Name: Kamuroan
Address: 605-0862 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 4-197-3, Japan, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 4-197-3, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £113 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.9

Kamuroan

605-0862 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 4-197-3, Japan – Excellent location - show map

Only a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple, Kamuroan offers a Japanese-style accommodation with free WiFi. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute bus ride from the ryokan. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and guests can experience sleeping on Japanese futon bedding. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests, and a flat-screen TV is included in each room. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. You can relax in the shared lounge and share travel stories with other guests. Luggage storage is available. Kamuroan Inn is a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a 15-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto Imperial Palace is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian

Private parking available

Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom

1 futon bed

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Shared Bathroom

2 futon beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

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Staff

Facilities

9.9

Cleanliness

Comfort

9.9

Value for money

9.8

Location

9.9

Free WiFi

High score for Kyoto

Guests who stayed here loved

Zachary
United States
“This was my first stay in a ryokan and the bar is now set very high. The Okami-san is incredibly generous and goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The house, which you may not want to leave with how nice it is, is in...”
Ekaterina
Hong Kong
“Authentic Japanese experience, a real Japanese home! The owner is amazing!!!”
Nicolas
France
“Okami-san was very kind and caring toward me. She was showing me every traditional manner and usage in the Ryokan. She even suggested me some place to eat. The traditional breakfast was amazing and it was handmade.”
Claus
Germany
“Top location, unique Japanese Ryokan experience; great personal contact with the owner, great Japanese breakfast- a unique experience; Rooms are nice and big; the shared shower and toilette was always clean and empty; nice hot bath offered in the...”
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Rachel
Netherlands
“This was an extraordinary pleasant experience. I highly recommend Kamuroan when you are looking for a ryokan with an unique atmosphere and peacefull exposure, with a very well prepared and tasting breakfast, where you will experience various...”
John
Australia
“Okami and her husband were delightful hosts. The breakfasts she prepared were delicious with so many new flavours for us to experience. The location very close to the temple allowed us to visit multiple times and early before the crowds. Okami...”
Morgan
Australia
“Okami-san is so pleasant, courteous, attentive to your needs and her customer service is absolutely impeccable. Anything you need, she will accommodate and with such enthusiasm and genuine happiness. Frequently things would appear to be...”
Eric
United States
“My wife and I booked this stay due to the rating on booking.com and I can honestly say that Kamuroan exceeded my expectations. It is perfectly located in a historical district of Kyoto and many popular sites are walking distance. The host...”
Filip
Poland
“From the first minute of the stay You fell like being part of the Family which is first time in Japan that’s why Okami and her husband want to show You as much as they can about Japanese culture but most of all fell best of the best in Kyoto… and...”
Weber
Germany
“We don’t know where to start! Everything is just perfect. The best was the staff: so friendly and sweet! You don’t feel like in a hotel, you feel like you’re in a japanese home. There is only 2 rooms, the staff is always there for you and your...”

Hosted by Okami(女将) (Female managers of ryokan called "okami-san)"

Host review score

Okami(女将) (Female managers of ryokan called "okami-san)"

Kamuroan is an inn that is limited to two groups per day. The Deluxe Japanese style room on the first floor can accommodate 2 to 5 people. However, this site allows reservations for up to 2 people. In addition, the Superior Japanese Style room on the 2nd floor can only accommodate 1 person. Could you tell us know your estimated time of arrival? Check-in starts at 16:00, check-in ends at 21:00. Of course, If you arrive before check-in time, I'll take your luggage for you, so please do not worry. Japanese traditional "Sukiya-zukuri's house Kamuroan" Japanese Traditional house built in a way of going through the humid and hot summer of more comfortably has some characters unique to Japanese old architecture that many gaps exist all over the interior space and the air tightness is poor. Of course, Your room and hallway have equipped with heating and air conditioning system. The Deluxe room is a 16-tatami room consisting of an 8-tatami living room with tatami mats, which is rooted in Japanese life, and an 8-tatami bedroom with the same tatami mats. There is a wash basin with a water heater in the hallway of the room. The single-person room is located on the second floor, and has 8 tatami mats rooted in Japanese life, and incorporates the elements of a tea room. The bedding is not a bed, but single futons. And you will sleep on a futon. Leaving the room, there is a washstand with a water heater next to it and there is a toilet at the end of the corridor. The private family bath is located on the first floor, and a separate shower room that was newly installed due to the high demand from foreign tourists. Kamuroan's private family baths are not hot springs. You can use the shower only, but you can also fill the bathtub with hot water and take a bath. In Japanese houses, usually bathroom and toilet are separated. There is a free drink corner in the hallway on the first floor, with drinking cups, electric kettles, and refrigerators.

