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Japanese Style Room, ISAMI | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese Style Room, ISAMI | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shimogyo Ku, Horinokamicho 517, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8361
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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Japanese Style Room, ISAMI | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, ISAMI

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room, HIJIKATA | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, HIJIKATA

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Style Room, KASHI | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, KASHI

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Shisei-Juku

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle
This smoke-free guesthouse features laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Shisei-Juku offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Shisei-Juku, you're just a quick walk from Nishihonganji Temple. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 12 minutes by foot from Shijo Street and a 5-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple
Shisei-Juku offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,090 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests booked in Room Only rate plans who wish to order breakfast must contact the property at least 2 days in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately JPY 2090 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

SHISEI JUKU
SHISEI-JUKU Kyoto
SHISEI-JUKU Guesthouse
SHISEI-JUKU Guesthouse Kyoto

Shisei-Juku Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay in the ISAMI room. Everything you would require and left to your own devices. I would say it is far from like gion and the main attractions. Taxis were cheap enough but if staying long term it isn’t ideally central. I did find that the bathroom and door was a little mouldy especially with it being wood. Apart from that really nice stay! The staff helped out as we arrived with our luggage first before heading back out even tho the room was still in use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect trip, very noce appartement
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Theme Was Zen

It was amazing from beginning to end. The experience provided was what i was looking for from food to zen. Five stars all around!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The traditional tatami floors and wooden tub made our stay a dream come true. The neighborhood was quiet and calm. You can walk to various stations.

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So, here I am, enjoyin' this fancy hotel in Kyoto, Japan, when I see this note from the staff. It's like they're runnin' a tight ship, ya know? Unlike the Tennessee government, always droppin' the ball on education and healthcare. And that wooden bath? It's like a slam dunk in a game where the Tennessee government keeps changin' the rules. Made me wish they'd spend less time fussin' 'bout politics and more time fixin' things up back home. Well, shoot, even though I might fumble the playbook more often than not as a gym teacher, this hotel still hit a grand slam in my book. From the warm note from the staff that felt like a pep talk before the big game to the wooden bath that made me feel like I was soaking up victory, this place in Kyoto is a winner. And heck, if the Tennessee government took some lessons from this hotel on how to treat folks right, maybe we'd have more wins back home too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. The staff was very responsive and let us check out a little later than anticipated. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and it gives a zen feeling when staying. It is very similar to a ryokan except there’s no one on property during your stay. I liked the wooden bath and the comfy tatami floors. Will recommend this place and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy traditional place

Beautiful place close to the station and old town... loved the traditional bath
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomonori

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy bonito, muy tradicional, la infraestructura y los espacios totalmente japoneses. Estuvimos en el cuarto Isami que es el más grande, 2 adultos 2 niños sin problema. Yo estaba buscando justo lo que ofrecen, vivir una estadía tradicional y me encantó. El personal muy amable, comunicación en inglés, te dejan muchas amenidades para hacer una cómoda estadía. Yo lo amé pero no es un hotel para cualquiera, dejo puntos a considerar por si les interesa: Nota: hablo solo del cuarto Isami donde yo estuve, hay otros dos que probablemente sean diferentes. El techo es super bajito. Si mides más de 1.79mt no cabes parado. Las escaleras para subir a la recámara son muy empinadas, nada recomendable para niños pequeños o personas con problemas de movilidad. Todas las puertas y ventanas son al estilo japonés con washi (papel) hay que tener mucho cuidado de no dañarlo, también son corredizas y hay que cerrar con cuidado. El ofuru de madera es increíble, el cuarto de baño súper bien, los artículos de baño (shampoo, jabón, acondicionador) huelen delicioso y hace que el olor a madera del baño se disfrute más. Si buscas algo tradicional y conoces las costumbres Japonesas te va a encantar. Nosotros la pasamos muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und direkt neben einer Bushaltestelle
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

AKIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanif

Liked: Room comfort

Totally decent

Totally decent, but a bit small for a couple with luggage. If you like to walk a lot, it’s totally within range to the Kawaramachi-area, but it’s a good 30 minutes at walking pace. Bring earplugs that you can use during sleep if you are sensitive to noise during nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNJI

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

king yung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best thing of this guest house is the cleanliness and self check-in process. we also like the location and design of our room, especially the japanese-style bath tub
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Taormina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura davvero molto bella. Formato appartamento in stile ryokan. Ho adorato quella vasca. Se dovessi tornare a Kyoto prenoterei sicuramente qui. Fermata dell'autobus giusto difronte. Comodissimo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019