The staff are some of the most friendly people I’ve ever met, they showed me and other guests around the city and even took us to a festival in a town near by (speak perfect English). The location is right by the castle and about 20 minuets away in bus (bus stops are 4 minuets walk from the hotel) and the area has a lot of restaurants and 7 eleven or family marts. The beds were comfortable, and the room is bigger than most hostels I’ve been to (when considering it has 4 beds which is a plus in my eyes). Definitely coming again next time I’m in Kyoto!!!

The owner of the guest house, Nori-san, is very approachable and will give good advice on what to do in and around Kyoto. Just ask him. There is also free coffee and tea and a refrigerator for your foodstuff and free lockers for your valuables. There are multiple showers and toilets, and it is clean. The location is close to the Karasuma Oike station, which will give you quick access to public transport. Also close by are the Manga Museum and Nijo Castle.

Nothing bad, just be aware that you (yourself) have to carry heavy luggage up the stairs if you bring it with you and you booked the dormitory 😉

When I come back to Kyoto, I will be checking this guesthouse for availability first! I booked the private double room and it was perfect! The futons were clean and comfortable. I also felt like I had enough space to stretch out and relax - which is welcome after being in hostels for most of my travels. This is a perfect place for solo or couples. The shared space is great to start conversations and make friends. There is laundry on premises. The washer takes 30 minutes, however, the dryer takes quite a bit of time (2 hours!). The host was absolutely wonderful. He showed me a map of things to do in Kyoto, and even when I said I wanted to avoid the crowds, like Kiyomizu-dera, he encouraged me by simply saying, "First time in Kyoto. No choice!" So, of course I went in the morning, and surprisingly, it was nice and peaceful. So, if you are going to Kyoto, and it will be your first time, stay at Guest House Hitsujan. No choice!

Hitsujian was one of my favorite places to stay during my trip. You can get to know your host and other travelers much better, which is part of why I prefer smaller and more personal guesthouses like this to large hostel facilities. The host here was extremely helpful whenever I needed to ask for it and went above and beyond. The guest house is also very close to Nijo Castle and train lines to carry you west or south for sightseeing, so it has a great central location.

The unheated bathrooms were a little chilly since I visited in February, but the heated toilets helped to alleviate that.

Good location, walking distance to fish market and other areas of Kyoto you will want to visit. Can bike to the Monkey Forest location as well on the west side. but it feels quiet and local around the property itself. Shared shower was really nice (never anyone in it when I needed to use). Super clean everywhere.

This is very minor, but if you're staying upstairs you'll have to use the stairs to get to the bathroom downstairs. at night that's a bit of a pain but not a huge deal.

The place is old traditional Japanese house and feels very authentic. The staff is super nice and willing to help you with anything. You have non-stop access to the kitchen and mutual space, which was really nice and generally atmosphere even with other guests is calm and nice.

Location could be better. Yes, you are right in the center of Kyoto but that basically means close to almost nothing specific and also few streets away from nearest transports, so be prepared to walk a bit, but that's what you'll do in Japan anyway :D

Everything! Cozy room, beautiful apartment. And Nori - the host is amazing. We made dinner here multiple times in the shared area; Nori didn't mind us cooking a whole meal. We made a few new friends from around the world just by staying here. And dinner with everyone was so fun, and we had the chance to share our own culture and food. :) If I ever come back to Kyoto, this is where you'll find me.

Nothing! Stay, you wont regret the experience.

The staff were fantastic and very friendly, the owner (sorry I’ve forgotten his name) was exceptionally helpful with giving information for tourists on where was good and not good to visit! The bed was really comfortable and the shared space was calm and relaxing. It felt very authentic.

Bedroom was a little cramped and there wasn’t much luggage storage space but this was a non-issue for me.

Excellent location, close to nishiki market, and other other important temples and gardens ( i recommend especially the Imperial Palace and gardens ) Great host and beautiful home with everything needed. He also explains on a map some locations you can visit!

Not many guest when I stayed, so it could feel a bit (too) quiet sometimes, but still met some great people!

Good location, not too far from the metro. The attentive host genuinely cares not only about the guests’ comfort in the hotel but also about helping them have the best possible experience in Kyoto. I had a unique room with its own small Japanese garden, which made for a very pleasant immersion into Japanese culture. Everything was very clean, neat, and clearly maintained with great care and love.

Honestly, I don’t have any complaints.