International Guest House Tani House

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: International Guest House Tani House in Kyoto offers family rooms with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, bidet, and sofa bed. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a shared kitchen, and bike hire. Additional amenities include a TV, hairdryer, and coffee machine. Convenient Location: Located 31 mi from Itami Airport, the hostel is a 19-minute walk from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Nearby attractions include Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (1.4 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (2.1 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property, the friendly host, and the attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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Alexandra
United States United States
“This is a charming hundred years old traditional Japanese house and the owner is not much younger, she is 90 and has been running this hostel for almost 60 years. She greeted us with a cup of a matcha tea and a traditional sweet and sent us off...”
Andy
United States United States
“The staff was excellent and if you want to experience a Japanese home and meal this is the place”
Cassandra
United States United States
“Traditional house with fixtures from the 20th century.”
Nikko
Philippines Philippines
“Tani-san went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable and I appreciated her kind gestures from the moment I checked in to the time I checked out.”
Norma
United States United States
“Tani is incredibly kind, greeting me with a warm smile and a cup of matcha when I checked in. The house is lovely, and my room offers that authentic Japanese experience I was hoping for. I really appreciate how she takes care of all the details...”
Reika
United States United States
“The house was a really old and historic home with such a vibe! I loved Tani, the owner of the house, who made us a delicious and beautiful traditional Japanese breakfast every morning. She was so sweet and made us feel at home. We rented a bicycle...”
Lui
Philippines Philippines
“Its a traditional Japanese Home. The Grandma who owns it is very hands on that she prepares the delicious breakfast on her own. I suggest you take the 1day unli bus ride ticket so you can explore Kyoto via bus. There's a grocery near the place...”
Maculley
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Lovely location and a nice homey feeling. Made the trip experience feel authentic and intimate with friendly hosts. Breakfast was yummy every day we were there!”
Faith
United States United States
“The Tani house and staff are so kind! As a women traveling alone I was really scared, but they made my stay really comfortable. I got lost on the way there and they helped me out so much. Included free breakfast and the house was super cozy....”
Bryan
Canada Canada
“I stayed here decades ago and it hasn’t changed much at all.”

Area info

Amenities of International Guest House Tani House

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages 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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Check-in later than 21:00 must be notified in advance and confirmed by the hotel. Check-in after 21:00 without any notifications, the reservation will be considered as a no show.

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

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