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TANAKA-ya

2.0 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of Kawaramachi Street

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Japanese Room With Three Futon | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Electric kettle
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Experience the charm of Kyoto at TANAKA-ya, a guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of babysitting services or concierge assistance during your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Childcare
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Babysitting
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

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Japanese Room With Two Futon | Free WiFi

Japanese Room With Two Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Room With Three Futon | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Japanese Room With Three Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

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5-352-8 Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0801

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gion Corner - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 16 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪紬屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ろじうさぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪尽膳口福 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪こま屋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪路地との本 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

TANAKA-ya

TANAKA-ya offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Also, Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner are within just a 10-minute walk.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

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 200-1,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in after 9 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Also known as

TANAKA-ya
TANAKA-ya House
TANAKA-ya House Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse
TANAKA ya
TANAKA-ya Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at TANAKA-ya?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at TANAKA-ya?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at TANAKA-ya.

What are the check-in and check-out times at TANAKA-ya?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What's the area around TANAKA-ya like?

TANAKA-ya is a short 6-minute walk from Kiyomizu-gojo Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

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TANAKA-ya Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Johan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our favorite room in our two weeks in Japan. Kyoto was our last stop before coming back to the States, and we were exhausted. Our hostess greeted us with cool tea (it was VERY hot at this time, so this was wonderful), and showed us a map of the area. The area itself is gorgeous. If you're looking for the old Japan, here it is. Walking down the narrow alley was just too cool. My husband was worried that he wouldn't sleep well on the futon, but we were very comfortable for both nights. On our second night, our hostess brought us some seasonal fruit. Our view was nothing, and the hallway wasn't air-conditioned, but I have nothing but VERY pleasant memories of our stay in Kyoto. We are planning on returning to Kyoto after I finish my next degree, and we are probably going to be back in Tanaka-ya.
Cassidy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is by far the nicest place we stayed. The owner is lovely, the area is amazing, and the rooms are nice.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property in a more traditional style, very affordable and an excellent location! Highly recommended
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tamie is a lovely person and very kind. The check-in hours are a bit limited, but this is because of the nature of this ryokan (traditional style house). The walls are thin so you have to be careful not to be noisy and disrupt your neighbours. There's also one bathroom and shower that gets shared with others. It's not inconvenient and is a nice experience of a traditional Japanese house. The hotel is located in Gion, where you'll regularly see geisha going to work so keep your eyes open around dusk!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

매우 좋아요!!!

친구와 같이갔는데 매우 만족 그자체! 사실 이것저것 따지는 편은 아니라서 까다로운 사람들에게는 잘 모르겠지만 일본 전통 가옥을 느끼고 싶고 또 인심좋으신 주인분을 만나고 싶다면 적극추천! 진짜 저는 혼자 교토여행을 또 계획중인데 한번더 여기서 머물것같습니다 감사했습니다><**
SoYeong, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The tatami room, the futon, my gracious hostess in her kimono, made me feel I was experiencing Kyoto as I wouldn’t have if I’d stayed in a generic hotel room. The location is amazing - I could easily walk or take the subway using a combination of the assistance of the Tourist Information personnel in the nearby subway station, and Google maps on my phone.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Seht schön ruhig und gute Lage. Ich kann dieses traditionelle Guesthouse wirklich empfehlen.
M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

à recommander

en plein coeur de Gion, tout petit hôtel familial, dans une maison traditionnelle, propriétaire très sympathique ( merci pour les fruits frais et le petit cadeau de départ) peut-être un peu loin du métro ... mais je suis fainéant ...
nicolas, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

친절한 호텔

주인 아주머니께서 굉장히 친절하시고, 숙소가 번화가 근처라 이동하기 편리합니다. 또한 깔끔한 실내와, 일본의 고풍스러운 숙소를 원하신다면 추천합니다.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Three night stay in Kyoto

