Samurai Hills puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Koryuji Temple. Also, Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu and Kurumazaki Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Uzumasa Station is just 5 minutes by foot.
Samurai Hills puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Koryuji Temple. Also, Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu and Kurumazaki Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Uzumasa Station is just 5 minutes by foot.
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (15 years old and younger) not allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 164 ft (JPY 1500 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1500 per day (164 ft away)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, JCB International
Also known as
Samurai Hills Kyoto
Samurai Hills Guesthouse
Samurai Hills Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Samurai Hills offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Samurai Hills does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Samurai Hills?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Samurai Hills?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Samurai Hills and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Koryuji Temple (7-min walk) and Toei Kyoto Studio Park (10-min walk), along with Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu (14-min walk) and Kurumazaki Shrine (1 mi).
What's the area around Samurai Hills like?
Samurai Hills is a short 5-minute walk from Uzumasa Station and 17 minutes' walk from Shijo Street.
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Reviews
Samurai Hills Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
A nearby restaurant and convenience store provided easy access to dining options. (3 reviews)
The staff were so friendly, greeting me morning and night. The room itself was clean and comfortable, perfect for a solo traveller like myself!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Lovely staff, great location (only about 30 mins walk away from some of the best views in Kyoto)
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Absolutely lovely!
I totally recommend Samurai Hills to stay in Kyoto. The best was the staff: extremely friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
The owner is incredible! I lost my passport at a shrine, she was able to get in touch with the police and have it returned to me. The rooms are very clean and nice, and the hotel is a few minutes walk to a train station.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2025
Nice room
It was a comfortable room, with all the needed equipment. Private shower and toilets. They have a washing machine but no dryer so take it into account if you are staying only one night like me. Staff was nice too.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing, to be honest
It was a small inn- with a common area for night snacks and stuff...
and you get yourself a little comfy room
again, do not expect a large room but rather japanese standard room size
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Great place to stay near Arashiyama. Walkable distance to JR Uzumasa station and some Randen station I forgot the name.
The hotel is overall very clean with all required facilities. Given the price, it was a no brainer.
The lady was really nice and kind and helped with every requirement, despite not understanding English.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2024
Convenient location near the station. A lovely owner. Not for fussy people but if you’re just after a cheap place with a bed and shower etc then it’s a fine place. Basic but comfortable enough
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2023
Absolute class act. One of the best hotels I have stayed at, especially for the price point. Room came with a bidet and an in-suite shower. Absolute godsend for my needs and was close to a convenience store, laundromat, and other businesses. Train station was less than a 5 minute walk. Amenities were perfect and covered every possible need. Safe to say this is the best hotel in Kyoto.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2025
Everything was awesome. The lady was super supportive when I needed to check in early and check out early and left my luggage with her.
Room was clean. It's small, but I find it spacious enough for a solo traveler unless you have too much luggage.
The shared area has everything you may need - iron, hair dryer, body mirror, scale (if you need to weigh your luggage), kitchen, fridge. I even found plastic bags prepared. I guess it's for guests to use cos' you definitely need to bring your own bags for trash in Japan. Well, literally, the place has everything I can think of.
Good location with bus/trains to airport, downtown, and areas I visited during my stay.
Will return if I take another solo trip to Kyoto.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
If you wanna stay away from the caravans of tourists. That's your spot! Nice, clean and with a good soul. Fresh rooms. Maybe a bit loud from the passing train signal near by. But for me was it a good choice. No clear glas Windows.
Trainstations from JR and the Tram. You will be fast in the Bamboo Groove and Kyōto Station.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Great place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2025
Everything was perfect! The hostess was really nice and friendly. Even though we talked by Google Translate most of the time, she was very patient and polite. Also, you definitely won’t find any other hotel with this price and comfort. It’s so much better than my previous experience at another Kyoto 3 star hotel. Will definitely stay again in the future!!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Best place with a very caring landlord
Amazing place, super clean and I think newly renovated. When i arrived I had a bit of a fever that grew pretty high, and the landlord nursed me back to health and brought me water and food everyday!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Amazing person our host. She literally saved my life when I lost all my meds in the train terminal and she went out of her way to get me a doctor and drive me to the hospital. Thank you Mickael.
Un séjour trés agréable, la chambre et le logement sont excellent et l'hôte est vraiment trés gentille et attentionnée. En plus, l'endroit est au calme , on peut se reposer en paix. Il y a transports et boutiques tout prés. Je recommande vivement !
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
客室は清潔でした。また利用したいです
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Hay una estación de metro y una parada de autobús muy cerca, entonces es muy fácil llegar. La anfitriona siempre fue muy amable y abierta a todo. Las instalaciones son muy prácticas, lindas y todo muy limpio.
Einfach herzlich und eine gute Seele, die Gastgeberin. Hat mir sogar die Wäsche ordentlich zusammengelegt als ich abends zurück kam, nachdem morgens noch nicht alles trocken war.
Weit weg vom Touristenrummel. Immer wieder meine erste Wahl.