Published date: December 10, 2024
Easy travel even during the peak season for autumn leaves in Kyoto.
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I stayed for two nights to attend a seminar. It's about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Toji Station, one station from Kyoto Station, located along a main road. I was surprised at how I could stay at a Hoshino Resort for this price. It is close to Toji (about a 10-minute walk), making it suitable for strolling.
I used a twin type room this time. I think it is a business hotel class, but the interior was lovely, and each bed was larger, with the room being more spacious than I had expected, allowing for a comfortable stay. There was a USB for charging, and Wi-Fi was available. The bathroom and toilet were in a unit bath.
The kettle was stylish and easy to use, but the operation was a bit confusing, so if you don't know how to boil water, it might be a good idea to inquire at the front desk (if you can operate it, it boils faster than general Tefal kettles). There is a fridge, but there is no complimentary water service, so if you are particular about the quality of your water, please bring your own or purchase from vending machines or shops.
There is a self-checkout shop on the first floor that you can use. They have high-quality products, making it fun to choose, but the prices are a bit higher. Depending on the product, I recommend utilizing nearby supermarkets as well (the Aeon shopping mall is also within walking distance).
Next to the shop, there’s a free space where you can relax comfortably.
Since it is along a main road, the rooms facing the road can be noisy (it became quite quiet when I closed the ventilation lid). Please be cautious if you are sensitive to the noises of cars or motorcycles.
Overall, it was a hotel I would consider using again.
Experiences during the trip
Due to my schedule at places like Shijo Nishidonin and Gion, I used trains (Kintetsu), subways, and buses. Kyoto Station is long from east to west, so it is not impossible to walk from the hotel, but since the subway is closer to Hachijo East Exit, it requires quite a bit of walking. If you have a reasonable amount of luggage, I recommend taking the train from Kintetsu Toji Station, even though it's just one stop.
The LUUP system is well developed in Kyoto City, allowing for many spots to utilize it, and I used it quite a bit. Installing the app in advance is convenient for moving around. LUUP uses electric assist bicycles, making it easy to navigate small hills (however, the bike baskets are small, so large bags may stick out). Also, if you plan to rent a bicycle, I recommend bringing something to fix your smartphone to the bicycle. Unfortunately, I couldn’t use the LUUP stand because it was difficult to operate.
If you have some time, I recommend a walk to Toji. I went in the morning. Depending on the season, there may be illuminations at night, which I think would be worth seeing (it was also the illumination season this time, but I couldn’t go see it due to time constraints).