factor in that you’re getting genuine local neighborhood vibes, solid service, and a location that puts you in the real Kyoto instead of some sanitized tourist bubble – just don’t expect a concierge who can book you kaiseki dinners or anything fancy like that.

At a Glance

4-Star Hotel
Guest Rating: 8.8/10 Excellent
Location 600-8418 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo Karasuma 409, Japan
5 Room Types Various accommodation options
Full Amenities Wide range of facilities

Guest Reviews

8.8
Excellent Based on 10 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Value for money
8.9
A
Alexey
Cyprus
9/10

Quite spacious room especially for Japan! Modern and fresh appearance, the hotel offers a nice amenity kit Enjoyed both - public bath and sauna, everything is super clean and nice. Good value for money, would recommend the hotel to my friends and...

Alexey from Cyprus

9/10

Quite spacious room especially for Japan! Modern and fresh appearance, the hotel offers a nice amenity kit
Enjoyed both - public bath and sauna, everything is super clean and nice.
Good value for money, would recommend the hotel to my friends and gladly stay once more visiting Kyoto next time
The standard check-out time is 2pm, which is pretty rare in my experience 👍

What could be improved: Nothing that comes to my mind :)

29 October 2024
B
Bartosz
Poland
9/10

Spacious room with huge window, modern tv that shows the status of washing machines even. The washing machine was really convenient and dried well all in one go. The sauna was a bit too cool for me, but the bath was awesome. The access to...

Bartosz from Poland

9/10

Spacious room with huge window, modern tv that shows the status of washing machines even.
The washing machine was really convenient and dried well all in one go.
The sauna was a bit too cool for me, but the bath was awesome. The access to bath/sauna is swapped between men/woman everyday so for one night stand you won’t be able to experience both. They are tattoo friendly.

28 March 2025
J
Jodie
Australia
9/10

sequence KYOTO GOJO was very well located, minutes from a metro, walking distance to just about everywhere including some fantastic restaurants. Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Both the Onsen and Sauna were beautiful - a quality hotel. ...

Jodie from Australia

9/10

sequence KYOTO GOJO was very well located, minutes from a metro, walking distance to just about everywhere including some fantastic restaurants. Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Both the Onsen and Sauna were beautiful - a quality hotel.

What could be improved: Nothing

25 March 2025
H
Huey
Singapore
9/10

stay for 4 nights , the breakfast is every day same, will back to saty again but wont purchase the breakfast again.

23 March 2025
D
Dr
United Kingdom
9/10

Great facilities, public bath and sauna fantastic

17 March 2025
C
Carme
Spain
8/10

The location was great—just a 10-minute walk to Nishiki Market and the Samurai Museum, and about 25 minutes on foot to Gion and the Pontocho area. The famous Ninenzaka and Kiyomizudera area is also easily accessible with a short 15-20 minute bike...

Carme from Spain

8/10

The location was great—just a 10-minute walk to Nishiki Market and the Samurai Museum, and about 25 minutes on foot to Gion and the Pontocho area. The famous Ninenzaka and Kiyomizudera area is also easily accessible with a short 15-20 minute bike ride. Plus, the hotel provides bike parking, making it convenient to explore Kyoto.

The bath and sauna area was another highlight: very new, clean, and incredibly relaxing. They are separated for men and women, with access alternating each day between the bath and the sauna, allowing guests to enjoy both experiences during their stay. I also loved that they provide everything you might need for a comfortable stay, including pyjamas, slippers, and a full set of toiletries.

What could be improved: The breakfast was quite disappointing, as it didn’t reflect the usual high standards of Japanese cuisine. While there was a good quantity and a mix of Western and Japanese options, the quality didn’t seem to be the priority. Unlike typical Japanese meals, where you want to finish everything, this one felt underwhelming.
Additionally, the check-in time is quite late at 5 PM, which might be inconvenient for some travelers. However, they do offer lockers where you can securely store your luggage until check-in, which is a helpful service.

15 March 2025
J
Janet
United States
9/10

They have a bath and sauna available, they alternate the days by gender. Breakfast buffet is nice. Free evening drinks per person were offered. Free umbrellas for use on rainy days. We ate an evening meal at their restaurant which was delicious. They...

Janet from United States

9/10

They have a bath and sauna available, they alternate the days by gender. Breakfast buffet is nice. Free evening drinks per person were offered. Free umbrellas for use on rainy days. We ate an evening meal at their restaurant which was delicious. They have secure luggage storage as well.

14 March 2025
P
Peter
United States
9/10

Good all around

What could be improved: Breakfast was good but could have more fruit choices and better coffee.

14 March 2025
I
Irma
Sweden
9/10

Spacious, well-designed room. The bath+sauna was much appreciated. Good location.
We were really pleased with everything.

10 March 2025
T
Thomas
Hong Kong
9/10

The standings especially for the price very reasonable. Superb hotel brand new. Quiet location and in the middle of the city

10 March 2025

sequence KYOTO GOJO Rooms

Choose from 5 accommodation options

Queen Room

1 large double bed 1 - 2 guests
From $104

Twin Room

2 single beds 1 - 1 guests
From $118

Superior Queen Room

1 large double bed 1 - 1 guests
From $119

King Room

1 extra-large double bed 1 - 1 guests
From $141

Quadruple Room

4 single beds 1 - 1 guests
From $194
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Facilities & Amenities

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

Bedroom 1
  • Alarm clock
General 7
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen 2
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bathroom 9
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors 1
  • Terrace
Services 6
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Wellness 4
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna
Activities 1
  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
Food & Drink 4
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Accessibility 5
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities 2
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Languages spoken 3
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
Safety & security 7
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 3
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Reception services 1
  • Invoice provided
Most popular facilities 10
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Good breakfast

sequence KYOTO GOJO Location

600-8418 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo Karasuma 409, Japan

What's nearby

Kyoto Tower 1.2 km
Aqua Fantasy 1.3 km
Ayanishi Park 800 m
Chiso Gallery 1.2 km
Misayama Park 1.1 km
Costume Museum 1.1 km
Ikebana Museum 1.2 km
Tin Toy & Doll Museum 1.2 km
Old Site of Goshun House 950 m
Nintendo Original Building 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes

Cafe/bar高木珈琲店 150 m
Restaurant Soba no mi yoshima 200 m
Restaurant Shunsai Tempura Arima 350 m

Top attractions

Shiorian 1.4 km
Nijo Castle 3 km
Togetsu-kyo Bridge 9 km
Kyoto Imperial Palace 4.1 km
Kyoto National Museum 2 km
Katsura Imperial Villa 6 km
Shugakuin Imperial Villa 8 km
Sanyo Sensei Eihatsu Monument 1.5 km
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama 8 km
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.5 km

Natural beauty

Mountain Mount Hiei 12 km
Forest Arashiama Bamboo Grove 9 km

Ski lifts

Biwako Valley Lift 1 39 km
Biwako Valley Lift 6 39 km
Biwako Valley Lift 8 39 km

Public transport

Metro Gojo Station 350 m
Metro Shijo Station 500 m
Train Karasuma Station 650 m
Train Kiyomizu Gojo Station 1 km

Closest airports

Kobe Airport 77 km
Itami Airport 44 km
Kansai International Airport 97 km

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