Higurashi-Sou Guest House — Hotel in Kyoto

If you want a traditional Japanese experience, then I would recommend this small guest house. It has several tatami rooms, which means no bed, no mod cons etc. You get given a futon and some sheets and essentially sleep on the floor. I suggest you read up on the tradition first, think about whether you'd like to ache all over after the first night, and ask yourself if that sounds like fun. If the answer is yes, then go for it. If it is a no, then book a western style room elsewhere in this beautiful city.||Make sure that you prepare and research where you are going and print maps etc. if you are making your own way there. The place is a fair way off a main road and fair distance from any Kyoto subway terminal.||Check in was easy enough. WARNING they accept cash only. The level of English was good, and they showed us around, showing us the shared areas, the shared bathrooms and shared toilets for the house. You need to take your shoes off the front door and change into slippers, and then take your slippers off at the bathroom and change into bathroom slippers. You can't wear slippers in the tatami rooms.||The room is less than basic. It's a box. The futon is in a cupboard and you set it up yourself, which is fun, with the instructions provided. The hotel has fast Wi-fi and Electric points to charge mobiles. The air conditioning is very effective.||Walls between rooms are thin, and as it is an old house, you can hear people all over the house whatever they are doing, so if you are a Light sleeper, be warned.||The guest house was nice enough, but we were only staying one night which was not enough to enjoy the simple, minimalist approach that the Japanese adore, so for us it was something of a nuisance on a whistle stop tour through the country and had a knock on effect the next day from the pain and lack of sleep. I would look to book for longer if I was here again. Nothing really negative about the...

I stayed here for 3 nights with my mom just last week. We got the double room which was enough for the 2 of us. Our room was beside the stairs so you will here people go down. If you're a light sleeper, this may be a problem for you, but for us, we didn't mind. We slept like babies. I love how the room smells like fresh green tea the moment we entered it. It's sooooo relaxing! I like how it's the near the entrance, too!||||The weather was so cold (went down to 5C - seriously cold for us who came from a tropical country) when we were there but the air conditioning was enough to keep us warm.||||There are 2 toilets and 2 showers which are all clean so shared bath is never a problem. The basin/wash area has a view of the garden which is nice.||||The staff are all friendly and accommodating and speak good english. They always provide you with as much as necessary information you need if you tell them where you wish to visit.||||This guesthouse is near Nijo Castle which is a must see! It's also near the bus stop, which is one ride away from Arashiyama and Kyoto station. Also, it's around 10 minutes walk to Nijo JR station.||||This is in a residential area so it's quiet. Not much restaurant near the guesthouse, but there's a fire ramen place at the corner (Menbakaichidai) which is great! Also, the 7-11 is just a 2minute walk. I suggest that before you go back to the guesthouse, make sure to grab your dinner. :)||||We really enjoyed our...

One of the experiences I sought in Japan was staying in traditional Japanese architecture, and this house, with its history of over 100 years, beautifully captures the early Japanese style. Walking on the wooden floors, you can hear the comforting creaking sounds, enhancing the overall accommodation experience. They generously provide free bicycles for use, and each guest receives a Kyoto public bath ticket. You can bring the provided toiletries to the public bath for a refreshing soak. Considering the price, it's an incredibly cost-effective way to immerse yourself in the Japanese culture.

The inn offers a handmade booklet introducing local attractions, though the font might be a bit small, making it challenging for those with weaker eyesight.

In the morning, they serve onigiri for 400 Japanese Yen per person, featuring two different flavors along with miso soup – a truly authentic Japanese breakfast. If you appreciate this style, the place warmly welcomes you. This is not a sponsored endorsement; I'm simply sharing my personal experience with friends. Of course, if 日暮莊 (the inn) would offer me a discount, I'd be more...