Higurashi-Sou

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August 2025

September 2025

Step into a serene traditional Japanese courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil stone pathway.

Experience serene tranquility in this traditional Japanese room, featuring tatami flooring, a low table, and a seating area with a beautiful garden view.

Staircase leads to an upper level, with a kitchen area and hanging light fixture.

Relax in this spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a central table and comfortable seating, a bed with a wooden headboard, and large windows with curtains.

Experience traditional Japanese elegance in this serene room, featuring tatami flooring, a low table, and a stunning garden view.

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Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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1211 Shuzei-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8155

Nijō Castle
‪7 min walk‬
Kyoto Imperial Palace
‪18 min walk‬
Nishiki Market
‪4 min drive‬
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
‪46 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2F Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Futons

2F Western-Style Triple room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Traditional Twin Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Futons

Traditional Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Futon

2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Futon

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Relax in a stylish space with a seating area, wicker chairs, and a wooden table.

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

for 1 room

16 Aug - 17 Aug

About this property

Higurashi-Sou

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle

This guesthouse features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free use of bicycles. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and a communal living room. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.

Higurashi-Sou offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

During your stay at Higurashi-Sou, you'll be within walking distance of Nijō Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.

Free WiFi
Amenities include a terrace, a communal living room, and a shared microwave
Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
12 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle and a 3-minute drive from Shijo Street

As a guest of Higurashi-Sou, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Higurashi-Sou also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto guesthouse.

Languages

English, Japanese

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

Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shared bathroom
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Fan
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse

Higurashi-Sou Kyoto

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse

Higurashi-Sou Guesthouse Kyoto

Higurashi-Sou Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omi

Travelled with group

4 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Amenities

Great service, bike availability and near major stations, stores

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Really lovely place to stay, house itself is very nice and very comfortable and cozy! Host is very welcoming and speaks very good English (in case that's a concern).

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

31 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly people. Such a treat to stay in this lovely older style house.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming little building with a cute little garden! Thr staff were very kind and warm as well. The futon was very fluffy and a pleasure to sleep in and the staff put in a yutampo inside to warm it up which was nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyako

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

京都の町家の良さをそのまま活かした素敵なお宿でした。お風呂は銭湯券が配られ久しぶりに銭湯に入ってきました。水回りは共通でしたがいずれも快適に改装されていてました。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINJOO

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Schöne Unterkunft im traditionellen Stil und in guter und vor allem ruhiger Lage. Lediglich das Haus ist ziemlich hellhörig, so dass man auf die Rücksicht der anderen Gäste angewiesen ist. Alles in allem eine gute Erfahrung.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shosaku

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

コストパフォーマンスが最高でした。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sawako

21 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

京都の古民家ステイを楽しめる。朝ごはんは手作りで美味しくリーズナブル。手縫いの再利用ハンドタオルや足拭きマットなど、環境配慮にも熱心。駅やバス停からは近く無いが、無料のレンタル自転車が嬉しい。

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Personnel très accueillant. Très propre. Si je devais revenir sur Kyoto, je reviendrai ici

10/10 Excellent

YUTAKA

1 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

素敵な町屋のお宿です。お布団に湯たんぽを入れてくれていてほっこりしました！石油ストーブや火鉢など、どこか懐かしい感じも。エントランスはもちろん、共有部や部屋ごとに消毒液なども完備されていてしっかりと対策もされていました！

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

みきちゃん, 神奈川

Travelled with family

23 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

日本の情緒を感じられるお宿としては、最高でした。外人さんが喜ばれること間違いなしです。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

SU

Travelled with group

8 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

初めての古民家。ルールを覚えた、次回は準備して来ます。

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

小物品擺設櫃台人員親切

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

22 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

大小空間都要為旅客設計感應式暖爐在天冷的冬天特別溫暖尤其洗澡更衣區的暖爐烘的被子都暖暖的餐飲小空間也很棒

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

ko, korea

11 Jun 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

조용하고 조금 불편한 게스트하우스

분위기나 인테리어 등 여러가지면은 좋았다. 조용하고 차분히 쉴 수있다 가는 곳. 하지만 위치가 너무 별로 ...니조성이 가깝지만 니조역에서는 많이 먼 느낌 택시를 타기에도 걷기에도 애매했다. 그리고 체크인을 하고 저녁을 먹으러 나갔는데 근처 식당들이 너무 빨리 문을 닫고 너무 깜깜해서 당황했다. 나는 큰 방을 예약해서 2층으로 안내를 받았는데 2층 올라가는 계단이 무슨 사다리급으로 경사가 심하다. 그래서 화장실을 1층 공용으로 써야하는데 왔다갔다 하는것이 부담스러울 정도였다. 수건한장도 추가금액이 있고 (이건 추가금을 내고 쓰면 될듯) 완벽하게 세안제가 세팅이 되어있는 것은 아니니 본인이 챙겨가야 할 듯 싶다. 사실 이불 요 같은 경우도 커버를 직접 본인이 세팅해야하는데 먼지가 너무 많아서 우리가족 모두가 먼지때문에 힘들어했다. ㅜ 창문을 열어놔서 환기를 좀 시키려고했더니 모기들과 앞집? 애기들이 밤새 울어서 잠을 설쳤다. 게스트 하우스의 분위기나 프라이버시는 괜찮았지만 위치, 2층방 계단(너무 무서움), 청결도, 소음문제는 불편하다...너무 솔직한 평인가?

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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2F Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

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Traditional Twin Room

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2F Comfort Single Room, Non smoking (Restrooms are only on the 1st floor)

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About this property

Higurashi-Sou

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Higurashi-Sou Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

9.0/10

9.0/10

8.6/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Felipe

10/10 Excellent

Omi

Omi

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Michael

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Wonderful place to stay

Edward

8/10 Good

Robyn

Robyn

10/10 Excellent

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8/10 Good

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