Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho, KyotoKyoto Umekoji Kadensho in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.0, Agoda 4.0.Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho is a five-star, smoke-free hotel that opened in 2022 in central Kyoto, close to To-ji Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and mix tatami matting with modern fittings such as desks, kettles, safety deposit boxes and flat-screen TVs, though bathrooms are shared and fitted with bidets. Guests can use hot spring baths, saunas, open-air and bedrock baths, and there is a restaurant, bar, small shopping area and buffet breakfast on site. In-room WiFi is provided and families are welcome. It suits travellers who want a traditional Japanese bathing and dining experience in a contemporary building. The shared bathrooms will not appeal to everyone, and parking is available for those arriving by car.What stands out

On-site hot spring and open-air baths

Buffet breakfast and restaurant

Family friendly with spacious modern rooms

Central Kyoto location near To-ji Temple

Watch out for

Bathrooms are shared, not en suite

To-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk away

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