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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 8-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine

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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo places travelers in Kyoto's cultural heart. Multilingual staff offer concierge services and luggage storage. Free WiFi keeps guests connected. The location is praised, with Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley a short walk away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Queen with Bath, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Queen with Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
49 Saikaishicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0012

What's nearby

  • Hanamikoji Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chion-in Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪いっちゃんラーメン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪丹 tan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LURRA° - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 smoke detector

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Higashiyama Sanjo
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Hotel
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Kyoto
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo 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 HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo?

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

What time is check-out at HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street, Yasaka Shrine, and Shijo Street. Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes.

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HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abimarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ive stayed in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it Was conveniently located to just about everything we wanted to see Staff was awesome. Rooms were bettet than expected! Across the street from the subway
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, attentive personnel, exquisite interior
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, was there over two weeks and enjoyed every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcus

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

great stay

Had a great time, staff were super helpful & friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect, new and exceptionally clean hotel within easy walk to the heart of Gion. So happy to have found this gem, and would definitely stay in Legasta again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Friendly, helpful, kind staff. Rooms are well appointed. Baths are Japanese style( short deep tub) Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The bathtub was deep and luxurious. Location was nice and staff super.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Staff A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location that is a short walk near train and subway stations. Also perfectly located between downtown Kyoto’s shopping and restaurants, and the historic sightseeing area. Room was large, clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

santos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable distance to several tourist areas, such as the Yasaka Pagoda, and easy commute to other notable areas, such as Nishiki market via city bus. Great food stores, cafes, and convenience stores nearby. The staff was very helpful and eager to interact with us, great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff, kept very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The location was perfect for us. It was just enough off the beaten path to not feel busy and touristy, but within walking distance to a number of sights and transportation options. The staff here are wonderful! They were helpful with restaurant recommendations, anything we needed for our room, and were just genuinely so kind. Our room was spacious and the layout allowed for lots of places to put our stuff. It was definitely our favorite room on our trip! I also have to put in a word for the cafe across the street, Le Bac a Sable. While the baked goods are not Japanese, they are yummy. The tarts, specifically, are amazing! That paired with their wonderful bold coffee became a favorite addition to our day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Amenities
The property is small but large enough to offer excellent service. Great location close to a station, stores and restaurants including a lovely bakery. Common areas by the lobby were very useful with complimentary beverages. Very well managed with helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Across from train. Hotel facing river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable with sufficient service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely room in a quiet lovely little hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve stayed at here in Japan so far. Really pleasant and nice workers. The ambiance and decor is so calming in a traditional modern Japanese style. Didn’t have breakfast included as an option, however the hotel does sell açaí bowls with bread. They have free coffee, water, and tea for all guests. Desk attendant helped us send our luggage to another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Amenities
Helpful desk staff. Clean, good size room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, large, spacious, functional, great amenities and options available. Staff very friendly and helpful. Boutique style would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hideko

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

Charming yet practical in the central location.

I love the tidiness and cleanesss. The reception is quick and kind enough. The location is close enough to the city center, yet less crazy. Walking to Heian Shrine was perfect!!! I recommend this location to all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Review from Canadian tourist: Staff was able to speak a good amount of English and everything was explained to us upon check in. Across the street from train station allowed us to get around easy. 10 minute walk from the river with lots of food options. Place itself was clean and spacious. Free coffee in the mornings in the lobby. Staff and everyone was very friendly and greeted us every time we walked by. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Gareth

This was our fifth hotel stay in Japan and the most expensive. It was also the most disappointing. Our room (despite what other reviews say) was small and we had to move because of a very strong smell in our shower. The breakfast counter was dark and unfriendly - any utensils have to be booked out. A note of where to buy supplies would have been really helpful - Fresco Supermarket and Le Bac au Sable were great. There were no other amenities such as a washing machine and generally we felt let down. The staff were friendly but not helpful although we were there 5 nights. Cannot recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

reiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
酒店很新很棒虽然靠近马路但是不吵 有微波炉和烤箱可以用 下次还会入住 唯一有一点，就是那个拉窗太难使用了。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyung-Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, sehr schöne und hochwertige Einrichtung. Es wäre schön, wenn sich auch alle westlichen Gäste daran halten würden, die Schuhe in den Zimmern auszuziehen. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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