Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.8

Featuring kimono and tea ceremony experiences, the completely nonsmoking Ikoi-no-Ie Guest house is 0.6 mi from JR Kyoto Train Station. It offers Japanese rooms with tatami-mat floors and traditional futon beds. All rooms at Ikoi-no-Ie Guest house Hostel include air conditioning and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a private bathroom. Most rooms feature free wired internet or free Wi-Fi access. Towels and yukata robes can be borrowed at an additional fee. The hostel is a 10-minute walk to Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Gojo Subway Station is a 3-minute walk away. Nijo Castle and Sanjusangen-do Temple are about 1.6 mi away. Rental bicycles are on offer. An internet station is available, for a fee. The free-use kitchen has a microwave, kitchenware and a small oven that can toast bread and such. Japanese breakfast will be offered at an extra cost.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3!

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Bernice
United States United States
“Check in was actually in a different building 2 minutes away from where I was staying. I couldn't get the google maps qr code for the Check in address to work. One of their employees met me part way and walked me to the Check in location. I had...”
Nikki
Canada Canada
“The location is so central to public transit, sightseeing gems, and amazing restaurants. Love sleeping on tatami and th traditional Japanese experience.”
Tobias
Austria Austria
“I liked how it was close to Kyōto Station and other essentials like Kobinis and plenty of good Restaurants. The room and the stay in general looked pretty and clean.”
João
Portugal Portugal
“The room was cozy and the bathroom was clean; it was just for a night in between cities. The public spaces are also cozy, clean, and well-organized. The staff was really friendly and everything is set up for a smooth check-in and self-checkout,...”
Kalina
Germany Germany
“It was very sweet Japanese’s room. The room was very clean and the futon beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay there! Thank you very much!”
Greg
Australia Australia
“It was fantastic… l will stay there again on my next trip in 2026”
Yat
Australia Australia
“Smell of tatami was super welcoming and luxurious, they even lined the ceiling with it”
Iand
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, located in an older neighbourhood and short walk from the tube line. Breakfast was nice.”
Fabien
France France
“Le personnel toujours disponible et à l’écoute, l’emplacement, la chambre.”
Patricia
Switzerland Switzerland
“Gute Lage. Ruhige Umgebung nicht weit vom Bahnhof und vom Zentrum. Einfach und sauber. Unser Zimmer hatte ein eigenes Bad und Toilette.”

Managed by Nagominowa

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,741 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Check-in is handled at the front desk of our separate building, “Roman-kan.” Upon arrival, please visit Roman-kan first to complete your check-in. Our staff will be happy to assist you.

Property info

At Ikoi-no-Ie, every room is a private tatami-style retreat, where traditional Japanese design meets modern comfort. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, while the shared lounge offers a refrigerator, microwave, and simple kitchen for added convenience. Please note that there is no elevator in the building.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. That's about $94. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

・Check-in time is from 16:00 to 20:00.

・If you arrive after 20:00 without advance notice, you will not be able to check in and will be considered as a No-Show. In this case, you will still be charged 100% of the cancelation fee. Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

・These accommodations are made in a traditional wooden house. Please note that due to the nature of the building structure and construction materials, the sound can be easily heard.

・Kimono and tea ceremony experiences can be requested at an additional charge.

Please inform Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第65号

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