If you come to Kamuroan, please relax and feel like you are in your own home or your relatives' home in Japan. In the dining room, you will be able to have a pleasant conversation with Okami-san. Here is one of the reviews from our customers. It's probably more persuasive than what Okami-san says. The best parts of our stay (and one of the best parts of our trip to Kyoto in general) were the delicious food (we LOVE the "Kamuroan-style") and the extremely kind and welcoming hosts. Our goal in coming to Japan was to talk with Japanese people and learn about the culture, and okami-san went above and beyond to help us achieve this goal. She shared a wealth of information about Japanese customs, and had excellent recommendations to guide our sightseeing. Learning to make matcha and how to politely enjoy it was the cherry on top of an amazing experience. I hope you will be happy that you get to experience the wonderful traditional cultures of Japan. Okami(女将)-san ; Female managers of ryokan called "okami")

*Access from Kyoto Station Central Exit Bus Terminal* Kyoto Municipal Bus 206, D2 stop, about 12 minutes by bus, get off at Gojozaka or Kiyomizu and walk 3 minutes When taking a taxi from Kyoto Station Shinkansen Hachijo Exit; Time required: about 12 minutes without traffic: Fare is about 1,500 yen Kamuroan Area Tourist Information *Kiyomizu-dera stage or Kodai-ji Temple: about 10 minutes on foot *Gion Hanamikoji: about 12 minutes on foot; Shijo Kawaramachi: about 20 minutes on foot * Sanjusangendo Temple Kyoto National Museum: about 16 minutes on foot Access to major tourist attractions from Kamuroan *Nanzenji Temple: About 35 minutes on foot after passing through Maruyama Park and Chion-in Temple * Arashiyama: Take the city bus 207 from the Kiyomizu bus stop and transfer at Shijo Omiya, then take the Keifuku Arashiyama Main Line and get off at Randen Arashiyama Station: about 56 minutes *Kinkakuji Temple: From the Kiyomizu bus stop, take the city bus 206, transfer at Karasuma-Kitaoji, then take the city bus 205 and get off at Kinkakuji-michi: about 57 minutes * Fushimi Inari; Take the Keihan Main Line from Kiyomizu Gojo Station and get off at Fushimi Inari Station: Approximately 21 minutes *Uji Byodo-in Temple: From Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, take the Keihan Main Line, transfer at Tofukuji Station, and transfer to the JR Nara Line to JR Uji Station. Alternatively, take the Keihan Main Line from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and transfer at Chushojima Station, then transfer to the Uji Line and get off at Keihan Uji Station: about 1 hour.

Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kamuroan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

House rules
Kamuroan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 05:30 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:30

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

- Inside the property building is a strict non-smoking area and smoke detectors are installed to all rooms and toilets. Smoking in a garden is prohibited from 01 August 2017.

- Guests will receive an email from the property before they check-in for a final confirmation. Please make sure to check your emails on the day of your check-in.

- Please be informed that cancellation policies apply and charges will be made if details such as the date of stay or the number of guests staying are incorrect. Charges will be made accordingly if any other details or conditions differ from those made at the time of booking.

- At time of booking, guests must inform the property of what time guests plan to arrive. If the arrival time changes, please update the property at least 1 day before the check-in date.

- Guests arriving in Japan on the check-in day are requested to provide the flight information including the flight number and time of arrival at the airport.

- Guests arriving at the property later than 21:00 must inform the property in advance. If guests do not check in by 22:00, the booking may be treated as a no show.

- Please inform the property at least 2 days in advance if you wish to have breakfast on site and you did not book with a meal-inclusive rate. Breakfast will be served at an additional charge. There is no menu; please contact the property directly for more details.

- Please contact the property 5 days in advance if you wish to to have a special breakfast catering to vegetarian or other dietary needs. Please note that halal foods and gluten free meals cannot be prepared in this case.

- Free luggage storage service is available before check-in time, if guests inform the property via email at least 1 day in advance. Please contact the property for details.

- Luggage delivery service is available from Kyoto Station at an extra charge. This is however not operated by the property and guests are required to organise the delivery themselves.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Kamuroan is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Kamuroan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Kamuroan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cooking class
- Massage chair
Check-in at Kamuroan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Room options at Kamuroan include:
- Twin
- Family