Top 10 Japanese Pensions in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

May 11, 2023 Darleen Reid

Discover the best Japanese Pensions in Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki including RC Hotel Kyoto Yasaka, Hotel Arashiyama, Hotel Seiki Kyoto Station, Kyoto My Pension, Nihonkan, Kyomai Inn, Guest House Aoi Nakamoto, Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto, Rinn Miyagawacho Grande, .
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1. RC Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

370 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 29 reviews

RC Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Built 50 years ago, and once used as residence by the local people in Yasaka, Kyoto, this hotel inherited that history and renovated the building for a new start. 【ROOMS 】RC HOTEL KYOTO YASAKA offers guest rooms with three themes "Green," "Folk Handicraft," and "Art." 【BAR】 The bar is located right next to the Reception Desk. We have various kinds of local Kyoto beer and sake. Please relax at the end of the day. 【ACCESS】 From Kyoto Station, Take bus 202, 206, 207, or 100. Get off at the “Kiyomizu Michi” stop. Enter the street named “Yasaka-Dori” to the east, after 200 meters beyond the Yasaka Pagoda (Hoganji Temple); the hotel is on your right.

Very elegant and spacious

Reviewed By Lucymarianne

Very unusual hotel - great fun - huge rooms, fabulous views, gorgeous space. It's a bit weird that they don't change the sheets (we were there for three days) but then again, I don't need clean sheets every day when I am at home! Really nice products in the bathroom. Great area, but very very quiet at night.

2. Hotel Arashiyama

1-3 Kamikawaracho, Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0001 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
29%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 35 reviews

Hotel Arashiyama

Excellent location near the bridge.

Reviewed By aiclipide

Excellent location in the town near the Togetsu-kyo bridge. Nice views. Small but comfortable western style room. Typical Japanese breakfast. Staff did not speak English but they used a real-time translation service by phone. In Arashiyama, we enjoyed the old railroad ride next to the Hozugawa river, that goes to the start of the exciting river boat ride. We enjoyed walking trails along the river and up to the garden and Tenryu-ji temple. We were there at the end of November and enjoyed the peak foliage.

3. Hotel Seiki Kyoto Station

24-5 Kitakarasumarucho Higashi Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8017 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Hotel Seiki Kyoto Station

Re-opened under new management on March.25.2017; the new look Hotel Seiki Kyoto Station is perfect for solo travelers and couples. The multi-national and multi-lingual staff of new management company GHI (Global Hospitality Inc.) are there to help you with any questions you may have. Located within walking distance of JR Kyoto station and Avanti Shopping Mall, there is easy access to everything you could possibly need during your stay. Hotel Seiki is just a short train ride from the world heritage listed Fushimi Inari. However, it also located just 10 to 15 minutes from several lesser known attractions such as Nishi Hongan-ji; Tofuku-ji; Sanjusan-gendo; Toji Temple; JR Railway Museum;and Kyoto National Museum. The perfect location for those who wish to avoid the typical tourist itintary.

Love it!!!

Reviewed By sukma_sookie

I really love this place..really near kyoto station and infront of this hotel..there's a family mart yeay!!!! And near to avati kyoto and aeon Mall...so amazing!!! It's really comfortable stay here while i'm in kyoto..and really want tongo back.. Love it!

4. Kyoto My Pension

34 Saiin Kogomecho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-0067 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Kyoto My Pension

Not too bad experience!

Reviewed By Phương Anh N

The hostel has such a convenient location that is close to both Kyoto University of foreign studies (Where I participated in a Tourism project) and the downtown - shopping area. I felt like it took me only 15-20 minutes to walk straight to the center. The hosts were pretty nice! But I didn't like the fact that they restricted the bath time. Another mini hiccup was that the hallway and water in the toilet were just freezing! Brrrrgh

5. Nihonkan

696-1 Higashishiokojicho, Karasumadori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
14%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 71 reviews

