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Higurashi-Sou

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle

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Property grounds
Dining
Traditional Twin Room
Interior
Traditional Twin Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$158
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1211 Shuzei-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8155
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

Room options

View all photos for 2F Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2F Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for 2F Western-Style Triple room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

2F Western-Style Triple room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

2F Western-Style Triple room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Traditional Twin Room

Traditional Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Traditional Single Room

Traditional Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for 2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Kyoto

At Higurashi-Sou you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Nijō Castle and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Nishiki Market. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include free use of bicycles, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Central Kyoto guest house include Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street.
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What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sanjo Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shijo Street - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪めん馬鹿一代 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 堀川丸太町店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Delhi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Higurashi-Sou

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle
As a guest of Higurashi-Sou, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Higurashi-Sou also features a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area, and a water dispenser.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto guest house.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Higurashi-Sou offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains.

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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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse
Higurashi-Sou Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Higurashi-Sou?

Higurashi-Sou offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Higurashi-Sou?

As of 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Higurashi-Sou on 10 Jan 2026 start from NZ$158.05, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Higurashi-Sou?

No, Higurashi-Sou does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Higurashi-Sou?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Higurashi-Sou?

No, pets are not allowed.

Higurashi-Sou Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

10/10 Excellent

Omi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Great service, bike availability and near major stations, stores
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Wonderful place to stay

Really lovely place to stay, house itself is very nice and very comfortable and cozy! Host is very welcoming and speaks very good English (in case that's a concern).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people. Such a treat to stay in this lovely older style house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming little building with a cute little garden! Thr staff were very kind and warm as well. The futon was very fluffy and a pleasure to sleep in and the staff put in a yutampo inside to warm it up which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ho trovato il ryokan Higurashi-Sou veramente bellissimo. Per me e il mio compagno è stato davvero rilassante poter riposare nella camera di questo alloggio. Inoltre il servizio gratuito di Sento pubblico e la possibilità di utilizzare l'area cucina sono stati davvero indispensabili. Abbiamo apprezzato tanto la cura nei dettagli per far sentire gli ospiti accolti nel miglior modo possibile. Grazie! Speriamo di tornare presto a Kyoto e alloggiare di nuovo qui.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

santiago, Ciudad de México

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked, you felt like home, and it’s so quite, you feel like a local, I wanna come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都の町家の良さをそのまま活かした素敵なお宿でした。お風呂は銭湯券が配られ久しぶりに銭湯に入ってきました。水回りは共通でしたがいずれも快適に改装されていてました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINJOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Unterkunft im traditionellen Stil und in guter und vor allem ruhiger Lage. Lediglich das Haus ist ziemlich hellhörig, so dass man auf die Rücksicht der anderen Gäste angewiesen ist. Alles in allem eine gute Erfahrung.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shosaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コストパフォーマンスが最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sawako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
京都の古民家ステイを楽しめる。朝ごはんは手作りで美味しくリーズナブル。手縫いの再利用ハンドタオルや足拭きマットなど、環境配慮にも熱心。駅やバス停からは近く無いが、無料のレンタル自転車が嬉しい。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très accueillant. Très propre. Si je devais revenir sur Kyoto, je reviendrai ici

10/10 Excellent

YUTAKA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素敵な町屋のお宿です。お布団に湯たんぽを入れてくれていてほっこりしました！石油ストーブや火鉢など、どこか懐かしい感じも。エントランスはもちろん、共有部や部屋ごとに消毒液なども完備されていてしっかりと対策もされていました！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

みきちゃん, 神奈川

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
日本の情緒を感じられるお宿としては、最高でした。外人さんが喜ばれること間違いなしです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

SU

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
初めての古民家。 ルールを覚えた、次回は準備して来ます。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
小物品擺設 櫃台人員親切
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019