About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Higurashi-sou in Kyoto offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony with garden views, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free use of bicycles, a garden, terrace, and lounge. Additional amenities such as a hairdryer, shared bathroom, and slippers for added comfort. Convenient Location: Located in the city centre, the guest house is a 5-minute walk from Nijo Castle and 2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Itami Airport is 46 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, convenient location, and room comfort, Higurashi-sou ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tomás
Portugal
“Very good place and nice staff, 10/10 would recommend.” - Maciej
Poland
“Really good location, insanly helpful stuff, clean toilets with really cozy kitchen, which is ready to use. Best hotel I've been to in Japan.” - Phone
Singapore
“the property was a perfect taste of traditional life in a residential suburb of kyoto, while not being too far away from tourist sites. the staff were friendly and it really did feel like staying in a home.” - Crystal
United Kingdom
“The house was typically old style Japanese, it was super quirky and immaculately clean. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to my needs and I loved the delicious home made breakfast!” - Francisco
Australia
“The traditional Japanese wooden house with the tatami floor bedrooms, very comfortable futons and the private garden view with the camelia blossoms. Amazing breakfast and tea & coffee facilities. The host was really welcoming and provided...” - Aafke
Netherlands
“It is my second time visiting Higurashi Sou and I just love it! It is very cozy, clean and the breakfast is my favourite! This time as I was travelling alone, I had a small room, but it was perfect with a nice side lamp, table and basically...” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“It’s beautiful original features and calm, restful vibe. Very clean. Air con in room great. Thoughtful touches eg tea, water, coffee” - Fabienne
France
“the lady was welcoming and helpful it was very quiet breakfast was excellent” - Claudia
Hong Kong
“Really enjoyed my stay at this traditional house! Facilities and interiors are great and well-kept. Especially loved the delicious tea, guidebook and the onsen kit provided in the room. Location is quiet but a bit far from main tourist spots, so...” - Eve
United Kingdom
“Old traditional house with great amenities and amazing value for money”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please inform Higurashi-sou in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
License number: 345