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The Ookini State Guest House

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A traditional tatami mat room with a low table and benches, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a view of greenery outside. - The Ookini State Guest House (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a wooden facade, and a signboard. - The Ookini State Guest House (Kyoto)
A tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and sliding doors. - The Ookini State Guest House (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tatami mat entrance, and a garden with pine trees and a stone path. - The Ookini State Guest House (Kyoto)
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Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, The Ookini State Guest House provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ふく吉, the on-site sushi bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A traditional tatami mat room with a low table and benches, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a view of greenery outside.

Private Japanese Style House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to The Ookini State Guest House. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Nakadachiuridori Kuromonhigashiiru, Yakunincho Kuromonnakadahiuritei, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8241

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.
    Doshisha University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station
    3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station
    17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ピザハット 西陣店
    5 min walk
  • 自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン
    7 min walk
  • 鹿男の休息場
    1 min walk
  • tatle kahue タトゥルカフェ
    6 min walk
  • 美齢
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 30,000; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • ふく吉

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner. No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the rate plan.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

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.
  • Destination fee: JPY 1000 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 10000 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 30000

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, 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ookini State Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Ookini State Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ookini State Guest House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Ookini State Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Ookini State Guest House located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Seimei-Jinja Shrine, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nijō Castle. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Imadegawa Station is 17 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 19 minutes.

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