Guest House Hitsujian
Location: Nakagyo-ku Miyagi-cho 472-1, Kyoto, jp
Star Rating: 1 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Historic Charm and Convenience
Boasting over 80 years of history, Guest House Hitsujian is a charming accommodation located just a short walk from the iconic Nijo Castle.
Comfortable Accommodation Options
Choose between dorm beds or traditional Japanese-style private rooms at Hitsujian Guest House. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen facilities, and a cozy common room for socializing.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
With free luggage storage, a garden, and proximity to popular sites like the Manga Museum, Hitsujian offers a convenient stay in Kyoto. Explore the city easily with nearby train stations and enjoy the authentic Japanese experience.
Ready to immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich history? Book your stay at Guest House Hitsujian now!
Important Information
Please check the location of the property on the internet maps before check-in.
Reception opening times are between 08:00 and 11:00, and between 16:00 and 21:00. Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance.
Between 11:00 and 16:00, hotel staff are not available.
Please note that early check-in is unavailable at this property before 08:00 and between 11:00 and 16:00.
Smoking is only allowed in the garden.
Children 7 years old and below are not accepted at this property.
Rooms cannot be locked, and they are not soundproofed. Personal lockers are available. Please be informed that, as noise travels easily through the building, guests are kindly asked to control their noise level and be considerate to other guests.
Please note that you have to pass through the shared common room to get to the shared toilets and bathing facilities, which are located outside.
Please note that there is one bathroom, which is shared with other guests. You might have to wait until it’s available.
A toothbrush set is available at a charge.
No meals are served.
Please note that the second-floor rooms can only be accessed via steep stairs.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared kitchen
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Bicycle-friendly property
Rooms Available
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Twin Room with Garden View
This twin room is air-conditioned and features a shared bathroom, tatami and garden views. The unit offers 3 futons.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Rate is for a single bed in a shared dormitory room with bunk beds. This carpeted dormitory room is located on the 2nd floor. Each bunk comes with curtains, a reading light and power sockets. Bed linens are set prior to arrival of guests. Rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Toothbrush set is not included, but it can be purchased at the reception. Toilets and showers are shared, which is located on the ground floor.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Rate is for a single bed in a shared dormitory room with bunk beds. This carpeted, Western-style dormitory room is located on the 2nd floor. Each bunk comes with curtains, a reading light and power sockets. Bed linens are set prior to arrival of guests. Rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Toothbrush set is not included, but it can be purchased at the reception. Toilets and showers are shared, which is located on the ground floor.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Twin Room
The twin room offers air conditioning and tatami, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The twin room features a safe deposit box and heating. The unit has 3 futons.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Bed in Male Dormitory Room
The unit has air conditioning, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as heating.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking
Air-conditioned room featuring a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Toothbrush set is not included, but it can be purchased at the reception. Toilets and showers are shared.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
More spacious air-conditioned room featuring a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Toothbrush set is not included, but it can be purchased at the reception. Toilets and showers are shared.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
This private room comes with 6 bunks. This Western-style room is carpeted and located on the 2nd floor.
Rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Toothbrush set is not included, but it can be purchased at the reception. Toilets and showers are shared, which is located on the ground floor.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Twin Room with Balcony
This twin room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom, tatami floors, a safe deposit box and a balcony. The unit has 3 futons.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Lockers
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Lee (9/5): -
- stephane (9/5): -
- 美惠 (8/5): -
- Sandrine (9/5): - L'emplacement au top, le futon et les propriétaires Pour la douche du matin, quand ça a été mon tour, il n'y avait plus d'eau chaude.
- Matteo (9/5): -
- Chantal (10/5): -
- David (10/5): Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in Kyoto. - One of the best stays I had in my long trip in Japan. Super helpful owner that gives tailor-made recommendations for your trip. E.g. helped me find a lovely hike away from all the tourist. The house is very pretty, clean and comfortable. It was very thin walls so you sometimes woke up during night. No problem with earplugs though and definitely just a minor inconvenience in comparison to all the positive things with this stay.
