GALLERY NOZAWA INN, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn - A traditional Kyo-machiya guesthouse with Japanese garden and seasonal breakfast

Located in Central Kyoto, this 2-star Kyoto hotel occupies a traditional Kyo-machiya townhouse dating back to the 1400s. The Gallery Nozawa Inn features two air-conditioned rooms: a 10-tatami mat room called 'Miruiro no Nami' and a 6-mat room named 'Aoi kaze'. Each room comes with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, free WiFi, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bidets, and toiletries. The property showcases a north garden with a pond and the Hitotei tea room set among artificial hills. A Japanese-style breakfast featuring seasonal ingredients is served daily. The guesthouse provides bicycle rentals, luggage storage, and a bar/lounge. Within 1 mile, guests can reach Kyoto Tower and To-ji, while Nishi-Hongan-ji stands 0.5 miles away. Bus stops for routes 205, 206, and 80 are within a 5-minute walk.

Pros

Property includes safety features: carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit

Eight restaurants within 1640.4 ft, including Yu No Yado Shoei, Hishiya, and Indian Restaurant Raju

A public bathhouse is available within a 10-minute walk

Features a gallery space in the main room

Cons

Airport distance: 31 mile to Itami

Shared bathroom facilities between rooms