The Kanra Hotel is located to the north of Kyoto Station, centrally placed for sightseeing around the city. Indeed, the name Kanra literally means ‘experience the city,’ so your stay here should be an excellent base from which to explore.
The rooms are modern and integrate Japanese style with contemporary design. The Kanra’s attention to design detail is spectacular. From the hotel lighting to the carpets, the Kanra has subtly used symbols of Kyoto throughout the hotel and the lighting changes depending on the time of day, season or guest movement in the lobby.
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We love the Kanra, a rare boutique option in Kyoto, with a great atmosphere and convenient location.
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Kanra Hotel, Kyoto
Rooms
The hotel has modern rooms with sleek design that are well sized for Kyoto — almost as notorious as Tokyo for its lack of space! Rooms range from their standard double all the way to deluxe rooms and luxury suites. Some upper rooms at Kanra have two floors and terraces. A unique feature of the Kanra is that all rooms have a cypress wood bath, seamlessly blending the modern with the traditional and allowing you the opportunity to relax and unwind in your room after a long day of sightseeing.
Location
The Kanra's central location is ideal for sightseeing around the city. Next to the hotel you can find the Higashihongan-ji Temple, the Shosei-en Garden and the geisha district of Gion. The Kanra is also within walking distance of the Kyoto Station, a great jumping off point for temples around Kyoto or other sightseeing districts.
Food and drink
Dining in the hotel is based around fresh, local ingredients, with a focus on vegetables in particular, some of which are grown on the rooftop garden. The chefs take pride in preserving the traditions of Kyoto and preparing local food with simple traditional techniques. The restaurant at the Kanra serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as opening as a café during the afternoon.
Tour ideas in Kyoto
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Kanra Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Dinner with Maiko Performance ![A Maiko and a Geiko during the Geisha Night at the Gion Hatanaka]()
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Maiko are trainee Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto dialect) who train for six years before becoming fully fledged Geisha. They learn skills such as dance, singing, instrument playing as well as how to entertain guests with conversation.
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Geisha District Walk ![Romon Gate, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto]()
Geisha District Walk
Geisha District Walk
Explore around the Gion district and other parts of Kyoto to help shed some light on the exclusive and mysterious world of the Geisha and other aspects of Japanese culture.
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Kyoto Cultural Experience
Kyoto Cultural Experience
Take the opportunity to learn more about a traditional Japanese pastime of your choice. These courses are instigated and run by the Women's Association of Kyoto and you will visit the home of one of the members.
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Kyoto and nearby places
- Nara 36 kilometers away
- Osaka 40 kilometers away
- Mount Koya 91 kilometers away
- Kinosaki Onsen 111 kilometers away
- Tottori 150 kilometers away
- Tokushima 151 kilometers away
- Shirakawago 176 kilometers away
- Naoshima 173 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 173 kilometers away
- Tsumago 179 kilometers away