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Rak Kiyomizu

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, 9-minute walk to Gion Corner

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In the heart of Kyoto, Rak Kiyomizu offers a serene retreat with bike rentals to explore the nearby Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple. With free in-room WiFi, tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, smoke-free premises and luggage storage you're sure to unwind.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Bunks (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Bunks (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0813

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 19 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪cicon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CICON ROOFTOP BAR - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rak Kiyomizu

Guesthouse near Gion Corner
Located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple, Rak Kiyomizu has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Rak Kiyomizu boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, tubs or showers, and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available

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

RAK KIYOMIZU Hostel Kyoto
RAK KIYOMIZU Hostel
RAK KIYOMIZU Kyoto
Rak Kiyomizu Kyoto
Rak Kiyomizu Guesthouse
Rak Kiyomizu Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Rak Kiyomizu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Rak Kiyomizu doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rak Kiyomizu?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rak Kiyomizu?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rak Kiyomizu located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Gion Corner, Kiyomizu Temple, and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 3 mi (5 km). Gojo Station is 19 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 20 minutes.

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Rak Kiyomizu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good nice and friendly hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get a room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely a highlight. The bathhouse is a bit small but when you have it to yourself it is amazing. Area is pretty good, close to the market. Staff are really helpful and even let me check in early! Just the facilities are a bit old but that's what the experience is for ig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room but overall a great and affordable stay in Kyoto. Shared bath and no tv but who needs a tv in Kyoto?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お世話になりました。 また、利用させていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物の内装・外装共とてもおしゃれです。室内はUB等が無い分広く、ゆったり過ごせました。 ドアの開閉音や廊下を歩く人の足音などはかなり聞こえますが、注意書きにシャワーの使用時間や室内でのオーディオの再生等のルールがきちんと書かれているため、快適に過ごせると思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kenjiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駐車場があれば嬉しい。洗面台が各部屋にあるので、朝が混み合わないので、とても良かった。風呂・トイレは別は特に問題無し。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trio, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is really a good location. Near the ninenzaka, kiyomizu temple, gion district and bus stop. If you like night/morning walking around those area, i can say this place is really a good location. and near the supermarket if you want to buy something and eat it in your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Pas de climatisation dans les parties communes, Irrespirable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

n, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても柔軟に対応してくださり居心地がよかったです。お布団がとてもいい匂いだったので柔軟剤（洗剤？）何使われてるのか気になりました。 24時間自由に行き来できるところも、よかったです。また利用させていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Emelie

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

Rent och fräscht boende!

Ett väldigt rent och fräscht hostel med närhet till buss och Giondistriktet! Det ligger bra restauranger uppe på stora gatan, ca 7 min promenad bort. Jag hade kanske önskat att det fanns möjlighet till frukost på boendet, men det finns inget kök bortsett från mikro och kyl. Annars som sagt, rent och fräscht!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

rira, 名古屋

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
・清潔で快適 ・立地が良い ・どちらかというと女子の気持ちに寄り添った設備だと感じた。 ・荷物を預かってくださる。 ・近くに銭湯やスーパーがある。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good

It’s near some famous places, and we have been charged 400yen as airconditon tax while check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fijn verblijf! Kosten goed in verhouding

Fijn erg schoon! Zowel kamer als douche en wc! Bedden waren beetje hard, maar goed geslapen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arisa

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

とても満足

友達と二段ベッドのツインルームに泊まらせて頂きました。シンプルながらもグリーンやドライフラワーがたくさんあり、箇所に木の暖かみも感じられる内装でした。また2階は靴を脱いで上がるので家に帰ってきた様な感覚ですごく落ち着きます。外国の方にも少し日本の家の雰囲気を感じて貰えるのではないでしょうか(^^)　お部屋に入った時とても良い香りだったのが印象に残っています♪もちろんベッドシーツや床に汚れ等はなく清潔感も満足です。細かい気遣いが感じられ、女性一人でも安心して泊まれると思います。 シャワーは24時間利用可能で、館内の出入り口もスマートフォンで開閉できるので時間を気にすることなく観光や食事ができます。少し歩いて大きな通りに出ればお店や神社仏閣がたくさんあり、散策しながら歩けば祇園や河原町まであっという間でした。心遣い、サービス、料金、立地すべて満足です。また京都に遊びに行った時は利用したいと思います！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and quaint

A beautiful little guesthouse for the cost. Great service and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kahu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s exactly what you expect - a minimalist, simple room. Location is great, being close to lots of touristy stuff while feeling like you’re in amoungst the locals. Supermarket next door was great, and some yummy spots to eat at nearby. About 10 minutes walk to Gion area, 15 to Kiyomizu-dera
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kadie

A great stay! Very nice owners and a very nice, clean, and safe place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ash, USA

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

Reasonable Hotel in a great Area

We weren’t planning on making a trip to the Gion district, but we’re pleasantly surprised when we found out that our hotel was a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

hyoungju, ㅡ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

마치 공용 호스텔, 캡슐호텔의 조금 다른 버전

찾기가 불편했다. 또한, 화장실이 공용으로 밖에 있었다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A great experience!

The place was very clean and in great condition. I loved the interior design. It was modern with clean lines and very pleasing to the eyes. The owner/ receptionist Junya was friendly and helpful. The room was smaller than I had expected, but for the price this was a good bargain in the Kyoto district. I would stay there again the next time I visit. : ) Thank you Junya san.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點偏遠，如果拎大行李就有點吃力
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ホステルなので音漏れはありますが、個室でクリーンでスタッフがフレンドリーなので過ごしやすかったです。高騰したビジネスホテルのコスパに納得がいかず、カプセルホテルやドミトリーはちょっと落ち着かないという人にオススメです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

nana, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

観光に便利

部屋の設備は水道くらいで、テレビはありませんが無くても快適に過ごせました。 お風呂やお手洗いもキレイです。 祇園周辺にも出やすくて、観光目的なら十分だと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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