605-0873 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Shimouma-machi 509-2, Japan
#7 of 163 B&Bs and Inns in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 617 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 September 2025
Maria
BrazilVery lovely local guesthouse.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Gaia
AustraliaNothing
Tranquility
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Li
United StatesNot close to a lot of food options, especially for dinner . However the options I had i really enjoyed and thought were affordable.
Well kept, stylish, affordable and lots of amenities like coffee, tea, a kitchen, and snacks at all times. The staff were wonderful as well. Also close to beautiful temples.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Ak_fi
FinlandThe location is a bit far from old town (appx 1,5km), but that wasn't problem for us as the public transportation works well and the location was lovely to stay as it was quiet.
The guesthouse was really clean, quiet and with great atmosphere. The staff was really helpful and the breakfast was good, western style. The shower facilities were excellent and always clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Fanney
IcelandIts not a big bother but its a little bit far from a subway station. Generally it wouldn’t bother me but in july it was a but of a sweat :)
Its very clean. Staff speak good english. Quiet and lovely. Free breakfast really a nice touch and the coffee in the morning. Really felt very homie. Guest brollies amazing.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Courtney
United StatesLocation was very quiet, which was lovely, however it made it harder to get to the main area with a young child. Walking took us about 45 minutes to get to the market or near the station. We ended up taking taxis or a bus the last few days due to heat.
Loved the staff, very friendly and kind. They helped us with information and tips for watching the festival. Breakfast was delicious, the complimentary breakfast was fresh fruit and toast, yogurt, coffee, milk, and OJ. The bathroom and beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Mingyu
Chinafriendly atmosphere
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Carla
SpainOne of the best places I’ve ever stayed! The staff is absolutely wonderful, they are kind, helpful, and welcoming. The breakfasts were also amazing. I’d love to come back!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Sergio
AustraliaAfter spending two weeks a couple of year ago, we came back this July and it is as good as we remembered (possibly even better!) Highly recommended.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Levent
TurkeySofa bed was uncomfortable.
Staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Kate
AustraliaGenuinely kind and helpful owners and staff. They went out of their way to engage with us, make us comfortable and ensure we had some good plans for each day. They took particular care of our 9 year old son and were so lovely with him. They provided a daily free breakfast which was very filling with plenty of options like fruit, toast and yoghurt. Tea and coffee and cold water station available all day. Easy to catch local buses just down the road and and get to kyoto train station. Lovely little meandering pathways off the main road worth exploring also. Close to a fantastic Kyoto ceramic shop and shrines and temples. Also close to museum. Staff happy to call for an uber if you would like that option. They have bikes for your use and also umbrellas. We stayed in the private quad bunk room, which was convenient, comfortable and quiet. Aircon and a powerful fan in the room. Our son was particularly excited about the nintendo wii games in the main area!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Morgan
United StatesN/A
Location was great, host couple was VERY helpful and kind. Breakfast was great. We loved our room. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Vaughan
United StatesVery clean with a lot of amenities, the plans around the building were very pretty.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Irina
ArgentinaNothing, super recommendable
The staff was super friendly and helpful! The place is clean, tidy, and comfortable! The offer free breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Danielle
AustraliaNothing
The staff and atmosphere
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Mark
United KingdomCould not fault, 30 min walk to main train station, but only 15 minute walk to stunning parts of old Kyoto
Gorgeous guesthouse, small rooms but very practical and comfortable and hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Mabe
EcuadorThe staff is wonderful, super helpful and kind. Always giving nice recommendations and really helpful information on how to go around Kyoto and the best gems to visit. The breakfast was also very nice and the stay overall was excellent. Everything organised, clean, rooms were spacious and each of them have lockers enough spacious to put your luggage.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Sylvain
AustraliaThere was a faint smell in the room, likely from the tatami mats, but it didn’t take away from how much we enjoyed our stay at the guesthouse.
The people at the guesthouse were incredibly kind and helpful, which really made the stay special. The breakfast was also very nice to start the day and generous.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Nina
United Kingdomthe mattress was a bit worn through but perfectly fine especially for the price
amazing location, super cute rooms and an amazing owner who was very kind and helpful!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Madhu
AustraliaVery friendly staff. Speak good English! Very helpful too.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Haya
NetherlandsLovely owner. Takes the time to get to know you and is very caring. The room is very clean and the cleaning service is immaculate. The owner also gives advice based on your itinerary which was very helpful!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 May 2025
David
IcelandAmazing place. Great staff!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Lee
United KingdomSuperb hosts, great location and a relaxed atmosphere. The owner took the time to chat to me, offered recommendations for my second day and helped with transport information back to Kyoto station. Great little breakfast selection to set you up for the morning. Nice communal area to socialise with other guests.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Edie
CanadaClean, comfortable and bright room. Delicious complimentary breakfast!
Stayed in May 2025
Spanish Point, Ireland
Puerto Naos, Spain
Santander, Spain
Gebenstorf, Switzerland
De Koog, Netherlands
Camaret-sur-Mer, France
Paris, France
Maasmechelen, Belgium
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content