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Kamikatsura House

Nishikyo, Kyoto

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3.4/5

OkayFrom 22 reviews

5.0/54 Mar 2018

David

Great hotel, very clean and friendly. 5min walk to the station and close to a grocery store. Restaurant on the first floor which had some really tasty food!. Plus you get a discount as a guest. Highly recommend staying here.

5.0/528 Nov 2017

Rachel • Couple Trip

This family-run guest house is very clean, comfortable and in a good neighborhood. No, it is not located in the tourist area but if you're in any decent shape, walking 20 mins to the subway isn't a big deal for a cheaper accommodation. There is a grocery store nearby, and guests have access to the kitchen. We would definitely stay again on our next trip to Kyoto.

4.0/511 May 2017

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Very friendly host.Clean room and comfortable bed.Free hot shower,shampoo and hair dryer. Convenient kitchen and fridge.You can find the grocery store on foot.I stayed with my family and we are satisfied with this guest house. You may enjoy the communication with the guests from other countries.

4.0/519 Jul 2016

Peter

The only problems i have with this hotel is that a hot shower costs money each time you use it and then that the hotel is situated quite far from the central station. Otherwise the staff was helpful and spoke english pretty well and the hotel rented bikes which is a must in Kyoto

4.0/59 Jun 2016

amaya

Es war ein schönes Hostel. Nur etwas außerhalb. Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Einzig wirklich negatives bei dem Zimmerpreis noch extra 100¥ für 10 Minuten warm duschen. Ansonsten sehr gut.

4.0/55 May 2016

Verified traveler

Camera spaziosa per gli standard giapponesi, ben servita dai mezzi pubblici

4.0/515 Apr 2016

J-Claude, Joset

L'hôtel est trés calme et bien insonorisé par rapport à la circulation. La douche est payante: 100 yens pour 10 mn mais 2 personnes ont largement le temps de se doucher; la cuisine collective est bien fournie sauf en couverts. on apprécie le lave linge et le sèche linge, on peut étendre sur la terrasse, il y a tout ce qu'il faut, cintres, épingles à linges...on peut emprunter un parapluie en cas de mauvais temps. les hoteliers sont très accueillants, à l'écoute, toujours disponibles et feront tout pour vous aider ou vous rendre service. nous vous recommandons de jongler avec le métro et les JR trains pour vous déplacer, le bus s'arrête tôt le soir. N'hésitez pas à faire de votre cantine le petit resto en bas, c'est bon et sympa( 10% de remise pour les résidants de l'hôtel)

4.0/55 Apr 2016

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

For those back pack people, It's safe and clean room.

4.0/517 Aug 2015

Martine

I spent one week at this hotel at the end of July, and overall it was satisfactory. The reason I am not giving it a 5 star rating is because of the location (it is about a 30 to 40 minutes bus ride from the station, depending on traffic, although the bus stop is right by the hotel), the fact that the mattress tends to be pretty thin and you feel like you're sleeping directly on the frame of the bed, the pillow is pretty flat, and there is a 100 yen fee per shower; I do believe that the shower price should be included with the room. Otherwise, it is very nice and clean. The common kitchen allows you to meet and hang out with your fellow travelers, and after a long day sightseeing, it feels really great to be able to exchange impressions and tips. There is a Chinese restaurant on the first floor where guests get 10% off, and the food is good. There are also two supermarkets nearby, one of them opened all night and the other one providing more prepared meals. Overall, I would recommend it if you don't mind the distance to the station.

4.0/510 May 2015

Carolin • Couple Trip

Wir waren zwei mal für 4 Tage in Kyoto. Eimal im Zentrum um das hektische Treiben mitzuerleben und einmal außerhalb um die ländliche Idylle mitzubekommen. Uns faszinierte das Moderne und das Traditionelle das in Kyoto sehr häufig anzutreffen ist. Sehr angetan waren wir auch wie hilfsbereit, höflich und respektvoll die Einheimischen uns begegneten und wie sie auch miteinander (jung und alt) umgehen. Kyoto war wirklich ein Erlebnis und wird auch uns für immer in angenehmer Erinnerung bleiben.

3.0/53 May 2019

Lærke • Trip with Friends

Værelset var rent og fint, dog med meget tynde væge. Desuden ligger hostlet ret langt fra centrum, men med offentlig transport, direkte uden for hostlet, tager det ca. 25 min.

3.0/513 Apr 2018

Tom

This is a hostel, not a hotel. It has limited shared bathrooms and kitchens, the walls are paper thin and it is expensive for what it offers. It is clean and there was a well meaning, helpful manager.

3.0/516 Aug 2017

Patrick • Family Trip

Logement ok mais localisation pas idéale

3.0/58 Dec 2016

María

Fuimos 3 noches. Está a media hora en autobús del centro de Kyoto. La habitación estaba limpia, de buen tamaño. Había una mesa y 2 sillas. No hay armario. Los lavabos, fuera de la habitación, estaban bien aunque eran insuficientes para la cantidad de huéspedes.

3.0/529 May 2016

Robert

Er zijn fietsen te huur waarmee je makkelijk langs de rivier naar het bamboebos kunt fietsen. Ook de keizerlijke villa is dichtbij. Vergeet niet minimaal een dag van te voren te reserveren Hele aardige en behulpzame deskmedewerker.

