Kamuroan

Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 4-197-3, Japan
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Kamuroan

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
68 reviews

Providing inner courtyard views, Kamuroan in Kyoto provides accommodations and a shared lounge. With a garden, the 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free Wifi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a desk. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The ryokan offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near Kamuroan include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Gion Shijo Station. Itami Airport is 28 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian

Private parking available

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 futon bed
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joseph
    United States United States
    “Cozy and clean, amazing hosts and the home cooked food comes with history. I could not of asked for a better authentic experience.”
  • Peter
    United States United States
    “Incredible home- Okami San was welcoming and really knowledgeable of things to do around Kyoto”
  • Julia
    United States United States
    “The staff were so kind! They made me breakfast and ran a warm bath for me every night. They taught me how to make traditional matcha, and were the most considerate and friendly people I’ve met in all of Japan!”
  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    “I loved every single thing. Seriously one of the very best places I have ever stayed.”
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    Danny
    United States United States
    “Breakfast everyday was delicious, and the location of the ryokan was perfect for sightseeing, as it was within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera. The okami was very nice and accommodating as well to individual needs.”
  • K
    Kaitlynn
    United States United States
    “The stay was AMAZING. So very comfortable. Just like other reviews mentioned, the hosts do a great job of making you feel a true Japanese experience! The care that went into explaining any questions I might have had about Kyoto/Japan was amazing....”
  • D
    Drew
    United States United States
    “Okami-san was an amazing and gracious host, she exceeded all of our expectations and provided a comfortable environment for us to enjoy our stay in Kyoto. Her breakfast and willingness to teach us true Japanese culture was amazing. Most of all her...”
  • Moonis
    Canada Canada
    “The host okami was great and really helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Room was spacious and breakfast was ready on time.”
  • Quinn
    United States United States
    “The owners were amazing and friendly. The conversations we were able to have were so much fun! The traditional kyoto breakfast was very different but it was tasty and definitely worth trying. Their home was warm and inviting and I would book here...”
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    “Breakfast was delicious, changed daily and very generous in proportion. My hostess made me feel at home anticipating every need and such a lovely charming person”

Hosted by Okami(女将) (Female managers of ryokan called "okami-san)"

