Hotel Imagine Kyoto is a modern ryokan close to Kyoto Station. It’s got spacious rooms that can accommodate families and small groups. It’s a great place to meet other travelers.
Hotel Imagine Kyoto Entrance © Arisa Chow
Hotel Imagine Kyoto At A Glance
- Great for: families, small groups, flashpackers
- Strong points: near Kyoto Station, rooftop lounge area, sociable
- Sample rates: US$230 to $440
There are a total of 13 rooms with 5 different interior layouts that can accommodate groups of up to seven people which makes it perfect for families with younger children. Guests are also able to select between Western beds or futons.
Each room is also equipped with features like a Shigaraki pottery sink, originating from Shiga prefecture and upcycled Obi (Kimono belt) as their curtain pullbacks. Like all ryokan, you are provided with yukata robes which you can wear as you explore the hotel.
Superior double room © Arisa Chow
There’s a rooftop area called Sora Space which you can use it for picnics, outdoor cinema experience or even an intimate party venue.
Sora Space Rooftop © Arisa Chow
On the ground floor is a shared dining and co-working space, equipped with a small kitchenette for meal preparation, a Balmuda toaster and microwave to reheat meals and a coffee maker for those who enjoy a freshly brewed cup.
1st Floor dining and co-working space © Arisa Chow
One of the strong points of the hotel is it’s close proximity to Kyoto Station (a 5-minute walk). This allows easy access to the shinkansen, major train lines, the subway and the city’s main bus terminal. If you are arriving or departing with the limousine bus from Kansai airport, the bus station is a 3-minute straight walk from the hotel entrance.
Name in English:
Hotel Imagine Kyoto
Name in Japanese:
ホテルイマジン京都
English address:
9-1 Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8017
Japanese address:
〒601-8017 京都府京都市南区東九条北烏丸町19-1
Price:
Mid-range
Internet: wifi access
Non-smoking rooms:
All rooms are non-smoking
Nearest Transport:
5-minute walk from Kyoto station Hachijouguchi shinkansen exit
Telephone: 075-632-9825
Website: Official Website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for Hotel Imagine Kyoto on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Welcome Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