3.0/51 Dec 2015

Tuan • Family Trip

First up it's far from central Kyoto. The nearest subway is about a mile away and then you still need to change 2 more different trains before you can get to Kyoto station. However, from the nearby subway you can get to Arashiyama in about 2 stops on the same train. Also, there's a bus stop about 50 yards away from the hotel (bus 73) that can take you to and from Kyoto station in about 40 minutes depends on traffic. This hotel is weird. You have to clean after yourself. There's no room service. You have to put down a deposit of 10000 yens for the room (not the key) in case you forgot to take out the trash or something like that. You need to pay 100 yens for the hot water you're going to use. I wonder if they ever clean the room before renting it out to the next guest(s). It's on a busy street so it is noisy. If you can afford it stay some where nearer to central Kyoto instead of wasting time on a bus or a train.

3.0/527 Nov 2015

hiroaki

チェックイン時に受付（2階の部屋）のインターホンを何度押しても誰も出てこなかった。しかたなくドアに貼ってあった連絡先に電話をしたら、電話の話し声でやっと管理人（？）が気づいて応対した。インターホンが壊れていたのか...。基本的に海外の人が泊まることが多いようで、部屋を案内してくれたお兄さんも外国人で、説明も英語だった。市バスも京都行きの路線のバス停は徒歩2分位にあるが、清水寺等に行く観光によく使う路線のバス停は10分以上歩くため、この点も若干不便に感じた。ただ、紅葉の時期の3連休に部屋の空きがあるのはここだけで、寝泊りするだけの利用目的だったため、総合的にはまあまあ、といった感じ。ちなみにシャワーは寝台列車等にあるような１分間100円のやつです。

2.0/525 Apr 2015

James • Couple Trip

Overall, our stay at the Kamikatsura House was only ok. It was very cold when we were there and the AC was not working, so it was very cold in the room. The walls are very thin so if you have loud neighbors, you will hear them. However, we didn't spend very much time here during the day and it met our needs. The staff was willing to help when we had questions. The hotel is very far from Kyoto Station - about a 40 minute bus ride, but there is a station right outside the hotel. I personally think I it is a little overpriced for what they offer, but overall it was fine.

1.0/511 Apr 2017

Véronique • Family Trip

Très déçue ... Même si l'accueil et le service sont là, le prix est beaucoup trop élevé pour une simple chambre avec juste un lit double et un bureau, aucun placard ou rangement. Et aucun endroit pour se poser en dehors de la chambre. Il n'y a pas grand chose dans le quartier pour sortir, et Kyoto est à minimum 25min de bus quand il n'y a pas d'embouteillage.

1.0/523 Apr 2015

Verified traveler • Family Trip

所谓别墅就是在一层小商品房四楼里，环境一般，厕所有点脏，位置远不说，坐车去车站要走20分钟路，晚上晚回来从京都站打车要一百多元，靠近马路很吵，窗帘都不能拉上挡光，最不能忍受的就是洗澡要另外付款，要付一百日元一次，而且只能洗十分钟，对于长头发的我们来说，洗完头就够钟了，又得要多给一百日元洗澡，太过份了，从没试过住的地方要另外付款洗澡的。如果可以，宁可贵点还是住市区吧～我们是旺季没办法，打死也不会再住下一次～～

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7 Katsura Tokudaiji Kitamachi Saikyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, JP

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Accommodation Rules

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As of 1 March 2026, changed local tax regulations require guests to pay accommodation tax at updated rates, which will be collected separately by the property during the check-in process. The tax is determined by the room rate and is charged per person, per night, as follows: 

【Accommodation tax through 28 February 2026】  
For room rates less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500   
For room rates of JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 1,000  

【Accommodation tax from 1 March 2026, onwards】  
For room rates less than JPY 6,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 6,000 to less than JPY 20,000: JPY 400  
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 1,000   
For room rates from JPY 50,000 to less than JPY 100,000: JPY 4,000 
For room rates of JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 10,000   

For the purposes of the accommodation tax, the term “accommodation fee” will refer to the room-only rate, excluding any meal charges and consumption tax.  
Please settle the payment at the hotel upon check-in.
Check-in is not possible after 10:00 PM. Guests arriving outside these hours are requested to contact the property directly prior to arrival so alternative arrangements can be made.
Check-in or check-out outside the mentioned hours may be subject to an additional charge.
Guests age 0 year old are considered as adults.
The property is located in a residential area and strictly enforces a no-party or excessive noise policy.

The property does not have a reception. Guests are required to inform the property in advance of their estimated time of arrival.

There will be special check-in instructions attached to your confirmation email after the booking is made. Please follow the guidelines to ensure a smooth check-in.

This is a strictly non-smoking property. Guests are responsible for all costs, damages, and liabilities caused by smoking.

Guests are required to take off their shoes when entering the property.

Check-in or check-out outside the mentioned hours may be subject to an additional charge.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [3nd Floor]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

About Kamikatsura House

Kamikatsura House Location
Located in Kyoto (Nishikyo Ward), Kamikatsura House is within a 5-minute drive of Katsura Imperial Villa and Suzumushi-dera Temple. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Koryuji Temple and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.

Kamikatsura House Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Kamikatsura House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Kamikatsura House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children