Really nice little Ryokan in a great area of Kyoto. Perfectly located, easy walk to metro and main shopping area. The Keihan line serves some of the main sights. Its a bit tricky to find at first but from Kyoto statation take: JR Nara Line to Tofukuji. Change to Keihan metro (note: if you have a JRPass, press the button at the gate and show it to the webcam) from Tofukuji to Gion-shijo . At Gion-shijo follow the signs to Ebisu shrine. This will take you to street level via very long corridor. When you get to the street turn right, then right again. This is a nice street to walk along to see Geishas, about 3/4 down (some way past the small painted Geisha statue) take the first left when you reach vending machines on the right, (there is a small little torii gate on the wall at kerb height), then right at the bottom. Tanaka-ya is located on the left. You can only see the sign from one direction. The lady is really friendly showed us a map of the area and good sights to see. She also left a little box of fruit for us. You do have to be quiet, but not too bad just more respectful than chain hotels. The shower is shared, I could only find 1 but it isn't "communal" as such. Its just one at a time with a lockable door. There were 2 toilets which wasn't an issue. The room was comfortable and warm/aircon. It also had a good WiFi connection. It felt homely and she welcomed you in to her home. If I went back to Kyoto I would stay here.
Gary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quentin, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent. Comfortable, convenient and with great hospitality.
Mariana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

能了解國家地區的風土人情，特色建築及風俗文化，整潔，服務態度，房間佈置

傳統建築，晚間清靜，房間佈置有傳統特色，服務優良，旅館主動提供鄰近景點交通及注意事項，為旅程帶來不少方便
jacky, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This place is in the Gion District. Very close to the station but far enough to provide a quiet bedtime. Traditional Ryokan house. The owner resides on the first floor. Community bathroom is also on the first floor. It is clean and minimal toiletries are provided. Steep climb to second and third level. Each level has its own sink and toilet for community use. Take note that AC is only experienced in each quarter. It is not centralized ac which means the community area are very hot. Owner requested to turn off ac each time we leave our room for the day. Take note that when we were there in mid-July, Kyoto was experiencing record heat of 40C. So you can imagine the heat we had to endure while outside and when we came back, another wave of heat inside the Tanaka we had to bear and had to wait for the room to get cold since AC was turned off during daytime. Overall, this is the only "negative comment" i have of the place. Water for each guest is provided along with coffee mugs for hot/cold water from the fountain. The owner provided welcome tea and snacks and offered maps for the surrounding areas.
George, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A vivement recommandé

Accueil très chaleureux. La propriétaire offre des fruits aux clients. Ryokan en plein cœur d un quartier historique. Très vivement recommandé. Hélas pendant notre séjour l annexe du ryokan (située à 200 mètres de la partie principale) à brûler dans un feu de ce quartier historique. Cela fat du chagrin pour cette sympathique hôtesse et pour la disparition d une partie de ce quartier historique.
Hugues, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terry, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sfeervol verblijf in geisha-wijk

Het 140-jaar oude pand is met veel oog voor detail ingericht. Traditionele tatami-matten met futons, mooi bloemenbehang, bamboe... en alles lekker schoon. ‘s Nachts heerlijk geslapen, heen geluid op straat. De wijk is erg leuk: geregeld geisha’s gezien en er zijn veel kleine goede eettentjes.
Johanna, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay

The hotel located on a famous area, easy to go to all attractions. It is an older Japanese style building with thin plaster walls and older wooden floor. It is not sound prove. Any movement will be heard by next door.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, simple ryukan

Simple but nice ryukan. Run by lovely people who gave us gifts and helped during our stay. Excellent central location. Good for geisha spotting. As this is an old property and the walls are super thin consider ear plugs if a light sleeper...and maybe an eye mask (rooms v light)

10/10 Exceptional

We were looking for a traditional ryokan to stay in and that's exactly what we got. We stayed in the annex, in the historical geisha district. it is about a 20 minute walk to Kyoto station or a 15 minute bus ride. The bathrooms are shared with the other guests, but there was never a wait. It is a wonderful place to stay, and if we're in Kyoto again we will stay here again!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Siamo stati benissimo.

La camera è in stile Giapponese quindi Futon e Tatami, bagno in comune, ma sono tre e trovati sempre puliti. Vicino ai mezzi pubbblici. Se torneremo a Kyoto torneremo qui.
8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bon ryokan, bien situé sur Kyoto, typique de ce que l'on peut rechercher. Bon confort, toilettes mixtes. Pas de onsen. Chambres un poil petites et manque une salle principale où se restaurer. Pas de petit déj. Rapport qualité prix peut être un peu élevé.