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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

2.5 star property
Multilingual staff welcome travelers to this centrally located Kyoto accommodation, just steps from historic Yasaka Shrine and vibrant Kawaramachi Street

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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa puts visitors in the heart of Kyoto's cultural district. The property offers convenient in-room WiFi and elevator access, while the helpful multilingual staff make navigating the historic neighborhood's attractions remarkably easy.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Studio Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Quarter Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Comfort Quarter Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa is near a train station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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507-1 Tsutsumicho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0025

What's nearby

  • Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630
    Hanamikoji Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
    Kiyomizu Temple
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station
    3 min walk
  • Sanjo Station
    9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • マルシン飯店
    2 min walk
  • 吉祥菓寮祇園本店
    3 min walk
  • いっちゃんラーメン
    3 min walk
  • あるぺんrose
    3 min walk

About this property

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Guest house near Shijo Street
Located close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street, Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a good location. Loved the size of the room and having a washer dryer in the room was AWESOME 🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdirahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, basically own spacious apartment with hotel service. We stayed for 5 nights, 3 day clean up. You can always for extra amenities, Superb location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to subway station, which was perfect. Room was spacious and the washer was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is walkable to many dining options and places. Staffs are friendly. Rooms are clean and nice. I would stay again when I visit Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms were very clean and affordable. Overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favorite stays in Japan. Our room was clean, organized and a great size! The beds were super comfy and we had great sleeps. The area is quiet and is close to a quaint river. We used their luggage delivery service as we arrived in Kyoto before check in. Their office is about a 5 minute walk from Kyoto station, and you can drop your luggage off and they will deliver it to your hotel. This allowed us to enjoy the day without our luggage before our check in! We would recommend this place to anyone staying in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean. room is bigger than a typical hotel room. would stay there again. sounded like elephants were rooming above us but great otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was spacious and in a fantastic location close to shrines and metro and bus stops. The people at the front desk were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Spot!

Perfect spot! Quiet and close to subway. Very comfortable beds. The washing machine worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay here. I loved how the room included a washer for our dirty clothes. It was really convenient since our total trip to Japan was 15 days. The location of this hotel was also located near this really cute shopping street with a bunch of food places. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. A clean comfortable and very nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here over the few days was great. Room and bathroom were spacious and the ability to do laundry all in the room was excellent. Really short walk to the subway station and walking distance to major shrines, shopping, dining and attractions. Definitely would stay again and absolutely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best walking location to see and do everything I wanted to in Gion and surrounds. Will return to stay here! My only dislike is that the male receptionist told me that there was no hotel phone he could use to help me call to change my flight :(
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recomend

The hotel is clean and very spacious. It is a 30 minutes walk from the main busy markets. We were able to leave our luggage before we were able to check in, that was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped and very clean facility for a family with elementary kids. Close to metro, grocery store, ice cream and small restaurants. Walkable to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is truly excellent — the metro is just 1 minute away, several bus lines are nearby, and it’s easy to walk to most central attractions. The room itself was spacious, though the furniture felt a bit dated. The washing machine was very handy during our 11-day stay, and the air conditioning worked well. The kitchen, however, was only minimally stocked. A real highlight was the Customer Service Center near JR Kyoto: we were able to check in there, leave our luggage, and have it delivered to the room well before the official check-in time. This service made arrival smooth and stress-free. The main downside was the poor sound insulation. If you’re a light sleeper, be sure to request Level 3. We stayed on Level 2 and unfortunately had several noisy and unpleasant nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central NY comes to Kyoto.

Our stay was wonderful. Everybody was very welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect for what we wanted. Located in a quiet neighborhood with access to lots of shrines, temples, restaurants, subway, grocery store. The soaking tub and the washing machine were really nice amenities, and the heated toilet seat sold us on the whole deal.The only real issues were the security light kept going on and off because it was motion sense and there wasn’t any way to stop that so every time we moved it went on. Also the TV was in a very difficult situation to be able to use given the layout of the room. And lastly, there was no sitting area or small couch. But we did have two large beds in the room and otherwise everything was absolutely stunningly perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lidija & Zoran

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very conveniently located walking distance to the old town and the shopping area. It is a decent size apartment for Japanese standards. What we didn't like was the darkness of the apartment. There is only 1 window very close to the next building. The kitchen is fully equipped but there is not a table or a chairs to sit on. Also there are not tea/coffee bags provided. The apartment is not serviced but that was expected. It feels like Airbnb accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Teck Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms are clean..but can do better with the beddings sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel to stay in with a kitchenette and a washing machine in the room. The room was a much larger space than most Japan hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, excellent facilities. Such helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and clean. But there is not providing free luggage storage in the hotel after checking out as described when booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except for you could hear the noise from up above. The stomping and running around of kids or people staying right above you. We loved how everything was functional and useful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect. The reception staff in the same building didn't speak english. Room comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019