Higurashi-Sou

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle

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Interior
Traditional Twin Room
Traditional Twin Room
Dining
Higurashi-Sou guesthouse sits in central Kyoto offering a calm atmosphere away from the city's bustle. Guests can borrow bicycles at no cost to visit historical sites and shopping districts, then relax in the garden or on the quiet terrace after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$169
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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2F Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

2F Western-Style Triple room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Traditional Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Traditional Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Higurashi-Sou is near a metro station. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are also worth visiting.
Map
1211 Shuzei-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8155

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shijo Street - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kyoto University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪めん馬鹿一代 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪珈ノ介コーヒ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪curry & bar 240 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Snn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Higurashi-Sou

Guest house near Nijō Castle
Higurashi-Sou provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free bike hire, luggage storage and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Higurashi-Sou have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 2 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Electrical adapters/chargers and desks

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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

  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 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 200-10,000 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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse
Higurashi-Sou Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Kyoto
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse
Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Higurashi-Sou pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Higurashi-Sou?

As of 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Higurashi-Sou on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$169.31, 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 Higurashi-Sou?

Higurashi-Sou doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Higurashi-Sou?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Higurashi-Sou?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Higurashi-Sou located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nijō Castle, Shijo Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 12 minutes by foot and Marutamachi Station is 15 minutes.

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