Just a short distance from Kyoto University, Pension Kitashirakawa offers a quiet retreat for visitors. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including free WiFi in common areas, convenient water dispensers, and helpful luggage storage in this entirely smoke-free property.
Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Pension Kitashirakawa. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The entrance to the property closes between 10:30 PM and 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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.
Optional extras
Self-parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
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
Pension Kitashirakawa Kyoto
Kitashirakawa Kyoto
Pension Kitashirakawa Kyoto
Pension Kitashirakawa Pension
Pension Kitashirakawa Pension Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Pension Kitashirakawa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pension Kitashirakawa?
As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Kitashirakawa on 15 Mar 2026 start from €54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pension Kitashirakawa?
Self-parking is available for JPY 1000 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Pension Kitashirakawa?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Pension Kitashirakawa?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Pension Kitashirakawa located?
Located in Sakyo Ward, this pension is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philosopher's Path and Kyoto University. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 3 miles (5 km). Mototanaka Station is 15 minutes by foot and Chayama Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Pension Kitashirakawa Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The rooms were quaint and clean. Although the amenities aren’t flashy and there’s no free breakfast, the kind lady who runs pension was sweet, caring, and attended to our needs. I had a very good room at unbeatable price and I would stay here again a million times. Thank you Pension!
È bello trovare un albergo ancora in stile locale. Il personale è davvero gentile e disponibile, e questo ci è piaciuto molto.
I bagni/restroom in comune sono pochi: questo potrebbe essere uno svantaggio quando ci sono tanti ospiti presenti. Forse questo e l'arredo dei bagni un po' datato sono i punti dolenti del nostro soggiorno. I locali comunque erano sempre puliti e in ordine.
Le aree comuni sono in stile un po' retrò ma questo può essere un dettaglio caratteristico. La stanza da letto tradizionale, con tatami e futon, ci è piaciuta tantissimo. Questo è un dettaglio importante. Riguardo alle camere: noi avevamo delle valige un po' ingombranti e lo spazio per riporle ( volendo evitare di sporcare il tatami) non era molto.
L'albergo è in una zona servita dai mezzi ma abbastanza distante dal caos delle aree più turistiche, e con tanti locali per mangiare tipico.
Insomma: è stata un' esperienza autentica, con alcuni elementi migliorabili, ma sicuramente positiva.
War alles soweit gut, nur war es blöd, dass man nur von 18 bis 22 Uhr duschen kann. Dazu kommt noch, dass es für alle nur ein bad gibt, dafür getrennt für Männer und Frauen. Auch die Toilette musste auf jeder Etage mit den anderen Zimmern geteilt werden. Dafür war aber immer überall alles sauber.
Am Ende bekam meine Frau sogar ein kleines Abschiedsgeschenk. Das Personal 2 ältere Damen waren immer nett und hilfsbereit.