Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.

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Our top choices for Pontocho Alley hotels

River View Royal Suite

1. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Beautiful and well located."
United States
Heather M
The price is NZ$240
17 June - 18 June
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
View from room

2. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Great stay. Rooms were spacious and comfortable."
Canada
Michael
The price is NZ$859
1 July - 2 July
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
Front of property – evening/night

3. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (486 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Mayank
The price is NZ$324
14 June - 15 June
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

4. Miru Kyoto Gion

Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Beautiful room, helpful staff, great location. Fantastic place to stay in Kyoto!"
United States
Tamara
The price is NZ$240
7 July - 8 July
Miru Kyoto Gion
Premium Twin Room

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
Komatsucho, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Wonderful stay in machiya with tatami sitting room and furo. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$281
14 June - 15 June
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
Exterior

6. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, < 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (798 reviews)
"Great location - close to public transit, restaurants and shopping malls."
Canada
Qing
The price is NZ$227
9 July - 10 July
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
Front of property

7. Miru Kyoto Nishiki

Miru Kyoto Nishiki
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (425 reviews)
"a small hotel; rooms are comfortable , location is excellent and the staff are great to deal with"
Australia
leo
The price is NZ$211
24 June - 25 June
Miru Kyoto Nishiki
Exterior

8. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Kyoto Gion no Yado
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"I didn't expect that it would be a whole house just for myself! The service was splendid, very polite and helpful. The house has everything you need, i.e. all the dishes. The interior is traditional and, very comfortable and nice."
Finland
Filip
The price is NZ$405
3 July - 4 July
Kyoto Gion no Yado
Front of property

9. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,031 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful breakfast "
Canada
Richard
The price is NZ$102
15 June - 16 June
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Front of property

10. KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"It was very clean good location and very comfortable for my family of 3 , we loved it"
United States
Jesse
The price is NZ$177
28 June - 29 June
KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)
Lobby

11. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"The staff were the nicest our entire stay in Japan, they went out of their way to help us and were always very kind and professional. Would highly recommend to any travellers wanting to stay in Kyoto."
Canada
Gemma
The price is NZ$120
25 June - 26 June
hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Property entrance

12. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Location was good , staff was friendly. It is like a 90 style boutique hotel. "
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$1,027
23 June - 24 June
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

13. Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (531 reviews)
"This hotel was in a fantastic location, close to the shops, restaurants and wards. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was great to come back to after a long day of walking. The staff was friendly and housekeeping was diligent in making sure one had fresh towels everyday. We would definitely stay here if in the area again."
United States
Anthony
The price is NZ$212
16 June - 17 June
Hotel Gion Misen
Superior Suite

14. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Excellent hotel - would stay again. Really and people. Location was terrific."
United States
shelley
The price is NZ$574
14 June - 15 June
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
Exterior

15. Gion Shijo Hotel

Gion Shijo Hotel
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Great location, good rooms"
Canada
Matthieu
The price is NZ$113
21 June - 22 June
Gion Shijo Hotel
Grand Premier Twin Room with Balcony

16. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"On the top 20 hotels I stayed"
United States
Enkeleda
The price is NZ$1,617
12 July - 13 July
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Interior entrance

17. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Very friendly staff "
United States
Helen
The price is NZ$855
12 June - 13 June
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
Exterior detail

18. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,274 reviews)
"Great accommodation, great location with a great price."
United States
marsha
The price is NZ$236
22 June - 23 June
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Rooftop terrace

19. Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Very much recommend, great location, lovely staff, amazing views from terrace with free happy hour drinks and Onsen foot bath for weary feet."
United Kingdom
paul
The price is NZ$653
4 July - 5 July
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
River view room with Tatami area 301

20. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$408
14 June - 15 June
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
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Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
River View Royal Suite
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
79 reviews
View
View from room
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
71 reviews
View
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
486 reviews
View
Premium Room, 2 Single Beds
Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
83 reviews
View
Premium Twin Room
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
View

Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent
"El personal fue muy amable y agradable"
Amanda 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotels near other Pontocho Alley attractions

Gion Shirakawa Area

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pontocho Alley?
Pontocho Alley is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1337 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Pontocho Alley?
Adjacent to Pontocho Alley, The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pontocho Alley?
Expedia has 1337 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pontocho Alley.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pontocho Alley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Pontocho Alley.
What can I see and do near Pontocho Alley?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Sannenzaka Museum or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre and Gion Tatsumi Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner and Kamishichiken Kabukai.
How can I get to Pontocho Alley?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Pontocho Alley is easy. Head over to Karasuma Oike Station to catch metro transport. If you're taking a train into town, Karasuma Station, Shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the closest stations to Karasuma.