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Higurashi Sou Guest House

Kyoto · Japan

1211 Shuzei Cho Kamigyo KuView location

9.4/10Excellent38 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Higurashi Sou Guest House

Higurashi-Sou Guest House is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Kyoto. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. To be found at the hotel are convenience store, laundromat, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, vending machine.

Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, balcony/terrace to ensure a restful night. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Higurashi-Sou Guest House is an excellent choice from which to explore Kyoto or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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With a stay at Higurashi-Sou in Kyoto (Central Kyoto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. This guesthouse is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and fans.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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
    • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Nijō Castle 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sanjo Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Seimei-Jinja Shrine 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nishijin Textile Center 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Shijo Street 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kyoto Imperial Palace 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kitano Tenmangū 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Kawaramachi Street 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Kamo River 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Doshisha University 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kiyamachi Street 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 2.5 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Bikes available
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  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Café
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Higurashi Sou Guest House

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Higurashi Sou Guest House

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • TRIPLE NON SMOKINGTRIPLE • NON SMOKINGTPL.NM

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    Higurashi Sou Guest House

    TRIPLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE COMFORTSINGLE • COMFORTSGL.OM

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    Higurashi Sou Guest House

    SINGLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Higurashi Sou Guest House

9.4
Excellent
38 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Jason
Great accommodation to stay at. Staff were lovely to speak with and very knowledgeable, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, it's a good location away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the main tourist spots. I stayed here twice over my time in Japan and I'd stay there again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Aisling
Beautiful guest house, beautiful room with a garden view. Really clean and quiet
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2023
Michael
Great service, bike availability and near major stations, stores
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2023
Edward

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).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly people. Such a treat to stay in this lovely older style house.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2018
Verified traveler
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.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
MAKI
清潔で京都の雰囲気もあり、オーナーさんもとても親切でした。
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Simone
Ho trovato il ryokan Higurashi-Sou veramente bellissimo. Per me e il mio compagno è stato davvero rilassante poter riposare nella camera di questo alloggio. Inoltre il servizio gratuito di Sento pubblico e la possibilità di utilizzare l'area cucina sono stati davvero indispensabili. Abbiamo apprezzato tanto la cura nei dettagli per far sentire gli ospiti accolti nel miglior modo possibile.
Grazie! Speriamo di tornare presto a Kyoto e alloggiare di nuovo qui.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
santiago
I really liked, you felt like home, and it’s so quite, you feel like a local, I wanna come back again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
Miyako
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。
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2024
Christian
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
Shosaku
コストパフォーマンスが最高でした。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2023
Sawako
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2023
Alexandre
Personnel très accueillant. Très propre. Si je devais revenir sur Kyoto, je reviendrai ici
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2020
みきちゃん
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。
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
初めての古民家。
ルールを覚えた、次回は準備して来ます。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
小物品擺設
櫃台人員親切
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
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
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2018
ko

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?

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Higurashi Sou Guest House
1211 Shuzei Cho Kamigyo Ku, Kyoto, Japan

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