Only a 5-minute walk from JR Nijo Train Station, Wakakusa-an offers a traditional Machiya townhouse with a private garden. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property, and guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and local Japanese tea. Guests rent out the entire Japanese-style townhouse, which features rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and a bedroom with Western beds. A flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a microwave are provided at the property. Tea can be made using the electric kettle and you can store food in the fridge. The private bathroom comes with a bath tub made from Hinoki cypress wood. The property comes with an additional toilet and some guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors. No meals are served. Wakakusa-an Inn is a 20-minute walk from Nijo Castle and a 10-minute drive from Kyoto Imperial Palace. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 20-minute train ride away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.3
High score for Kyoto

Area info

Amenities of Wakakusa-an
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only. Once the booking has been made, the property will contact guests directly via email regarding payment procedures.

Guests must pay in advance by credit card, using the online Japanese payment system J-Reserve. The property will e-mail instructions after the booking is completed. After that, payment must be completed within 3 days to guarantee the booking. If payments are not made, he property may cancel the reservation.

You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.

Please inform Wakakusa-an of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 京都指令保医セ第863号

FAQs about Wakakusa-an

  • Yes, Wakakusa-an is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Wakakusa-an has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Wakakusa-an can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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  • Wakakusa-an is 1 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Wakakusa-an may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Wakakusa-an offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Wakakusa-an is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.