Traditional Japanese house. Very lovely and well placed with amazing staff

Stayed in March 2024

It may need to take a while to MRT station.

Staffs are so good and kind to take care of your needs. And explain enough details that you can live without the problem. This hotel, it's a kind of Japanese-style house, if you want a deep experience of Japanese culture. You can choose this one. Also, the staff is good at speaking english, if you are not good with Japanese. Communication in English will not have any obstacles. But this hotel is not located where you check-in. It will take a while to the second building. The main building is not really where you stay. But the main building has coffee service if you need it, and the coffee tasted good. And last point, the second building is 100 years old, so you can really have a deep experience with Japanese culture. Also. it is near the famous location such as Kiyomizu-dera, and Yasaka Shrine. So you can take a walk there~.

Stayed in February 2024

Slightly run down given the age of the house but that what you'd expect from a nice older home.

Incredible location and building, and that is what you pay for. Very charming old Japanese house

Stayed in February 2024

The shower rooms could be better.

The staff was super friendly. Very good location. The room was cozy.

Stayed in December 2023

The room is a bit dusty. Especially in the corner area. Otherwise is fine

It is cool staying at an old style house in kyoto

Stayed in January 2024

If I had a bigger luggage, I might not be able to fully open it in the western style single room. lol

The guesthouse is close to the main Gion area and also close enough to the entrance where you begin to walk up to Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji too. Yet it is in a very quiet neighborhood and you are living in a traditional Japanese home with wooden floors and stairs. The staff will point you to a local supermarket close-by and there are convenience stores on the main road. Perfect for backpackers and solo or couple travelers that want to experience how some locals may live.

Stayed in December 2022

I couldn't understand why I should check in at Gojo guest house, not Gojo Annex. It was 8-10 minutes from Gojo Annex by walk so I thought it was not efficient. And after check-in, I couldn't meet other staff again at Gojo Annex. But I had no issue, it was comfortable without staff.

You can go to many places from this place by work. The location is not bad and a bus stop is located within 5 minutes. The place is a very old house, not renovated at all. But I recommend Gojo Annex. Value for money.

Stayed in December 2022

I have stayed at Gojo Guesthouse several times before and have always returned whenever passing through Kyoto, whether to stay or just for a catch-up with the friendly staff. This was my first time staying at the annex and I was very pleased with my room. The A/C was much appreciated in August and it was wonderful to cook my own breakfast in the kitchen each morning, occasionally exchanging an 'ohayo' with staff or other guests. The location is fantastic for sightseeing while far enough from the main road for a good night's sleep, and for travel further afield you can pick up a rental bike from the cafe. I can't recommene Gojo enough!

Stayed in August 2022

The staff was great and the location was great

Stayed in April 2022

There are only toilets and showers in the basement, so you have to climb the stairs a lot if you stay on the first or second floor. The area is quiet, but it’s easy to hear noise from other rooms. It’s not a problem if other guests are considerate and you use ear plugs when sleeping. If someone uses the outside smoking area by the front door, the smell comes through to the first floor. Water in the shower and sink does not run hot enough - it must be very cold to stay in the middle of winter. It was perfect for me but some people might find the bed (Western-style) too hard. I tried to contact the guesthouse staff by phone and it was a confusing process. No one would pick up when I called the annex’s number. I finally reached them by calling the cafe’s number (connected to the main guesthouse).

Charming traditional Japanese house, loved the Showa retro style. Excellent location and access to city buses. Friendly staff who give really nice recommendations for the area. Accommodating if you need to check-in late. The staff stay in the guesthouse too so there is always someone to go to if you need anything. Very clean.

Stayed in November 2021

Old building, its freezing in the winter , aircon heater dont really help as the window and walls are really thin

Shiori is super kind and friendly, she helped out alot throughout my stay over there Location is very good

Stayed in January 2024

Very bad insulation, in this winter season the room was really cold and even with blankets and a heater we were freezing at night, a real challenge to go the toilet downstairs as well.

In the center of Gion, very cute streets. The staff is charming and gave us good recommendation. Traditional Japanese style room very pretty. Really nice kitchen with lot of ustensiles.

Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in November 2021

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Stayed in March 2024