What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. It is approximately 1.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 2.2 km from Heian Shrine.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 14 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Extra bed policies include a rollaway bed fee of JPY 3000 per night. Availability and confirmation may be required for extra beds.

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House - Cozy Guest House in Kyoto

Average nightly price at Kyoto Uraraka Guest House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$33
February	US$37
March	US$47
April	US$64
May	US$49
June	US$31
July	US$30
August	US$38
September	US$40
October	US$73
November	US$86
December	US$54

What guests think

At Kyoto Uraraka Guest House, reviewers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and convenient bus-linked location, often noting good value for money and an easy check-in experience that makes it a practical base for sightseeing across Kyoto.

Rooms are generally compact but functional, with some larger units; several guests mention thin walls and small or dated bathrooms, while many find beds comfortable though softness may not suit everyone. Cleanliness is regularly highlighted as a strong point. Amenities mentioned include laundry service, a cooking area in some units, and free bicycles. Overall, expect a simple, well-run stay with standout staff support.

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Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests mention practical amenities like laundry service and a cooking area in some units, plus free bicycles. Not enough consistent detail about other facilities.

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juan

10 May 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Super well located, laundry service super useful. Buses pass just outside

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Larry

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location with several nearby bus stops. Roomy enough for 2. Good lighting and cooking area. Very good trash collection & towel laundry. Needs a dining table and chairs instead of the very uncomfortable couch-bed as no usable eating spot. The table chairs would be more comfortable to watch TV than that terrible couch. A couple of suitcase racks would be nice. Overall satisfied with apartment as a good value with good staff and location.

10

Daniela

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed a week in Uraraka and I was very happy with the service and with my stay there. After spending the 1st night in smaller room,the staff gave me a more spacious room which was perfect for a solo traveller.Read some reviews before about the location,but it’s actually perfect(I know the city very well).From the bus stop 1 min away from the guest house, there are buses taking you to Arashiyama,Higashiyama,Sanjo/Shijo region, Kinkakuji-basically to most tourist attractions in these areas.there are free bicycles provided and if you need train,JR Nijo is 15 min on foot.Two convenience stores within 3-4 min walk,and a big supermarket with a 100 yen shop also 3-4 min walk.Nijo castle is basically across the street.extra clean rooms,with daily towel change upon request and if you stay longer,they change bedsheets every 3rd day. Staff is English speaking and so,so helpful.Yuji san even stayed with me when my airport shuttle was late,in case I needed to call.Overall,nothing bad-only wonderful experience.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as clean, with some calling them perfectly clean; housekeeping such as towel changes is noted. A few comments mention minor wear like needing new paint.

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david

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Accueil excellent, nous permettant un Check-in trois heures avant. Chambre spacieuse et propre.

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yuk

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All in normals, room is very small for this price is OK ! Interior Need new paint. The air conditionin install in terrible 5 feet High, so the air all time direct blow to the head.

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Larry

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location with several nearby bus stops. Roomy enough for 2. Good lighting and cooking area. Very good trash collection & towel laundry. Needs a dining table and chairs instead of the very uncomfortable couch-bed as no usable eating spot. The table chairs would be more comfortable to watch TV than that terrible couch. A couple of suitcase racks would be nice. Overall satisfied with apartment as a good value with good staff and location.

10

Setsuko

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

清潔感がある。

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Mary

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is excellent for sightseeing and i had really good night's sleep.The room has everything you need and a really comfortable bed, but be aware, the room and bathroom is outdated, but perfectly clean. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Ms

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff was very friendly and helpful, property was so clean and great but for the transportation you need took a bus to get to the close train station or taxi that cost not really expensive, convenience store is near to the property just walk 1 minutes.

