Genji Kyoto, A Member Of Design Hotels – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Genji Kyoto is a 4-star design hotel with a double-height lobby furnished with custom-made pieces inspired by Kyo-Machiya townhouses. The property includes an on-site Zen garden and a rooftop garden overlooking the Kamo River and Kyoto Tower. The Genji Lounge provides a focused dining and leisure space with a bar and restaurant, plus a shared lounge with TV area.

Each of the 20 rooms features custom-crafted interiors with tatami floors, wooden bathtubs, and heated bathroom floors. River Balcony rooms offer floor-to-ceiling views of the Kamo River and direct access to a private balcony. Suites include a separate sitting area, some with garden views and a dedicated soaking tub.

Breakfast offers continental, American, and Asian set menus served in the room, the Genji Lounge, or the rooftop garden. The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Specialty items include a Kyoto Negroni, sake flight, and a Japanese whiskey selection at the bar.

The hotel sits on the banks of the Kamo River, a 13-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 20 minutes from Gion district. Guests can borrow free bicycles to explore the river path, local coffee shops, and age-old Machiya eateries. The Keihan Main Line station (Kiyomizu-Gojo) is a 6-minute walk, and Kyoto Station is 20 minutes on foot.

Complimentary self-service laundry with detergent is available for all guests, along with luggage forwarding to the next destination. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service for dinner reservations, taxi ordering, and guided cultural tours or classes. Staff assist with express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out, and secure luggage storage.

Design: 20-room boutique with Kyo-Machiya-inspired interiors

Amenities: On-site Zen garden & rooftop garden

Dining: Genji Lounge with international menu & rooftop breakfast

Activities: Free bicycles & cultural tour or class

Location: 13 min walk to Sanjusangen-do Temple

Services: Free self-service laundry & luggage forwarding