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OKU Kamishichiken

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A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door. - OKU Kamishichiken (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves. - OKU Kamishichiken (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door. - OKU Kamishichiken (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath. - OKU Kamishichiken (Kyoto)
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door. - OKU Kamishichiken (Kyoto)
Located close to Kitano Tenmangū and Kinkaku-ji Temple, OKU Kamishichiken provides a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Japanese-western room, Non-smoking (tenjin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of a traditional Japanese room.

Deluxe Japanese-western room, Non-smoking (tenjin)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin room, Non-smoking (mai)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outside through a window.

Deluxe Twin room, Non-smoking (mai)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Japanese-western Room Non-smoking Hakubai

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

Superior Japanese-western Room Non-smoking Hakubai

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

Hakubai

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

Tenjin

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door.

Koubai

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen.

Shichiken

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a large window with a view.

Mai

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ougi

A hotel room with a large bed, a view through a sliding door, and a wall-mounted light.

Ougi

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, OKU Kamishichiken is in the suburbs and on the boardwalk/promenade. Kitano Tenmangū and Kinkaku-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Ryoan-ji Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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712 Shinseicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8381

What's nearby

  • A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
    Kitano Tenmangū
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kamishichiken Kabukai
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Emmachi Station
    3 min drive
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station
    10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • くら寿司 西陣店
    9 min walk
  • Harbor Café
    11 min walk
  • Maggie's Bar
    5 min walk
  • castella do paulo
    5 min walk
  • Bistro Osier
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (JPY 6,000 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 6000 per day (3281 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 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
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is OKU Kamishichiken pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OKU Kamishichiken?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at OKU Kamishichiken?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is OKU Kamishichiken located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitano Tenmangū, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Ryoan-ji Temple. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Emmachi Station is 23 minutes by foot and Imadegawa Station is 25 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

OKU Kamishichiken Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caralyn

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This was a highlight of our trip! A truly luxurious experience - it was the best shower of my life and the indoor and outdoor baths were restorative after a week of travel and climbing Mount Inari earlier that day. Lovely interiors and a gorgeous mix of modern and traditional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Awesome

Rating should be higher. Quality experience, suoer clean , extremely helpful and courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fausto

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Room was spacious, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great amenities. The area/street was quiet but the rooms soundproofing are not great and I could hear noise from adjacent rooms. May need a taxi or spend time in transit to go site seeing, but some places are walkable. I enjoyed the outside bath even on rainy nights, as it was under cover. Overall enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space with private outdoor soaking tub (for one person). It's a quiet space with the charm of authenticity. Don't expect the staff to have much English. We had some miscommunications and ended up relying on Google Translate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a beautiful and old building. I believe it was a tea house long ago, now renovated and modernized into a hotel. The staff was very helpful. There are several bus stops nearby, so getting around Kyoto was easy. 7-11 is a few doors down in case you need a quick snack.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Location was a bus ride from the nearest train station, but easy enough to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private onsen, private bath tub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Xifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and traditional-style property in an old district with numerous alleys to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sorcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Koubai suite was wonderful. The outdoor bath is very private and peaceful. The bed was extremely comfortable and the private garden was lovely. This is my favourite room in Japan so far!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room and nice apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

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The staff was so nice, accommodating and helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The property is really nice and we loved our private onsen. The breakfast was included and delivered every morning to our room at the time we requested. Perfect 10/10 all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elodie

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Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

FRANCIS SCOTT

Liked: Staff & service
Bit high for outdated/ if you don’t mind old building this may be worth looking into
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

hideto

宿泊料金の割にサービスが悪い
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugnt och fint område i närhet till ett tempel, förhållandevis gott om restauranger och kaféer och själva rummet vi hade var fantastiskt i själva verket en lägenhet på 49kvm som var väldigt inbjudande med allt som du kan tänka dig att behöva, en riktig oas och personalen är väldigt hjälpsam, högsta betyg
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toshimichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特別な雰囲気で宿泊ができる体験。外国人向け。スタッフの方も日本人ではないので、不思議な感覚になった。近くに朝ごはんを食べられる店がない。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
朝食が有名なお料理やさんからとのことでしたが、白米がべちゃべちゃで、お味噌汁はぬるく残念でした。高額な宿で、雰囲気はとても良いので、小さな気配りをしっかりとされれば良いホテルと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michael P

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

4-star hotel on a quiet, historic street

This is a very small (6 rooms) 4-star hotel tucked away on a historic street west of the Imperial Palace. We felt it was a great find! It’s a 100-year-old house that was renovated into a hotel a few years ago. It still has the historic façade and the old curved beams, but everything else is brand new and spotless. The staff is extremely helpful and understands English well. The room is very large by Japanese standards (45 sq mtrs). We booked a “2 Large Beds” room, and it was actually a 2-room suite with 2 wide twin beds, a sectional sofa and coffee table, and a large tub with shower. It had a balcony, but no view. The beds were nice and soft, with big down comforters. The street is almost all historic buildings (most of them renovated) that was one of the original Geisha districts of Kyoto, and it’s extremely quiet. There’s a large temple complex at the end. The neighborhood has a lot of very small restaurants, mostly Japanese and a few western. The hotel staff created flyers in Japanese and English for many of them, including maps. There are a lot of small shops and a 7-11 in the neighborhood, but it is a 10-block walk to a supermarket or large pharmacy. Unfortunately, it’s a half-hour bus ride to downtown, but it’s much closer to the Imperial Palace, the Textile Museum, and the temples in northern Kyoto. We had stayed downtown at a big tourist hotel earlier in our trip, and found this hotel, the staff and the neighborhood to all be a lovely change.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, nice room, half Japanese half western, comfortable bed, and good size bathroom and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
北野天満宮に近くて初詣に行きやすかった。 部屋はとてもきれいで、新しく、広くて快適だった。従業員の方も丁寧な対応をしてくださった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

Beautiful accommodation with exceptional staff

The accommodation was magnificent, great Ryokan with modern amenities, very comfortable bed and excellent staff above exceptional service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

saito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026