Accommodations
We recommend the following accommodations for your conference stays. Alternatively, Kyoto also has many great hotels/hostels/machiya to choose from.
We are also collaborating with a travel agency to offer hotel options at discounted rates. More details will be provided when registration opens.
Hotels
Hilton Kyoto
Hilton Kyoto is a newly launched flagship-brand hotel located on Kawaramachi Street in central Kyoto, offering luxurious amenities such as spa facilities, an indoor pool, and a rooftop bar with views over the city. Kyoto University is about 10 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi
Just a 4-minute walk from Shijō and Karasuma subway stations, the hotel sits on Muromachi-dōri. It offers easy access to key Kyoto attractions such as Nishiki Market. Kyoto University is about 15 minutes away by taxi or 27 minutes by public transport.
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
The hotel is centrally located: just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station. It is well-suited to travellers who wish to explore Kyoto’s historic districts, shopping areas, temples, etc. Kyoto University is about 10–15 minutes away by taxi or 20 minutes by public transport.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Located in the vibrant heart of Kyoto’s Nakagyō district, Cross Hotel Kyoto is one of the city’s newest 4-star hotel. The hotel is located in Kyoto's city center and shopping district. It is a 4-minute walk to Sanjō Station. Kyoto University is about 15–20 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
Via Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo
Located just a 2-minute walk from the Hachijo Exit of JR Kyoto Station. This makes it very convenient for arriving via the Shinkansen or JR lines, and for access to city-wide transport. Kyoto University is about 22 minutes away by taxi or 35 minutes by public transport.
Hostels
The Millennial Kyoto
The Millennials Kyoto is a forward-thinking, tech-savvy capsule hotel (or “smart pod” hotel) that launched in recent years. It’s situated roughly a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho‑mae Station on Karasuma Line and close to the Nishiki Market, Pontocho Alley and Gion. Kyoto University is about 15–20 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
The nightly rate for one person begins at USD 70.
Ryokan Hostel Gion
Nestled in the picturesque Gion district of Higashiyama-ku, Ryokan Hostel Gion blends traditional machiya-style charm with modern hostel comforts. It’s a 3–5 minute walk from Sanjō Keihan Station and Gion-Shijō Station. Kyoto University is about 10–20 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
The nightly rate for one person begins at USD 50.
Piece Hostel Kyoto
The hostel is located in the vibrant Nakagyō district of Kyoto. It sits on historic Sanjō Street and is just a 2–6 minute walk from Nishiki Market . It's approximately 8-10 minutes on foot from Sanjō Keihan, Karasuma-Oike, and Shiyakusho-mae stations. Kyoto University is about 15–30 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
The nightly rate for one person begins at USD 60.
Kyoto Guesthouse Hive
Situated in central Kyoto’s Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE is only about an 8-minute walk from Keihan Jingu-Marutamachi Station and roughly 10 minutes from Shiyakusho-mae and Karasuma-Oike Subway Station. Kyoto University is about 10–20 minutes away by taxi or public transport.
The nightly rate for one person begins at USD 50.