Monpo Kaikan (Nishi Honganji)
京都市下京区柿本町600-1Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗
Monpo Kaikan is lodging affiliated with Nishi Honganji, licensed as a hotel business (licensed 1997-07-24, Kyoto City Directive Kanpo-sei No. 27). Address: 600-1 Kakimoto-cho, Horikawa-dori Hanaya-cho agaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8357; tel. 075-342-1122. The official 2016 winter plan shows check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 9:10 the next day (luggage storage available).
Before you go
Lodging affiliated with Nishi Honganji (the official site calls it 'the inn of Nishi Honganji, Kyoto'). It is licensed as a hotel business (license dated 1997-07-24, Kyoto City Directive Kanpo-sei No. 27). A reference itinerary in the official winter plan: check-in from 15:00, optional morning service at 6:00, check-out at 9:10 with luggage storage. To reduce plastic waste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes and razors are handed out at the front desk on request.
- Lodging affiliated with Nishi Honganji (official site wording)
- Early-morning service at 6:00 open to guests (official winter plan itinerary)
- Check-in from 15:00, check-out at 9:10 with luggage storage
- Amenities such as toothbrushes available on request at the front desk
- Getting there
- 600-1 Kakimoto-cho, Horikawa-dori Hanaya-cho agaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8357. The official site publishes no nearest-station or walking-time information.
- Booking
- Per the official booking form: first call 075-342-1122 to check availability, then fax the application form to 075-342-1125.
- Crowds
- A lodging facility; stays are by reservation. The official site publishes no crowd information for the lobby or restaurant.
- Good for
- Visitors paying respects at Nishi Honganji and anyone wanting to experience the early-morning service.
- How it differs
- Unlike ordinary business hotels near Kyoto Station, this is temple-affiliated lodging where guests can join the early-morning service. It suits visitors who want a temple-stay atmosphere and an early visit to Nishi Honganji; for purely convenient lodging, the many hotels around Kyoto Station offer more choice.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The official 2016 winter plan PDF lists check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 9:10 (luggage can be stored). Confirm the latest arrangement at 075-342-1122 before your stay.
How do I book?
Call 075-342-1122 to check availability, then fax the application form to 075-342-1125 (per the official booking form).
Is English available?
The official site is Japanese-only with no English page; booking by phone is best done in Japanese.
Can I join the morning service?
The winter plan itinerary includes a 6:00 morning service (free participation). Ask the facility whether it is offered year-round.
Sources Monpo Kaikan official site (top page) · Monpo Kaikan 2016 winter plan PDF (official)
- Check-in/out times are from the official 2016 winter plan PDF; confirm the latest arrangement with the facility before visiting
- Toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors and similar amenities must be requested at the front desk
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