Nihonkan

Low End Ryokan

Reviewed By LaMalaise

This ryokan is basic, and has lots of rules! The Goods: - Short walk from Kyoto Station's north entrance (the side with the bus terminal) - almost a straight shot! - Behind major shopping and near tourist locations (Kyoto Tower, Higashi Honganji Temple, etc.). - Near a grocery store (for those budget-minded -- the store is to the west - don't remember the exact location). - Has an onsen (public bath), self-serve laundry, and drink vending machine. - In-room toilet, shower, sink. - Moderately friendly staff (I got the impression an older family runs it.) The Bad: - The rules. Doors are locked at 11 PM. Guess I can't go listen to jazz at a bar and come back at 1 AM... Kind of killed my tourist evenings. And DON'T put your shoes in the wrong place! - The onsen (at least men's side) is tiny. Two small people, or one mid-size person. And forget late night relaxing: closes at 10 PM. (Dashing back to make the 11 PM ryokan closing then soaking isn't going to work. You're too late.) - The room was sparse (not unusual for a ryokan), but unusually so. Kind of basic, with the obligatory wall picture (old, faded), a table, a TV, an in-room safe, and that's about it. - Hot water was provided for tea in a thermos. By the time I got around to making tea, it was tepid. - I would have appreciated an offer of laundry service, but it's do-it-yourself only. The Ugly: - Mosquitoes! Lifted the toilet lid to be greeted by at least a dozen mosquitoes! At least I had the presence of mind to close the door fast to keep them in the WC! On the bright side, it gave me something to do (kill them) when doing my morning bowel purge. - While generally clean, the room had a tiny bit of mold and mildew (or their stains) creeping in (shower ceiling, grout, etc.). The place needed a good scrub. Good to know: - If you arrive early, they'll store your bag in the hall until your room is ready. Then they'll put it in the room. - The pillows and futon were thinner than most. Ask for two or three pillows if you are a medium to thick pillow person. I used two futons stacked on one another. In summary, I'll stay somewhere else next time.

6. Kyomai Inn

685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Kyomai Inn

京都駅すぐの格安旅館

Reviewed By mayumayu777

京都駅から歩いてすぐの場所にある格安旅館。 ホテルのような華やかさはありませんが、清潔感もあり、とても満足できました。 京都はホテル代がとても高いので、このような施設があるのは嬉しいです。 チェックアウト後に荷物を預かってもらえないのが残念ですが、それを除けば申し分ない施設です。

7. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

26 Shishigatani Honenin Nishimachi, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 606-8427 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
100%
Good
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5 based on 4 reviews

Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

We provide you four Japanese-style rooms. Each rooms are completely private rooms. Please enjoy talking with other room's guest in the dining space on the ground floor. Please talk over people to people,you will create a new splendid memory of your travel. That is a very memorable thing to you.

廉価で清潔なお部屋 と親切なオーナー

Reviewed By shanghai7520

親切なオーナーには本当に感謝しかありません。このホテルは過度なサービスが無いので泊まりやすく良かったです。最寄りの熊野若王子神社に用がありましたが、至近距離で実に便利なホテルでした。お風呂・キツチンは清潔で綺麗でした。ただ、テレビ゙が客室に無いので携帯ラジオを予め持参してたのも良かったです。徒歩数分でスーパー・フレスコ真向かいにダツクス浄土寺店 さらに数分でファミリーマート店と揃ってます。私は、朝夕二食分の弁当をフレスコで購入して連泊しました。京都左京区滞在には「便利」で「安く」「泊まりやすい」良いホテルですまた、泊まりたいと思っています。

8. Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

56 Kamigoryocho, Higashi Kujo, Minami-Ku, Kyoto 601-8015 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
10%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
26%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 50 reviews

Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

We have been offering simple rooms of Japanese style rooms at a low price from the desire to enjoy guests from overseas to Kyoto sightseeing. In recent years we are striving to enhance amenities and facilities to respond to guest requests. In addition, the owner has qualification as a judo conservator, and we offer special massage to guests who stayed. I will help you to heal the tiredness of the trip and to make sightseeing well in the next day. Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is 8 minutes on foot from Kyoto station, so you can leave your luggage before check-in and sightseeing. easily. Tofukuji, Toji is within walking distance, and 15 minutes from the neighboring bus stop (1 minute walk) to the popular Kiyomizudera and Gion, it is very convenient. All rooms have been renovated in April 2018. Please enjoy traveling in Japan with the new Dolphins.

We love Sparkling Dolphins!

