This is my favourite hotel in Kyoto and I now stay here everytime I visit. This was my fourth stay and as always, I loved it! The hotel is located north of city centre in a quieter area. There are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants in the area. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk to the city centre but there are bus stops just a few minutes walk from thte hotel so it is easy to get around. There is a subway station about 15 minute walk away too. I usually drive and there is free car parking at the hotel - just show your ticket when you check-out and they will make sure you can exit without paying. The staff don't speak much English but they are friendly and helpful. The hotel has a great onsen, both indoor and a lovely outdoor onsen set in a small garden. The hotel is right next to the river, and there is a private path from the hotel to the riverside. I usually just get breakfast when I stay, but I sometimes get dinner too. The dinner is kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) and is delicious! It is a set menu that changes every night and consists of many small courses, including seafood, meat, vegetables, rice, and dessert. I would definitely recommend this as a great way to experience a kaiseki dinner at a reasonable price. You have to agree the time for dinner and breakfast when you check-in and must check-in before 7pm if you want dinner that night. Breakfast is also a set menu that changes and is mostly Japanese (one morning I had bacon and egg but the majority of it was Japanese). This is not a 'tourist' hotel and everytime I have stayed, I have been the only non-Japanese guest. I heartily recommend this hotel if you want a genuine Japanese experience and are looking for a quieter location out of the city centre.

Incredibly flexible and welcoming, installations were a dream, just like a real Japanese house. We had to leave a lot of trash that we accumulated previously and they took care of it with no issue at all. Also breakfast was an experience, although my favourite was the onsen, I laid there every night recovering from the day.

Kyoto in general is a bit weirdly connected, so it was a bit far from where we wanted to go. But! There was a bus stop nearby so :)

Location was excellent! It's situated right next to Kamo River which was just so beautiful and there is a park that stretches alongside it. The ryokan itself is also very nicely done with a zen garden. The onsen was wonderful and well equipped. It had a hot spring feel to it. The kaiseki breakfast was top notch. Special mention goes to the milk which is really tasty. Room was great. It was big and spacious and the window view of the river and the trees just mesmerizes you.

I didn't like the fact that all the rooms' AC units followed a central AC so it was only blowing hot air during the cool spring season. And the reason I mention this is that lots of the rooms are facing the morning and afternoon sun so when you're out and the windows are closed, the room becomes an oven. And you don't have cold air from the AC to cool it down since it's controlled centrally.

This is the second time that I have stayed at the KKR Kyoto Kuniso and I was very happy once again with my stay here. This time was even better as I had been able to make use of a deal on the booking website that included breakfast and dinner. I was in a bigger room this time and it was very spacious for one person. Breakfast and dinner were set menus and both were absolutely delicious! Breakfast was a range of Western and Japanese dishes, with self-service drinks. Dinner was kaiseki; beautiful as well as delicious. The staff were helpful and kind as before, and once again allowed me to park my car (free for guests) prior to check-in so I could easily attend an apointment I had in town. The hotel is in the north of Kyoto and very convenient for me in terms of driving and parking, whilst also being in walking distance of central Kyoto (30 mins). As the hotel is located next to the river, it is easy and peaceful to walk along the river back to the hotel. The area is quiet with many shops, restaurants and convenience stores nearby. For me, the best thing about this hotel is the wonderful onsen which has both indoor and outdoor onsen. The outdoor onsen is in a lovely garden and you can hear the river on the other side of the fence, which adds to the relaxation. I will be staying here again the next time I visit Kyoto.

It was in a quiet residential area overlooking a river and very close to local amenities and public transport links. The room was spacious and very clean with a private bathroom.

The public bath was slightly chlorinated which i wasn’t expecting and you had to bring your own towel from the hotel room. Only minor though, I enjoyed my stay otherwise.

I travelled by car and primarily chose KKR Kunisio because it has a free, off-street car park (car parking in Kyoto can be very expensive). The hotel staff allowed me to park before check-in as I had an earlier appointment in Kyoto - this was very helpful and very much appreciated. The hotel was perfectly located for me in the north-east part of Kyoto and is only a 10-15 minute walk to Kyoto Gyeon. The street near the hotel has many independent shops and restaurants and is pleasant to walk around. I think the location is great as it is only a 30 minute walk to Nijo Castle or Nishiki Market, but is a quiet area to stay in. The hotel is next to the river so perfect for walking or running, or simply relaxing and enjoying the quiet view. The hotel has a great onsen with an indoor and outdoor pool. The outdoor onsen is beautifully situated and was very relaxing. The onsen is open for a few hours in the morning and then from 12 noon to 12 midnight so it is great for relaxing in after a long day walking around Kyoto! The room and onsen had all the required amenities. I had a single room which was compact but had everything you needed. Air con and Wi-Fi worked well. Breakfast was at set times, either 7am or 8am, to space out guests for covid-safety. It was a delicious Japanese set meal - rice, miso soup, salad, various fish, egg, and vegetable dishes. There was self-serve tea, milk, and orange juice. Staff were helpful and friendly. Payment is made when you check-out so it can take some time if several guests check-out at the same time - give yourself extra time if you need to depart promptly. The hotel also has a shuttle bus to Kyoto Station but as I was driving I do not know the schedule. There is a shop in the hotel so you can buy Kyoto sweets, green tea, and other gifts/souvenirs conveniently. I really enjoyed staying at the KKR Kunisio and will definitely stay here again the next time I visit Kyoto.

The bed was a little hard and the fridge in my room was noisy, but I still slept well and will be returning to KKR Kunisio when I next visit Kyoto.

Beautiful setting right on the Kanu River and just blocks from the Imperial Gardens, a quieter non touristy location. The onsen is sublime.

The hotel is quiet and clean

location is not near to train station

Wonderful, tradition

I think this hotel it’s a service. It’s very good.