Only small issue I had was that I was planning on doing some laundry at the guesthouse, but every day that I was there the clothes line and/or washing machine was already in use. The place was pretty much fully booked out so it’s not surprising, just a little inconvenient for me! There’s a laundromat literally right around the corner though, it was great but kind of expensive.

Had a great time in Kyoto staying here. The guesthouse is clean and comfortable, with a great kitchen and shared space with free tea and coffee. It’s also a great place to meet other travellers. It’s a 15 minute walk from Kyoto station, and not that close to main tourist spots, but it’s fine if you’re happy to walk a little and there’s lots of bike hire options nearby.

Stayed in June 2024

I always miss a kitchen to cook ;) but there was hot water and free tea and coffee

Nice guesthouse, nice shared space, bedrooms were quite comfortable as well. One service person helped me to call my next hotel, which was really nice of here.

Stayed in May 2024

amazing atmosphere ❤️

Stayed in May 2024

Unfortunately nobody wanted to play boardgames and more interested in phone screens. Also the mattress was very thin and hard.

It has so many boardgames and cute decoration. Really beautiful guesthouse. Very comfortable and good location

Stayed in May 2024

Absolutely nothing

Comfortable with a tranquil vibe. It was lovely, everything was clean and tidy. Definitely recommend!

Stayed in April 2024

The staff are super friendly and accommodating. They keep the place spotless, cleaning and maintaining it throughout the day. There are a few bus stops near the house, the nearest one is a minute away. The place is so cozy and well decorated.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing that I can think of except for the check in time to be changed to 10 AM or 11AM.

Everything about this stay is very beautiful aesthetically decorated and has an artistic touch.It is in a walking distance to Kyoto station that saves you a lot of time in commute and getting started with your day immediately for sightseeing.There are other facilities also in walking distance to the property so makes it a perfect value for money and comfortable stay for solo travelers

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing comes to mind

Very nice, felt like a normal home I liked that they wrote events for the week on a blackboard and the atmosphere of the house

Stayed in April 2024

The mattress was too thin and the bed was wooden so not the most comfortable

Great atmosphere, very clean and excellent location

Stayed in April 2024

I liked the style of a Japanese house kind of vibe. It's close to the station (only three stops). And there's a wide selection of board games. The rooms were like in dorms.

Stayed in April 2024

I liked everything. I have no complaints :) I will come back if i ever visit Kyoto again.

I liked everything. I have been staying here once in 2019, and it was still as cozy as i remembered. The location is close to the train station, and the common room is super nice and cosy. The bunk beds are big and has privacy curtains, which i loved. I stayed during New Years and the host had arranged New Years dinner for the guests. I did not join but i though that was very kind and a nice offer for all of us travelling during the holidays.

Stayed in January 2024

The only problem was that the shower and the sinks were connected by the little garden outside so I got a cold the first shower I had there ahah but nothing that can't be managed!

The hostel is extremely traditional without being a ryokan! The common spaces are incredibly beautiful and everything is at your service, with a very kind staff, always available for you!

Stayed in March 2024

Showers, toilets and wash room was outside which was super cold considering the season. But still good facilities!

Super authentic stay at this guesthouse, definitely recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

It can be a bit noisy at night if you sleep close to the common area because people can stay there and speak the whole night. The showers are also shared, so that's not ideal during busy times.

The staff was very friendly and the common area was nice, where you could prepare some simple meals (no stove) and enjoy some board games and kotatsu. The place has a retro vibe and it's great if you want to socialize.

Stayed in February 2024

When we booked this hotel we were looking forward staying in a traditional style japanese house. The bokuyado surpassed our expectations, with a beautiful garden out the back and a well made old Japanese house. And without even knowing before we arrived the owner is a board game fanatic, who has undress of board games for his guests to play, and even joined us for a game one night.

Stayed in February 2024

Very cosy, homey vibe. Dorm room and common areas were clean and the wifi was good. I loved the board games collection and kotatsu in the Japanese-style common room, perfect for winter! The garden was very cute and the staff were also lovely. It was about a 10 min walk from Kyoto station, but close to convenience stores. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in January 2024

It was unexpectedly an amazing opportunity to meet people from across the globe, not to mention, the crazy amount of board games to play with! The staff were also extra friendly and supportive. I came there around New Year’s and the staff prepared a New Year’s Eve dinner for all of us staying that time. It was such a memorable and sweet time at this guesthouse! I would definitely consider this a home away from home whenever I’m in Kyoto 🫶🏻 Room wise, it’s still a very comfortable resting place for any traveler!

Stayed in January 2024

Awesome staff. Lots of board games. Nice roommates. Cleans frequently unlike others guesthouses.

Stayed in January 2024

Staff were super nice and gave us fantastic local recommendations. We did't realize when we booked but staff all spoke Mandarin and Japanese which was very helpful for my friends and I as we don't speak Japanese. Rooms were very comfortable and there was a lovely kitchen+ area with kotatsu tables.

Stayed in December 2023

Wonderful. Really loved my time there, everyone was so nice i made beautiful memories. The guesthouse is well located and easy to find. Beds are confortable (I stayed in the dormitory). I will definitely come back !

Stayed in November 2023

The pillows were somewhat hard and sound traveled.

We loved the atmosphere and the cleanliness — the location was great, too!

Stayed in December 2023

Mattress is quite thin, other than that, all good!

Cozy and a beautiful Japanese-style house!Friendly staff and a good location!

Stayed in November 2023

The walk from Kyoto or Gojo station at night didn't feel great, especially for a solo female traveller. There were no big attractions nearby, so getting to and from the station every day was a must, but got old fast. While the smoking area was outside (in the interior garden) it was also right beside the toilets and sinks, which were also outside (and probably freezing in winter). This made it hard to avoid smoke on occasion. The female only dorm was bunk beds, which was unusual for Japan (usually they have capsules, which have much better privacy and no squeaky beds!)

This hostel was based inside a traditional house, with tatami downstairs in the common area. It had a lot of character - with hundreds of board games and card games! Very cute interior garden. The staff were very nice and helpful. I wasn't told the hostel was cash-only (maybe I'm mistaken, and it's in the accomodation information) but the staff were very relaxed and told me to pay whenever I could. Very much appreciated!

Stayed in October 2023

The only issue is the noise - we stayed close to the entry way and the walls in the building are thin so could very easily hear our neighbouring guests even when they spoke quietly. The reception provide earplugs for this which helped a little. Would recommend bringing an eyemask if you need darkness to sleep as different small windows and panels in the room allow light in from outside.

Lovely welcoming guesthouse with a warm and friendly atmosphere. We really liked staying in a more traditional style setting in Kyoto. A large common room with tatami flooring provided a nice quiet spot to hang out with a HUGE array of boardgames (although only a handful in English). Our room was fine, with a good amount of space for us to manage two large suitcases. Common bathrooms/toilets were also kept clean and were user-friendly. It was also very walkable to Kyoto station (about 20 mins, flat, with luggage). The main attractions were within 30-45 minutes' walk.

Stayed in November 2023