Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama provides an outdoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and a Japanese garden. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Bar
The current price is NZ$1,117
NZ$1,117
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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About this property
Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama
Holiday home near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama provides an outdoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and a Japanese garden. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama offer comforts, such as private indoor hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and free stocked minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus bidets and free toiletries
Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama on 2 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama located?
Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Higashiyama Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 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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Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great space and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Hasan
6 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable traditional Japanese style house
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Daiyi
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well maintained property with high quality facilities. My family did enjoy the serenity and beauty of the surrounding and the convenience of walking distance to Gion and many places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great immersive experience to have a little house for our stay in Kyoto, so close to many temples and other areas of interest. The house was cozy and warm in the cold weeks of winter and the large bath and zen garden were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Cathryn
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying at Kiraku is a truly memorable experience. This is our favourite location in Kyoto and is surrounded by beauty. The house is impressive and immaculate. A truly special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kyle
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic ryokan, we had a slight issue doing virtual check in but staff was immediate and provided prompt assistance. The ryokan was beautiful, the was amazing. Breakfast was delivered in the morning and was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sally
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property.
Really enjoyed the use of the hot tub.
Very comfortable bed and relaxing bedroom overlooking the garden.
Thank you 🙏
We absolutely loved our stay at this traditional Japanese house. Right next door, there was a small temple—go upstairs and look out the window to enjoy the beautiful (small) temple view. The service was exceptional, and the beautiful design gave us a true sense of authentic Japan.
When it comes to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, don’t miss Hitohi Restaurant. It was one of the best culinary experiences of our entire vacation. The chef takes inspiration from cuisines around the world and combines them with modern Japanese cooking, creating something truly unique and memorable.
The location is fantastic, with plenty of excellent restaurants, cafés, and local eateries within walking distance. The house is also conveniently close to public transportation, making it easy to explore Kyoto. From here, you can stroll through the charming streets of Gion, discover traditional tea houses, and visit some of the city’s most beautiful temples and shrines.
Our absolute recommendation.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a lovely stay, really enjoyed the whole experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ruth
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
What a fantastic property. Everything you could want. Located very close to Gion district. The owners were very helpful. The view from the upstairs sitting room were lovely and the deep tub was very welcome after a day exploring Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Hajime
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean safe
Little far from shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Wilson
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay, though a little overpriced. Need a light outside the door as it was dark during winter and hard to find location if arriving after 5pm during winter. Apart from this, super and nice ambience at the property. Timely response to email replies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Niquita
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property itself is absolutely beautiful. The small garden that you could see from the tatami room was gorgeous and everything within the home was clean and lovely, great quality.
The area around the property was calm when we went. It has a lovely feel and there are some nice restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Besides that, the ones managing the property were very helpful and kind. There were a few matters where I didn't know how to do something and messaged them and got a reply in a very reasonable time. Very good customer service.
Amazing stay! We loved everything about Nazuna Kyoto. The location was just a few minutes from the subway, in a quiet part of Higashiyama. Super clean, quiet, modern, yet traditional Ryokan style two story townhouse with tatami mats and a beautiful garden. Roomy and charming! Fabulous bathroom and tub! Luxurious toiletries, the softest pajamas, and the beds were so comfortable. We didn't use the kitchen much, but it was well equipped and clean. We specially loved the quirky and charming vintage record player with vinyls for our enjoyment. With a cup of matcha prepared for us upon arrival, we felt so welcomed. Would definitely stay again if ever in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Belle maison traditionnelle, très confortable avec superbe spa, les photos sont très fidèles. Beau lieu pour 2 nuitées
Great "hotel". It is a full building separate from the main hotel elsewhere in the city. As such, there is no reception area. Having to call to be let in the first time was the only drawback form an otherwise amazing stay. Having a private house, complete with a soaking bath tub is great. There was little to no foot traffic and as such no noises at night. HIGHLY recommend getting breakfast included. It's vegetarian, but delicious! Housekeeping shows up every other day, depending on length of your stay. Can call the main reception area to ask them to help book reservations for restaurants.
일본의 전통 가옥과 전통문화를 체험하고 싶은 분들에게 적극 추천합니다.
아침 조식은 근처 음식점에서 배달 형태이고 일본 정식 일본 백반입니다. 일본의 관습상 전날 밤에 만들어서 냉장고에 넣어두었다가 아침에 배달부가 꺼내서 미소 된장국만 뎁혀 가지고 온 형태입니다.
찬음식을 먹고 추워서 혼이 났습니다.
그래서 두 번째 숙박에는 조식을 주문하지 않았습니다.
첫 번째 숙박에는 청결 했는데 두 번째 숙박에는 준비가 덜 되었는지 긴 머리카락이 굴러 다니고 청결도가 그다지 좋지 않 았습니다.
그리고 욕조에서는 물을 받으면 바닦에서 부옇게 석회가루? 돌가루?가 올라와 둥둥 떠 있었습니다.