"Guest house Koiya is an astonishing ryokan with antique furniture, great garden and very pleasant staff!"
Plekhanova from Ukraine
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"The room was comfortable and the Japanese style was beautiful throughout the hotel."
Oscar from Colombia
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"There are bicycles to rent which is handy; if I wasn't feeling under the weather, I would have enjoyed using one."
Allison from United States
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2-star traditional guesthouse in Kyoto with a private garden and bicycle rental
Rooms and Accommodation
Guest House Koiya offers 6 rooms with traditional tatami flooring and air conditioning. Each room includes futon bedding, and some ground-floor rooms open to a private garden. All rooms share bathroom facilities, with separate shower rooms on each floor.
Facilities and Amenities
The guest house provides a shared kitchen for guest use, along with a garden featuring a seating area. Bicycles are available for rent to explore the surrounding Kita district. Parking is available on-site, and the property has fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access for security.
Location and Nearby Attractions
The guest house is located 2.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 48 km away, and the nearest subway station is a 13-minute walk. The neighborhood offers convenience stores and a large grocery store within walking distance.
Breakfast and Services
A daily breakfast is provided, including fruits, yogurt, bread, tea, and coffee. The staff can assist with luggage storage after checkout and help with shipping packages via Yamato transport. The guest house also offers a designated smoking area and non-smoking rooms.
Guest Experience and Highlights
Guest reviews rate the property highly for its attentive staff and the peaceful garden area. Many guests appreciate the traditional atmosphere of the preserved machiya house with antique furniture. The shared living room opens to the garden, providing a quiet space to relax.
Highlights
Rooms: 6 traditional tatami rooms with futons
Facilities: bicycle rental and shared kitchen
Location: 2.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace
Breakfast: daily breakfast with fruits and coffee
Services: parking and luggage storage
Garden: private garden in select rooms
“This guest house offers a genuinely warm welcome, alongside a traditional Japanese garden that's truly impressive and a pleasant living room. While the rooms are compact, and the included breakfast is basic, the price point may not entirely align with the overall experience in Kyoto.”
Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels
Choose from a variety of room types
Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Japanese-Style Single Room Ground Floor
2 persons
45 sq. feet
1 Futon mat
Air conditioning
Heating
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Japanese-Style Single Room Second Floor
2 persons
80 sq. feet
1 Futon mat
Air conditioning
Heating
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Japanese-Style Twin Room Garden Ground Floor
2 persons
90 sq. feet
2 Futon Mats
Air conditioning
Heating
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