Heian No Mori Kyoto is a 3.5-star hotel nestled in Sakyo Ward, offering a blend of contemporary comfort and traditional Japanese hospitality. The hotel features breathtaking views of a Japanese garden and provides convenient access to Kyoto's cultural landmarks. Guests can explore local attractions such as Eikan-do Zenrin-ji and the Philosopher's Walk nearby, reinforcing the hotel's cultural significance.
Location
Heian No Mori Kyoto is strategically located near Higashiyama Mountain Range, 15 minutes on foot from the nearest station at Keage. Major attractions such as Kyoto Imperial Palace and Yasaka Shrine are within close proximity, offering easy access to Kyoto's cultural heritage. The hotel is also 2.5 miles from Karasuma and approximately 34 miles from Itami Airport.
Rooms
The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a modern design, neutral colors, and carpeted floors. Certain rooms feature a seating area where guests can relax after a busy day of exploring. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, tea and coffee makers, and spacious private bathrooms equipped with free toiletries. Guests are requested to remove their shoes upon entering these accommodations to maintain the traditional Japanese ambiance.
Eat & Drink
Heian No Mori Kyoto features two dining options, including Kyowarabe, which serves Japanese cuisine. Daily buffet breakfasts are available starting at 7:00 AM, catering to diverse tastes. The on-site restaurants provide a blend of local flavors and international dishes, ensuring a variety of dining experiences for guests.
Leisure & Business
Facilities at Heian No Mori Kyoto include a public bath, enhancing the relaxation experience for visitors. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a gift shop for convenience. Business amenities are also available, ensuring that both leisure and business travelers are well accommodated.
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Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient Location
Good Dining Options
Strange Room Atmosphere
Outdated Rooms
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.1
Location
7.6
Service
7.6
Dining
7.6
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 10 reviews
7.1
7.1/10based on 636 reviews
James
United States of America,
May
2024
7.6/10
The hotel offers a relatively cheap stay for the time of year. The rooms are spacious, consisting of a large combined living/bedroom with a TV, hot water pot, a table, and three low chairs. While the service was efficient and helpful, there were minor language barriers. The location is great for Noh enthusiasts, being near the Heian Shrine and the philosophers path, but slightly far from other tourist spots. The dining experience was satisfying with diverse menu options. The facilities are well-maintained, offering a pleasant stay overall.
Rooms
7.0
Spacious rooms with basic amenities provided.
Service
7.0
Efficient service with minor language barriers.
Location
8.0
Excellent location for Noh enthusiasts near the Heian Shrine and philosophers path.
Dining
8.0
Satisfying dining experience with diverse menu options.
Facilities
8.0
Well-maintained facilities enhancing the stay.
Ellen
United States of America,
April
2024
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were a nice blend of traditional and clean, offering a cozy space to relax. The service was somewhat lacking in English proficiency but made efforts to accommodate our needs. The location was a bit far from the center but ideal for exploring the Heian No Mori area. The dining options were good but with room for improvement in diversity. Overall, a decent choice for those seeking a quieter stay near cultural sites in Kyoto.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a cozy mix of traditional and clean, providing a comfortable space to unwind.
Service
6.0
While there were language barriers, the staff tried to assist with our requests and were helpful overall.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location, though not central, was a great fit for exploring the Heian No Mori area and visiting cultural landmarks like the Heian Shrine.
Dining
7.0
The dining options offered a mix of traditional Japanese and Western food, but a more diverse menu would enhance the experience.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities that served their purpose adequately.
Thomas
United States of America,
April
2024
6.2/10
The hotel rooms were a bit larger than the usual ones in Japan, but my stay was cut short due to a strange and scary atmosphere with a strong supernatural feeling. I had to run back to the lobby after only 2 minutes inside the room, causing a headache. However, the hotel is well-connected and bigger than most in Japan.
Rooms
5.0
The room had a very dark and strange layout with a scary atmosphere, causing a strong supernatural feeling and a headache. I couldn't even open my suitcases and had to leave quickly.
Service
7.0
The service tended to take a lot of time to clean everything, which was inconvenient.
Location
7.0
The location is a little bit out of the central Kyoto city region, but still well-connected with the city and railway station. Close to Nanzenji Temple and Heian Shrine in Kyoto, but could use some updating/refurbishing.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good, offering traditional Japanese and western options, although a more diverse menu would be appreciated.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities are average but could use some improvements. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and offers a free shuttle service, but lacks in some areas.
