Village Kiramachi sits near Kawaramachi Street, offering travelers a quiet escape with its garden and terrace. Guests connect to in-room WiFi, use the luggage storage facilities, and receive assistance from the multilingual staff who help navigate the area.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Village Kiramachi is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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
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Built in 1897
Genkan (entryway)
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Electrical adapters
Fusuma (room partition)
Iron/ironing board on request
Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children 6 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
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Inn Kyoto
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Inn
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Kyoto
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Kyoto
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Guesthouse
VILLAGE KIRAMACHI Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Village Kiramachi pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Village Kiramachi?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Village Kiramachi?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Village Kiramachi?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Village Kiramachi located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Karasuma Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gojo Station is 13 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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Village Kiramachi Reviews
10
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We had a very pleasant short stay. Don’t be intimidated by the central city location, once you step inside, you’re completely immersed in a traditional ryokan atmosphere. The space is beautifully traditional yet thoughtfully equipped with modern essentials. The lady host was especially lovely and kind, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. A calm and authentic experience at a very convinient location.
What an amazing Ryokan experience! If you’re looking for authentic, tasteful and elegant Ryokan with first class service then look no further. Walking distance or a short bus ride to all major attractions. Cannot recommend enough and will certainly be back if we visit Kyoto again. Thanks for a wonderful stay
Village kiramachi is strategically located. It is a beautifully preserved ryokan with modern amenities. My family specifically love the ambience and the warm hospitality which really made us feel welcomed. The Terrace villa, which we stayed in had a outdoor bath and shower facilities which was really cool. The experience and service is simply awesome. I think what can make it even better is to have a few more lights in the rooms for those that need brighter lighting. Thanks Village Kiramachi, for such a memorable stay! Do update your photos on expedia (with better lighting) to show how beautiful your rooms are!
Absolutely perfect experience. Convenient location. So serene. Staff accommodating and so lovely. Would absolutely return to village kiramachi or recommend to a loved one.
me and my wife stayed there for 2 nights. It was our first days in japan and the service they gave us was outstanding. Genuine good people was the vibe.
We loved our stay here! It had such a beautiful, peaceful, Japanese vibe. The bed was super comfortable, and instead of traditional hotel robes there were lovely kimono-style robes to wear, and a tatami mat living room with low table and pillows. We wanted a traditional ryokan experience, and this was it!
Fantastic service. They really bent over backwards to accommodate us and was our favorite stay while in Japan.
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was so beautiful and clean. We stayed in one with open air bath. Great hosts, left our luggage early and when we got back, our room was ready and they put our luggage in our rooms. Bus stop just right in front of my gate. Accessible and easy walk to many restaurants and sites.
Just a turn away from a busy kyoto downtown street and there was village kimarachi. Such an idyllic, peaceful, beautiful and a welcoming sight. The staff was very helpful and kind. We were very taken by the sincerity of the staff. It created such a warm and cozy atmosphere. The villa type room/house itself was very beautiful. After a long day exploring the city the outdoor tub was just the thing. I was a little worried about the hardness of sleeping on a matress on the tatami but I actually had a really sound and restful sleep! Wakin up to the sun shining thru the ricepaper doors was just an amazing way to start the day. Breakfast bento was quite simple but very tasty, nothing to complain and well worth the money. Stayed just one night on our way from Osaka to Tokyo but me and my friend both agreed it was one of the highlights of the trip.
Absolutely magical retreat in the middle of the city. Staff was kind and patient with check-in, explaining the features of our room, and letting us leave our luggage after check-out for a few hours. Grounds are tranquil and gorgeous, and the room was serene and well designed. Outdoor shower and soaking tub were A !
To put it simply my stay at Village Kiramachi completely blew away my expectations. The room/property is beautiful and well maintained , the staff is all very friendly and can speak both Japanese and English ,the property is located very nicely in relation to major shopping areas and the local train station. Another interesting this was that this property also offers a tasty breakfast for 2200Yen and a chance to experience a Japanese Tea ceremony for FREE!
One thing I really liked was that one the first day the staff went out of their way to make sure that I knew how to get around Kyoto and showed me where the best places to tour/eat were.
Lastly all the staff I interacted with all spoke both Japanese and English well (especially Naru). As someone currently learning the language, this made things easier for me when I got stuck in Japanese and I really appreciated this.
My girlfriend and I decided to spend one night at Village Kiramachi during our stay in the Kyoto area. It is strategically located if you want to go around and visit the main spots of the city. The staff is great, very welcoming, efficient and helpful. The room itself is very spacious and comfy. If you ever decide to stay there, I would also suggest you order in advance their amazing breakfast.
loved this place, easily my favourite of the places we stayed on our Honeymoon. Had a ton of space with a lovely outdoor bath and shower. The staff there were lovely too, very helpful and nice. Highly recommend!!
Our stay at Village Kiramachi was outstanding. From the beautiful accommodations to the incredible service, we were wowed from beginning to end. The bento box breakfasts for purchase are also delicious and I would recommend doing them at least once for the experience as well as convenience of having a wonderful meal in your own accommodations. Five stars!
Amazing traditional ryokan in Kyoto! We stayed in the room with the balcony and loved relaxing out there before OR after a day of shopping and walking around. The Main Street is walkable to shopping and Gion and you turn off to this lovely quiet traditional street to this ryokan. There are also ramen and other popular eats in the neighborhood. Aside from our room being clean and spacious, the service was top notch. The staff is pretty fluent in English and answered all our questions quickly (even through the hotels booking site). She also provided excellent dinner recommendations (even helped us book them)! At the end of our stay, we also got a ride to Kyoto station. We highly recommend this place to stay!