Eph Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Every room at Eph Kyoto features wall-to-wall windows showcasing traditional rock gardens inspired by Ryoanji Temple. Suites include delicate silver and gold washi paper reminiscent of Kinkakuji Temple, while others have sakura cherry blossom ceilings. Rooms come with Sealy mattresses, ensuite bathrooms, and kitchenettes equipped with Bosch induction cooktops, Samsung refrigerators, and Miele dishwashers. Connecting rooms are available for families or groups.

The seasonal breakfast buffet includes freshly made Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Options include breakfast panini with Kyoto miso paste, yogurt with homemade granola, and mini buffets with salad, scrambled eggs, and sausages. Coffee is sourced from a local Kyoto roaster.

Hids' café & bar serves Takayama's specialty coffee, craft beer, and grilled panini with Hida spinach and red turnips. Open to hotel guests and visitors, it offers beer-battered fish and chips, Japanese sake, and homemade tarts.

Eph Kyoto is a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo-East Exit and Karasuma-dori Street. Nearby attractions include Tofuku-ji Temple (1 km), Kyoto National Museum (1.5 km), Nishiki Market (2 km), and Fushimi Inari Shrine (3 km).

Rooms include washing machines with dryer functions, high-speed Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs. Rental items available: hair straighteners, wine openers, and umbrellas. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are offered.