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Oyama Guest House Kyoto

2.0 star property
Guest house near Shijo Street, connected to a shopping center in Kyoto

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Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Superior Family Room (207) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Hallway

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31-7 Miyanogo-cho, Kamikatsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 615-8227
  • Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room (201)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Family Room (207) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room (207)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Nishikyo Ward stay.Your stay at this Nishikyo Ward guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Suzumushi-dera Temple and Katsura Imperial Villa. Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium and Shijo Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Arashiyama Onsen - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Togetsukyo Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kami-Katsura Station - 2 min walk
  • Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station - 4 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪丸源ラーメン 桂店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪コムギノキラメキ〈小麦〉 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ステーキガスト - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪天壇桂五条店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪肉料理 UNO ウーノ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Oyama Guest House Kyoto

Guest house near Shijo Street, connected to a shopping center in Kyoto
As a guest of Oyama Guest House Kyoto, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Oyama Guest House Kyoto also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Oyama Guest House Kyoto offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

A fee applies for the use of shower facilities.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10 PM and 11:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Oyama Guest House
Oyama Guest House Hostel
Oyama Guest House Hostel Kyoto
Oyama Guest House Kyoto
Oyama Kyoto
Oyama Guest House Kyoto Guesthouse
Oyama Guest House Guesthouse
Oyama Guest House Kyoto Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oyama Guest House Kyoto to the airport?

Oyama Guest House Kyoto is 31.6 mi (51-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oyama Guest House Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oyama Guest House Kyoto.

Does Oyama Guest House Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Oyama Guest House Kyoto does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Oyama Guest House Kyoto have a pool?

Oyama Guest House Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Oyama Guest House Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Oyama Guest House Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Oyama Guest House Kyoto is 4.3 mi away from Kyoto.

Oyama Guest House Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 80 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oyama-San is very sweet. The Hostel is family run and feels like home. Ms Oyama upgraded our room to make sure that all 6 of us we comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Piula, Honolulu, HI

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We like its closeness to the sites we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t do it.

Couldn’t arrange late check-in despite the booking saying late access available until midnight and we called ahead. They cancelled our booking without letting us know and refused a refund. They then wanted us to pay an additional 300,000 yen if we wanted to stay. Last minute did noting to assist and now we are stranded without accom and 210,000 yen out of pocket. Obviously avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Oyama is wonderful hostess

Oyama was wonderful! She went out of her way to make us feel at home. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient for KamiKatsura

All good. Basic & Cheap- no frills. I cannot complain:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Awesome guest house!!!

We booked for two nights but ended up staying 4 nights instead. What a little gem! Best place to stay. Free hot showers, cooking facilities, super friendly and helpful hosts, rooftop terrace, washing/drying machines. Fantastic guest house! :)

2/10 Terrible

evelyne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scam hotel/guest house

Worst experience EVER in all my extensive travels. No heat; aggressive unfriendly landlady who promised to cancel reservation and didn't; run down shabby looking house and interior; neighborhood the same; very difficult to find. Unfriendly money-hungry Landlady charges for EVERYTHING including items small and not listed as requiring payment, felt like I was being scammed (and have spent lots of previous time in Japan). EVERY other place I have stayed in Japan has been wonderful and helpful. STAY AWAY!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stat

Wonderful owner, gave us a ride to a nearby restaurant and negotiated a discount. 6 bed bunk room was clean. Great location near train station

8/10 Good

Dorinda, California

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

Nice hostel style hotel

I don't understand why the other reviewers would give this hotel a low rating. It's really basic, really clean and the staff was really friendly. It is far from the center of town. We paid around $25 USD to get there in a cab. There is a train line close, but it requires a lot of transfers to get there.

6/10 Okay

Dee, Campbell River, BC

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

Warm and friendly, but not for me.

Nice place, but not for me. Great location, lady who's owns it is wonderful. I think it would be better for a group of travellers instead of a solo person.

10/10 Excellent

Tilly, Darwin, NT

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

Comfortable hostel

Clean and abundant facilities, quiet and spacious living area easy to access and brilliant staff

2/10 Terrible

KK, Malaysia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst Experience Ever

We booked the hotel for 4 nights but due to an emergency, had to stay at Nagano for the first night. We couldn't email or call as we didn't have a phone line or wifi and there was no cancellation or changes that can be made for this booking anyway so we thought we'd be okay just to stay for the rest of the 3 nights. When we arrived, the unpleasant owner asked us why we didn't inform her and then didn't allow us to check in unless we paid her another 7700 yen which we refused. Communication was difficult as she couldn't speak English very well and she said since we didn't give a notice, we will have to pay a penalty. We are already paying for 4 nights although we're only staying for 3 and she wanted to charge us more! Then she said she'll call Expedia and let them speak to us but she stayed on the phone with Expedia for at least 15 minutes, speaking in Japanese and at the end, she just chidingly told us we should inform her beforehand or our booking would be cancelled and then said we're lucky because the room is still available. We then checked in only to find out we were the only two people staying there and all that fuss was an unnecessary means to cheat us of our money. Also, the description for this guesthouse says "free wifi and showers" but showers aren't free. You have to pay 100 yens for 10 minutes and even electricity is calculated. I've stayed at many backpackers places even cheaper and none were as stingy and calculative as this one. Really soured our experience.