Colin
United States of America,
April
2024
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms had a strange layout and a spooky atmosphere, but the second room was definitely an improvement, although it felt a bit outdated and small. The service was excellent, although there was a hiccup when we tried to swap rooms earlier than expected. The location was great for exploring Kyoto, especially for Noh performances near the Heian Shrine. The dining options were good, with a mix of traditional Japanese and western dishes. The facilities were decent, despite some room for improvements.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms had a strange layout and a spooky atmosphere that gave me a headache. The second room was better but still felt a bit outdated and small.
Service
8.0
The staff was excellent and helpful, although we had a slight issue when trying to change rooms earlier than planned. They were friendly, although not all were proficient in English.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was very good, making it convenient for exploring Kyoto and being near the Heian Shrine for Noh performances.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a good variety of traditional Japanese and western dishes, but there could have been more international breakfast options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent but could use some improvements.
Convenient Location
Strange Room Atmosphere
Harry
United States of America,
February
2024
7.6/10
The hotel offers really spacious rooms in a traditional style, bigger than most in Japan, with natural cooling options. The service is efficient and helpful, although cleaning may take some time. The location is very good, well connected to the city and railway station, just a little bit out of the central Kyoto city region. The dining experience is varied, offering traditional Japanese and western options. The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay, despite some minor drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and traditional, with ample seating and natural cooling options.
Service
7.0
The service is efficient and helpful, although cleaning may take some time.
Location
8.0
The location is very good, offering easy access to the city and railway station, although slightly out of the central Kyoto city region.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience is varied with traditional Japanese and western options.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.
Jack
United States of America,
January
2024
7.2/10
The hotel offers spacious traditional-style rooms that are larger than usual in Japan, perfect for relaxing. The service was efficient and helpful, but some language barriers were noted. The location is a little far from the central Kyoto city region but very close to the Philosophers Path. Dining options were varied but could be more diverse, and the facilities were good overall.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were really spacious, traditional style with a table and places to sit.
Service
7.0
The service was efficient and helpful in interactions.
Location
6.0
The location is a little bit out of the central Kyoto city region but very close to the Philosophers Path.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but could be more diverse.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good overall.
Mark
United States of America,
January
2024
8.6/10
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were incredibly spacious, and I adored the traditional Japanese style with the cozy table and seating areas. The location was perfect, especially for experiencing Noh at the beautiful Heian Shrine nearby. The dining experience offered a delicious mix of traditional Japanese and Western cuisine. The service was efficient and helpful, although cleaning sometimes took longer. A real gem in Kyoto!
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were really spacious with a traditional style and plenty of seating areas.
Service
8.0
The staff were efficient and helpful during my brief interactions.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent for exploring Kyoto and getting to major attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were fantastic with a mix of traditional Japanese and Western dishes.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch and added to the overall comfort and enjoyment of my stay.
Comfortable
Cleaning time
Christopher
United States of America,
November
2023
7.0/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were really spacious and had a traditional style, which I liked, but I found the location a bit far from most tourist attractions. The service was efficient and helpful in the interactions I had, though there seemed to be a language barrier. The dining options were good, with a mix of traditional Japanese and western food, but I wished for a more diverse menu. The facilities were decent, and the price was reasonable for what was offered.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were really spacious and had a traditional style with a table and places to sit.
Service
7.0
The service was efficient and helpful in the brief interactions I had.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location, a little out of central Kyoto city region, was both great and a bit far from most tourist attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good, with traditional Japanese and western food, but the menu could be more diverse.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent for my stay.
Spacious
Far location
John
United States of America,
June
2023
8.6/10
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is perfect, close to shopping areas, a zoo, and a temple, making it a great spot to explore Kyoto. The rooms are spacious and modern, which made my stay very comfortable. The service was top-notch, with staff going out of their way to make my experience excellent. The dining was fantastic with a diverse menu that catered to all tastes. However, the hotel could use some updates to enhance its facilities, but overall, it was a great value for money.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
10.0
The staff was exceptional, always helpful and friendly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, quieter than the city center but still convenient to explore the Heian No Mori area.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent with a diverse menu that offered plenty of options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, however, some updates could enhance the overall experience.
modern
needs updating
Fred
United States of America,
June
2023
7.4/10
My stay at this hotel was quite an adventure. The rooms, located at the corner of the floor, were really spacious with a traditional style. However, the dark and strangely laid out room had a supernatural feeling that gave me a headache, prompting me to quickly retreat back to the lobby within just 2 minutes.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious and traditional, but had a strange layout and dark atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent with helpful staff, especially when requesting a room change.
Location
7.0
The hotel is well connected to the city and railway station, although a bit far from most tourist attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good, offering a mix of traditional Japanese and western food.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, but the layout and atmosphere of the rooms need improvement.
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