- Jacob (10/5): One of my favorite stays in Japan - Everything. The location of the hostel requires a connecting train from Kyoto station, but the walk from that station is under 10 minutes. The location is in a quiet and safe area. Nori, the owner, is the nicest and most accommodating person ever. He was helpful in giving me advice on which attractions to visit and when, as well as good food places near me. He helped me with my laundry and gave me fresh towels every day.
The hostel has a very cozy family room area, which people loved to relax in. There was free tea as well as cheap drinks. You can also do your laundry as well which was very helpful during my travels. The toilets are private, and so are the showers. You walk through the courtyard are to get to them making them a tad inconvenient, but I never got wet when it rained and they were always clean. Nori was also accommodating on letting me keep my luggage there after checkout and letting me pick it up later.
The fellow visitors were so incredibly friendly and social. It was a pleasure sharing a room with them in the dorms. I was able to make some great friends and memories during my time here. Nothing
- JEAN (10/5): - L'accueil des propriétaires qui sont vraiment à l'écoute et de bon conseil pour visiter Tokyo.
J'ai pu aussi partager de bons moments avec les autres visiteurs (Grec, Turcs, Hongrois !)
De plus proche de commerces, du métro et du château de Kyoto, ancienne résidence des Shoguns avant la restauration Impériale. Rien
- masayoshi (10/5): -
- Jarosław (10/5): - The hosts were very nice and helpful, the rooms and the bathroom were very clean. The place had a calm aura and was very charming. At the same time it was located in a nice area, close to everything. I really recommend this place!
- McConnell (10/5): -
- Robin (10/5): - Einfach alles, super freundliche Gastgeber, alles sauber und ordentlich. Richtig authentisches japanisches Wohnen.
- Mateo (10/5): -
- JAEYONG (10/5): -
- Claudio (10/5): Struttura pulitissima, autentica e ben collegata alla stazione con i mezzi pubblici. Se cercate privacy, questa struttur - Posizione molto comoda, struttura pulitissima. Staff cordialissimo. Personalmente nulla, ma se non siete abituati ai servizi in comune può essere un problema.
- Matthieu (10/5): -
- Mahmood (10/5): -
- Jolande (10/5): -
- Quentin (10/5): - Nori est un super Hôte!
Le lieu est parfait, on se sent comme à la maison.
L’emplacement est hyper central, proche de tout!
Pas besoin de réfléchir, s’il y a de la place, saisissez votre réservation!
- Claudia (10/5): We had a really comfortable and calm stay. - The host, Nori, is kind and very helpful. Everything was fine. Maybe some
Board games for the community area. That would be fun!
- Aaron (10/5): Must stay in Kyoto - Wonderful, cool old guesthouse with great amenities and very kind owner. Very central in Kyoto as well. Recommend highly! N/A
- Matthias (9/5): -
- Ramona (8/5): Alojamiento super bien. - La cercanía con el medio de transporte., y la limpieza del alojamiento. El lavabo un poco apartado ,pero no ha sido un problema
- Po Jui (10/5): good place with memories - Another comfy stay. I decided to stay on a whim, but the spots recommended by Nori were mostly blooming! Though there's no too many people during my stay, it's still delightful to talk with the people from around the world.
Hope everything goes well for Nori and the familiar face I met again!
I'll still come back if I get the chance! Nah
- TAKE (10/5): -
- Julia (10/5): -
- Meil (10/5): -
- Dmitrijs (8/5): Очень отзывчивый хозяин. Как только мы заехали он сразу показал нам на удобно размечанной карте все достопримечательност - Очень удобно предоставлена вода, пиво и другие напитки по приятной цене. Если не купили в магазине, не нужно никуда идти. Спасибо хозяину за предусмотрительность Если вы хотите приватности то это не то место. Стены очень тонкие и вы будите слышать каждый шаг. Лучше возьмите с собой беруши что бы не слышать разговоры соседей за стеной.
