About this property
Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access. Rooms at HARUYA Umekouji have air conditioning and heating. Some private rooms come with a toilet and a washbasin. There is a library lounge and a shared kitchen at the property. The popular geisha district, the Kyoto's main shopping street, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion are within easy access. Guests can ask the hostel staff for travel information. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.7 mi from HARUYA Umekouji, while Nijo Castle is 1.8 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Theo
Denmark
“Great rooms, very quaint and beautiful. Met a lot of nice people here, and the experience was just over all very joyful.” - Ryan
Singapore
“- Traditional design - space of bed is just night - cozy shared space - toilets are clean” - Martina
Italy
“I recently stayed at this beautiful ryokan in Kyoto and absolutely loved the experience. What I enjoyed the most was the traditional atmosphere — from the tatami mats to the sliding doors and futon bedding, everything stayed true to authentic...” - Bri
Australia
“Wonderful atmosphere, easy check in and out, a one of a kind place.” - Emily
Canada
“Clean facilities and beautiful building rich with history. Very impressive for the price to be so close to everything! Thanks for offering this to visitors!” - Reséndiz
Mexico
“An old house yet very comfortable and traditional, if you looking for a nice place to stay” - Jorge
Mexico
“Great place. Very clean, close to Kyoto station, with places to eat around, great atmosphere.” - Rohimiati
Indonesia
“There's a free porridge in the morning. The ryokan is nice and cheap for me!:)” - Tal
Israel
“The traditional design combined with the modern was pleasant. In addition, the library was charming.” - Dinesh
Malaysia
“location - convenient - 2 or 3 busstops from JR Kyoto. nice location.”
Area info
Amenities of HARUYA Umekoji
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children over 3 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.










The fine print
Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only.
Towels can be rented at a surcharge.
Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.