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Village Kiramachi

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat with a garden near Nijō Castle where travelers can unwind after exploring the local shops and eateries along Kawaramachi Street

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Property entrance - Village Kiramachi (Kyoto)
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free) - Village Kiramachi (Kyoto)
Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath “Villa Open-air Bath” | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, electronic bidet, towels - Village Kiramachi (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a stone-paved path, and a signboard. - Village Kiramachi (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a view of trees. - Village Kiramachi (Kyoto)
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room with Bathtub “KAZE” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room with Bathtub “KAZE”

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room with Garden View “TSUKI” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room with Garden View “TSUKI”

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room with Bathtub “MATSUYAMA”

Family Room with Bathtub “MATSUYAMA” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room with Bathtub “MATSUYAMA”

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room with Terrace “MOMIJI THE TERRACE” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room with Terrace “MOMIJI THE TERRACE”

  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Garden View “MOMIJI”

A traditional Japanese-style courtyard with wooden flooring, a stone lantern, and a small tree.

Superior Twin Room with Garden View “MOMIJI”

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Large Twin Room “IRORI” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Large Twin Room “IRORI”

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath “Villa Open-air Bath”

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath “Villa Open-air Bath”

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room “KIRANOMA” | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Twin Room “KIRANOMA”

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath “Villa Open-air Bath”

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath “Villa Open-air Bath”

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Village Kiramachi is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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722 Shinkamanza-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8471

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station
    4 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station
    12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodman Roaster
    2 min walk
  • 牛楽亭
    2 min walk
  • タンメンと餃子 KIBARU
    1 min walk
  • comorebi
    2 min walk
  • ニューシンマチ
    2 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

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

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

More

  • Built in 1897
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

More

  • 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
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.

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 elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Kiramachi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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. Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karasuma Station is only a 4-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 12 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

Village Kiramachi Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ata

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Quan

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lai Kuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is extremely quaint and very much in a traditional Japanese style - we loved the interior water ways and spirit sculptures/ landscaping of the smaller interior paces and the floor beds, outdoor Japanese baths. The staff were extremely accommodating and helpful. Location is very central. There is an excellent coffee shop further along the alley. Would very much recommend staying here if you want more of an authentic (not business style) Japanese asthetic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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The staff were so sweet and accommodating. The place is beautiful and the room felt very special for our stay in Kyoto. Great location, beautiful hotel and rooms, and staff were so great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100/10 stay! Clean, comfortable and walking distance to great spots. The team there are great hosts and made us feel really welcome and at ease
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely perfect experience. Convenient location. So serene. Staff accommodating and so lovely. Would absolutely return to village kiramachi or recommend to a loved one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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また来たいと思える素敵な宿でした！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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四条駅から近く、交通至便。お部屋の雰囲気や檜のお風呂、お庭の雰囲気も京都の風情を味わうことが出来、素晴らしい滞在となった。スタッフのホスピタリティも素晴らしい
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnor

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

japanese dream

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

BG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
got upgraded to an amazing room with outdoor tub! unforgettable ryokan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hsin Ye

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

Beautiful traditional style room

Very beautiful room. Feels like a room that you can only get in Japan and not anywhere else in the world. Within walking distance to Nishiki market.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Would do again

Fantastic service. They really bent over backwards to accommodate us and was our favorite stay while in Japan.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing experience

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

jj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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Ryokan experience in a foreigner friendly package

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Dzoan

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

A gem in Kyoto

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great, friendly staff, excellent location and an amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and relaxing. The location is fantastic. Very clean and comfortable. The staff are very kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Excellent Ryokan

Very nice ryokan, spacious room. Central and with good connections. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estuvimos en la habitación con baño privado abierto y nos encanto. Merece mucho la pena la experiencia si uno se lo puede permitir
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cobblestone street was very unique, located in the middle of a busy City block. It was close to both subway station and public bus stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019