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title: "Moksa vs Yadoya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Yadoya. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Moksa or Yadoya in Kyoto? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moksa-kyoto-vs-yadoya-kyoto/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-19
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# Moksa vs Yadoya

Both are in Kyoto, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · 八瀬野瀬町飛地
## [Moksa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moksa-kyoto/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1860086/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · 出水
## [Yadoya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yadoya-kyoto/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2349813/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Yadoya

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Moksa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 9.1)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 31 / 1)

### Choose Yadoya if you want

-   to walk to the sights (6.5 km / 8.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (43 / 9)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 31)

### Why is Moksa better than Yadoya?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (143 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×20)

### Why is Yadoya better than Moksa?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  310 m closer to public transport (−310 m)
3.  34 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+34)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 41) (+12)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Moksa | Yadoya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Location | 3.8 | 4.7  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 10.0  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.3) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.1) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 143  (+136) | 7 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 181 | – |
| Rank in Kyoto | top 18%  (+33%) | top 51% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 4.7  (+0.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 8.3 km | 6.5 km  (−1.8 km) |
| To public transport | 410 m | 100 m  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 46 km | 44 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 43  (+34) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 31 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.9 km apart

Moksa: city centre: 8.3 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 46 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Yadoya: city centre: 6.5 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 44 km, 43 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kyoto

[Kyoto weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/kyoto/kyoto/weather)

## Moksa or Yadoya: common questions

### Which is better, Moksa or Yadoya?

Yadoya leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Moksa or Yadoya?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Yadoya is closer: 6.5 km from the centre, against 8.3 km for Moksa.

### How far apart are Moksa and Yadoya?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moksa-kyoto-vs-yadoya-kyoto/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/