Each of the 19 rooms carries a painting on a Tale of Genji theme.

Genji Kyoto is a 19-room hotel on the banks of the Kamo River in Kyoto's Gojo-Kawaramachi neighborhood, a 6-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo or Kiyomizu-Gojo stations, with a separate Machiya townhouse annex two minutes' walk away. Rooms have tatami and sofa-sitting areas, and nine river rooms have balconies with views of the Kamo River and the Higashiyama Mountains. Breakfast and an all-day menu of Japanese and international dishes (11:00-21:00, last order) are served in the Genji Lounge, in the room or in the rooftop Sky Forest Garden. The hotel has no car park; public car parks are nearby.

Genji Kyoto

源氏京都

Rate

From US$252 per room per night

The lowest published rate we found for one room, two adults, one night — meals vary by property. Rates change by date: check live prices below. Shown in US dollars, converted from the yen the property quotes at the Oct 7, 2026 reference rate; the booking site charges at its own rate.

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Getting there: 6 min walk from Keihan Shichijo Station (exit 5) or Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (exit 11); about 7 min by taxi or 16 min on foot from Kyoto Station; 11 min walk from Gojo Station (Karasuma subway line); Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Nearest station: Shichijo Station or Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan Railway), 6 min walk each; Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Room capacity: 2 in most rooms; 3-4 in larger rooms and suites (futons added on the tatami area); Genji Machiya annex up to 4; Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Dinner: No separate dinner restaurant: an all-day menu of Japanese and international dishes is served 11:00-21:00 (last order) in Genji Lounge, in your room or in the rooftop Sky Forest Garden; Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Breakfast: Freshly cooked Continental, Western or Japanese sets plus a la carte dishes with vegetarian choices, 07:30-09:30 (last order); Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026

Tattoos, special diets, accessibility and solo stays: see “Before you book: what the property officially says” below.

Before you book: what the property officially says

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Tattoos

Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.

Dietary needs

Vegetarian: On the regular menu — Show the property’s wording
Breakfasts are all freshly cooked and include Continental, Western and Japanese sets as well as a la carte dishes with vegetarian choices.
The property’s own words · Source: genjikyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Sep 29, 2026

Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free: not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.

Accessibility

Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.

Travelling solo

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Against the 179

Size: 19 rooms— Just under the median of 28; the 179 run 1 to 508
Award: One MICHELIN Key
Type: Modern brand— 77 of 179
Where: Kyoto

The catalogue’s own axis

3 Keys7 stays
2 Keys23 stays
1 Key113 stays
Relais & Châteaux15 stays
The Ryokan Collection46 stays

One MICHELIN Key — the largest group in the catalogue.

For scale: the smallest stay in this catalogue is Hakone Kairai at 1 room, the largest The Okura Tokyo at 508.

Nearby

Kiyomizu-dera

≈ 1.6 km away · Temple

Fushimi Inari Taisha

≈ 3.1 km away · Shrine

The gold-leafed pavilion of Kinkaku-ji mirrored in its pond

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

≈ 6.2 km away · Temple

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

≈ 9.1 km away · Grove

Gion

District

Philosopher's Path

Path

Distances are in a straight line from this property, not travel times. Locations from OpenStreetMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Photos: © Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © Paul Vlaar (CC BY-SA 3.0) · © Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0) · © Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © MichaelMaggs (CC BY-SA 2.5) · © Kirin7739 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

About the ratings

1 KEY

One MICHELIN Key

The MICHELIN Guide's distinction for hotels — a Key, not a star — for the places its inspectors judge among the most special to stay.

Good to know

How many rooms does Genji Kyoto have?

Genji Kyoto has 19 rooms.

How do you get to Genji Kyoto?

6 min walk from Keihan Shichijo Station (exit 5) or Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (exit 11); about 7 min by taxi or 16 min on foot from Kyoto Station; 11 min walk from Gojo Station (Karasuma subway line)

What is the nearest station to Genji Kyoto?

Shichijo Station or Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan Railway), 6 min walk each

How many guests can stay in one room at Genji Kyoto?

2 in most rooms; 3-4 in larger rooms and suites (futons added on the tatami area); Genji Machiya annex up to 4

What are the dinner arrangements at Genji Kyoto?

No separate dinner restaurant: an all-day menu of Japanese and international dishes is served 11:00-21:00 (last order) in Genji Lounge, in your room or in the rooftop Sky Forest Garden

What are the breakfast arrangements at Genji Kyoto?

Freshly cooked Continental, Western or Japanese sets plus a la carte dishes with vegetarian choices, 07:30-09:30 (last order)

How do I book Genji Kyoto?

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