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Japanese Inn Yoshimizu

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Kodai-ji Temple where travelers can relax by the lobby's crackling fireplace or wander through quiet gardens

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Japanese Inn Yoshimizu offers a tranquil escape near historic temples. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore the peaceful garden, and benefit from in-room WiFi and multilingual staff for local tips. Visitors consistently praise the calming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
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About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Japanese Inn Yoshimizu is near a metro station and in a regional park. Notable landmarks in the area include Kodai-ji Temple and Heian Shrine, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Bentendo Ue, Maruyama Koen, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0071

What's nearby

  • Chion-in Temple
    Chion-in Temple
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    Kodai-ji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner
    Gion Corner
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station
    14 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station
    15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • 念佛を唱える自動販売機
    3 min walk
  • 長楽館
    5 min walk
  • 長楽館カフェ
    5 min walk
  • 雲居庵
    12 min walk
  • 利久庵
    6 min walk

About this property

Japanese Inn Yoshimizu

Guest house near Kodai-ji Temple
Located close to Gion Corner and Kiyomizu Temple, Japanese Inn Yoshimizu provides free continental breakfast, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Japanese Inn Yoshimizu have amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Piano

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park

Spa

  • Shared men and women areas
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 100-10,000 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 have included 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Japanese Inn Yoshimizu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Japanese Inn Yoshimizu?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Japanese Inn Yoshimizu?

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 Japanese Inn Yoshimizu?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Japanese Inn Yoshimizu located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kodai-ji Temple and Gion Corner. Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Japanese Inn Yoshimizu Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
豊かな自然の中にお宿があり、内観は木の温もりや安らぐ和室となっていて、心安らぐ空間でした。 スタッフの方々がとにかく温かく、お心遣いをいただき、昔の日本の文化やおもてなしを味わいました。ありがとうございました。 また是非伺える日を楽しみにしています！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yumi

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

お勧めします。

細やかなお心遣いに感謝しています。 朝食も美味しく頂きました。 部屋の雪見障子からの紅葉の頃はさぞ見事だろうと思います。
共用スペースです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

何の予備知識もなく

予備知識も全くなく一晩泊めていただきましたが、スタッフの方には大変親切にしていただき、本当に有難うございました。緊急事態宣言もあり、夕飯はお弁当を購入してお部屋でいただき、虫の声を聴きながらゆっくりお風呂に浸かり、山の自然を感じながら眠りました。朝食も美味しくコーヒーを何杯もお代わりしてしまいました。坂を上って行く事が苦でなければ、ぜひ八坂神社から徒歩で行かれてみて下さい。私はゆっくりとキョロキョロしながらの徒歩で大よそ２０分ぐらいだったと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an excellent stay In Yoshimizu-inn. It is very well situated just next to Gion The service was outstanding and the landlord extremely nice. I highly recommend this accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Madoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
薪ストーブがダイニングにあり、とっても雰囲気のあるところです！
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Yoshiaki

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

ありがとうございました

大変ゆっくり滞在させて頂きました。スタッフの皆さんにも細かいお心使い頂きありがとうございました。
お部屋
外観
ダイニング
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Toru

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

快適でした。

のんびり静かに過ごせました。 スタッフの方も親切に観光の相談に乗っていただけて 効率よく観光ができました。 近所のビジネスホテルでは味わえない時間を すごすことができて感謝しています。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Next to a local graveyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were amazing, the tub was greatly appreciated after a long day walking around
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was beautiful and felt like a traditional inn. It’s up on a hill, and secluded from the bustle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

this is the place

The best part of my vacation. Magical quiet and private. Inside of historic park on top of a hill. I love this special place and will come back. The hosts are very helpful. The bath is great. Breakfast is delicious. Very close to walk to temples and shops. I am so happy here, looking into the garden and listening to the birds. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find: traditional B&B in historic area

Great location on a peaceful, forested hillside spotted with temples and shrines. Easy walking to major sites and Gion. What really made it excellent was the high level of service from the staff, who were very accommodating and helpful (and speak English). Traditional style with tatami mats, futons, yakuta, a couple Japanese-style baths, etc. Great place to relax and have easy access to historic/cultural sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