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Okami(女将) (Female managers of ryokan called "okami-san)"
Kamuroan is an inn that is limited to two groups per day. The Deluxe Japanese style room on the first floor can accommodate 2 to 5 people. However, this site allows reservations for up to 2 people. In addition, the Superior Japanese Style room on the 2nd floor can only accommodate 1 person. Could you tell us know your estimated time of arrival? Check-in starts at 16:00, check-in ends at 21:00. Of course, If you arrive before check-in time, I'll take your luggage for you, so please do not worry. Japanese traditional "Sukiya-zukuri's house Kamuroan" Japanese Traditional house built in a way of going through the humid and hot summer of more comfortably has some characters unique to Japanese old architecture that many gaps exist all over the interior space and the air tightness is poor. Of course, Your room and hallway have equipped with heating and air conditioning system. The Deluxe room is a 16-tatami room consisting of an 8-tatami living room with tatami mats, which is rooted in Japanese life, and an 8-tatami bedroom with the same tatami mats. There is a wash basin with a water heater in the hallway of the room. The single-person room is located on the second floor, and has 8 tatami mats rooted in Japanese life, and incorporates the elements of a tea room. The bedding is not a bed, but single futons. And you will sleep on a futon. Leaving the room, there is a washstand with a water heater next to it and there is a toilet at the end of the corridor. The private family bath is located on the first floor, and a separate shower room that was newly installed due to the high demand from foreign tourists. Kamuroan's private family baths are not hot springs. You can use the shower only, but you can also fill the bathtub with hot water and take a bath. In Japanese houses, usually bathroom and toilet are separated. There is a free drink corner in the hallway on the first floor, with drinking cups, electric kettles, and refrigerators.
If you come to Kamuroan, please relax and feel like you are in your own home or your relatives' home in Japan. In the dining room, you will be able to have a pleasant conversation with Okami-san. Here is one of the reviews from our customers. It's probably more persuasive than what Okami-san says. The best parts of our stay (and one of the best parts of our trip to Kyoto in general) were the delicious food (we LOVE the "Kamuroan-style") and the extremely kind and welcoming hosts. Our goal in coming to Japan was to talk with Japanese people and learn about the culture, and okami-san went above and beyond to help us achieve this goal. She shared a wealth of information about Japanese customs, and had excellent recommendations to guide our sightseeing. Learning to make matcha and how to politely enjoy it was the cherry on top of an amazing experience. I hope you will be happy that you get to experience the wonderful traditional cultures of Japan. Okami(女将)-san ; Female managers of ryokan called "okami")
*Access from Kyoto Station Central Exit Bus Terminal* Kyoto Municipal Bus 206, D2 stop, about 12 minutes by bus, get off at Gojozaka or Kiyomizu and walk 3 minutes When taking a taxi from Kyoto Station Shinkansen Hachijo Exit; Time required: about 12 minutes without traffic: Fare is about 1,500 yen Kamuroan Area Tourist Information *Kiyomizu-dera stage or Kodai-ji Temple: about 10 minutes on foot *Gion Hanamikoji: about 12 minutes on foot; Shijo Kawaramachi: about 20 minutes on foot * Sanjusangendo Temple Kyoto National Museum: about 16 minutes on foot Access to major tourist attractions from Kamuroan *Nanzenji Temple: About 35 minutes on foot after passing through Maruyama Park and Chion-in Temple * Arashiyama: Take the city bus 207 from the Kiyomizu bus stop and transfer at Shijo Omiya, then take the Keifuku Arashiyama Main Line and get off at Randen Arashiyama Station: about 56 minutes *Kinkakuji Temple: From the Kiyomizu bus stop, take the city bus 206, transfer at Karasuma-Kitaoji, then take the city bus 205 and get off at Kinkakuji-michi: about 57 minutes * Fushimi Inari; Take the Keihan Main Line from Kiyomizu Gojo Station and get off at Fushimi Inari Station: Approximately 21 minutes *Uji Byodo-in Temple: From Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, take the Keihan Main Line, transfer at Tofukuji Station, and transfer to the JR Nara Line to JR Uji Station. Alternatively, take the Keihan Main Line from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and transfer at Chushojima Station, then transfer to the Uji Line and get off at Keihan Uji Station: about 1 hour.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Kamuroan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥3,000 per day.

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Suit press
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Spa

    • Massage chair

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Kamuroan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:30
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    - Inside the property building is a strict nonsmoking area and smoke detectors are installed to all rooms and toilets. Smoking in a garden is prohibited from 01 August 2017.

    - Guests will receive an email from the property before they check-in for a final confirmation. Please make sure to check your emails on the day of your check-in.

    - Please be informed that cancelation policies apply and charges will be made if details such as the date of stay or the number of guests staying are incorrect. Charges will be made accordingly if any other details or conditions differ from those made at the time of booking.

    - At time of booking, guests must inform the property of what time guests plan to arrive. If the arrival time changes, please update the property at least 1 day before the check-in date.

    - Guests arriving in Japan on the check-in day are requested to provide the flight information including the flight number and time of arrival at the airport.

    - Guests arriving at the property later than 21:00 must inform the property in advance. If guests do not check in by 22:00, the booking may be treated as a no show.

    - Please inform the property at least 2 days in advance if you wish to have breakfast on site and you did not book with a meal-inclusive rate. Breakfast will be served at an additional charge. There is no menu; please contact the property directly for more details.

    - Please contact the property 5 days in advance if you wish to to have a special breakfast catering to vegetarian or other dietary needs. Please note that halal foods and gluten free meals cannot be prepared in this case.

    - Free luggage storage service is available before check-in time, if guests inform the property via email at least 1 day in advance. Please contact the property for details.

    - Luggage delivery service is available from Kyoto Station at an extra charge. This is however not operated by the property and guests are required to organize the delivery themselves.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    FAQs about Kamuroan