GUEST HOUSE WARAKU-AN, Kyoto

Guest House Waraku-An - A 100-year-old traditional townhouse with Japanese-style rooms and garden views in Sakyo Ward

Located in the heart of Sakyo Ward, this historic Kyoto hotel occupies a century-old renovated townhouse. Guest House Waraku-An features 7 air-conditioned rooms with tatami flooring, Japanese futon bedding, and paper lamps. The property offers both private rooms and dormitory-style accommodations, all equipped with portable fans and shared bathroom facilities. A common area provides free Wi-Fi, a shared refrigerator, complimentary tea, and a free-use internet PC. Waraku-An sits just one minute from Kumano Jinja bus stop, 10 minutes from Higashiyama, and within 15 minutes' walking distance to both Heian Shrine and Nanzen Temple. The reception desk sells one-day Kyoto city bus passes and offers bicycle rentals for city exploration.

Pros

24/7 shower access with complimentary body soap and shampoo

Garden-view rooms available on the ground floor

Multiple dining options within 0.3 miles, including Jazz Spot Yamatoya and Cafe Pied de Chat

Professional property management with luggage storage service

Cons

Steep stairs with no elevator access to second-floor rooms

Towels must be rented separately