Guest House Kingyoya

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest House Kingyoya in Kyoto offers a 1-star guest house experience with a garden and free WiFi. The property features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a shared bathroom. Convenient Facilities: Guests can hire bikes and enjoy a relaxing garden. Additional amenities include a shower, electric kettle, and tatami floors. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the guest house is 30 mi from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (16-minute walk), Kinkaku-ji Temple (1.1 mi), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.5 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, attentive staff, and delicious breakfast, Guest House Kingyoya ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Garden
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Rana
Turkey Turkey
“Everything was amazing. The host is really friendly and welcoming. The house itself is amazing, makes you feel like you are in a movie. I will absolutely book this place again!”
Lorna
Canada Canada
“It was a real experience staying at this 120 year old traditional, wooden home complete tatami mats on the floors and different slippers for every activity. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We felt just like family. They even hosted a...”
Anna
Japan Japan
“I was late for the checkin time but to my surprise the staff was still waiting inside. Despite being an old building, it was neat and felt very authentic. Great Kyoto experience!”
Helen
Canada Canada
“The room was comfortable, especially the futon bed. There are several toilets available to use so I never had to wait. I did not expect them to have a bathroom but they did and the water pressure and temperature was great. The front desk staff...”
Vanessa
Australia Australia
“The house is 120 years old. The Japanese feel to it was exceptional. The staff was so welcoming and full of local tricks.”
Thomas
Canada Canada
“It was so quiet and calm. Tora made us feel at home. We booked the accommodations because it was unique. It was so fun to stay in an old style Japanese house. The sliding doors and culture were just what we were looking for! We will stay here again!”
Rolando
United States United States
“This was my favorite place to stay on our visit to Japan. The staff was excellent. The house was incredible. The traditional home was one of the most beautiful things I saw on my trip. If I ever go back, I will make sure to stay here again.”
Melanie
Canada Canada
“Located in residential sector, very authentic traditional house and VERY nice owners”
Tasha
United States United States
“Great location- peaceful and the breakfast was outstanding!”
Afiong
United States United States
“In 2017 I stayed in the sister guesthouse, Koiya and loved it. Returning to Kyoto in 2025, I knew I wanted a similar experience. The staff are extremely sweet people and the room was very clean. Love the Japanese garden which is nice to sit and...”

Area info

Amenities of Guest House Kingyoya

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Garden
  • Heating

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Credit card payment is available only for JPY 10,000 or more. (MasterCard and Visa Only)

Please note that bedding request for Female Dormitory Room (1 futon mattress or 1 bunk) cannot be guaranteed, and subject to availability.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第322号, 京都市指定保医セ第322号

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