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Kamikatsura House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Katsura Imperial Villa

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Shared kitchen
Front of property
Front of property
Shared kitchen
Dining

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Double Room - NEW! | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - NEW! | Living area

Double Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room | Desk, free WiFi

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room - NEW! | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room - NEW! | Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The price is $68
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$62 per night
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Katsura Tokudaiji Kitamachi Saikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8301

What's nearby

  • Katsura Imperial Villa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive
  • Kami-Katsura Station - 12 min walk
  • Katsura Station - 19 min walk
  • Nishikyogoku Station - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪丸源ラーメン 桂店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪コムギノキラメキ〈小麦〉 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪夢を叶える - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪肉料理 UNO ウーノ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪鎌倉パスタ 京都桂店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kamikatsura House

When you stay at Kamikatsura House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street. Also, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Nijō Castle are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (JPY 1000.00 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JPY 4200 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in between 10 PM and 10:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs JPY 4200 (one-way)

Parking

  • Self parking costs JPY 1000.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facilities are accessible for an extra charge

Policies

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.
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.

Also known as

Kamikatsura
Kamikatsura House
Kamikatsura House Hostel
Kamikatsura House Hostel Kyoto
Kamikatsura House Kyoto
Kamikatsura House Apartment Kyoto
Kamikatsura House Apartment
Kamikatsura House Guesthouse Kyoto
Kamikatsura House Guesthouse
Kamikatsura House Kyoto
Kamikatsura House Guesthouse
Kamikatsura House Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Kamikatsura House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kamikatsura House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kamikatsura House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kamikatsura House?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1000.00 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kamikatsura House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JPY 4200 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kamikatsura House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kamikatsura House and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Katsura Imperial Villa (14-min walk) and Suzumushi-dera Temple (1.3 mi), along with Koryuji Temple (2 mi) and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama (2.5 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Kamikatsura House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Kamikatsura House like?
Kamikatsura House is a short 19-minute walk from Shijo Street and 14 minutes' walk from Katsura Imperial Villa.

Reviews

6.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Tom, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel, very friendly
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.
David, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great guest house!
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.
Rachel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

For those back pack people, It's safe and clean room.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice and clean, very friendly
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Decent
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Tak, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Rent, men dyrt i for pengene.
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, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Logement ok mais localisation pas idéale
Patrick, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Satisfied
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 Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bien, pero alejado
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Camera spaziosa per gli standard giapponesi, ben servita dai mezzi pubblici
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

hôtel simple mais propre
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)
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

寝泊りするだけなら
チェックイン時に受付（2階の部屋）のインターホンを何度押しても誰も出てこなかった。しかたなくドアに貼ってあった連絡先に電話をしたら、電話の話し声でやっと管理人（？）が気づいて応対した。 インターホンが壊れていたのか...。基本的に海外の人が泊まることが多いようで、部屋を案内してくれたお兄さんも外国人で、説明も英語だった。市バスも京都行きの路線のバス停は徒歩2分位にあるが、清水寺等に行く観光によく使う路線のバス停は10分以上歩くため、この点も若干不便に感じた。ただ、紅葉の時期の3連休に部屋の空きがあるのはここだけで、寝泊りするだけの利用目的だったため、総合的にはまあまあ、といった感じ。ちなみにシャワーは寝台列車等にあるような１分間100円のやつです。
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!!
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

以后不会再入住～～
所谓别墅就是在一层小商品房四楼里，环境一般，厕所有点脏，位置远不说，坐车去车站要走20分钟路，晚上晚回来从京都站打车要一百多元，靠近马路很吵，窗帘都不能拉上挡光，最不能忍受的就是洗澡要另外付款，要付一百日元一次，而且只能洗十分钟，对于长头发的我们来说，洗完头就够钟了，又得要多给一百日元洗澡，太过份了，从没试过住的地方要另外付款洗澡的。如果可以，宁可贵点还是住市区吧～我们是旺季没办法，打死也不会再住下一次～～
Verified Hotels.com guest review