Name: HARUYA Umekoji
Address: 600-8834 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Waki-cho 1-12, Japan, Shimogyo-ku Waki-cho 1-12, Kyoto, 600-8834, Japan
Rating: 7.8

HARUYA Umekoji

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Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access. Rooms at HARUYA Umekouji have air conditioning and heating. Some private rooms come with a toilet and a washbasin. There is a library lounge and a shared kitchen at the property. The popular geisha district, the Kyoto's main shopping street, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion are within easy access. Guests can ask the hostel staff for travel information. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.7 mi from HARUYA Umekouji, while Nijo Castle is 1.8 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Room Type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 futon beds
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Room 1 twin bed
Twin Room 2 futon beds
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Twin Room with Shared Toilet 2 futon beds
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 futon beds
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 futon beds
Triple Room with Garden View 3 futon beds
Twin Room with Garden View 2 futon beds

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Lorna

Philippines

“The place was spacious and comfortable. There was also free coffee and a refrigerator available downstairs, which was very convenient.”

Swetha

United States

“The rooms and shared bathrooms were clean and well maintained. They provided free rice porridge in the morning. It is few mins 3-4mins walk to the bus stop and 15-20mins walk to Kyoto station. Check-in and check-out was smooth. They have a strict...”

April

United States

“We loved the traditional style and feel of this ryokan. Facilities were super clean, and they had nice little extras like tea, porridge, and bikes or yukatas to rent.”

Rebecca

Canada

“Location was good for transit around Kyoto. House was interesting since it’s a 100 year old very traditional Japanese building. Lovely facilities with a beautiful room and shared bathroom which was cleaned daily and kept well.”

Hsin

United States

“I really enjoyed my stay here. If you come expecting this is an old, historical building, you won’t be disappointed or caught off guard. It’s not located in the heart of the commercial area, but there are plenty of buses to the main attractions...”

Yona

United States

“The traditional-style rooms with tatami mats and sliding doors were worth experiencing! We especially loved the kotatsu. For a Japanese hotel, the room was also quite large.”

Tengku

Malaysia

“Can store luggage on day of arrival, clear guidance for self-check in. Love the traditional vibe. Bus stop to Gion is just by the street.”

Christine

United States

“I like how authentic it is. Get a feel on how the Japanese lived in the past.”

Anfisa

Russia

“I'm so happy I booked my accommodation at this hostel! It was truly memorable to experience living in a traditional old Japanese house for such an affordable price. The location is great—it's easily walkable from Kyoto Station, and there's a...”

Thien

Vietnam

“I love the the authenticity. The quality of the room and other facilities like the bath and complimentary refreshments are excellent. It is a few steps away from a bus stop taking you to Sannenzaka in less than 30 minutes and Kyoto station in 10...”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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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.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only.

Towels can be rented at a surcharge.

Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed.

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

License number: 京都市指令保保生第161号

HARUYA Umekoji