Discover Kyoto's hidden gems with ease from this conveniently located guesthouse. Enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby temples.
Experience the charm of Kyoto at Kamikatsura House, a guesthouse that offers laundry facilities and an on-site restaurant. With in-room WiFi and tour/ticket assistance, you'll feel right at home; previous guests have raved about the property's impeccable condition.
Located in Nishikyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Kamikatsura House is near a train station. Katsura Imperial Villa and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Don't miss out on a visit to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Katsura Imperial Villa and Suzumushi-dera Temple, Kamikatsura House provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
A lift
Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Kamikatsura House feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
Lift
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Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10 PM and 10:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [3nd Floor]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: JPY 4200 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 4200 (one-way)
Self-parking fee: JPY 1000.00 per day
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10 PM and 10:00 AM
A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
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Kamikatsura House Hostel
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Kamikatsura House Apartment Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kamikatsura House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kamikatsura House?
Self-parking is available for JPY 1000.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Kamikatsura House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10 PM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Kamikatsura House?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Kamikatsura House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of JPY 4200 per person applies.
Where is Kamikatsura House located?
Located in Nishikyo Ward, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Katsura Imperial Villa, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Suzumushi-dera Temple and Koryuji Temple. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and Tenryu-ji Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kami-Katsura Station is 12 minutes by foot and Katsura Station is 19 minutes.
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Reviews
Kamikatsura House Reviews
6.8
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Værelset var rent og fint, dog med meget tynde væge. Desuden ligger hostlet ret langt fra centrum, men med offentlig transport, direkte uden for hostlet, tager det ca. 25 min.
Lærke
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Tom, Cambridge, UK
13 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Expensive, poorly located hostel
This is a hostel, not a hotel. It has limited shared bathrooms and kitchens, the walls are paper thin and it is expensive for what it offers. It is clean and there was a well meaning, helpful manager.
Great hotel, very clean and friendly. 5min walk to the station and close to a grocery store. Restaurant on the first floor which had some really tasty food!. Plus you get a discount as a guest. Highly recommend staying here.
This family-run guest house is very clean, comfortable and in a good neighborhood. No, it is not located in the tourist area but if you're in any decent shape, walking 20 mins to the subway isn't a big deal for a cheaper accommodation. There is a grocery store nearby, and guests have access to the kitchen. We would definitely stay again on our next trip to Kyoto.
Very friendly host.Clean room and comfortable bed.Free hot shower,shampoo and hair dryer. Convenient kitchen and fridge.You can find the grocery store on foot.I stayed with my family and we are satisfied with this guest house. You
may enjoy the communication with the guests from other countries.
Verified traveller
2/10 Terrible
Véronique
11 Apr 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Guest house excentrée et chère
Très déçue ... Même si l'accueil et le service sont là, le prix est beaucoup trop élevé pour une simple chambre avec juste un lit double et un bureau, aucun placard ou rangement. Et aucun endroit pour se poser en dehors de la chambre. Il n'y a pas grand chose dans le quartier pour sortir, et Kyoto est à minimum 25min de bus quand il n'y a pas d'embouteillage.
Fuimos 3 noches. Está a media hora en autobús del centro de Kyoto. La habitación estaba limpia, de buen tamaño. Había una mesa y 2 sillas. No hay armario. Los lavabos, fuera de la habitación, estaban bien aunque eran insuficientes para la cantidad de huéspedes.
María
8/10 Good
Peter, Rungsted
19 Jul 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Biking in Kyoto
The only problems i have with this hotel is that a hot shower costs money each time you use it and then that the hotel is situated quite far from the central station. Otherwise the staff was helpful and spoke english pretty well and the hotel rented bikes which is a must in Kyoto
Es war ein schönes Hostel. Nur etwas außerhalb. Das Personal war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Einzig wirklich negatives bei dem Zimmerpreis noch extra 100¥ für 10 Minuten warm duschen. Ansonsten sehr gut.
amaya
6/10 Okay
Robert
29 May 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Het hotel ligt ver uit het centrum. Dit is echter
Er zijn fietsen te huur waarmee je makkelijk langs de rivier naar het bamboebos kunt fietsen. Ook de keizerlijke villa is dichtbij. Vergeet niet minimaal een dag van te voren te reserveren
Hele aardige en behulpzame deskmedewerker.
