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

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 HK$1,092
HK$1,201 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
Front of property – evening/night

Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (488 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Mayank
The price is HK$1,120
HK$1,232 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

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 HK$1,125
HK$1,238 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Miru Kyoto Gion
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 HK$1,206
HK$1,326 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
Exterior

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, (802 reviews)
"Great location - close to public transit, restaurants and shopping malls."
Canada
Qing
The price is HK$1,216
HK$1,338 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
Front of property

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, clean and staff were efficient and gracious. "
United States
Susan
The price is HK$787
HK$865 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
Front of property

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, (1,036 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful breakfast "
Canada
Richard
The price is HK$423
HK$465 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Front of property

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 HK$760
HK$890 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)
Exterior

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 HK$1,563
HK$1,983 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Kyoto Gion no Yado
Property entrance

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 HK$4,256
HK$4,682 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
Exterior

Gion Shijo Hotel

Gion Shijo Hotel
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Great location, good rooms"
Canada
Matthieu
The price is HK$456
HK$502 total
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Gion Shijo Hotel
Exterior detail

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,280 reviews)
"Great accommodation, great location with a great price."
United States
marsha
The price is HK$877
HK$965 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Lobby

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 HK$628
HK$691 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

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 HK$799
HK$962 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Hotel Gion Misen
Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 HK$2,406
HK$2,646 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
Front of property – evening/night

RESI STAY GION

RESI STAY GION
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay in Tokyo... especially with a family. Very clean. Nice view! Great kitchen, TVs, sitting area, washer / dryer. The only challenge was checking in at a separate location however that was a small price to pay for such a great overall experience! "
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is HK$1,097
HK$1,603 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
RESI STAY GION
Rooftop terrace

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, (120 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 HK$2,399
HK$2,639 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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 HK$1,669
HK$2,019 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
Property grounds

Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Friendly staffs, excellent breakfast, good service. "
United States
Thuy
The price is HK$1,859
HK$2,249 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Yoshi-Ima
Front of property – evening/night

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is HK$362
HK$437 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Ryokan Hostel Gion
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Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
79 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
488 reviews
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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
83 reviews
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Exterior
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
802 reviews
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Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"This hotel has a great location, we love it. Rooms are on the small size, and very well maintained. Check in system is so confusing (missing personal touch). Great breakfast. Staff shows limited help, but they are very friendly. Overall great stay."
Michael 5-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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 Samurai and Ninja Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto International Manga Museum. 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 Kyoto Concert Hall.
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.