6/10 Okay

Panotesorn, Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bike to take the romantic train at Saga Arashiyama

We are family stayed 1 night on Saturday to spend our weekend here. Good wide room for us 5 persons (3adults2kids), near a train station but not main line, you have to connect many times. Car parking (for 2 cars only) and shower and bicycle for rent not include in hotel fee. The owner very good service mind like stay at your own house.

8/10 Good

Vincent, Sydney

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

Nice backpacker style hotel.

Stayed 8 nights. Nice and quiet backpacker in a convient area to visit Kyoto and surrounding. Kitchen available to cook. One thing I didn't like is you have to pay 100 yen to use the shower. Otherwise it is a great place, very clean and quiet. I will defenitly stay there again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel Staff was very helpful Also Very helpful with maps and directions and always willing to help with any need. They even ordered a pizza for me late at night. Good Staff

2/10 Terrible

Seonghun, Seoul

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

Poor service

It's not resonable price. Owner charges everything such as using a shower room, even using a airconditioning.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Location

Most of things is not bad. The electricity is charged extra.

6/10 Okay

Surya, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

good for students

The address in the website is wrong. Call them to get the correct address before going. The owner was very nice. It is not a hotel. Just a guest house. Have that in mind.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

It's all about expectations

The guesthouse is in a quiet neighborhood, relatively far from central Kyoto, but around the corner from a train station that provides easy access to wonderful but ultra-touristy Arashiyama (¥150 on the train) and downtown (¥210 on the train). There's also a 7-Eleven and a post office (for ATM access) around the corner. We found that it was actually more convenient to get to some major sites, like Kinkakuji (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion), from here than from central Kyoto. And Arashiyama, though heaving with tourists, is close by and full of delights. The guesthouse was fairly quiet on weeknights, louder on weekend nights. Thin walls and doors, and a hall light that goes on and shines into the room every time someone goes to the toilet in the night. We were in Kyoto during the peak of the the fall color, and the Oyama Guesthouse was one of the few places still available. From the negative reviews, we were expecting a worse experience than we actually had. It's all about expectations. If you're expecting every comfort and convenience, book elsewhere. If you want a basic place to stay while you have your adventure in Kyoto, this place will probably be just fine.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

dishonest behavior - would not recommend

After staying for 3 days, we asked to stay an additional night. She quoted us 2000 yen more than our previous nights "because it's Friday." We looked online, and our very room was available for the original, lower price! I told her it was too expensive and that we were leaving, and she immediately offered the original lower price. I consider this dishonest behavior. The location isn't great, so you'll end up paying a lot for transportation. The shower and per-kilowatt electricity charges seem excessive and weren't advertised on the listing. I would not stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, Colorado Springs, CO

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

Beyond Expectations!

Booked this last minute as the only place with a continuous 3-night stay. I wasn't expecting much but I was happily impressed. The owner was really nice, we were the only ones to come in that day and her staff took care of us. We got a 4 bunk bedroom just for the price of two beds. It was very clean and tidy, washer machine worked wonderfully and they even have a dryer or you can use the balcony in your room or hang lines on the open roof for your clothes. We rented bicycles which were really convenient to go to Arashiyama area and the metro stop is only a block away. It is relatively far from downtown but not too bad. A nice and quiet neighborhood.

6/10 Okay

Mama-to-6, Marshall Islands

Too Expensive

The beds were hard, but that's typical in Japan. We visited in Spring and the house was chilly. Can't be certain of the temp, but the butter was hard and we often wore our fleece jackets inside. The showers were hot and cost $1 for 10 min. There were 3 washers and 2 big dryers for laundry. They're located on the rooftop terrace (3rd floor, be warned the stairs are steep). The kitchen was great and the bathrooms were nice and had washlet toilets typical in Japan. The house was a ~20 min taxi ride (~$25) from the Kyoto train station. From the hotel it's only a 2 min walk to the subway with a convenience store along the way that had staples like bread, butter, eggs, milk. Also, a grocery store was a 5-10 minute walk away. FYI: The hotel is near Arashiyama in Kyoto. An hour after arriving the owner informed us that our already over-priced room was going to cost more (A LOT MORE), because she was going to charge for the 3 yr old and infant, even though they require no extra bedding. We have traveled the world and never had that happen and it soured our stay. Aside from overcharging us, the owner was very nice and helpful. She offered to drive us to the grocery store, helped us buy subway passes, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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