- Gregory (10/5): Incredible peaceful vibe in a busy city. - I loved the quiet neighborhood and Nori was a great host who was helpful with recommendations. The garden outside and the tatami mats inside gave it a truly zen feel.
- oshiro (9/5): -
- Peihua (10/5): - 這次入住有洗手台及小庭院的空間
早上起來在洗手台整理妝容很愜意
好喜歡這個小小的庭院
床鋪非常舒服
棉被感覺有升級🤩🤩
很喜歡在羊庵 去熱鬧的四條不遠
周邊交通方便
每次去京都的住宿首選
- Roshan (7/5): Amazing host and great location but the room we got was feeling like literally we were on the street. Every small chatte - Location and great host Very noisy. Felt like I’m on the street.
- Kyeongcheol (9/5): -
- Tudo Madoumier (10/5): Japan house - Le logement est vraiment super: la cuisine est bien équipée,les boissons chaude mise à disposition sont un vrai plus au vu du froid dehors et la kotatsu aide à se sentir comme à la maison. Une serviette de bain est fournie ainsi qu'un casier à clef dans la chambre. Le maître des lieux fait son maximum pour que chacun se sente bien. Les sanitaires et la douche sont à l'extérieur mais ça ne gêne finalement pas tant que ça; ça apporte un plus à l'expérience.
- Grady (9/5): - Comfortable futon, nice location to walk around kyoto and close to subway and bus stops, umbrellas available to borrow, nice map of attractions available to study. Our room was close to the street and every now and then the otherwise very quiet street was loud from a speeding car in the middle of the night.
- Aaro (10/5): -
- Archie (10/5): - The owner is really nice and friendly. Bed is comfortable. The communal area is also really nice and a great place to spend a chill evening.
- Taharaura (8/5): Je recommande. Traditionnel et efficace également. Le lieu est charmant et bien situé. - Le logement est bien placé, il y a le métro à 10 minutes de marche, le marché est également à 10 minutes de marche. Nori qui nous a reçu a été très aimable. Pour accéder aux sanitaires, il faut passer par le petit jardin intérieur. Ce n’est pas du tout gênant sauf pendant la saison fraîche pour les frileux. Mais c’est largement surmontable :)
- Louis (10/5): -
- Léo (10/5): -
- Maes529 (10/5): -
- Chung Yin (6/5): -
- Davide (10/5): Don't miss this opportunity! - The place was very clean, with all sorts of comforts you could need. The position was very good, in the center of Kyoto, making every part of the city accessible. Would totally recommend.
- Xuanzhengbo (9/5): -
- Monique (10/5): -
- tatsuya (9/5): -
- 西山 (9/5): -
- Guillaume (10/5): Parfait séjour ! - Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette guesthouse idéalement située pour visiter Kyoto. L’emplacement est vraiment pratique, proche des transports et des principaux points d’intérêt.
Les futons sont un vrai point fort : bien épais, confortables et suffisamment grands, même pour une personne d’1m90, ce qui est très appréciable.
Le propriétaire était toujours disponible, attentif et prêt à répondre à nos besoins, ce qui a rendu le séjour encore plus agréable 😊
Nous recommandons sans hésiter cette guesthouse et y reviendrons avec plaisir ! Rien
- TAN (10/5): -
- Hoffer (10/5): -
- Albert leon (8/5): -
- Noemie (10/5): - Location was great, right next to downtown Kyoto and most of the attractions, yet still in a quiet neighborhood and completely safe. My friend and I are both young female travelers and we had no safety concerns and felt totally at home. This is a perfect option if you want a traditional ryokan stay and are on a budget. The guesthouse is clean and the owner is super sweet.
