Name: Stay SAKURA Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Address: 770-2, Honryusuicho, Shimogyo-ku, 770-2, Kyoto, 600-8462, JP

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Sophie

A perfect base for our Kyoto trip, well located for subway and markets. The room was a good size and having a washer/dryer really helped us out!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Daisy

Close to metro station and bus stops, as well as in Nishiki market. Also, walkable to grocery and to the mall. Good size room for our family of 4. Will definitely come back. I love how they have washer available to use. The only thing was, they should put more plates available to use for their guests.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

James G

Laundry is a combination washer and spin dryer. You need to hang your clothes for them to completely dry. Found an empty water bottle and a piece of clothing from the previous gest on the floor between the bed and wall. Bathroom was very clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Adrian

Bus stop at the door means easy and quick access to Kyoto Station. In room laundry meant i was able to bring just 3-4 days of clothes for my 10 day trip. There's a park 2 min north of the hotel where I got to meet a couple of nice Brazilians living / working in Japan. The closest convenience store is a little further away about 5 minutes walk north to the main street. Subway is further away probably 15 minutes so be prepared to walk. There were 4 of us so we ended up taking a lot of taxi for around 1000 yen per trip to/from major attractions like kyomizudera or nishiki market, even kyoto station. the in room kitchen was clutch as well as we were able to cook a couple meals of wagyu from the supermarket on the cheap. we had to buy paper bowls though as the two plates they had were too shallow... but the pots and pans they supplied were great.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Keina Jane

Not so happy with the service, everything extra needs to have extra payment

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Susan

Such a perfect stay! At first we were concerned because there isn’t a dryer. No worries - just hang it in the bathroom and push the “dryer” button. Worked like a charm. They provide all the towels, soaps, shampoos and slipper - plus toothbrush/paste and brush if you need it. We just came from Tokyo and figured we’d have another small place but this place had so much room PLUS an elevator. And the staff was super friendly. We would definitely stay at this chain, given our awesome experience here. Domo Arigato for very clean, comfortable and well planned accommodations!
Also - there’s a bus stop right outside your door to take you to the Kyoto station (perfect for when you’re traveling by backpacking lol!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Erlinda

The room was in a perfect area to get to everything we needed. Spacious for the 3 days we stayed. Conbini and bus stops were walking distance. Restaurant/bar right across the street and othera within walking distance. We loved it. Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Marco

It was clean, the bathtub was nice. Make sure you check in before 9pm.

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

janice

- sofa have stain
- told the front desk we so not want house keeping, but they did it anyway
- given a smaller size room when i paid for a larger one
- sewage smell from the kitchen / washer machine

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2025

Ross

Location is okay. A bit of a walk to the main area and takes about the same amount of time by bus.

No bowls provided in apartment, which we would have liked.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Helen

Clean room. Welcoming staff. Shops near by and places to eat. Bus close for travel to Kyoto Station.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Ellen

Perfect for a 5-night stay. We were able to explore Kyoto and take day trips, unwind in our room and then go out again at night. In-room laundry is awesome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

LEESHELL

Great

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Kristine

Quaint and comfortable place to stay. It felt more like an apartment than a hotel, which I really liked. Being able to do laundry during my trip was a big plus.

Great location—close to trains and all the main attractions in Kyoto.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2025

Mary

I will not leave detailed information but I suggest paying a little more detail to the floors and beds. Other than that, the room was ok.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Gregory R Smith

Everything you need and nothing you don’t!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Marina

Walking distance to subway and train and plenty of bus options to get to and from hotel. Very convenient to be able to do in-room laundry.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Irene

We really enjoyed our stay here while visiting Kyoto. The hotel concierge were very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious enough for two people and I liked that we had a little kitchen area as well as a washer. Train station was nearby and location of hotel itself was central to a lot of the touristy spots we were visiting. Added bonus of having a Yamato luggage service directly across from the hotel (which I did not find out until right before our trip)!! Would definitely stay again when visiting Kyoto!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Alison

This hotel was perfect for our stay. The room was clean and came with a kitchenette and washing machine w/ 2 soap pods. The bathroom was more roomy than the other hotels we’ve stayed at. The room temp was adjustable and able to keep up with our needs. The bed and bedding were comfortable providing a good nights sleep. It was close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Lillian

Fantastic hotel in a great location! The room was much larger than expected and all amenities were great. The area is very convenient and we found some of our favourite places to eat very close by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

gregory

Limited english could not transfer my bag yet had a pamphlet advertising it in foyer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

David

Very nice. Enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2024

Verified traveler

The staff was helpful with holding our bags prior to check in, and even brought hem to our room for us. The room itself was a bit tight for four, and they had a shelf at forehead height in the walkway area that could have been a bad head bump if you get up in the night to use the bathroom.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2024

Marco

Property was about a 10 min walk to a good shopping area. Rooms were very clean, but a bit on the small side if you have large suitcases and use the sofa bed.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Très bon emplacement, très bon équipement, rien à redire !

