Guest House Waraku-An
6068392 Kyoto, Kyoto, Sakyo-ku Shojoin Sanoucho 19-2, Japan – Excellent location - show map
A 100-year old traditional townhouse renovated as a guest house, Waraku-An is a 6-minute walk from Jingu-Maruta Train Station and offers a beautiful Japanese garden. Rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding, shared showers and tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can choose between a private room and dormitory-style accommodation. All rooms are air-conditioned, have shared toilets and include simple Japanese furnishings and paper lamps. Showers are open 24/7, and towels must be rented. Free body soap and shampoo are provided. The common area at Guest House Waraku-An has free Wi-Fi, a shared-use fridge, free tea and a free-use internet PC. Luggage can be left at the reception, which also sells 1-day Kyoto city bus passes. Just a 1-minute walk from Kumano Jinja bus stop, the property is a 10-minute walk to Heian Shrine and a 15-minute walk to Nanzen Temple. Kinkai Komyo Temple is a 13-minute walk away. Rental bicycles offer an excellent way to explore Kyoto.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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See what guests loved the most:
- StephanieAustralia“Wonderful staff and beautiful traditional house! Highly recommended for people looking for a traditional Japanese experience!”
- CyndieAustralia“Beautiful traditional Japanese house, nicely styled. Our room was spacious, the blanket was fluffy and warm on a cold night. The shower in the common area was also spacious and nice. We were allowed to check-in early which was wonderful because it...”
- KaHong Kong“This is my second time of stay. Love this historical hostel which filled with tradition, beautiful scene and local living culture. The staff are nice, friendly and with fluent English. It's so lucky that we can squeeze in a 1N stay here. This...”
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English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
Facilities of Guest House Waraku-AnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Towels
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Dining area
- Laptop
- iPad
- Coffee house on site
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash Guest House Waraku-An accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Guest House Waraku-An in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.
License number: 京都市指令保保生第27号
FAQs about Guest House Waraku-An
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Guest House Waraku-An is 2.1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Guest House Waraku-An may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guest House Waraku-An offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental
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Check-in at Guest House Waraku-An is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Guest House Waraku-An include:
- Bed in Dormitory
- Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Twin/Double
- Single