Umekoji Potel Kyoto

Eco-conscious hotel with on-site fermentation plant, free daily drinks, and park views in Kyoto

Rooms & Design

All 144 rooms at Umekoji Potel Kyoto feature individualized furnishings that incorporate traditional Kyoto materials and techniques. Room types include Wood Flat Twin Room, Wood Box Twin Room, and Corner Twin Room, each with a balcony or fixed window overlooking the garden or park. The rooms use warm wood decor and natural elements, with some offering a private deck and wrap-around balcony.

Dining & Sustainability

The hotel's restaurant serves charcoal-grilled dishes made with local ingredients, and there is a café with takeout options and park views. Umekoji Potel Kyoto operates an on-site fermentation plant that offers tastings and education on local products, supporting the sustainability goal of reducing food waste. Guests also have access to free-flow beer, wine, and snacks from 3 pm daily.

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel offers a public bath, sauna, and open-air bath that guests can use free of charge. The sento provides a relaxing space after a day of sightseeing, with both indoor and outdoor options. A rooftop terrace with views of Kyoto Tower and the surrounding park adds to the relaxation experience.

Entertainment & Activities

Themed communal spaces include Awai no ma for reading and board games, a music room with vinyl records, and a kids' play area with board games. Guests can play table tennis, join themed dinner nights, or attend a tour or class about local culture. Temporary art galleries are also set up in the hotel.

Location & Accessibility

Umekoji Potel Kyoto is adjacent to Umekoji Park, the Kyoto Aquarium, and the Kyoto Railway Museum, all within a 5-minute walk. The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station, one stop from Kyoto Station on the JR Sagano Line. Direct city buses to Gion and Arashiyama stop nearby, and the hotel has accessible parking and wheelchair access.

• Rooms: 144 rooms with individualized furnishings using traditional Kyoto materials
• Dining: Restaurant serving charcoal-grilled dishes with local ingredients
• Wellness: Public bath, sauna, and open-air bath for guests
• Entertainment: Themed spaces including Awai no ma reading room and music room with vinyl records
• Sustainability: On-site fermentation plant with tastings and education on local products
• Location: Next to Kyoto Aquarium and Railway Museum, 1 stop from Kyoto Station