About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Koto-an Japanese Town house in Kyoto offers a 1-star guest house experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy a private bathroom with free toiletries and a TV. Convenient Facilities: The property features full-day security, a shared kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop, and a tea and coffee maker. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, electric kettle, and kitchenware. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the guest house is less than 0.6 mi from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 0.7 mi from Kyoto Station. Nearby attractions include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Sanjusangen-do Temple, each 1.2 mi away. Itami Airport is 27 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, public transport options, and suitability for city trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


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Karolina
Italy Italy
Very nice cozy apartment, Japanese style, there is everything that you need
Thanh
Vietnam Vietnam
The staff are very friendly and helpful (she can speak English and Chinese). The house is quite cozy and traditional. It’s close to the station, and the price is reasonable.
Claire
Canada Canada
Cute old house, nice location in quiet part of town, good value.
Nam
Vietnam Vietnam
It is in a traditional japanese house. The room is spacy and very clean. Bathroom is clean and warm. Staff is helpful. Location is 15 minutes walking from Kyoto Station or 3 minutes walking from the metro. The only thing is the reception area...
Chimmea
New Zealand New Zealand
Close to train station, had everything we need, felt like an authentic experience. Staff was helpful.
Haico
Belgium Belgium
Very nice stay in traditional townhouse. Beds were comfortable
Zac
Australia Australia
Nice traditional house. It’s close to the train station for and easy arrival, but a little bit of a walk to other attractions. There is a train station and bike hire very close by and the price was really reasonable for what you get. The staff...
Carolina
Portugal Portugal
Amazing location in a cute neighborhood but also very central. Easy to walk to everything. Also, great kitchen amenities.
Emily
Spain Spain
The staff were amazing and the room was beautiful, with its own little private garden. We rented the kimonos and tried the tea ceremony and it was all fantastic. We also had the traditional breakfast, which I highly recommend.
Iuliia
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Incredibly cheap for such a good location, beautiful room and good facilities. Would stay there again

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

Our property is a traditional Japanese wooden building with earthen walls, offering an authentic local atmosphere. Due to the structure, sound may travel more easily than in modern buildings. We kindly ask for your understanding. Please also note that there is no elevator in the building.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of 古都庵Koto-an Japanese Town house

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

古都庵Koto-an Japanese Town house 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

The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.

・Check-in is strictly between 16:00 and 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 cancellation 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.

・The property building is a traditional wooden house.Guests may hear some noise leaking through the walls due to the nature of the house's structure and materials.

・Guests may be allocated the same room type in the annex building in case the main building rooms are fully occupied.

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

Please inform 古都庵Koto-an Japanese Town house 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: 第73号

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