KYOTO CATHOLIC HOUSE, Kyoto

Kyoto Catholic House - A central guesthouse with rooftop terrace and shared facilities near JR Kyoto Station

Located a 12-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, this professionally managed Kyoto hotel features 172 ft^2 rooms with city views and parquet floors. The smoke-free property offers a rooftop terrace, shared bathrooms equipped with free toiletries, and a communal kitchen for guest use. Kyoto Catholic House maintains a business corner with a PC and provides complimentary WiFi throughout. A library and laundry facilities are available on-site, while luggage storage is offered from 8:00 AM. The guesthouse sits 5 minutes' walk from Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, with Aeon Mall Kyoto and the Kyoto Railway Museum both 0.5 miles away. Eight restaurants, including Grill Cafe Beer Restaurant Sun Beam and Sanshi Suimei Cafe, are located within 984.3 ft of the property.

Pros

Direct access to major attractions: Kiyomizudera (20 minutes by bus) and Kinkaku-ji (40 minutes by bus)

Walking distance to multiple dining options and a convenience store

Central location near Nishiki Market Shopping District (1 mile) and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (2 miles)

Several cultural landmarks within 1 mile radius, including Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangendo Temple

Cons

Shared bathroom facilities only

Minimum age requirement of 13 years for guests