Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
4-star · Kyoto, Japan
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $494 a nightabout 238% more than other 4-star hotels in Kyoto.
- Where
- 2.7 km from the centreMetro: Keage (0.7 km)
Keep in mind: Low ceilings.
What guests say
Guests loveStunning garden · Prime Nanzenji spot · Generous breakfast
Keep in mindLow ceilings · Inflexible breakfast · Uneven service
Best forgarden lovers · sightseers
Next door to Nanzenji and the Philosopher's Path — a Little Blue Bottle coffee out front — Kikusui's beautiful big garden steals the show, best enjoyed from garden-facing rooms over a generous plated breakfast. The property divides opinion: some praise attentive staff, others call service lukewarm, breakfasts unchangeable and dinners an acquired taste; and the largest room still ran cramped with low ceilings that tall guests bump their heads on.
- Rooms
- Garden-facing rooms; low ceilings, tight for tall.
- Service
- Attentive to some, lukewarm to others.
- Location
- Next to Nanzenji and the Philosopher's Path.
- Food
- Generous plated breakfast; set menus only.
- Facilities
- A big beautiful Japanese garden, in honest reports.
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Before you book
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho 31, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 606-8435, Japan
- Gionabout 18 min on foot
- Kiyomizu-deraabout 29 min on foot
- Nishiki Market2.2 km
Airport: Itami Airport (56 km) · Train Station: Jingu-Marutamachi Station (2.3 km) · Metro: Keage (0.7 km)
2.7 km from the centre of Kyoto
How it compares
Nanzenji Sando Kikusui ranks #116 of 406 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #43 of 135 4-star hotels there. At about $494 a night it costs more than most 4-star hotels in Kyoto, which are typically $146. The closest listed alternative is Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915, 100 m away (score 7.9).
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About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1958
- Renovated
- 2018
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Children's meals available
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Conference room
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Elevator
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Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Nanzenji Sando Kikusui?
Yes: parking.
How far is Nanzenji Sando Kikusui from the airport?
The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 56 km away.
How far is Nanzenji Sando Kikusui from the centre of Kyoto?
About 2.7 km.
Is Nanzenji Sando Kikusui suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.