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Located within a five-minute walk from Kyoto station, you will find Hotel Kanra Kyoto – a hotel where guests can “experience the spirit of Kyoto”. Nestled right in the corner, where two streets intersect, the entrance has two white draping canvases, with the hotel’s logo on the left side. You are then greeted with double sliding doors, which quickly eliminate any outside noise that one would expect, for being so close to the road. The double-glazing of the hotel windows makes you forget that you are right next to the street. The reception area not only has plenty of space for guests to wait for check-in but also individual seating across each member of staff, who will help you with any of your needs.
The traditional Japanese style of the hotel is its greatest selling point. Actually, one would go as far as to say that their soaking tubs are what attract guests to Hotel Kanra Kyoto the most. Made of Hiba, which is a cypress wood, they keep the tub soaked, with a low level of water, to prevent it from drying and cracking. There is, of course, a separate shower, along with many bathroom amenities, but do make sure to take advantage of soaking in the tub, at least once, if not every night.
One of the best things about the hotel’s location is that, across the street, you have Higashi Hongan-ji Temple. Open from 5:50AM to 17:30PM, entry to the temple is free. It is a serene temple to visit, either before the start of your day, or after a long day of touring Kyoto. There are many great rooms to book but the Deluxe Twin Room for two guests is what I would recommend. If you book the Kanra Suite, however, you can enjoy the soaking tub out on the balcony, with views of the city.
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