Enjoyed my stay here 🙏🏼 The location is pretty good, 15-20 min’ walk from the crowded area, and also close to some of the know temples. There is a kitchen, and every morning after 6 AM there is a nice rice porridge ready (but limited and not enough for everybody), for free. There’s a washing machine but I used the one that’s 1 min’ walk from the hostel and it’s pretty great. There are 2 bathrooms downstairs (outside) and 1 shower. I never had to wait luckily so it was fine. Stayed in the mixed room and we were only 2 people there which was really awesome !! And each had its own extra space for reading/working. There are 4 bicycles if I remember correctly that you can rent. It’s possible to leave luggage after check out (not sure for how long). You can pay to use towels if you need. It was clean except underneath the thin mattress (many hairs and dust). The area is quiet. There is a metro line just 2 min’ from the hostel which was very helpful. Thank you!!! 🙌🏼🥰

The WiFi was not good, many problems with it and I wasn’t the only one experiencing it, no staff at the property so couldn’t speak to anyone (there is a phone but no one answered). Not vacuumed properly underneath the mattress (I thought it was part of the blanket so accidentally saw it).

The atmosphere was cozy and traditional japanese style. The room was very basic but comfortable. Most things had english instructions. It was as clean as an old building like that can be. I didn't expect anything fancy for the price, and it wasn't but met our needs. The location near the gion area was nice for walking around the night we arrived. We stumbled on a beautiful botanical garden we hadn't planned on (don't remember the name). There is a train station and bus stop close by. Also, this wasn't an issue for us and not a complaint, but hopefully helpful if deciding to book. This isn't the place if you have limited mobility because the stairs are extremely steep, and you need to tiptoe around because you can hear everything. The bathrooms are downstairs, and the rooms are upstairs. Also, it's not the place if you want to socialize as everything can be heard across rooms.

Most things had english instructions, but I couldn't find anything on the laundry machine, only that it was available and gave a price for using it that specified it included laundry soap. I couldn't find any soap, and the buttons were in japanese so ended up not using it. Some english instructions on the laundry procedure would have been nice. It wasn't a big deal not to have it, but I had planned on it because I saw that it was available. There is a laundry mat less than a block down the road.

The hostel was really close to everything, specially to the old Kyoto. The zone was peacefull and it has a lot of stores for late snacks or similar. The metro was also really close by. About the facilities it was nice to sleep on a futon and be in a traditional tatami room. Of course, the price was really good and my opinion you´re geeting what you´re paying. For me It was a nice experience but I would not repeat the hotel if I come back to Kyoto.

I notice that the room needed some deep cleaning (roftop and upper part of the walls) but for me it was not a big deal. It was lacking some fresh air at some moment (we open our door to fix it). The main area (where the recepcionist would be, because there isn´t one) had many items that needed to be removed from there to avoid generatin this "lack of order". You can heard the other guest (is an old house!) but we had luck and everyone respected the silent hours ;)

Perfect position, great quality/price ration, nice common spaces, and amenities (bicycles, washing machine, kitchen). Fantastic old structure that gives you a true "old time accommodation" experience. Room are big and we'll furnished. Instructions clear

Bathroom only at ground level, bikes are cheap but need maintenance, and the staff was quite slow to reply in case of questions

Very cosy hostel with own, traditional rooms. It's an old, historical building (hence the walls are thin and stairs deep but this is described in the info) with cute atmosphere. Friendly staff and nice common area. Walking distance to Gion.

Only one shower, and toilets only on the first floor (rooms are on the second floor), although understandable because it's an old building.

It was a beautiful traditional Japanese home, such a great experience especially if it’s your first time visiting Japan/Kyoto.

The walls are pretty thin so you can hear the people in the other rooms but honestly for the price and the experience of staying in a 100 year old Japanese home, it really didn’t bother us at all. Also, everyone was very respectful and stayed relatively quiet as per signs to respect within the hostel.

Gorgeous traditional house in a great location in Kyoto. There was self-check in but staff were helpful with any issues I had. Shower and toilets were really clean, with clothes washing facilities.

Just a note for individuals with mobility issues- the stairs are very steep and are difficult to bring luggage up and down. Not necessarily something the owners can do about as the house is authentic and original but just bear this in mind before booking.

I was worried about noise from other guests based on previous reviews, but everything was fine and it was quiet. This is accommodation in the original Japanese style, which we liked very much. The accommodation is within walking distance of the historic center. This is contactless accommodation, the accommodation operator was online at any time. The shower and toilet are on the lower floor, where you have to go down steep and creaky stairs.

The guesthouse was 3 minutes away from Higasiyama metro station and Gion temple was also at walkable distance. It's pretty convinient and located in an old block. The atmosphere of the house was nice and could really enjoy the japanese Kotatsu in public area.

The toilet was outside of the main building.It's frustrating to use when the weather was too cold.

excellent location…. lots of restaurants and subway stations nearby, and walkable to many tourist sites…

stairs to upper rooms are steep, but there are not many to climb. if you’ve got bulky bags, it will not be fun. also, all bathroom facilities are on the lower floor…