Set within 700 metres of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.3 km of Gion Shijo Station in Kyoto, Kyoto Higashiyamaso provides accommodation with seating area. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation offers a public bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, all units come with a tatami. A fridge and kettle are also featured. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Dining options are available close to the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Kyoto Higashiyamaso include Sanjusangen-do Temple, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Shoren-in Temple. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    This was a massive highlight of our trip. The hotel was simply incredible. The room slept the four of us with very comfortable bedding. We all enjoyed the onsen baths downstairs that you can book just for yourself. It was incredible floating and...
  • Katherine
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely beautiful and spotless. Excellent location - you can walk everywhere. Elegant rooms. Superb private onsen. Friendly and extremely attentive staff.
  • Moshe
    Israel Israel
    Excellent location in the heart of the temples area and old Kyoto. Very friendly staff. Traditional Japanese Ryoken.
  • Bursig
    Spain Spain
    Perfect location in the old Kyoto ,very helpful and polite suff and a beautiful room and Onsen . We had a perfect last night in Kyoto.
  • Kara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful room with a fantastic view, comfortable bedding and the shower room with hot pool was amazing. The staff were the most helpful people i have ever met in my life, genuinely lovely
  • Liang
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location is very near to kiyomizudera temple. the streets are quiet after 7pm, Hence it is not bothering us during our rest. The room is in simple traditional settings with tatami mats, minus the tokonoma alcove. The hospitality is superb....
  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    It was great! The employees were so polite and really nice. The rooms were awesome and the breakfast a real experience!
  • Jack
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were amazing ! We loved our stay. Amazing location. Onsen spa & traditional breakfast included in our stay which was lovely.
  • Giacomo
    Italy Italy
    Lovely, beautiful room, public bath with private access, traditional style that everyone should try when travel to Japan. Amazing staff, very lovely.
  • Langford
    Ireland Ireland
    Kyoto Higashiyamaso created an excellent authentic Japanese stay. The staff were amazing and made our stay. They were so friendly and helpful.Their service was impeccable and they went above and beyond for us, flagging down taxis, giving us the...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kyoto Higashiyamaso
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms

Wellness

  • Public Bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules
Kyoto Higashiyamaso takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
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 option.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

At time of booking, you must inform the hotel what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities. The public bath can fit up to 4 persons at a time.

Please inform Kyoto Higashiyamaso 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Kyoto Higashiyamaso

  • Guests staying at Kyoto Higashiyamaso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Kyoto Higashiyamaso is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kyoto Higashiyamaso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kyoto Higashiyamaso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath

  • Room options at Kyoto Higashiyamaso include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Kyoto Higashiyamaso is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.