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Daniela

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed a week in Uraraka and I was very happy with the service and with my stay there. After spending the 1st night in smaller room,the staff gave me a more spacious room which was perfect for a solo traveller.Read some reviews before about the location,but it’s actually perfect(I know the city very well).From the bus stop 1 min away from the guest house, there are buses taking you to Arashiyama,Higashiyama,Sanjo/Shijo region, Kinkakuji-basically to most tourist attractions in these areas.there are free bicycles provided and if you need train,JR Nijo is 15 min on foot.Two convenience stores within 3-4 min walk,and a big supermarket with a 100 yen shop also 3-4 min walk.Nijo castle is basically across the street.extra clean rooms,with daily towel change upon request and if you stay longer,they change bedsheets every 3rd day. Staff is English speaking and so,so helpful.Yuji san even stayed with me when my airport shuttle was late,in case I needed to call.Overall,nothing bad-only wonderful experience.

10

Ian

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Uraraka was the perfect base for my exploration of Kyoto. The room was small but clean and had had everything I needed. At the price, it was fantastic value. There were plenty of dining options nearby and it was close to public transport. The manager was extremely helpful and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended.

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Rooms

Rooms tend to be small but have what’s needed, though some units are larger; beds are often comfortable but may feel too soft for some. Repeated remarks cite thin walls and small or dated bathrooms, with occasional noise from neighbors or corridors.

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たかし

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

普通のマンションと同じだったので扉の開閉音などが響いてしまって朝起こされてしまっま

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Quynn

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room had plenty of room and the bed was very comfortable

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yuk

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All in normals, room is very small for this price is OK ! Interior Need new paint. The air conditionin install in terrible 5 feet High, so the air all time direct blow to the head.

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Laurent

31 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

C'était mon 2eme séjour dans cette hôtel, je suis toujours aussi content d'y aller. Le tarif est très abordable, il est bien situé et le personnel est agréable (et parle anglais !) Seuls bémols, les murs sont très fins, si vous avez des voisins indélicats on entends tout. La literie peut ne pas plaire. Contrairement à la plupart des hôtels du Japon qui ont des lits dures comme des planches, ici le matelas est très mou. Cela peut déplaire.

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Jim

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Terrible acoustic of walls.

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Mary

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is excellent for sightseeing and i had really good night's sleep.The room has everything you need and a really comfortable bed, but be aware, the room and bathroom is outdated, but perfectly clean. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Bruce

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not in the heart of the city, but easily accessible transit options right outside the door. The rooms are very small, but had everything we needed.

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Pia Jane

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was really nice for a single room at that price and I had a great view from my room. The staff were very helpful and I loved being able to get the city bus from right outside. There was a bit of noise but earplugs are a must have for travelling at this budget ❤️

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Sina

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was of a decent size. However, the bathroom was too small. I had to be careful so I wouldn't hit my head on the ceiling when taking a shower. Also, the room is not soundproof at all. We stayed 4 nights, and each morning, we woke up with the noises from other rooms or the reception before 8 AM.

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MARCIO

17 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lugar muito gostoso e de atendimento muito simpático. Banheiro um pouco pequeno, mesmo para o Japão. Um pouco distante das áreas mais movimentadas.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and English-speaking, with several reports of exceptional assistance and smooth or early check-ins. One review notes the front desk closes early, requiring a specific key handover.

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david

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Accueil excellent, nous permettant un Check-in trois heures avant. Chambre spacieuse et propre.

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Laurent

31 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

C'était mon 2eme séjour dans cette hôtel, je suis toujours aussi content d'y aller. Le tarif est très abordable, il est bien situé et le personnel est agréable (et parle anglais !) Seuls bémols, les murs sont très fins, si vous avez des voisins indélicats on entends tout. La literie peut ne pas plaire. Contrairement à la plupart des hôtels du Japon qui ont des lits dures comme des planches, ici le matelas est très mou. Cela peut déplaire.

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Julian

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

easy to get around on the buses, staff were very accommodating

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Mary

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is excellent for sightseeing and i had really good night's sleep.The room has everything you need and a really comfortable bed, but be aware, the room and bathroom is outdated, but perfectly clean. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Clint

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were great,they were helpful and happy to talk to you,i would stay their again next time i am in Kyoto

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Kenny

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First time in Japan, easy to check in and check out no complaints.

