Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

2.5 star property
Guest house near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto

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Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Comfort Quarter Room  | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Comfort Quarter Room  | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Comfort Quarter Room  | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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507-1 Tsutsumicho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0025
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Quarter Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.With a stay at this Higashiyama Ward guesthouse, you'll be close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Also nearby are Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Hanamikoji Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪丹 tan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪吉祥菓寮祇園本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いっちゃんラーメン - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Guest house near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa offers its guests multilingual staff and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa offers 16 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Griddle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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 100–10,000 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.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. No onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa.

Does Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa offer free breakfast?

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa have a pool?

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa does not have a pool.

Does Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa to downtown Kyoto?

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa is 0.7 mi away from Kyoto.

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favorite stays in Japan. Our room was clean, organized and a great size! The beds were super comfy and we had great sleeps. The area is quiet and is close to a quaint river. We used their luggage delivery service as we arrived in Kyoto before check in. Their office is about a 5 minute walk from Kyoto station, and you can drop your luggage off and they will deliver it to your hotel. This allowed us to enjoy the day without our luggage before our check in! We would recommend this place to anyone staying in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a good location. Loved the size of the room and having a washer dryer in the room was AWESOME 🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is truly excellent — the metro is just 1 minute away, several bus lines are nearby, and it’s easy to walk to most central attractions. The room itself was spacious, though the furniture felt a bit dated. The washing machine was very handy during our 11-day stay, and the air conditioning worked well. The kitchen, however, was only minimally stocked. A real highlight was the Customer Service Center near JR Kyoto: we were able to check in there, leave our luggage, and have it delivered to the room well before the official check-in time. This service made arrival smooth and stress-free. The main downside was the poor sound insulation. If you’re a light sleeper, be sure to request Level 3. We stayed on Level 2 and unfortunately had several noisy and unpleasant nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel to stay in with a kitchenette and a washing machine in the room. The room was a much larger space than most Japan hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is walkable to many dining options and places. Staffs are friendly. Rooms are clean and nice. I would stay again when I visit Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean. room is bigger than a typical hotel room. would stay there again. sounded like elephants were rooming above us but great otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best walking location to see and do everything I wanted to in Gion and surrounds. Will return to stay here! My only dislike is that the male receptionist told me that there was no hotel phone he could use to help me call to change my flight :(
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to subway station, which was perfect. Room was spacious and the washer was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
VERY loud. Ground floor room. You hear constant noise from guest above you and on the side of you. You sleep when they go to sleep and you wake when they wake up. The place seemed great until 4 am the first morning when the upstairs guest woke up. It was jarring to say the least how there was no sound proofing and every step they took or every door they closed was a loud boom. We alerted the staff (which we never do) and they actually came in the room and heard the noise and agreed with us. By the time we went to confirm our move the next day (and packing up to do so) we were told we could not be moved. We looked at other places to move to but held out hope that it was just a loud guest. It was not the guest but the building itself. If you are given a ground floor room do not accept it unless you don’t mind a lot of noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. A clean comfortable and very nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Central NY comes to Kyoto.

Our stay was wonderful. Everybody was very welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect for what we wanted. Located in a quiet neighborhood with access to lots of shrines, temples, restaurants, subway, grocery store. The soaking tub and the washing machine were really nice amenities, and the heated toilet seat sold us on the whole deal.The only real issues were the security light kept going on and off because it was motion sense and there wasn’t any way to stop that so every time we moved it went on. Also the TV was in a very difficult situation to be able to use given the layout of the room. And lastly, there was no sitting area or small couch. But we did have two large beds in the room and otherwise everything was absolutely stunningly perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except for you could hear the noise from up above. The stomping and running around of kids or people staying right above you. We loved how everything was functional and useful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Perfect Spot!

Perfect spot! Quiet and close to subway. Very comfortable beds. The washing machine worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay here. I loved how the room included a washer for our dirty clothes. It was really convenient since our total trip to Japan was 15 days. The location of this hotel was also located near this really cute shopping street with a bunch of food places. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Komako

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
高齢の両親がスムーズにチェックインできるように、速やか対応していただきました。5日間のステイ中、追加の人数が増えたので、追加料金値段メールも、速やかに対応していただきました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lidija & Zoran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very conveniently located walking distance to the old town and the shopping area. It is a decent size apartment for Japanese standards. What we didn't like was the darkness of the apartment. There is only 1 window very close to the next building. The kitchen is fully equipped but there is not a table or a chairs to sit on. Also there are not tea/coffee bags provided. The apartment is not serviced but that was expected. It feels like Airbnb accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms were very clean and affordable. Overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vean

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

Highly recomend

The hotel is clean and very spacious. It is a 30 minutes walk from the main busy markets. We were able to leave our luggage before we were able to check in, that was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here over the few days was great. Room and bathroom were spacious and the ability to do laundry all in the room was excellent. Really short walk to the subway station and walking distance to major shrines, shopping, dining and attractions. Definitely would stay again and absolutely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped and very clean facility for a family with elementary kids. Close to metro, grocery store, ice cream and small restaurants. Walkable to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and clean. But there is not providing free luggage storage in the hotel after checking out as described when booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Set up like a small apartment. Very nice and very clean. There was a little construction noise next door, but overall it was a great place. Walking distance to many things.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019