About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Guest House Kingyoya in Kyoto offers a 1-star guest house experience with a garden and free WiFi. The property features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a shared bathroom with a shower. Convenient Facilities: Guests can hire bikes and enjoy amenities such as a hairdryer, electric kettle, and tatami floors. The reception staff speak Japanese, ensuring smooth communication. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the guest house is 48 km from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (16-minute walk), Kinkaku-ji Temple (2 km), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (2 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, attentive staff, and breakfast provided by the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philipp
Germany
“Very friendly staff, very authentic and beautiful japanese style house” - Anne
Netherlands
“Very beautiful guesthouse, very comfortable room and common spaces. We loved the neighborhood, its restaurants and Onsen, and the fact that it is a bit away from the busy touristic part of the city, but still very well connected with several bus...” - Marcus
United Kingdom
“A very traditional but very welcoming Ryokan. A very peaceful place, friendly and in a secluded part of the city. Great advice for off the beaten track exploration in the area..” - Rodriguez
Spain
“The house is astonishing, really beautiful and the room of 3 people that we got was really big. The staff was really nice and had a lot of services like bike rental or kimono rental.” - Hibiki
Australia
“We loved staying there. The atmosphere of its place was amazing (very traditional & historical), delicious Japanese traditional breakfast, and the twin economy room was spacious. All the staff were welcoming and helpful. It's a bit of a trip from...” - Kiều
Germany
“Lovely owner - „a true Japanese experience“. It was such a pleasure to live in those delicate houses. I have a huge passion for Japanese architecture so it was lovely to experience living in a ryokan.” - Charlotte
United Kingdom
“Really lovely old house with beautiful garden and stunning communal areas. Great location and staff very easy going and friendly” - Parisa
Switzerland
“The staff are amazing. They are so kind and helpful. They helped us with our luggage delivery. We had the economy twin room located outside the main building in the back yard. This made it very private and isolated with noise from neighbours. The...” - Joel
United Kingdom
“Lovely guesthouse. Location is good as it’s quiet and away from the crowds. There are lots of fantastic local restaurants/cafes nearby and an onsen. Pretty close to some big attractions like the Golden Pavillion. Not too far from everything else...” - Kerry
United Kingdom
“This little gem of a place was not what I expected. Tucked away in a street it looks unasuming but inside it is a very well kept traditional guest house. Futon beds in rooms, garden in shared space and the staff were so helpful and polite. The...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Credit card payment is available only for JPY 10,000 or more. (MasterCard and Visa Only)
Please note that bedding request for Female Dormitory Room (1 futon mattress or 1 bunk) cannot be guaranteed, and subject to availability.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
License number: 京都市指令保医セ第322号, 京都市指定保医セ第322号