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Daniela

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed a week in Uraraka and I was very happy with the service and with my stay there. After spending the 1st night in smaller room,the staff gave me a more spacious room which was perfect for a solo traveller.Read some reviews before about the location,but it’s actually perfect(I know the city very well).From the bus stop 1 min away from the guest house, there are buses taking you to Arashiyama,Higashiyama,Sanjo/Shijo region, Kinkakuji-basically to most tourist attractions in these areas.there are free bicycles provided and if you need train,JR Nijo is 15 min on foot.Two convenience stores within 3-4 min walk,and a big supermarket with a 100 yen shop also 3-4 min walk.Nijo castle is basically across the street.extra clean rooms,with daily towel change upon request and if you stay longer,they change bedsheets every 3rd day. Staff is English speaking and so,so helpful.Yuji san even stayed with me when my airport shuttle was late,in case I needed to call.Overall,nothing bad-only wonderful experience.

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yasuo

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

遅いチェックインにもかかわらず対応いただき助かりました。

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Ian

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Uraraka was the perfect base for my exploration of Kyoto. The room was small but clean and had had everything I needed. At the price, it was fantastic value. There were plenty of dining options nearby and it was close to public transport. The manager was extremely helpful and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended.

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Reza

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The receptionists were marvellous. All of them. Specially the young man that I met there on 2 days of my 3 day stay. I was going to Osaka from there; but the typhoon had come and the trains had been cancelled or suspended. He spent so much time to find out for me & then write the directions down, so I can take the normal slow train to Osaka (the bus Nos, the train names, the stations I needed to get off, the landmarks) and I got to near proximity of my Osaka hotel; he even asked me the address of the Osaka hotel so he can tell me which lines to take, to get off the train just near it. He was the most helpful receptionist ever and I have met many many receptions in my travels. He & this guest house topped them all. They have produced a very helpful local map of the buses near them. Thank you for being so helpful. :-)

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Location

Convenient for sightseeing with multiple bus stops nearby and shops close; many guests used buses to reach major sights. It is not in the busiest center and is a bit farther from train lines.

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Andrew

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Big unit for an affordable cost. Not the closest to the train, but close enough

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juan

10 May 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Super well located, laundry service super useful. Buses pass just outside

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Mary

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is excellent for sightseeing and i had really good night's sleep.The room has everything you need and a really comfortable bed, but be aware, the room and bathroom is outdated, but perfectly clean. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Bruce

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not in the heart of the city, but easily accessible transit options right outside the door. The rooms are very small, but had everything we needed.

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David

12 Nov 2024

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The property was located close to transport and amenities, we also found it central to our activities in Koyto

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Pia Jane

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was really nice for a single room at that price and I had a great view from my room. The staff were very helpful and I loved being able to get the city bus from right outside. There was a bit of noise but earplugs are a must have for travelling at this budget ❤️

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Ms

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff was very friendly and helpful, property was so clean and great but for the transportation you need took a bus to get to the close train station or taxi that cost not really expensive, convenience store is near to the property just walk 1 minutes.

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MARCIO

17 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lugar muito gostoso e de atendimento muito simpático. Banheiro um pouco pequeno, mesmo para o Japão. Um pouco distante das áreas mais movimentadas.

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ゆうこ

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフがとても感じが良かったです。バス停も近くて、観光にも便利です。

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Ian

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Uraraka was the perfect base for my exploration of Kyoto. The room was small but clean and had had everything I needed. At the price, it was fantastic value. There were plenty of dining options nearby and it was close to public transport. The manager was extremely helpful and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended.

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				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15 $97	16 $97	17 $102
18 $106	19 $49	20 $91	21 $91	22	23	24 $105
25 $53	26 $76	27 $71	28	29	30 $76	31

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1 $81	2 $81	3 $96	4 $71	5 $71	6 $103	7 $122
8 $69	9 $69	10 $87	11 $87	12	13 $115	14
15 $97	16 $97	17 $97	18 $108	19 $108	20	21
22	23 $164	24	25 $97	26	27 $126	28
29 $91	30 $91

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

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