TSUGU KYOTO SANJO BY THE SHARE HOTELS, Kyoto

Tsugu Kyoto Sanjo By The Share Hotels - A Cultural Hub with Shared Kitchen, Specialty Coffee, and Local Artisan Pop-ups

Located in a registered tangible cultural property building, this Kyoto hotel features air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with bidets, and in-room kettles. The property's first floor houses SHOW CASE, a pop-up retail space showcasing local Japanese artisans, alongside a café serving specialty coffee roasted at THE COFFEE HOUSE in Okayama. Tsugu Kyoto Sanjo's dining options include a morning menu of sandwiches, toast, pancakes, and scones, complemented by salads featuring seasonal Kyoto vegetables. A fourth-floor LIVING + KITCHEN space provides guests with cooking facilities and a shared lounge area. The property sits a 5-minute walk from Karasumaoike Station, with Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market both 1.5 miles away. Tsugu Kyoto Sanjo's rooms range from standard doubles to six-person bunk configurations, including Japanese-style accommodations with tatami spaces.

Pros

On-site roasted coffee beans sourced directly from global producers

Evening menu includes selected wines and local Koti beer with Okayama-sourced charcuterie

Fully-equipped shared kitchen facilities for guest use

Cultural events and workshops regularly hosted in common areas

Cons

28.5 miles distance from the nearest airport

Limited to 4 people per group in common areas