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BJ Family Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers return to this well-maintained retreat after exploring Kyoto's historic temples and lively streets - a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation

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BJ Family Inn captures Kyoto's charm with its location near Kawaramachi Street and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Guests appreciate the excellent condition and practical amenities, including in-room WiFi, bike rentals for city exploration, and luggage storage for convenient sightseeing.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$74
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom D(2)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom D(2)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom D(2)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom D(2)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom D(2)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom D(2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to BJ Family Inn. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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456-2, Inaricho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8133

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto_SanjusangendoTemple_501459_04
    Sanjusangen-do Temple
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    Kyoto Station Building
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 京都タワ��ー
    Kyoto Tower
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shichijo Station
    2 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    14 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    2 min walk
  • Kyoto Beer Lab
    3 min walk
  • CRAFTHOUSE KYOTO 七条高瀬川
    1 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋 京阪七条店
    4 min walk
  • ラーメンの坊歩
    2 min walk

About this property

BJ Family Inn

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
Near Kyoto Tower, BJ Family Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at BJ Family Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is BJ Family Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BJ Family Inn?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BJ Family Inn on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at BJ Family Inn?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at BJ Family Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at BJ Family Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is BJ Family Inn located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is steps away from Kamo River and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Shijo Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shichijo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

BJ Family Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well I like that everything was close to the station. A lot of great restaurants, shops, convenient stores, and beautiful sights. Over all I would come back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Small stay with a good location. If you want a cheap stay in Kyoto, this might be a good option. Do note that it didn't feel that traditional + there wasn't much comfort, you basicaly slept on a thick blanket. If you don't mind sleeping on hard surfaces, this might be ok for you. The houseowner was constantly keeping an eye out & watched what you were doing all the time once you got in the common rooms, which felt a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. I needed a quick one night stay, walking distance from Kyoto Station and it had everything I needed. The room is small but no bigger than it needs to be when you just want a bed to fall asleep on after a long journey. The owner met me at the door, welcomed me in, gave me a tour and was generally very helpful and friendly. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable, and adequately sized. Don't really need anything else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurevion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, clean, homely. Good enough for me. One thing to know is that there’s no elevator, so beware for those with big luggages.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small but cheap, ok just stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay for somebody that is on a limited budget. The owner is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to Kyoto station
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but a little smelly? If you're a medium-large to large human, the bathroom and shower are gonna be cramped. The stairs to the second floor are incredibly steep and shallow and scary when carrying a suitcase.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced

The accommodation and staff were pleasant enough, however the level of comfort and facilities appeared overpriced compared to our accommodation at other locations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Milton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

OVERPRICED Only one person can stay as very small area. Should be 1/3 price and should not take booking for family or couple. Host is good and overall clean. Not much basic amenities available even Sampoo. Railway station present nearby. Conviene also infornt of stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Convenient

Location was ok, about 10 min away from Kyoto Station. Not so much to do there at night, but there's 7-eleven nearby which proved very convenient. Everything was very clean. Room size was ok but the bathroom was a bit small. There's not much interaction between guests, and one should keep quiet at night. The owner was very nice. Overall, it was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

francois

Not worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

untidy and unclean room

there was no cleaning in the room. hair on the bed linen and pillow. a lof of hair in the shower room. the worst. I do not know how many days it is left uncleaned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

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

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Kitchenette shown in pictures is a shared one and not particularly clean. Room so small that suitcases would need to be stored outside of room when futons deployed, Bathroom tiny cubicle in corner, Room facilities quoted on tiny table at floor level in corner and not very useable. No clothing storage. Air conditioning did not work. To sum up totally uninhabitable for a couple. Checked out after five minutes in room and lost my money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

kayo

近くにコンビニあり。たまたま、前のユーザーが壊したそうで、エアコンを使用しない方がいいと言われたが、季節柄必要なかったので、問題なかった。値段の安さと、立地とでおおむね満足。和室、テレビは無し。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
房間欠一將兩尺高的双人床架！因為無一將實體床，每次起床的時後！比較辛苦！房間清潔整齊，職員有善。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
사장님 엄청 친절하시고 집 보안도 잘 되어있고 화장실 있는 방 썼는데 엄청 깨끗하고 좋았음 다음에도 여기 이용할거임 위치도 최고
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super ubicación perfecto para moverte a todos lados.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
あまりきたいはしていなかったが、バスタオルがなかったのにはたまげた。今時バスタオルがないのは、ありえない。料金の割に、あまりにも、粗末。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yuichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
初めて訪れる場合は必ず戸惑います。ドアは鍵がかかっていて、インターホンで女性に説明を聞いて開錠する運用ですが、音質が悪く全然聞き取れず、偶然利用者が来たので教えてもらうことができました。あとは歯ブラシはないので自分で用意する必要があります。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hyunji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
초여름이라 그럴수도 있겠지만 조금 습한것 외엔 좋았습니다. 여름 이용시엔 제습/ 난방 등을 돌려 습기를 제거하는 것이 더 쾌적할것같네요. 주변 도보거리로 교토역과 빵집, 이자카야, 버스정류장, 지하철역, 박물관 등이 있어 이동이 용이합니다.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
想借个碟子微波食物，都百般推搪
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Op loopafstand van station Kyoto. Netjes en schoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023