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Check in at office is far from accommodation. Google map directs you to an alley around the back of office, which is actually on the main road. They manage many Sakura premises. If checking in at the Hotel, make sure you have the right address. Mini bus dropped us at accommodation, this service is drop-off only. Other guests were waiting in foyer on our arrival, but they were booked in to another Sakura premises. On-site staff are only there at very limited times.
We booked a family room, which was a good size and included bathroom with bath and shower, bidet toilet, washing machine and drying rack, as well as kitchenette with hot plate, microwave, kettle and small fridge. No large plates and no bowls provided, only cups, glasses and very small plates. No toaster. Dark hairs on floor of bathroom, husband is bald and I have fair hair. Cleaning of rooms is not provided during your stay. Small closet and another hanging area. Only Japanese channels on TV with no subtitles. Slippers were provided as outside footwear not permitted in room.
They provide an instruction leaflet for equipment. It would be helpful if they also provide translation for this leaflet.
This Hotel is walking distance to shopping and transport, bus or train.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Sab

Very good hotel for family with small kids, the room amenities are great, kitchen, washing machine and bathroom dryer are in good condition, recommended!! The bus stop is only 5 steps from the entrance. They have tv in the bath tub, very cool

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The apartment was very good, well located, and in a good building.

Cons: check in is in another location, and there is no room service (cleaning the room) during the days that we were there.

We were not able to activate the electric stove. I suggest to include instructions only for the electric stove.

Overall, it is a great place, and the staff at the central location very helpful and kind. thanks

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2019

Adir

Good hotel

Very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2019

Maria G

It was a very convenient location, good for the price . Everyone was very polite . The only thing we missed were the Japanese pijamas the other places usually provide ! (I guess because we used an “apartment room” ) other than that it was great .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This company has check-in at a guest centre located a short walk from Kyoto Station where the staff were multi-lingual and very helpful and kind. We were able to leave our bags until check-in and also book a free shuttle service to our accommodation.
The room itself and the beds were quite comfortable, and having a washing machine was awesome. This location in particular is quite close to some great places to eat and its about a 10 minute walk from Shijo station which gets you pretty much anywhere else. Great place to stay!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2019

MAHESH

Good Stay

The location is very good, room size is small so its better to take family suite for 2+ guests. A kitchenette is available for basic cooking plus a washing machine. Just in front of a bus stop so it's very convenient. Metro is a good 10 min walk. Overall good stay, staff were accommodating and nice. Would suggest to provide room cleaning facilities atleast once in 2-3 days. We stayed for 5 nights but no cleaning was provided.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient area. Room was nice and clean.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2019

Alex

Comfortable stay for the price

Comfortable stay with a great location. If you're on the taller side you may find it rather small but still a nice place. There's a bus stop right outside the hotel that takes you to station where you can purchase a ticket for the bullet train to travel or buy an IC card to use the local transportation. A great spot for the price.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

very spacious and clean. it's a bit out of the way if you want to go around kyoto as you need to take a bus to get to the main station, which can be a bit confusing

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice, safe location - difficult to check in, no room service, clean but did notice a random toothbrush left by the previous guest. Had to take out your own trash at end of your stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2019

Verified traveler

Room was clean in a decent location. Check in was difficult as we were required to check in at the central office a good 5 min walk from the train station with luggage.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Veronika

A small 1 bedroom for 2 people

A place is close to bus 50 going to Kyoto station. If you wish to walk it is a bit of a stretch
to the station. Good facilities with a washing machine in place to do your laundry mid trip. Clean - a small kitchen hence to breakfast in the facilities provided.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2019

Verified traveler

Room was spacious with good amenities such as kitchenette

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and clean and spacious property. would be good to have more coffee sachets in the room. When we advised the property that our international adapters didn’t work, they were not able to provide ones that could be used which was a bit of a shame. Bike rentals were also not available which we had hoped to use.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2019