L'hôtel est trés calme et bien insonorisé par rapport à la circulation. La douche est payante: 100 yens pour 10 mn mais 2 personnes ont largement le temps de se doucher; la cuisine collective est bien fournie sauf en couverts.
on apprécie le lave linge et le sèche linge, on peut étendre sur la terrasse, il y a tout ce qu'il faut, cintres, épingles à linges...on peut emprunter un parapluie en cas de mauvais temps.
les hoteliers sont très accueillants, à l'écoute, toujours disponibles et feront tout pour vous aider ou vous rendre service.
nous vous recommandons de jongler avec le métro et les JR trains pour vous déplacer, le bus s'arrête tôt le soir.
N'hésitez pas à faire de votre cantine le petit resto en bas, c'est bon et sympa( 10% de remise pour les résidants de l'hôtel)
J-Claude, Joset
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
5 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For those back pack people, It's safe and clean room.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Tuan, USA
1 Dec 2015
First up it's far from central Kyoto. The nearest subway is about a mile away and then you still need to change 2 more different trains before you can get to Kyoto station. However, from the nearby subway you can get to Arashiyama in about 2 stops on the same train. Also, there's a bus stop about 50 yards away from the hotel (bus 73) that can take you to and from Kyoto station in about 40 minutes depends on traffic. This hotel is weird. You have to clean after yourself. There's no room service. You have to put down a deposit of 10000 yens for the room (not the key) in case you forgot to take out the trash or something like that. You need to pay 100 yens for the hot water you're going to use. I wonder if they ever clean the room before renting it out to the next guest(s). It's on a busy street so it is noisy. If you can afford it stay some where nearer to central Kyoto instead of wasting time on a bus or a train.
I spent one week at this hotel at the end of July, and overall it was satisfactory. The reason I am not giving it a 5 star rating is because of the location (it is about a 30 to 40 minutes bus ride from the station, depending on traffic, although the bus stop is right by the hotel), the fact that the mattress tends to be pretty thin and you feel like you're sleeping directly on the frame of the bed, the pillow is pretty flat, and there is a 100 yen fee per shower; I do believe that the shower price should be included with the room. Otherwise, it is very nice and clean. The common kitchen allows you to meet and hang out with your fellow travelers, and after a long day sightseeing, it feels really great to be able to exchange impressions and tips. There is a Chinese restaurant on the first floor where guests get 10% off, and the food is good. There are also two supermarkets nearby, one of them opened all night and the other one providing more prepared meals. Overall, I would recommend it if you don't mind the distance to the station.
Wir waren zwei mal für 4 Tage in Kyoto. Eimal im Zentrum um das hektische Treiben mitzuerleben und einmal außerhalb um die ländliche Idylle mitzubekommen. Uns faszinierte das Moderne und das Traditionelle das in Kyoto sehr häufig anzutreffen ist. Sehr angetan waren wir auch wie hilfsbereit, höflich und respektvoll die Einheimischen uns begegneten und wie sie auch miteinander (jung und alt) umgehen. Kyoto war wirklich ein Erlebnis und wird auch uns für immer in angenehmer Erinnerung bleiben.
Overall, our stay at the Kamikatsura House was only ok. It was very cold when we were there and the AC was not working, so it was very cold in the room. The walls are very thin so if you have loud neighbors, you will hear them. However, we didn't spend very much time here during the day and it met our needs. The staff was willing to help when we had questions. The hotel is very far from Kyoto Station - about a 40 minute bus ride, but there is a station right outside the hotel. I personally think I it is a little overpriced for what they offer, but overall it was fine.
Vi var här i tre dagar för sightseeing i cherry blossom -tider men hade inte förstått hur långt ifrån allting det låg (citykärnan) Gick endast buss hit (40min från Kyoto station) och på kvällen gick den bara en gång i timmen. En kväll fick vi till och med ta taxi tillbaka.
Ett annat minus var att sängen inte var bäddad med vanliga lakan utan typ filtar och madrasskydd. När jag bad om vanliga vita lakan så trodde dom att jag var helt knäpp och bara inte gillade färgen på det jag fått utan ville ha vita. Vilken leder mig till en annan liten parentes, engelskan var inte på topp heller. Men det var ok, dom försökte ändå sitt bästa och var tillmötesgående. Ligger nära en stor mataffär vilket är ett plus :) åker jag dock tillbaka skulle jag bo mer centralt! För omständigt att ta sig dit!
El hotel está un poco alejado del centro de Kyoto pero hay un bus con parada a menos de 100 metros que pasa cada 20 minutos y tarda entre 30 y 40 en llegar a la estación, es bastante cómodo para moverse.
La predisposición del personal en el hostel fue excelente, muy buenas indicaciones para ir y volver de la estación de tren de Kyoto. No tuvimos ningún inconveniente.
Las camas son cómodas y la cocina está bien equipada para hacerse el desayuno y alguna cena sencilla.