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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a quick walk to Shijo Street

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Property entrance
Two-Bedroom Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Comfort Quarter Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Comfort Quarter Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩177,968
₩195,765 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Quarter Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Quarter Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
507-1 Tsutsumicho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0025

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪あるぺんrose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丹 tan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪いっちゃんラーメン - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Guesthouse 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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

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 200-10,000 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 does it cost to stay at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa?

As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa on Oct 14, 2025 start from ₩177,968, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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.

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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
VERY loud. Ground floor room. You hear constant noise from guest above you and on the side of you. You sleep when they go to sleep and you wake when they wake up. The place seemed great until 4 am the first morning when the upstairs guest woke up. It was jarring to say the least how there was no sound proofing and every step they took or every door they closed was a loud boom. We alerted the staff (which we never do) and they actually came in the room and heard the noise and agreed with us. By the time we went to confirm our move the next day (and packing up to do so) we were told we could not be moved. We looked at other places to move to but held out hope that it was just a loud guest. It was not the guest but the building itself. If you are given a ground floor room do not accept it unless you don’t mind a lot of noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

God og rolig beliggenhed i flotte omgivelser

Rigtigt godt hotel/lejlighed i et smukt og roligt område. Hotellet lå ud til en lille kanal, med piletræer. Der var flot og tæt på lå en overdækket butiks/spisegade, så man kunne gå i lå for regn og sol til metroen og busserne rundt i byen. Værelset havde to store og gode senge, med aircondition. Herudover var der køleskab, el-kedel, mikrooven samt kogeplade. Service var minimalt kun til 4 personer. Kun et bord med 2 stole, men kan rykkes rundt så 2 sidder på sengen (hvis man er familie på 4). Vaskemaskine samt badeværelse der kan fungere som tørreskab, perfekt når man er på rundrejse i Japan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Tomonori

Liked: Cleanliness
価格のわりに部屋のインテリアが貧相でした。もう少しアレンジした方がコストパフォーマンスを感じられると思います。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

テツオ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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