Mel

Huge beds and a large room compared to most Japanese hotels.
There was a washing machine in the room which was great too!
They don't clean the room during your stay, but provide plenty of linen and bags for the bins.
The front desk isn't always manned, and there were some confusing instructions sent to us about checking in but we just headed straight to the hotel and it was fine! :-)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

LobangEmpress

It was not stated clearly too therefore advice to other tourists: This place is a wonderful place to stay in. Take the bus(230 Yen per trip (Per Adult)! do not attempt to walk to the hotel, it is further than it looks from maps. Since you would be taking the bus, advice to not bring huge luggage but hand carry. Take Bus 50 from B platform at Kyoto Station, you will from just opposite the Stay. The room has kitchen, cutleries, microwave, washing machine, just like a house. Really comfortable stay. Since you might be taking the bus quite often, might like to consider day pass for bus(i got a complementary one with my Shinkansen tickets which cost 900 Yen). Note: there is staff only from 7am-11am, 4pm-9pm. And going back to Kyoto station is just bus 50 away (15 mins). Bus stop to Nijo castle and other attractions is 10 min walk away to the bus stop.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Check in process was a hassle. Reception had no one only at certain time. Simple accommodation and near to train station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The rooms are like mini apartment with their its own kitchen. The bathroom was very spacious. But the room was a little small and inconvenient when you need to open the luggages.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very modern. Can't complain about the state of the hotel or rooms at all, but the location is a bit further away from the subway or rail station than I would have ideally liked. Still just a 10m short walk, so if you are fit and healthy for walking, it's perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

KirstyC

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. One staff member even helped us order pizza after a long day, which was very appreciated. We found the room to be very spacious and clean. We really appreciated that our room had a washing machine. The bed was comfortable.

This has been our favourite place to stay so far in Japan due to the size of the room. Also it was nice to be able to control the temperature of the room. Very comfortable.

Overall it is a quiet building - I did hear some noise from the floor above me a little bit but nothing major.

The check in time is at 4pm so plan accordingly. This did not bother us.

We would definitely stay here again if we go back to Kyoto.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2019

AI

Pleasant

Overall stay is comfortable. Short walk to subway. The rollover bed is too hard. No daily clean service.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

Niamh

Perfect

Great last minute deal. Very generous facilities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Was overall a good hotel. Only downside is the late Check-In. Which is kinda annoying. Since you usually come to the hotel early to drop off your stuff and get ready to leave again to explore for the rest of the day. But if you're forced to wait with luggage until it's 4PM. That kinda ruins the day overall.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Everything are nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Good location and in great condition. The front desk had limited hours and room cleaning is not included, but this did not bother us. When the sofa bed is folded out, there is not much space in the apartment, but on the other hand, four people can sleep comfortably and the price was very reasonable.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

It was clean when we arrived and seemed well maintained. We were disappointed to find out that there is no service daily to clean the room or bring new towels. Yore expected to clean your towels yourself as well as your room. This was not something we wanted to spend our time doing on our trip. Being out and exploring was where we wanted to spend our time.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

HAJIME

高い。

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

YOICHIRO

古くて汚いマンションをリノベしてホテルにしてある。普通に汚い

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

CHIAPING

交通位置方便又靜謐，隔音不錯，房間乾淨舒服，浴室的乾燥功能超棒!而且有浴缸可以泡澡~

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Yavuz

Eigene waschmaschine im zimmer

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

NOBUMITSU

便利でリーズナブル

リーズナブルな価格で、泊まれました。四条烏丸にも近く、便利。キッチン、洗濯機まで部屋に付いていて、連泊したくなります。

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

HAJIME

室内設備も良く、綺麗です。
ホテルを探す時に、通り過ぎてしまい、ホテルのシンボルがわかりやすくあると、見つけやすく更に良いです！

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Shan

Very good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Nguyen

Very good

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2025

CHI HANG

Kitchen and washing machine

Kitchen and washing machine is a plus.
Around 4 mins walk to the nearest subway station. There are convenient stores ans supermarket around.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Valentin

Enjoy

Chambre un peu sombre pour la notre mais a par ca ,hotel propre ,bien situé avec toutes les commodites a proximite et proche de schijo. Kyoto station est a 10 15 mn de route ,moins avec le bus 50 partant devant l hotel ,hebergement pratique !Je recommande!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Rumiko

荷物を置いたりする場所がなく
狭かったです
トイレとお風呂が別の方がよい

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

としえ

綺麗で感じが良かったです
また、来たいです。