Umekoji Potel Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Umekoji Potel Kyoto operates a dedicated fermentation plant where guests can taste and learn about local products. Each floor hosts a different themed space: the 'Awai no ma' reading and games room, a music room with vinyl records, and a do-it-yourself pour-over coffee bar. Free drinks including beer and wine are offered daily from 3 pm to 10 pm on the communal floors.

The on-site restaurant serves charcoal-grilled dishes made with local ingredients, and also offers themed dinner nights and classes about local culture. A café with takeout options overlooks the park, and a coffee house on site provides casual seating. Guests can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals, plus wine and champagne selections.

All 144 rooms feature individualized furnishings using traditional Kyoto materials and techniques, with warm wood decor and natural elements. Each room includes a balcony with either garden or park views, and some rooms offer fixed windows overlooking the park. The hotel provides lower bathroom sinks and raised toilets with grab rails in wheelchair-accessible rooms.

The basement houses a public bath (sento) with several types of baths, along with an open-air bath and a sauna available to all guests. A rooftop terrace and garden spaces integrate nature into the guest experience. Free filtered water stations on every floor reduce plastic use, and the hotel provides pajamas and baskets for carrying items to the bath.

Children have access to a dedicated play space, board games and puzzles, and table tennis equipment on the second floor. Temporary art galleries and a rooftop deck offer additional activities for all ages. The hotel is adjacent to Umekoji Park with a playground, and within walking distance of the Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum.

Sustainability: On-site fermentation plant, water stations to reduce plastic waste

Spaces: Themed floors with music room, library, game room, and free drink bar

Dining: Charcoal-grilled restaurant, kids' meals, local culture classes

Wellness: Public bath, open-air bath, sauna

Rooms: 144 rooms with traditional materials and park/garden balconies

Location: Next to Umekoji Park, near Kyoto Aquarium and Railway Museum