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Reviews of JP INN Kyoto Ekimae Mongakucho

600-8222 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashinakasujidori Shichijoagaru Mongakucho 383-2 , Japan

#90 of 162 B&Bs and inns in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 279 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    7.0
    Great...but.....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the conveniences you could need. Everything was great but the toilet stunk of raw sewerage (we had to keep the exhaust fan on an door closed. Management there was also a dampness coming from under the vanity ... perhaps the source of the stunk?) and I felt the bed springs through the mattress. Otherwise perfect.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Great stay in Kyoto. Highly recommened!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. This place was great!

    This was the first "real" hotel my cousin and I stayed at while in Japan (others being Hostels and Capsule Hotels), so this felt like we were staying at a palace. It was great to have a shower and washer/dryer in our room. The beds were very comfortable. The hotel staff was also very friendly and accommodating; they even helped me locate a water bottle that I thought I had lost and held it for me to pick up later. The area was also very nice; we were able to walk to most of the places we wanted to visit while in Kyoto.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit dusty.

    Walking distance to Kyoto station. Clothes drying in the bath area is excellent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Highly recommend and our go-to INN when we visit Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in JP INN Kyoto for 3 days. We were very impressed to the attention to detail information the staff provided in their binder, we were able to learn proper etiquettes during our stay. The room we stayed at had everything a regular hotel would have, perhaps even more! The linens, towels and our bedding were very clean and from the moment we walked in to our room, we felt very delighted that our room was well kept. The location was also very accommodating, just a short walk, less than 10 min or a quick taxi ride. Plenty of restaurants and cobini stores around the area and one of the best location if you want to tour Kyoto. Highly, highly recommend. We will definitely look into booking at JP INN in the near future when we visit Kyoto again!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Approachable and Helpful Staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NO LUGGAE TRANSFER they only tell you this after booking!!!

    Room was good size

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Great cost for location, excellent for 3-4 friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sheets had some stains and there were some bugs in the room (probably because they air out the rooms by opening the window). The rooms were extremely dry too but that was probably due to it being winter.

    Large room with a laundry machine in the room. It also offered many amenities and was a great location for the price

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Ease of check in (Less than 5 minutes, and offered early check in on my 2nd stay) 2. Friendly staff 3. The room (clean, neat, and well equipped) 4. Location (close to Kyoto Station) 5. Price

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    7.0
    It was convenient and impersonal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rarely saw staff

    Location near station

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    10
    clean, spacious apartment, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I got a very long email in a quite frigthening style about recycling, and check-in, but in real life the staff very friendly, and the recycling was not as scary as in the document, and the staff was happy to help in everything. It's not possible to check in after 9pm. The drier function of the washing machine is weak. Based on the pictures I expected a tiny kitchen corner with plates, pans, cutleries, microwaves, and a cooktop, but I'm not sure if it was my mistake to book a room without a kitchen corner , or the booking was changed without my knowledge. At the end I wasn't unhappy because of the lack of the kitchen corner. They don't store luggages.

    The apartman is very spacious compared to japanese standards. Everything was clean. It's ten minutes walk from the train station. My room had a kettle, a microwave (however no plates or cutleries, so I did not use it), a washing machine (that I didn't use, as the staff told me the dryer function is very weak), a small desk, a double bed, and a very spacious bathroom with both tub and shower. Unlimited complementary tea and coffe is provided. Everything was clean. There is no cleaning during your stay, but you can use a hoover, and grab new towels or other amenities at the reception any time. My room had a street view, wich was lovely and silent. The house is in a more traditional street. There is a konbinin 4 mins walk, and many izakayas and restaurants in 10 mins walk. Overall I recommend this accomodation even for longer stays :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    7.0
    Location ok, and has washing machine in a room, like a mini apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a bit small for 3 persons. Cannot imagine if there are 4 persons.

    Washing machine. And, they let you take the towels or anything freely. Location is not so near the kyoto station but acceptable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    7.0
    Good value, comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was spacious and comfortable. Close to a few good restaurants and transportation nearby.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a cosy place, quiet peaceful and near to main station, just walking distance. Room all nice and clean, suit for family of 3-4 peoples

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    9.0
    Pretty good value if you want to get around Kyoto, Osaka & Nara. About 12 mins walk to Kyoto Station. Staff very hel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was something protruding (like bed spring) in the bed. Also there was a bad smell coming from the bathroom rm 307. You can smell it as soon as you open the entrance door. I tried cleaning the toilet to get rid of it but obviously it’s coming from somewhere.

    They have everything you would need. Washing machine, fridge, hangers, humidifier, even lint roller. You can pick up tea/coffee sachet in reception and extra towels if needed.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pleasant room design and comfy. The property has lift so it’s convenient to bring up luggage. The location to kyoto station is about 10mins walk. Staffs are helpful as well. Overall, its a great stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great option for its price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I could complain of is that the bath wasn’t that clean, I had to rinse it down a few times before the water didn’t look murky.

    Very comfortable when considering its price. I’ve stayed at a nearby hotel that cost almost double but offers similar if not worse options. The staff was helpful too, and took their time to explain their house rules, in addition to rules that are unique to Kyoto. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything totally perfect!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    9.0
    recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was on the first floor and it was great, We had a washing machine in the room and it was large enough for us to handle out suitcases and personal stuff. The location is also a couple minutes walks to the station which was also great!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    positio, staff, facility

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    8.0
    Worth the hike from the station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was further than I normally like from the Kyoto Station. There was some luggage storage prior to check-in but in a very limited window. There were so many rules about trash! It was a bit frustrating..

    I booked this room to get access to the washer and we definitely used it a lot. Included a binder of instructions for everything in both English and Japanese.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Great stay at this location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some additional hangers on the bathroom wall could help.

    Great location, large rooms, private washing machine, kind staff, clean.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    8.0
    Nice quiet hotel tucked away but still close to railways.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only part that gave me some anxiety was the trash system; there were several separate trash receptacles for different types of trash, and several pages of the book were dedicated to their sorting. Ultimately I was a bit confused by the different types of plastic and how they were to be classified. We did our best with it but it did require some extra effort to make sure we were complying with the rules best we could. Ultimately though I believe these rules are due to the city regulation, and the hotel being surrounded by residential housing. I get the impression that not sorting the trash and loud guests get complaints and trouble from the city & neighbors. Ultimately just be respectful and do your best to keep trash to a minimum and it’s a great spot!

    Quiet, Clean, a brief walk from Kyoto Station. The personal washing machine was a huge plus. Was worried about not having a dryer but the built in dehumidifier in the bathroom did the job perfectly. As others have stated there is a large book of rules, however the host who checked us in summed it up nicely though, no parties, don’t yell, be respectful while in and around the hotel. Easy enough.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    You got everything equipped and homie.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No space for luggage /not in room nor after check-out service 1 person using 4 people’s room, super great

    Highly recommended for nomad people. You have everything for laundry and for instant food. Better than hotel, feels homie too.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great experience! In addition, the host was helpful, answering the questions related to our travel in Japan.

    Stayed in November 2024

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