Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Fantastic hotel!!! I came here for my 40th birthday and I have stayed at a lot of great resorts and hotels in those years, and can easily say this is in my top three of all time. The rooftop bar and restaurant is incredible with an amazing view. Especially nice at night. The main restaurant and bakery on site are an incredible combo, breakfast is incredible. The rooms are full of top tier amenities and features. Shower is so lovely, bed is comfortable, room (king superior room) is plenty big for the two of us. To top it all off, the nicest and kindest staff who all exemplify the great hospitality Japan is known for. Love this place, cannot recommend enough. Thank you to everyone at Hotel Nohga Kiyomizu!!! I'm on day two of the three here and will be sad to leave :)

Great location, quiet area that is easy to access more popular places by bus, long walk, or short taxi rides. The rooms were clean and nice, although a bit small. Free laundromat on site, however the detergent is automatic and the dryer setting cannot be changed to low, so it shrunk some of my clothing. The breakfast is buffet plus an egg dish made to order. You can also order lattes and such from the cafe for an additional cost. The cafe and bakery carries very nice pastries. The rooftop bar was my absolute favorite! Great music (modern R&B, a little low key hip hop, very vibey and relaxed), amazing cocktails and nice service. The view of the nearby mountains is pretty and the fireplace comes on at night, making it very cozy. They do enforce 1.5 hour stay, despite us continuously ordering drinks. It’s a popular place but not loud. Love this place, really made our stay great.

The Nohga hotel has a great location near Kiyomizu-Dera. However just keep in mind that you will be surrounded by tourist. If you want a more isolated experience this hotel may not be the choice. The station line is a 9min walk away but doesn’t have the most direct access to other sightseeing spots. If you want to go shopping it’s about a 22min walk but is also in a very busy area. The hotel rooms are clean and comfortable. However if you’re a mid/heavy packer there is not enough places to store your things, we had to put some of our personal items on the headboard. A bonus is that there is a laundry facility on site but it can get a little busy. There is a water purifier in the hotel room so you can easily fill water bottles if needed. If your are looking to meet new people it’s a great spot.

We stayed recently for five nights and found the hotel beautifully designed. The staff did their best to accommodate everyone and the concierge was very helpful and responsive on WhatsApp. She assisted us with several reservations although we were not completely satisfied with the kaiseki restaurant and tea ceremony she recommended. The food was average and overpriced and we expected a higher standard. The French bakery was excellent, for Japanese standards. The rooftop terrace was also very pleasant though the staff there were somewhat intrusive and interrupted our conversations several times. The only real drawback was the laundry facility. It is very small, cramped and hot. The washing machines did not clean effectively and we had to leave our clothes in the dryer for about 90 minutes. It was also quite busy and some guests left their laundry unattended which caused delays for others. Overall it is a nice hotel in a convenient location and I would recommend it.

First of all, this is one of best hotels I’ve ever been too in my life. Accommodations are first class from The minute you walk in to your room. The Cicon bakery is IINSANE, so many good pastries, breads and fresh Sandwiches every morning. Plus they have a LIVE DJ on the weekend which was a vibe. The rooftop bar has hands down the best tacos we’ve ever had as well plus the restaurant downstairs Caesar salad is 🔥 All in all, don’t think you can find a better stay in Kyoto.

Awesome stay in Kyoto! The room was super spacious, and we even got a free upgrade. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the concierge helped us book a local restaurant reservation. One of the best hotel breakfasts i’ve ever seen: set meals plus a buffet with fresh pastries, bread, and fruit from the hotel’s own bakery. The rooftop bar was beautiful at sunset and had amazing cocktails. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Kyoto!

Did a lot of research on hotels in Kyoto and settled on Nohga Hotel. Wife and I were very impressed. Kind of a younger hip crowd but great for older guests as well. Rooftop bar, 24/7 washing machines, rooms, and same day inexpensive dry cleaning service were appreciated. Hotel is a little away from hustle and bustle, but quick taxi rides anywhere. Concierges Rimpei and Moe were fantastic. They answered all our questions and provided great advice and insight. Well done Rimpei and Moe!

From the outside, it is unassuming... but when you enter, you are greeted with excellent hospitality and the smells of a French Bakery on-site. The rooms are nice, clean, and well-appointed. What sets this hotel above others is the incredible care and priority they give to their dining options. Every venue, every menu item, and every cocktail was well-crafted, curated, and well-balanced... the tastes were soooo good! Service from the staff and the concierge was very polite, helpful, and informative... all with8n walking distance from many of the top sites in Kyoto. We will be back!