Kamikatsura House
2.0 star property

Guesthouse with restaurant, near Katsura Imperial Villa

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Kamikatsura House

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Shared kitchen
Front of property
Desk, free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen

Overview of Kamikatsura House

6.8

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

7 Katsura Tokudaiji Kitamachi Saikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8301
  • Popular Locationチファジャ 上桂店2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Station15 min drive
  • Popular LocationShijo Station15 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)94 min drive
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Room options

Double Room - NEW!

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room - NEW!

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - NEW!

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room - NEW!

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Kamikatsura House is located in Nishikyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station. Katsura Imperial Villa and Suzumushi-dera Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Don't miss out on a visit to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.

What's nearby

  • Katsura Imperial Villa - 14 min walk
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 4 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 7 min drive
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station - 3 min drive
  • Kami-Katsura Station - 12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

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
  • ステーキガスト - 7 min walk
  • 肉料理 UNO ウーノ - 13 min walk

About this property

Kamikatsura House

Guesthouse near Katsura Imperial Villa
Kamikatsura House is located close to Suzumushi-dera Temple and Koryuji Temple, and provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Kamikatsura House offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens and desks

Languages

English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • 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; to check in, 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.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

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

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

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–10:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Kamikatsura House?

Check-out 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.

Kamikatsura House Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tom, Cambridge, UK

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For those back pack people, It's safe and clean room.

6/10 Okay

Tuan, USA

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.

8/10 Good

Martine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

James, America

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Tak

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Lærke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019