- Oliver (10/5): - Wer schnarcht, sollte dort bitte nicht hingehen aus Respekt vor sich selbst und anderen Reisenden. Danke
- Hayat (10/5): - The owner is really friendly and the place it’s near the markets, good spot. Very clean
- Muhammed Nabi (8/5): -
- Samuel (10/5): -
- Barrera Mauri (9/5): - Molt acollidor i familiar. El personal molt simpatic, ens ha explicat tot el que fer a la ciutat. Que no te bany privat, i se sent tot molt. No hi ha insonoritacio.
- Yonggui (8/5): 物美价廉 - 位置非常好,离最近的地铁站步行8分钟左右,离京都站两站。
- robert (10/5): - Good location and clean. The owner is nice, welcoming, and happy to help.
- Mine (9/5): -
- Lucas Mateo (10/5): -
- Recchia (10/5): - Tutto. Host accogliente, ti fa sentire molto a tuo agio. Posizione ottima, a 5 min a piedi dalla stazione. Casa ultra pulita e curata. Tutto bellissimo!!
- Cristóbal (10/5): -
- Kin Wai (7/5): traditional Kyoto house - It’s a traditional Japanese house located in a quiet area so you can have some real relaxing time.
The host is super friendly and can speak good English and is happy to give you advice on your travel The location is around 10mins from the nearby subway station and the main streets for shopping or catering. But there are lots of good local restaurants in this area.
The toilets and bath rooms are at outdoor, it would be quite cold in winter
- Vincenzo (10/5): - Nori is a great host, the guest house is cozy and truly feels like home, it's neat and clean and in good location, it seems to attract good guests. Totally recommended!
- Aruzhan (8/5): -
- Thymèle (10/5): Logement merveilleux - Logement exceptionnel avec des chambres traditionnelles, un très bon accueil, une salle commune très agréable.
- dietsch (10/5): -
- CJ (10/5): -
- Diego (10/5): - The hospitality of the guy from reception, he showed me a lot of interesting parts of Kyoto to visit, and helped me dry my shoes after rain. The house is so cosy and warm, and traditional style. Beautiful.
- Brusati (10/5): - Nori is an amazing host, always ready to help you and to give you great advice! At his place you can feel at home. Simply a beautiful place to stay.
- Lukas (7/5): -
- Natalie (10/5): - What a lovely place to stay. The room was lovely traditional style and we even had a cute little garden. Great location, away from the crowds of Kyoto but still walkable to attractions and easy access to bus and subway for further away spots. Nori at the guest house was so lovely and welcoming, making the place feel homely. He gave valuable tips for our travel plans too. We got soaked wet through and he helped us dry out our clothes, even providing a shoe drier! Japanese technology hey! Clothes washing facilities were also great (and speedy), with plenty of space to hang our clothes. Everything was great!
- Biel (10/5): -
- Zakaria (5/5): -
- Sam (9/5): - The staff were fantastic and very friendly, the owner (sorry I’ve forgotten his name) was exceptionally helpful with giving information for tourists on where was good and not good to visit! The bed was really comfortable and the shared space was calm and relaxing. It felt very authentic. Bedroom was a little cramped and there wasn’t much luggage storage space but this was a non-issue for me.
- greta (9/5): - Struttura tradizionale in posizione comoda per visitare la città con possibilità di noleggiare le bici, che consiglio per vivere maggiormente Kyoto.
- Ugo (10/5): -
- Francesco (10/5): Super! Location carisinissima, pulita e ben tenuta dall’oste che ci tiene ai suoi ospiti e alla casa. Consigliatissimo!! - Location meravigliosa, in zona comodissima e tranquillissima di Tokyo, a pochi minuti dalla metro e dal centro turistico. Casa tipica in stile giapponese, molto accogliente e l’oste simpaticissimo, molto alla mano!
