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Family-friendly hotels near Shimizu-Gojo Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Shimizu-Gojo Station
Shimizu-Gojo Station (station number KH38) is on the Keihan Main Line of Keihan Electric Railway, at the east end of Gojo-Ohashi Bridge in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. It was formerly called Gojo Station and took its current name in October 2008. It is an underground station with one island platform serving two tracks: the ticket gates and concourse are on the first basement level, and the platform is on the second basement level. As the closest station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, it sees many sightseers, with an average of 10,723 passengers boarding and alighting per day in fiscal 2024. The neighboring stations are Shichijo Station and Gion-Shijo Station.
Visiting Shimizu-Gojo Station with kids
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Elevators up to street level
There are both elevators and escalators between the platform and the concourse, and between the concourse and street level. You can go up and down with a stroller without using any stairs.
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Accessible restroom inside the gates
There is an accessible restroom (a multipurpose restroom with extra space) inside the ticket gates. When the station restrooms were renovated in March 2017, the accessible restroom became a separate, standalone room.
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A place to rest inside the gates
Just inside the ticket gates there is a small gallery with tables, chairs, and vending machines. You can also see photos of nearby sightseeing spots.
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Only one ticket gate
There is just one ticket gate, but there are 5 exits to street level, including the four corners of the intersection. Agreeing on which exit to use when meeting up makes it easier to find each other.
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When the ticket gate is unstaffed
The ticket gate is unstaffed from 20:00 to 20:45. During that time, you call for help using the station staff intercom.
Limited express and rapid express trains skip this station, so check the type of train before you board.
Family-friendly features near Shimizu-Gojo Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Shimizu-Gojo Station (12, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 12 are within 1.5 km of Shimizu-Gojo Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Park Hyatt Kyoto
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Travel tips
This is the closest station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and ridership has been growing in recent years as more tourists visit. The platform is on the second basement level and the ticket gate is on the first, so using the elevator makes things easier with a stroller or lots of luggage. There is also a foreign currency exchange machine inside the station.
Best season
Every year from August 8 to 10, a pottery festival (Toki Matsuri) is held near the station, from the east end of Gojo-Ohashi Bridge to Higashioji-dori Street. Kyoto is most beautiful, and also most crowded, during the cherry blossom season from late March to April and the autumn foliage season in November. The easiest times to get around are early summer and weekdays in October. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are bitterly cold.
Getting there
The station is on the Keihan Main Line, between Shichijo Station and Gion-Shijo Station. For buses, the Gojo Keihan stop is on Gojo-dori Street on the east side of the station.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | Gojo-Ohashi Higashizume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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| trainNearest station | Keihan Main Line (KH38) |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.keihan.co.jp/traffic/station/161/info.html |
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FAQ
Can I get to the platform with a stroller?
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Yes. There are elevators between street level and the concourse, and between the concourse and the platform. The platform is on the second basement level, and escalators go both up and down.
Is there a restroom inside the ticket gates?
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Yes. With the renovation in March 2017, the accessible restroom became a separate, standalone room. The diaper-changing table dates from when the station went underground, so please check the station map on the official website for the current facilities.
Do limited express trains stop here?
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No. Limited express and rapid express trains skip this station. Although it is the closest station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, few people commute from here for work or school, so you will take an express or semi-express train instead.
Are there places to stay near the station?
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Yes. There are 12 family-friendly lodgings within 1.5 km. The nearest is DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama, about 0.1 km away, followed by MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo, about 0.2 km away.