念願叶っての滞在

吉水さんへの滞在は、ここ数年にわたり機会を伺っていましたが、 長期滞在のリピーターが多いこともあり、全く予約が取れず ようやく念願が叶いました。 長楽館や未在、左阿彌と名だたる食事処を宿までの経路に持つ こともあり、片泊まり（朝食のみ提供）の日本旅館でガイドを 付ける程の洗練された滞在客が目立ち、喧騒とは無縁の落ち 着いた雰囲気の宿です。 各部屋には鍵はかかりません（個人管理）が、家族風呂 へ行くときも貴重品持参しておけば内側から鍵がかかる ので心配ありません。 オーバーツーリズムでない、旧き良き京都を味わうので あれば、是非こちらへ。
朝食会場の薪ストーブと借景の�竹林
小さめの家族風呂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

遠離繁囂的日式旅館

古雅寧靜的旅館，雖位處半山，但步行至市區商店街也只是十多分鐘，十分適合想體驗一下日式旅館的遊客。 旅館員工親切熱情，房間整潔，浴室有類似溫泉的浸浴地方，很舒適的旅程體驗。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

Kyoto Inn

It was great to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this inn. Kyoto was much busier than I imagined so staying here was a nice change and felt homely. Would recommend staying here but maybe arrange for a shuttle to get up the hill. It was a bit of a walk with luggage but not an unpleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

泉の部屋みたいな部屋に住みたい。次は桜の季節に東山トレイルラン！

久しぶりの京都一人旅。 多くのサービスを望まない、でも快適に過ごしたいというあまのじゃくな自分の性格には最高に有難く、とっても満足できるお宿でした。下調べせずに気ままに歩いているといつの間にか辺り一面真っ暗になって、迷いましたが、一度覚えれば問題無かったです。 チェックアウト後に一度荷物を預けて、知恩院さんへ。 荷物を取りに戻ってからのおもてなしにも感謝です。 あえて希望を言うならば、夜にラウンジで軽く一杯できたなら。。。 旅の縁から自身の変化を促すならば、来年は英語を勉強することと、ランニングしたいと思いました。 この度は有り難うございました。 人生まだ長いので定宿にさせてもらいます！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional and welcoming. We loved our 3 day stay and the breakfast each morning was so lovely - it’s personal. The view up to the hotel is amazing and it feels so tucked away. Staff are all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Wish I had stayed longer!

I was so pleasantly surprised by this little inn. Removed from the bustle of the busy areas, it’s only a short walk to all kinds of Kyoto attractions. The hosts were most generous and kind. The breakfast was excellent. I would highly recommend this ryokan and would definitely also return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very typical JP accommodation with all what you need for your stay. Hospitality of the staff is outstanding and very helpful for all the question you need to explore in Kyoto. Great to have no TV and all this overdone useless electronic staff what you find in the most of the hotels today. Simple and traditional room with a view to trees absolutely quite. Can highly recommend for people looking to get out of standard accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝ごはんがもう少し何か欲しかったです。サラダやハム、牛乳、オレンジジュースぐらいあれば３重まるです。 お風呂の石鹸シャンプー、歯ブラシ、手ぬぐいは欲しいかもです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away in a Japanese park surrounded by woodland and bamboo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good point: It is good to be in a good location and rest surrounded by nature. The master is too kind. Bad point: The house is old and doesn't feel neat. There was dust and cobwebs in my room. There was a sound of flooring every time I moved. Most of all, it is inconvenient because bathrooms and restrooms are common. A person who is sensitive to bird sounds is hard to sleep at dawn. Breakfast is too simple. Overall, the price quality is not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Won Young

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

The cozy

Cozy라는 단어가 가장 잘어울리는 완벽한 숙소였습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff, they were very friendly and helpful and answered all our questions. One of the staff (unfortunately we did not get his name), was particularly helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amin

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

Authentic Feel and Superb Hospitality

Amazing! The service is another level! Not only are you greeted with kindness they really go above and beyond to ensure your stay is good! They helped us plan our next trip to Mt. Fuji, scheduled our buses for us and even would help us order food. It was so amazing we had to extend the stay! The location is nice and underrated while allowing easy access to some AMAZING sites and historical locations that are all pretty much a 20-30 minute walking radius. The fact they share their authentic history and rich culture by opening their doors to foreigners is honestly the best part. It really felt like home and that you grew up in the area with how friendly and caring they are. If you are staying in Kyoto to experience the culture of Japan and are looking for assistance beyond just your stay I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019