- Tom (10/5): - Very friendly host. Gave me nice tips for the city. Very Clean showers and toilet. Bed was a bit too small for me but I am just quite tall. Price- quality wise extremely good :)
- Blits Architect (9/5): - De gastheer Nori was enorm behulpzaam.
Een zeldzame persoonlijkheid, die wij niet snel zullen vergeten.
Het Guest House is goed georganiseerd en brandschoon. Het Guest House is prachtig en met smaak verbouwd, maar wel gehorig.
Niet dat wij daar last van hadden, alle gasten gedroegen zich keurig, maar het is wel iets om rekening mee te houden.
- Davids (10/5): - Very nice and helpful host, facilities were also really good.
- YUYU (9/5): - 老闆很熱心會提供許多京都旅遊的建議,床鋪睡起來很舒服,衛浴很乾淨。
- Nathaniel (9/5): Great location, property, value and the host is nice and attentive. Can't go wrong with this spot - Good location, walking distance to fish market and other areas of Kyoto you will want to visit. Can bike to the Monkey Forest location as well on the west side. but it feels quiet and local around the property itself. Shared shower was really nice (never anyone in it when I needed to use). Super clean everywhere. This is very minor, but if you're staying upstairs you'll have to use the stairs to get to the bathroom downstairs. at night that's a bit of a pain but not a huge deal.
- Tal (10/5): - The staff are some of the most friendly people I’ve ever met, they showed me and other guests around the city and even took us to a festival in a town near by (speak perfect English).
The location is right by the castle and about 20 minuets away in bus (bus stops are 4 minuets walk from the hotel) and the area has a lot of restaurants and 7 eleven or family marts.
The beds were comfortable, and the room is bigger than most hostels I’ve been to (when considering it has 4 beds which is a plus in my eyes).
Definitely coming again next time I’m in Kyoto!!!
- Vaibhav (10/5): -
- nurul Syuhadah (10/5): Great - Quite comfortable for us. This room give us experience living in Japanese house. Host also very helpful on showing us attraction nearby at Kyoto. NIL
- Pablo Javier (8/5): -
- Joaquin Vicente (9/5): -
- Artur (10/5): - Good location with many walkable attractions nearby, cozy house with authentic feel, host helped with everything that was needed, many friendly guests:)
- Francesca (10/5): -
- Kilian (10/5): Parfait pour découvrir Kyoto - Le lieu est magnifique. Avec une équipe très soignante et agréable.
- Tomasz (7/5): Nice location, super host. - Super friendly host very good location. You can hear every step of every host in the hostel.
- Lara (10/5): Absolut spitze - Super lieber Host und eine wunderschöne gemütliche Unterkunft
- Eva (10/5): Virkelig god oplevelse - Vi har været meget tilfredse med vores ophold. Huset er smukt og autentisk indrettet. Alt er rent og ordentligt. Vi havde et skønt værelse med tatami måtter og papirdøre. Så fint!
Stemningen er også god og vi havde en sjov og hyggelig aften sammen med gæster fra andre lande i husets fællesrum.
Der er mulighed for at vaske og tørre sit tøj. Vi fik hjælp med vaskemaskinen, hvor alt stod på japansk. Værten taler engelsk, så det er nemt at kommunikere, selvom vi er meget dårlige til japansk.
- Bülent (9/5): Es war alles gut - Alles war gut Inhaber war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit Ich kann jedenfalls weiter empfehlen .
- Sunglao (9/5): Excellent - Simple room. Welcoming and helpful staff A bit far from the train station
- Cameron (9/5): Wonderful guesthouse with a very kind host. - Great location, clean place, big shower, good common space, super nice host, offered bikes to use even. Could’ve used a bit more space for bags or shelves in the beds.
- Kristoff (9/5): Authentic Kyoto - The authentic atmosphere of the old house is perfect for traditional Kyoto Nothing,
It was a great place, and a very helpfull and nice host. The fact that he is a former architect is a personal pluspoint for me 😁.
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