Kyoto Hidden Gem Hotel Guide: Exclusive 6:30 AM Walking Tour of Gion’s Empty Streets

After multiple visits to Kyoto, I finally realized that staying in a traditional Japanese-style hotel is a must—it’s like stepping into a movie with its immersive atmosphere. Here are three stunning 🤩 hotels near major attractions that I highly recommend!

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1️⃣ Suzu Kyoto Ekimae
📍 522 Kitafudocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8233
🚇 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station
Highlights🌟: This century-old machiya (townhouse) features elegant Japanese decor, offering both tatami and Western-style beds for your preference. Quiet and cozy, it’s just a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera.

Perfect for those staying near Kyoto Station, especially if you need to catch an early Shinkansen. The hotel provides a detailed Kyoto sightseeing map with clear markings of major attractions.
💰 From ¥863

2️⃣ Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring
📍 491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
🚇 8-minute walk from Kyoto Station
Highlights🌟: A genuine onsen hotel popular with locals, featuring private and public baths ♨️. The women’s baths offer five therapeutic options, open 24/7. Introvert-friendly—room displays show real-time bath occupancy.

Located near Shichijo, it’s a short walk to Gojo Station, Kyoto Station, and the Kamo River. Enjoy free ice cream, matcha 🍵, and late-night snacks after soaking. The bathhouse provides full skincare amenities, making the experience extra pampering!
💰 From ¥1,380

3️⃣ OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts
📍 288 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
🚇 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, with scenic views along the Kamo River
Highlights🌟: Spacious, pure Japanese-style rooms with a kitchen and tea room for an immersive cultural experience. Handsome staff host evening tea ceremonies � in the lobby.

The hotel provides a precise Gion sightseeing map 🗺️ to avoid getting lost. Breakfast alternates between fragrant toast and sushi 🍣—a unique touch. ✨ Best of all, at 6:30 AM, staff guide you through a serene, crowd-free Gion.
💰 From ¥1,105

✅ How to book the same stays:
· Open Klook
· Search for the hotel names above
· Select dates and guests
· Use code 【25TH6688】 at checkout for a surprise discount 🎟️

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