Reviewed By murasakisensei

Stayed with my school group of 14 students and 2 staff and right from the start was made to feel very welcome by Friendly Sparkling Dolphin family hosts who enjoyed interacting with us and were very helpful. They even taught us Japanese calligraphy. The new refurb is lovely and rooms are very comfortable. Looking forward to staying again.

9. Rinn Miyagawacho Grande

3-278-1 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0801 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3 reviews

Rinn Miyagawacho Grande

If you are looking for a place where the location is the most important factor, then this is one of the best decisions you could possibly make in order to make the most of your trip in Kyoto!!! It’s only 3 minutes walk to Keihan Gion-Shijo station & Gion downtown area. The hotel is located in a neighborhood full of cultural and historical Kyoto atmosphere, not to mention the extremely easy access

Great location but rooms much too small.

Reviewed By Annemarie Y

We chose this hotel for the location, and because the photos looked appealing. BUT the photos are highly misleading. They are all taken with a very wide angle lens, giving the impression of space where there is none! We discovered just how inaccurate the photos were when we were shown our room - it was so small that there wasn't room for our two small suitcases, let alone anywhere to unpack anything. In fact, we could hardly make our way around the room without bumping into each other (and we are both small people). The very helpful receptionist on duty that evening (Midori) was most apologetic, and promised to move us to a better room the following day. The new room had a small alcove - about two foot square - which gave us a little more room. But still the only place for the suitcases was standing upright behind the door, meaning we had to move them to get in and out, and to get to our clothes. We had booked for five nights but in the end left Kyoto a day early, losing one night's payment. The facilities, such as laundry room, were not as expected either - a machine in a cupboard, with no options to change temperature etc. And breakfast was unavailable due to building work. In all, the only pluses were the very helpful receptionist (Midori helped us with information and was unfailingly gracious) - and the location. We urge the owners to change the photo gallery so as not to mislead potential guests.

10.

1 Nishinokyo Hokuseicho, Nakagyo-Ku 56 Nishinokyo Shokushicho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8382 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
100%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

暮らすように泊まる京町家スイート。和モダンで広々したお部屋を1日6組様限定でご提供。Wi-Fi無料、液晶テレビ、ジャグジーバス、洗濯乾燥機、キッチン等装備多数。長期短期のご滞在に便利です。坪庭付のお部屋が人気。繁華街、嵐山はもとより大阪奈良神戸の拠点にも便利。 二条駅から徒歩2~5分、二条城が目の前。コンシェルジュが皆さまのお越しをお待ちしております。 Luxury wide Japanese & Western style accommodation in Kyoto. Whole holiday house is just for you and equip free Wi-Fi, LCD TV, Jacuzzi bath, W&D machine, Kitchen and concierge service. 6 rooms, 136~101㎡, are available. Convenient for long & short stay. 5-2mins walk from Nijo sta, in front of Nijo Castle. Enjoy our DX suite rooms, huge size in comparison to hotels.

暮らすように泊る

Reviewed By V0LDENUIT

借りる単位は一室ではなく、一棟(あるいは半棟)ですので、ぱっと見料金が高額ですが、料金以上に延べ床面積が広く、のんびりと寛げます。春秋の超ピーク期でも料金が高騰しないので、4名以上であればビルディングタイプのホテルよりかえってお得ではないでしょうか? リノベーションされた町屋で、現代的なお家です。でも、梁を見るともともと町屋だったんだと分かります。私が泊った部屋は町屋2つをぶち抜いた間取りでしたので、とても広く、たった1泊では使いきれなかったのが正直なところです。でも、☆5ホテルと大差ない値段でこの広さ、人目を気にせず裸足でのんびりできる気楽さ、泊まってよかったと思います(強いて言うなら、広すぎて暖房がきくまで時間がかかります) 和室と大きな姿見があり、着物を着る場合にも非常に便利だと思います。 ただ、小規模ホテルのようなものですので、チェックアウト後に荷物を預かってもらうことはできません(キャリーサービスには対応)。小さなホテルではサービスの質はホテルによってまちまちですが、こちらはしっかりと信頼できる方がいらして、事前にお願いした手配関係も快く受けてくださり、また確認が必要な場合でも「ではこういたしましょう」とこちらから言わなくても善処してくださいました。ホテルの規模からは想像つかない心強いコンシェルジェだと思います。

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