“I love everything about Guesthouse Engawa. I felt the personal relationship that was given to us that a 5-star accommodation can provide. They gave us recommendations around Kyoto and helped us with our Kimono experience as well as the off-the-beaten path destinations during the Autumn season. The guesthouse feels like you're at home as everything you needed is available, and did I mention it was free? Yes it is! Oh, and the location is superb. I will definitely come back! Thank you, Linda and family! We enjoyed our stay in Engawa <3” Read more

“This guesthouse was great! The owners were super friendly and had many suggestions of nearby activities. Although not super close to the Kyoto station, there were several bus routes to take you all over the city (I visited everywhere from Fushimi Inari to Arashiyama and Kinkakuji on the other side of the city). Plenty of amenities, including tea, toiletries, towels, hair dryers, etc. The guesthouse was very clean too. There were lots of nearby food options and easy access to Kiyomizu temple, which was beautiful. Would definitely stay here again!” Read more

“The loveliest hosts that we have ever stayed with. Li and Linda ensured that we had a great stay throughout our time in Kyoto. We were treated like family and able to use anything around the house free of charge (drinks, coffees, maps). They even did our washing for us. Just amazing hospitality and customer care. The highlight was the night tour with Li on our last evening. We ventured through the tiny back streets of Kyoto's traditional Geisha district looking for Geiko/Maiko. We had the best time at Guesthouse Engawa and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto, wanting a personal and local experience.” Read more

“The hosts were amazing. Their love of Kyoto clearly shows and they will give free tours around. The location is spectacular. Did I mention the free laundry?”

“Spacious for a guest house, clean, quiet and very homey! Our host, Li, was amazing! He took us out for evening sightseeing and we were so thrilled! We would have never known about these places without his guidance! His property provided every amenity u can imagine! I would highly recommend Engawa guest house ” Read more

“The hosts were so welcoming, kind and helpful, I felt instantly at ease which was great for my first time travelling alone! They made sure my every need was met and went above and beyond to make sure my stay in Kyoto was comfortable and rewarding. I especially liked their recommendations for what sights to see and when, and that they drove me around to see some of the night sights.” Read more

“Li and Li (Linda and Clyde) could not have been better hosts! They were friendly and accommodating and generally upbeat. Met some interesting guests there and the evening car tour was memorable. They even did my laundry and offered Japanese Pj’s. I was coming down with a cold and Clyde gave me some Taiwanese medicine packets , vitamin C , which did the trick. Thank you both for making my stay memorable and giving me a feeling of family .” Read more

“The friendliest guesthouse keepers I've ever met! They really made sure I had everything I needed for an enjoyable stay. Driving around the city for sightseeing in the evening was one of the best experiences I had during my stay in Kyoto. The place itself is cute and well-kept. The location is perfect for exploring Kyoto, especially if you borrow a bike from the guesthouse as I did.” Read more

“Wow! I loved this guesthouse. The location was perfect. Everything that you want to see is super walkable. The guesthouse was immaculate. My room was very comfortable. The tatami that I slept on was far more comfortable than I expected. I slept like a baby every night I was there. The AC worked beautifully. Every possible soap, shampoo, sunscreen, bug spray, toothpaste, etc was available for use. I had everything I could possibly need. More important than the physical attributes of the property, the couple running the guesthouse are two of the friendliest people I have ever met. Every need was attended to. The husband gave me a wonderful night tour of the city and took me to several onsens. Without hesitation, I would recommend this property to any and all. 5 stars! ” Read more

“Everthing. The Taiwanese couples were simply the best host I met so far, extremely friendly and helpful. They prepared everything you can or cannot think of. The place are clean and cosy.”