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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

1.0 star property
Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture with a visit to Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Then, take off on two wheels through picturesque streets.

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Free WiFi
Hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Experience the tranquility of Kyoto at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel, where you can connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room. Take a stroll around Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple or rent bikes to explore Gion Corner’s charming streets.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Bike rental

Room options

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Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Western Style Room #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
251, Umemoto-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0064

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 18 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 92 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪​Halal 焼肉祇園成田屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京都瑠璃庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪文学スナック gion_randa 懶惰 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪祗園245 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Also, Gion Corner and Pontocho Alley are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 11 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 9 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN Hostel
KIRAKU-INN Hostel
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN
KIRAKU-INN
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa KIRAKU inn
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Gion Corner (8-min walk) and Heian Shrine (0.9 mi), along with Kiyomizu Temple (1.1 mi) and Sanjusangen-do Temple (1.4 mi).

What's the area around Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel like?

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 15 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice and cozy, great host!

10/10 Exceptional

For a Kyoto Trip, it was perfect :)

10/10 Exceptional

The owner was so sweet and polite, took the time to explain the area and the busses/subways and how to get to all the popular areas! Bonus was the guard cat who always greeted me when I got back later in the evening 😁
Shelby, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had the bottom floor japanese room with a little garden and it was a pleasure to sleep in
stan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Host was very nice and accomodating. Let us borrow umbrellas when it rained, we were able to check in early after arriving in Kyoto early.
Brian, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A unique experience in a traditional Japanese located in a convenient area. Staff were helpful and friendly, promptly replying to any queries online. As a Westerner (Spanish) I was worried about the futons being uncomfortable, but it was not the case at all. Highly recommended.
Diego, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

- Hotel was centralled located and host was helpful. - Rooms were small. - Asking for 100 yens to have a towel is bad look.
Kamel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 3 days at Shirakawa Kiraku Inn. The man who runs it is very helpful and has a very chill cat named Tama. He sent our bags to our next hotel and helped us find a pharmacy. It’s located in a historic district with beautiful streets, and in walking distance to shrines, temples, the best shopping and dining. Also we stayed at a very expensive Ryokan the following week and the futons were not as comfortable as here :))
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kiraku Inn was a wonderful place to reside at for 3 nights in Kyoto. It was easy to get to from Kyoto Station with the bus 206 from the terminal right outside the station (alight after seeing Yasaka Shrine). Mr Kazo is a cat lover and a black and white senior cat is a resident at the inn. What's more is that the interior is decorated with cat images and figurines, even the signs that tell you to turn off the lights have cats doodled on them which puts a smile on your face. There is a mix of normal bed and traditional futon beds to choose from (we stayed in a 2 futon bed room), which is equipped with the necessities like charging ports and a tv we didnt need to use. Towels and pyjamas are provided with a small fee, which is used to supplement the cat's food. Washing machine and dryer is also located conveniently outside the bathroom (200 yen for washing 300 yen for dryer). It is a short walk (10-15min) to Gion where more food and night life is available. Highly recommended for animal lovers, simple living, and a peaceful stay. Thank you Mr Kazo and Tama the cat!
Mei, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Struttura in stile giapponese con futon e bagno in comune. Il futon l’ho trovato molto comodo e in ogni caso una bellissima esperienza nel cuore del popolare centro di Gion di Kyoto. Zona molto tranquilla e sicura, a pochi passi dalla metro ed a 2 minuti dalla fermata del bus che collega la stazione di Kyoto. Proprietario molto cordiale e gentilissimo ad averci suggerito alcuni itinerari e punti di interesse di Kyoto.
Ilaria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

像京都Home stay般的絕佳體驗
古色古香的京都民房，小地方都看得出經營者的用心，很棒的住宿體驗！
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

まゆみ, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

HYEOKKYU, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

三度目の利用です。 便利な立地に親切なオーナーさんのおかげで快適に過ごせました。 お値段なりの設備ですが、きれいに清掃されていて不快な感じは一切なかったです。 また機会があればお願いしたいです。
kourai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dasun, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

安い為、ホテルみたいなサービスはありません。部屋にトイレやお風呂はついていない為共同が嫌な方はおすすめしないです。ただ、費用を抑えたい方などにはもってこいです。アットホームな感じでした。
IZUMI, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

yoko, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

微妙な外の音が気になりました。
MIYUKI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

고양이가 너무 귀엽고 추천해준 아침 카페가 너무 맛있고 좋은 추억이 되었습니다. 다음에 또 방문하고 싶습니다.
Sunny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Seongyun, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

TOSIMITU, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

掃除が行き届いてない
全体的に掃除があまりされてなくて 不快でした。 お部屋は髪の毛落ちてたり、テーブルも埃かぶってました。　 共用スペースもあまり掃除されてなくて いくら安いとはいえ もう二度と泊まりたくないです。
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

主人が気さくな方で声をかけてくださり、少しお話ししました。 とても京都らしい旅館で外装や内装も素敵でした。

10/10 Exceptional

かんてん, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Xinyi, 3-night trip