
STAY
Rooms are available for one or two persons as well as for three or four persons. The interior design is based on the theme of ‘Japanese modern’, which combines Japanese style with a modern stylishness, and will make you feel right at home.
FACILITIES
The hotel offers a variety of facilities, including a 24-hour lounge, an Ukiyo-e teahouse, and a rental yukata service. The lounge provides a comfortable space for relaxing or working, while the tea room offers quiet moments while viewing the Ukiyo-e prints of the “Fifty-three Stages of the Tokaido”.
6 minute walk from Exit 1 of Sanjo Keihan Station on the Subway Tozai Line. The building is marked by a colored curtain with an Ukiyo-e motif. At the entrance, you will be welcomed with attentive hospitality and a smile.
INFORMATION
Cleaning service for guests staying for consecutive nights
LOCATION
A fusion of nature and history in an ancient city.
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto is an area with a rich cultural heritage of the ancient capital, and is especially famous for its famous temples such as Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji. It is also rich in nature, making it an ideal place for sightseeing and strolling.
It is a 6-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station on the Subway Tozai Line and a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station. In addition, major tourist attractions such as Rohm Theater and Miyakomesse are located nearby, making it an ideal base for sightseeing and business.
From the hotel, you have easy access to Kyoto’s major tourist attractions such as Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and Kiyomizu Temple. Guests can enjoy the attractions of Kyoto to the fullest by bus or train.
SIGHTSEEING
The Sanjo area where giappo franca kyoto is located is in the heart of Kyoto. Gion, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu-dera can be reached on foot, and many tourist attractions such as Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Arashiyama can be reached without changing trains.
Access to Heian Shrine, Rohm Theatre, Miyako Messe (Kyoto Municipal Industrial Complex) and Kyoto University is particularly convenient.
The hotel provides access to all tourist attractions. Please let us know your travel preferences.
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Kyoto Hotels|giappo franca Kyoto|Enjoy Japanese and Western culture and manga library
“Giappo Franca Kyoto,” located in Kyoto’s Sanjo area, is a new-concept accommodation that fuses Japanese-Western culture with manga and art. With 28 rooms total, ranging from singles to family twins and superior Japanese-style rooms, the hotel features comfortable bedding with pressure-distributing futons. The facility includes the “Manga Otaku Room” with approximately 10,000 manga volumes, a game room, a 24-hour lounge, a tea room with ukiyo-e motifs, and yukata rental services, creating an appealing space where art and relaxation unite. With coin laundry, free Wi-Fi, and well-equipped common areas, it’s suitable for extended stays and family trips. The hotel is about a 6-minute walk from Exit 1 of “Sanjo Keihan” or Exit 2 of “Higashiyama” on the Tozai subway line. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of Heian Shrine, Gion, and Pontocho, making it an excellent base for sightseeing. Front desk hours are 9 AM to 10 PM, check-in is from 3 PM to 9:30 PM, and the entire building is non-smoking. No parking available, elevator accessible. The hotel is particularly popular among art enthusiasts and manga fans, serving as a “cultural bridge” and venue for cross-cultural exchange.