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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, a quick walk to Gion Corner

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Cozy space with a table, chair, and potted plants, perfect for dining or working.
Experience the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese setting, surrounded by potted plants and warm lighting.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, featuring a bed and a small table lamp.
Enjoy an outdoor retreat with a small seating area surrounded by lush foliage.
Traditional Japanese-inspired decor with shoji screens, a sleek desk, and a cozy seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$98
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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Japanese Style Room #1

Japanese Style Room #1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room #3

Japanese Style Room #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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Japanese Style Room #2

Japanese Style Room #2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room #5

Japanese Style Room #5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room #4

Japanese Style Room #4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Western Style Room #3

Western Style Room #3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
251, Umemoto-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0064

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heian Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪​Halal 焼肉祇園成田屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京都瑠璃庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪文学スナック gion_randa 懶惰 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪祗園245 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

Hostel near Gion Corner
Located close to Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Bike hire, a computer station and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 11 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 9 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN Hostel
KIRAKU-INN Hostel
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN
KIRAKU-INN
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa KIRAKU inn
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

As of 24 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel on 20 Aug 2025 start from NZ$97.64, 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 Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel located?

Located in Gion, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gion Corner, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes.

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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

For a Kyoto Trip, it was perfect :)

10/10

I had the bottom floor japanese room with a little garden and it was a pleasure to sleep in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The owner was so sweet and polite, took the time to explain the area and the busses/subways and how to get to all the popular areas! Bonus was the guard cat who always greeted me when I got back later in the evening 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Host was very nice and accomodating. Let us borrow umbrellas when it rained, we were able to check in early after arriving in Kyoto early.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

- Hotel was centralled located and host was helpful. - Rooms were small. - Asking for 100 yens to have a towel is bad look.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

A unique experience in a traditional Japanese located in a convenient area. Staff were helpful and friendly, promptly replying to any queries online. As a Westerner (Spanish) I was worried about the futons being uncomfortable, but it was not the case at all. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful 3 days at Shirakawa Kiraku Inn. The man who runs it is very helpful and has a very chill cat named Tama. He sent our bags to our next hotel and helped us find a pharmacy. It’s located in a historic district with beautiful streets, and in walking distance to shrines, temples, the best shopping and dining. Also we stayed at a very expensive Ryokan the following week and the futons were not as comfortable as here :))
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

very clean and kind. but you don’t have to take a shower between 9:30am - 4:00pm.

10/10

Kiraku Inn was a wonderful place to reside at for 3 nights in Kyoto. It was easy to get to from Kyoto Station with the bus 206 from the terminal right outside the station (alight after seeing Yasaka Shrine). Mr Kazo is a cat lover and a black and white senior cat is a resident at the inn. What's more is that the interior is decorated with cat images and figurines, even the signs that tell you to turn off the lights have cats doodled on them which puts a smile on your face. There is a mix of normal bed and traditional futon beds to choose from (we stayed in a 2 futon bed room), which is equipped with the necessities like charging ports and a tv we didnt need to use. Towels and pyjamas are provided with a small fee, which is used to supplement the cat's food. Washing machine and dryer is also located conveniently outside the bathroom (200 yen for washing 300 yen for dryer). It is a short walk (10-15min) to Gion where more food and night life is available. Highly recommended for animal lovers, simple living, and a peaceful stay. Thank you Mr Kazo and Tama the cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Struttura in stile giapponese con futon e bagno in comune. Il futon l’ho trovato molto comodo e in ogni caso una bellissima esperienza nel cuore del popolare centro di Gion di Kyoto. Zona molto tranquilla e sicura, a pochi passi dalla metro ed a 2 minuti dalla fermata del bus che collega la stazione di Kyoto. Proprietario molto cordiale e gentilissimo ad averci suggerito alcuni itinerari e punti di interesse di Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

古色古香的京都民房，小地方都看得出經營者的用心，很棒的住宿體驗！
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

It was a nice and cozy, great host!

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

三度目の利用です。 便利な立地に親切なオーナーさんのおかげで快適に過ごせました。 お値段なりの設備ですが、きれいに清掃されていて不快な感じは一切なかったです。 また機会があればお願いしたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10

安い為、ホテルみたいなサービスはありません。部屋にトイレやお風呂はついていない為共同が嫌な方はおすすめしないです。ただ、費用を抑えたい方などにはもってこいです。アットホームな感じでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

微妙な外の音が気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

고양이가 너무 귀엽고 추천해준 아침 카페가 너무 맛있고 좋은 추억이 되었습니다. 다음에 또 방문하고 싶습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10

全体的に掃除があまりされてなくて 不快でした。 お部屋は髪の毛落ちてたり、テーブルも埃かぶってました。　 共用スペースもあまり掃除されてなくて いくら安いとはいえ もう二度と泊まりたくないです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

主人が気さくな方で声をかけてくださり、少しお話ししました。 とても京都らしい旅館で外装や内装も素敵でした。

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022