SMILE HOTEL KYOTO KARASUMA GOJO, Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo - A central Shimogyo Ward hotel with buffet breakfast and multilingual service

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this 3-star Kyoto hotel features air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, private bathrooms with baths and bidets, and heating systems. Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo operates a 24-hour front desk staffed by English and Japanese-speaking personnel. The property offers various room configurations, including spacious double rooms with sofas and twin rooms with futons. A daily buffet breakfast is served on-site. Guest rooms on upper floors are accessible by elevator and come furnished with bed linens and towels. The hotel stands 1 mile from the city center, less than 0.5 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and 1 mile from both Gion Shijo Station and the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple (0.3 miles) and eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Taihou, Tsunagari Cafe Sobanomi, and Asperge Blanche.

Pros

Eight diverse dining options within 984.3 ft, including Japanese and international cuisine

Walking distance to major temples: Higashi-Hongan-ji (0.3 miles) and Sanjusangendo (1 mile)

Multilingual staff available 24/7

Elevator access to all upper floors

Cons

27.5 miles distance from Itami Airport

1 mile from popular tourist area Gion Shijo