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Guest House Yamato

3.0 star property
Travelers connect to Kyoto's ancient heartbeat while unwinding in a peaceful setting surrounded by the city's timeless charm and tranquility

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Guest House Yamato offers a serene escape with its tranquil garden where visitors can truly unwind. The property provides in-room WiFi, allowing guests to stay connected while enjoying the soothing atmosphere of traditional Kyoto.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Japanese Room, Non Smoking (Heian, max 3 guests including children)

Japanese Room, Non Smoking (Heian, max 3 guests including children)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Non Smoking (Momiji, max 3 guests including children)

Triple Room, Non Smoking (Momiji, max 3 guests including children)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (Nadeshiko)

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Nadeshiko)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Non Smoking (Sakura)

Single Room, Non Smoking (Sakura)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Guest House Yamato. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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539-23 6chome Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0846

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    Kodai-ji Temple
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gion Corner
    Gion Corner
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station
    15 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • GOKAGO
    3 min walk
  • 清水京あみ
    3 min walk
  • Local Sake and Beer Stand 336
    2 min walk
  • 京都勝牛清水五条坂店
    2 min walk
  • もちもち
    3 min walk

About this property

Guest House Yamato

Guest house near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street, Guest House Yamato provides amenities such as a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Guest House Yamato boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property

For any questions, please contact the property 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Fees are incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 Guest House Yamato pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guest House Yamato?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest House Yamato?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guest House Yamato?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Guest House Yamato located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Three-Year Slope and Kiyomizu Temple. Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is 24 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Guest House Yamato Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

erica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

リピーターになりたい

ホテルのオーナー御夫妻はとても親切でした。 部屋は静かで自宅にいるみたいに寝やすいです。 お風呂も1人で足を伸ばしてゆっくり入りました。 夜は清水寺のライトアップが見えるし、朝は清水寺を散歩できる贅沢な場所にあります。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIANXIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice experience. Feel home. The location is perfect, and the garden is definitely amazing. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUKIO

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

また、利用させてください。

場所は分かりずらかったですが、駐車場など必要なものがそろっていて リーズナブルな価格。お店の方も心地よい接客をしてくださり また、利用したいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very homey stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
ゲストハウスならではの アットホームな雰囲気は良かったです。 ホテルとは違って宿泊客の組み合わせによっては 音や声が響いたり 共用の洗面所の使い方は 気にはなったが、私はそれ程でした。 何よりもオーナーの奥さまが気にかけて頂いて 気配りが良かったです
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

快適

実家に帰ってきたように、快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Traditional home in Kyoto

The room was very clean with equaly clean bathrooma on the 2nd floor of the home. We the host was a very kind and gracious and provided ua with hot tea and cookies in the afternoon and juice in the morning. Even though there were other guests on the same floor, the room was quiet and we were able to sleep peacefully. There are many things to see and do within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても親切にして頂き、アットホームな雰囲気で安心して休むことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guest house is run by an older couple (younger than me probably.) They are wonderful hosts. Tea in the evening a nd upon arrival. Juice box the morning you leave. Very close to public transportation. But, if you take a taxi ever during your stay tell the driver it is very near where all the tour buses park. From airport take airport shuttle bus to Kyoto station. Then it is easiest to take bus 100 because it is an express. What googke maps doesn't explain is that it is on the opposite side of the bus terminal information desk at bus depot was very helpful. This guesthouse does have rules on late showering and the doors are locked at 10. But for the right people a great experience. They do have cats but not in guesf area. Modern showers and toilet. Beautiful garden created by man's mother.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice couple’s home. Great location from the beautiful temple complex, just five minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

HITOMI

Liked: Staff & service

車で行くなら最高❣️

また来たいと思った点は、 ・オーナーご夫婦のの温かいお人柄 ・朝の散歩コースが附近に色々ある(早起きして９時までなら観光客が押し寄せる前で清々しい。) ・駐車場無料 ・お部屋が我家の様で寛げた 個人的にはお風呂が共同は、苦手。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice inn close to Kiyomizu Temple. The owner couple was very nice. My son enjoyed spending time there and liked watching their cats. We can see the garden which cherry blossom was blooming from our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地が良いので徒歩で観光するには最高。 経営のご夫婦のお人柄がよく、実家に帰ったようなあたたかい気持ちになりました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Minoru

Liked: Staff & service
心温まる対応していただき有難うございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

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

Väl värt att besöka!

Vi hade en fantastisk tid på Yamato Guesthouse! Läget är grymt! Trädgården väldigt fin! Det äldre paret som har stället var väldigt välkomnande!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

A quiet but convenient stay

Yamato is a small guest house with a garden in a quiet street close to a very interesting area.The shared bathrooms were spotless and the beds comfortable.The owners were very nice despite limited English. No cafes or restaurants nearby but a good bus service at the bottom of the hill going to all areas of Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

寝巻き、歯磨きは有りません

2名１室で宿泊しましたが、案内書を見てびっくり！ 布団1枚、冬なのに冷房付き、と書いてあります。 電話をして、そうではない事を確認しました。 寝巻き、歯磨きは有りません。 部屋や浴室は清潔で庭も広く緑に囲まれています。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Stay

The guest house is only 10 mins walk to Kiyomizu Temple. They have 4 rooms and we lived in the Japanese room. The owner of this guest house is an old couple. They only can speak very limit English, but very nice. They have 2 free parking lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

interesting

out of way to main area, small rooms, good for couple who is just there to rest for the night. shared bathroom and toilet. Managed by a very nice retired elderly couple. ;just need to follow their rules, and timings for bath and door closing time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

自分のスタイルに合うなら、良い宿です

オーナーご夫妻は気さくな方々でした。掃除は、自分としては問題ない範囲でした。解ってはいたが、交通の便としては、バスが混む時期は少々難あり（地下鉄まで15分になる）。また、風呂が22：00までで、翌朝は6：00からというのは自分の行動パターンからすると、23：00まで使えるとよりうれしいと思いました（だったらホテルに泊まれですが）。なお、清水寺が近いので、そこを中心とする場合はとても良い位置だと思います。　因みにチェックインは15：00でも可能でした。 Wi-Fiの速度も問題なく利用できて、かつ、TVが無いのは自分の場合はプラスポイント（朝や夜、隣のTVの音を気にしなくてよい）。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お母さんがかわいかったです
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet, the hosts can’t really speak English but very friendly, which provided a home stay feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Yu Kan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點跟清水寺大概5分鐘路程, 環境清靜
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

安心して休めました。

とても親切で丁寧なオーナー様でした。 最寄りのバス停も丁寧に説明して頂きました。 設備はお手洗いが広く2つあって清潔で嬉しかったです。 お部屋と洗面所は少し埃っぽいかな？という感じでした。 抱っこさせてくれるフレンドリーな猫ちゃんが可愛かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018