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Reviews of Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

600-8427 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Matsubaradori Muromachi Higashiiru Tamatsushimacho 304, Japan

#19 of 688 hotels in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 120 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom doesn’t have a heater, but it was okay when keeping the door open and using the air conditioning of the room.

    Great location: metro is very close, Ginza is in walking distance (20 minutes). Small and cozy hotel, rooms are modern but have a traditional touch. Typical local breakfast and dinner in room available, both very tasty (but need to be booked latest two days in advance). Owners are very friendly and helped me with preparations for my proposal to my girlfriend. It was a pleasure to stay here!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    All you need in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mix of traditional Japanese and modern….

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    Our favorite stay of our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was small, but it felt traditional. It was truly beautiful. It was located about 15 minutes from 2 train stations ( Shijo and Gojo). Many dining options around, including Family Mart, and 7-Eleven stores.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Everything was excellent.

    The room was bigger than most and the location was an easy 15 -20 minute walk to most tourist places and hidden gems. The staff were amazing. Very helpful and accommodating. The in-room Coffee station, bath tub and bath salts were definitely a plus!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    10
    Charming and cozy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If only I had a little more time.

    The staff was exceptional. Saki at the front desk was particularly wonderful. The room was very well designed: it felt as if not a single inch was wasted. I When I come back to Kyoto, I will most certainly stay here again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

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

    Cant think of anything

    The hotel is small and personal and has many ice touches. Tea service in the room, Japanese pajamas, a little fresh flower in the desk! Attention to detail and care for the guest experience was outstanding! Each day the host made sure we knew where we were going and had many suggestions! The soaking tub in each room was much needed and really memorable!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners and staft are super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The rooms are beautiful, and have everything we needed with 2 young kids. Subway station is within a few blocks and bus stop even closer, pretty quiet location without being inconvenient to get around at all. Great hotel that made our stay in Kyoto even more relaxing and memorable!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    10
    highly recommend for a couple .. good location .. great staff .. very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    small rooms .. we had two adults and 3 teenage boys .. room was better suited for two people ..

    super clean, great staff, good location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    10
    This hotel was a real pleasure to stay in and we would definitely use it again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It is impossible to think of anything that needed to improve.

    We enjoyed an extremely pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and good to use. The washing machine was very useful and there was room for clothes to dry in the bathroom. The breakfasts were superb. They were delivered to the room at exactly the time we had asked for them and were a delight to eat. We were able to use the vey convenient dining area in the room to eat them. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Although they spoke little English they were very skilled at using Google Translate to converse with us. The staff were full of useful information and went out of their way to help us. WE would definitely stay here again if we return to Kyoto and will definitely recommend this hotel to others.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    We are architects by profession and we loved the design and the craftsmanship in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and the service. The staff was so attentive to all details, it was amazing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in three hotels during our trip to Japan and this was our favourite. Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and the staff couldn't do enough to help. The hotel is in a great location, a very short walk to Gojo Station. Would love to stay here again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a complaint but you need to notify them if you want breakfast 2 days before hand.

    Everything, staff were kind and courteous, went out of their way to help and listened to my amateur Japanese. I would go back again very happily. Breakfast was an optional extra arranged there.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel anticipated our every needs. Every product in our room were seemingly curated, including delicious local shortbread cookies, herbal bath sachet, and made-to-order all-natural essential oil diffuser. The staff were so genuinely kind and hospitable. This hotel is exceptional.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    10
    A warm and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room we were in was spacious and well equipped. There was both western and Japanese style beds. The best part was the soaking tub. The traditional Japanese breakfast we had was delicious as well.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    None

    We are so happy that we chose to stay here! Echoing other reviews I will say this was one of our best stays during our two weeks in Japan. The room was so thoughtfully designed/decorated and the beds were super comfortable. Lots of storage, a desk, a cook top, coffee grinder, and local coffee provided. We liked having the tatami mat seating area/table as well. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed while we were there & they also helped us schedule a Yamato pickup for our luggage. Great location close to Gōjo metro station and walkable to a lot of other areas in Kyoto. Quiet location. The restaurant recommendations were great! Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We loved our stay at Tanakaya. The location was convenient, facilities were comfortable and clean and staff were friendly and helpful. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations and pocket wifi borrowing option. Would definitely stay again on our next visit to Kyoto.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    10
    The place to stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Everything was perfect! Amazing rooms, well arranged in a traditional yet modern japanese style; and most importantly with incredible personel!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Everything was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well-equipped room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    10
    Probably the kindest staff I've ever had at a hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff was so kind. One of the women taught my son origami in the evening. The room was beautiful. They gave my kids each their own mini chairs.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was really nice and at good quality, comfortable with everything required. We all loved the place very much. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    10
    A very peaceful, roomy, and clean stay. We loved coming back to our hotel after a busy day of sightseeing. Will come bac
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s nothing to say here. We loved everything!

    The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The hospitality was unmatched, even compared to a lot of luxury hotels. We loved how relaxed it was and the rooms were beautiful. We will definitely stay here again if we ever find ourselves here in Tokyo.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was not in the touristy section, it was very zen and clean. Close to some great restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice hotel, owner is super nice , staff is very kind and helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Japanese hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Beautiful very large room, lovely staff, well located near the metro.

    Stayed in June 2024

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